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Travel tidbits from United, Alaska, SEA & R2D2

08/06/25

Tech glitch hits United Airlines Wednesday night Big headaches Wednesday night for United Airlines and its passengers due to a major system outage that led to widespread delays and ground stops across the country. The airline said the issue was related to a technology glitch. The issue was resolved late in the evening, but it →

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Sneak peek at ANA’s Star Wars plane

09/12/15

With R2-D2, C-3PO and the Star Wars Stormtroopers on hand, on Saturday Boeing and Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) showed off the carrier’s R2-D2-themed jet at the Boeing Everett Factory north of Seattle. The cool design features aren’t just on the outside. Inside the plane there will be Star Wars-themed service items as well, including →

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ANA introduces two new Star Wars planes

08/18/15

What fun! Japan’s ANA airlines will soon have two new Star Wars planes, decorated with BB-8, a brand new character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and with our old friend, R2-D2. The new designs are part of an agreement with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) and will be in addition to the previously announced →

Star Wars fave R2-D2 will become Dreamliner livery

04/18/15

Move over Hello Kitty, R2-D2 is coming to the skies. All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that the adorable rolling Star Wars robot character will be painted on a new 787-9 Dreamliner as part of a five year agreement with the Walt Disney Company. You’ll need to wait until next fall to see the livery flying →

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