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United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave because of Boeing delivery delay

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave in May because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo.

ABC 7 Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. United Airlines asking pilots to take time off next month due to Boeing plane shortage

    Headline from WATE Knoxville ·

  2. Newest

    United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave because of Boeing delivery delay

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

Reports & sources

35 articles, oldest first.

  1. Investopedia

    United Asks Pilots To Take Unpaid Leave Amid Delayed Boeing Plane Deliveries (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    United Airlines asked pilots to take unpaid leaves of absence following delays in deliveries of Boeing jetliners.

  2. Delaware Public Media

    United asks pilots to take unpaid leave in May because of delivery delays at Boeing (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    United Airlines says it's trying to reduce pilot staffing levels next month because it's not receiving as many new 737 Max planes as expected, the latest fallout from manufacturing problems at Boeing.

  3. Quartz

    United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off in May because of a shortage of new Boeing planes (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because the airline isn't getting as many new planes from Boeing as it expected

  4. Foxla

    United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.

  5. Quartz

    United Airlines wants pilots to take unpaid time off because of Boeing's delayed planes (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    This comes after the carrier has already initiated a hiring freeze

  6. 12News Phoenix

    United Airline pilots asked to take time off in May due to Boeing manufacturing delays (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    United is considering options to replace orders for the Boeing 737 Max 10.

  7. CBS News

    United ask pilots to take unpaid leave amid Boeing aircraft shipment delays (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    United Airlines wants pilots to volunteer for unpaid leave, citing delays in receiving planes from Boeing.

  8. FOX Business

    United asks pilots to take unpaid time off as Boeing issues persist (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    To avoid excess staffing, United Airlines is asking pilots to take some time off next month. The carrier is blaming ongoing manufacturing issues with Boeing.

  9. WGN Chicago

    United Airlines asking pilots to take time off next month due to Boeing plane shortage (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.

  10. NBC Los Angeles

    United asks pilots to take unpaid time off, citing Boeing's delayed aircraft (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    United previously paused pilot hiring because of late-arriving aircraft from Boeing.

  11. ABC 7 Chicago

    United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave because of Boeing delivery delay (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    United Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave in May because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo.

  12. CBS News

    United asks pilots to take unpaid leave amid Boeing aircraft shipment delays (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    United Airlines wants pilots to volunteer for unpaid leave, citing delays in receiving planes from Boeing.

  13. The Guardian

    United Airlines asks pilots to take time off due to shortage of new Boeing planes (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Airline faces delay in receiving new planes as Boeing struggles with production due to manufacturing problems

  14. New York Post

    United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave, cites delays in Boeing deliveries (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    United Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave next month because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo sent to pilots.

  15. Washington Examiner

    United pilots pressured to take unpaid leave after Boeing production delays (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    United Airlines asked pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave due to Boeing's production delays as a result of public and regulatory concerns.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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