United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on behalf of travelers

Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by skinfaxi on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @08:37PM (#50461880)

> Never knew this was an issue in the year 2026 outside of, like, North Korea.

Look up food deserts. I'm sure there are myriad issues you think exist only in North Korea.

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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by Den_VR on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @09:45PM (#50462424)

Blue Apron, instacart, hello fresh, etc. The logistical options boggle the mind, as long as one has enough money.

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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by SoftTalker on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @10:32PM (#50462725)

Likely cheaper than owning a car in a food desert though.

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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by Toynbeeidea on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @11:36PM (#50463117)

If one had enough money they wouldn't be living in a food desert.

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Re:United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on be... by defmacr0 on Thursday November 12, 2026 @05:30AM (#50465362)

Food deserts are simply a consequence of grocery retailers avoiding locations that are unprofitable because of high shrinkage.

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