United Airlines is restricting unauthorized AI agents from booking flights

The airline is restricting unauthorized third-party AI agents from booking flights, citing privacy risks and warning that automated AI check-in could violate FAA and DOT rules. AI can still be used to plan trips if it does not access united.com or the United app.

By Marcus Rodriguez · Nov 11, 2026, 5:10 PM EST

Why it matters: Travelers can still use AI to plan United trips, but unauthorized assistants will not be allowed to book flights.

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United Airlines ($UAL) is restricting unauthorized third-party AI agents from booking flights, citing privacy risks and warning that automated AI check-in could violate FAA and DOT rules.¹ AI can still be used to plan trips if it does not access united.com or the United app.¹

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Unauthorized third-party AI agents or assistants, United Airlines

Tags: ai · regulation

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