United Airlines, Changes Its Boarding Process.<br />'The Independent' reports that United Airlines <br />is making a huge change to how it boards <br />passengers in an attempt to speed up the process.<br />'The Independent' reports that United Airlines <br />is making a huge change to how it boards <br />passengers in an attempt to speed up the process.<br />Starting next week, United will begin <br />boarding with economy class <br />passengers assigned window seats. .<br />According to an internal memo, the WILMA plan, <br />which stands for "window, middle and aisle," was tested <br />at four domestic locations and one international hub.<br />Tests revealed that the new <br />approach could save up to <br />two minutes on boarding times.<br />The new plan will be implemented <br />starting October 26 on domestic flights <br />and some international flights.<br />The new plan will be implemented <br />starting October 26 on domestic flights <br />and some international flights.<br />The change does not impact <br />the boarding process for <br />first class and business class.<br />On October 17, United reported <br />$1.14 billion for the third quarter, while <br />forecasting weaker profits to close the year.<br />The airline predicted Q4 profits below Wall Street<br />expectations, citing rising jet fuel prices and the <br />suspension of flights amid the Israel-Hamas war.<br />The airline predicted Q4 profits below Wall Street<br />expectations, citing rising jet fuel prices and the <br />suspension of flights amid the Israel-Hamas war.<br />United projected Q4 adjusted profits between $1.50 <br />and $1.80 per share, with the high end of the forecast <br />assuming flights to Tel Aviv will resume as soon as next month.<br />'The Independent' reports that shares <br />of United Airlines Holdings Inc. dropped over <br />5% in premarket trading on October 18
