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United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking flights, citing cybersecurity risks

The airline said it will not allow customers to use AI agents to book flights and manage reservations.

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United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking flights, citing cybersecurity risks
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9:17 AM PST · November 12, 2026

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United Airlines said it will restrict access to AI agents seeking to book flights and manage reservations on their users’ behalf, citing a risk to cybersecurity and undermining federal regulations.

The airline is the latest American corporate giant to prevent customers from using AI agents and autonomous…

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