United adds 25 more 737-700s; will retire 747s in 2018

Credit: United Airlines
United Airlines has decided to place a firm order for 25 new Boeing 737-700s in addition to the order for 40 737-700s previously announced. United also said that, by the end of 2018, it will no longer fly 747s in scheduled service. The Chicago-based airline currently has 22 747-400s in operation. To...

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