United Airlines’ widebody fleet will begin a new era tomorrow, when the Chicago-based US ‘big three’ legacy carrier andStar Alliance founding member deploys its ‘Elevated Interior’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for the first time. These aircraft have just 222 seats on board, of which a whopping 99 can be found in the jet’s premium cabins. As such, United is reserving only its most lucrative and premium-heavy routes for these luxurious aircraft.
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Changing Teams: ITA Airways Leaves SkyTeam, Will Join Star Alliance In 2026
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- May 31, 2025
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So this isn’t new news, but for frequent flyers – particularly those belonging to the Star Alliance – we thought it would be a particularly interesting development to cover for those who missed it.It was in early February 2025 that the Lufthansa Group officially unveiled its plan to integrate Italian carrier ITA Airways into its organization. This included planned dates to leave SkyTeam and join Star Alliance.