Another First for United: Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights and Automatically Finds Open Seats During Disruptions

United Airlines on September 1, 2026 announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted. Now, customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption can stand by for up to three earlier flights*. Instead of repeatedly checking the app to see if […]