https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-airlines-bans-ai-agents-from-booking-flights-on-behalf-of-travelersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-airlines-bans-ai-agents-from-booking-flights-on-behalf-of-travelershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-airlines-bans-ai-agents-from-booking-flights-on-behalf-of-travelers#u202141Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:40:37 +0000United Airlines has banned artificial intelligence agents from making flight reservations on behalf of travelers, citing security risks and potential violations of federal rules. The restriction takes effect ahead of the holidays. Rivals and industry figures have responded differently to the move, with JetBlue stating that airlines should follow customers on AI booking agents, and competitors arguing that customers assume the risk when using such software. Meta stock also slipped following the announcement.Why it mattersThe decision places United Airlines alone among major carriers in blocking