# United Airlines says it will block personal AI assistants from booking tickets

_Published Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST · AI, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

United Airlines says it will prevent personal AI assistants from booking tickets, The Wall Street Journal reported. The carrier cites data privacy risks and possible violations of FAA and DOT rules, and says it does not want another middleman in ticket sales.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261111/p39#a261111p39)

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