Frequent flyers pressure United Airlines to tackle climate change

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Over 500 members of United's elite membership programme tell carrier to stop opposing climate action and work towards reducing industry's impact

Thousands of United Airline's frequent flyers and tens of thousands of its customers have urged the carrier to stop opposing climate action and work with US and European agencies to reduce the industry's...

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