{"id":2107594,"date":"2023-11-25T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-us-airline-considers-selling-passenger-information-to-advertisers-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T13:09:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T18:09:52","slug":"major-us-airline-considers-selling-passenger-information-to-advertisers-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-us-airline-considers-selling-passenger-information-to-advertisers-report\/","title":{"rendered":"US Airline May Sell Passenger Data to Advertisers: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmajor-us-airline-considers-selling-passenger-information-to-advertisers-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107594&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Ominous Report: United\u200d Airlines Considers Selling Passenger Information to Advertisers<\/h2>\n<p>A recent report from \u200dthe Wall Street Journal has sparked concern\u2063 among travelers, especially those flying with\u2064 United Airlines. The report sheds light on two pressing issues of the digital age:\u2064 privacy\u2064 and data.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Journal, United is contemplating the\u200d use of passenger data for targeted\u2063 advertising. This move aligns with a growing trend of companies \u200cleveraging user data for advertising purposes.<\/p>\n<p>While the initial description may not sound overly intrusive, the potential implications are significant. For instance, an advertiser \u2063could recommend a movie to a passenger who frequently visits the company&#8217;s theme parks and has recently redeemed miles for merchandise from that company.<\/p>\n<p>This data could \u2064also be used to display targeted ads on in-flight entertainment or when customers use the airline app to book tickets\u2062 and check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Despite United&#8217;s plans to allow customers to opt out of data collection, \u2064the reaction\u2064 on social media has been mixed. Some\u200d users are urging people to avoid flying with United and refrain from using \u200bthe company&#8217;s apps due to \u2063privacy concerns.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Don\u2019t \u200cfly <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/united?\">@united<\/a> and never install an airline\u2019s app. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L3StXKi8G5\">https:\/\/t.co\/L3StXKi8G5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rollin Reisinger \u2062(@RollinReisinger) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RollinReisinger\/status\/1727367187747471858?\">November\u200d 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>On the\u200c other hand, some users believe this move is expected and wonder why it took United so long to enter the retail media advertising \u200cgame.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">100% obvious move. all \u2062airlines will follow. airplanes are basically an efficient way to gather a captive, wealthy, personally identifiable audience.<\/p>\n<p>what \u2063took them so long \u200cto do this?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnited Airlines Weighs Using Passenger Data to Sell Targeted Ads\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aYEuwabkcL\">https:\/\/t.co\/aYEuwabkcL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Quinn Slack (@sqs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sqs\/status\/1727460626946293798?\">November 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Opinions on social media range from those who see no issue with the data sale to those who are\u200b deeply concerned about the sale of\u200d their personal information.<\/p>\n<p>This report adds to the list of challenges United Airlines has faced in recent years, including layoffs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-top-issues-kentucky-gubernatorial-candidates-are-campaigning-on\/\" title=\"Kentucky governor candidates focus on key issues.\">halted vaccine mandates<\/a>, and faulty plane parts.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A\u200b Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>Silicon Valley and \u200bthe Big \u200cTech tyrants have done everything \u2062they can to put The Western Journal out of business. Our\u2063 <\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><em><b>faithful\u200d members<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>  have kept us going.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>If you\u2019ve never chosen to become a member, let me be honest: <\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><em><b>We need your \u2064help today<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Join right now<\/b><\/a><em><b>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth \u2062in this difficult \u2062time.<\/b><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand\u200b with us by becoming\u200c a member today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Floyd G. Brown<\/b><\/em><br \/>\n<em><b>Founder of The Western Journal<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/major-us-airline-considers-selling-passenger-information-advertisers-report\/\">Major US Airline Considers Selling Passenger Information to\u2064 Advertisers: Report<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can \u2063individuals take to protect their \u2062privacy and advocate for stronger \u200ddata protection measures in the face of companies leveraging user data for \u2062advertising \u200dpurposes<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Ng?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23facebook\"> \u200b#facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23advertising\">  #advertising<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Amelia Knox (@amelia_knox) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amelia_knox\/status\/1727349810576505862?\">November\u200d 22, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>United Airlines is not the first company to consider using\u200b customer data for targeted advertising. Tech giants like Google and Facebook have been doing it for years, often prompting debates about privacy and data protection. However, the airline industry poses unique challenges and \u200dconcerns in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2062 major concern raised by privacy advocates is the handling and security of passenger data. Airlines are entrusted with sensitive information such as names,\u200d addresses, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-city-to-track-coronavirus-patients-with-facial-recognition-software\/\" title=\"South Korea City to Track Coronavirus Patients with Facial Recognition Software\">credit card details<\/a>, all of which could be\u200d targeted by hackers or misused if not properly safeguarded.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, some argue that the collection and usage of such data without explicit \u200dconsent \u200binfringes upon passengers&#8217; right to privacy. Airlines are not typically viewed\u200b as advertising platforms, and \u200cpassengers may feel uncomfortable with\u2063 the idea \u2062of their personal information being shared with third-party advertisers.<\/p>\n<p>United Airlines faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-backs-iranian-protesters-as-biden-admin-emboldens-hardline-regime\/\" title=\"State Department Backs Iranian Protesters as Biden Admin Emboldens Hardline Regime\">delicate balancing act<\/a> as it considers the potential financial gains of selling customer data against the potential\u2062 backlash and loss of\u200d trust from its customers. It must carefully weigh the benefits and\u200c risks and take into account the \u2062evolving landscape of privacy regulations and public opinion surrounding data\u200d usage.<\/p>\n<p>For travelers, this report serves as a reminder that their personal \u2062information \u2064is valuable currency in the digital age. It highlights the importance of being mindful and \u200bcautious about the data we share with companies, especially those with\u200d whom we \u2062may not ordinarily associate data collection.<\/p>\n<p>As companies continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/right-leaning-private-american-graphic-novel-gets-canceled-by-kickstarter-daily-kos\/\" title=\"Right-Leaning \u201cPrivate American\u201d Graphic Novel Gets Canceled by Kickstarter, Daily Kos\">find innovative ways<\/a> to leverage user data for advertising, individuals should educate themselves \u200cabout their rights and take steps to protect \u200btheir privacy.\u2064 They should also support and \u200dadvocate for robust \u2062privacy regulations that hold companies accountable for protecting customer information and obtaining proper consent before utilizing it for targeted\u200b advertising.<\/p>\n<p>United Airlines&#8217; potential move to sell passenger information to advertisers raises significant concerns about privacy and \u200ddata protection. It underscores the need\u200c for individuals, companies, and regulators\u200b to have\u200c a thoughtful and ongoing\u200b conversation about the ethical \u2063and responsible use of customer data in the digital era.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision lies with United Airlines and how \u2063it chooses to navigate the complex landscape of privacy and advertising. In the meantime, travelers must \u200cbe vigilant and informed \u200cconsumers, always weighing\u2063 the benefits and \u2063risks of sharing their \u200bpersonal information with companies and advocating for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irs-contractor-charged-for-leaking-tax-returns-of-trump-thousands-of-wealth-taxpayers\/\" title=\"IRS contractor charged with leaking Trump's tax returns and thousands of wealthy taxpayers'.\">stronger data protection measures<\/a> \u200dfor their own security and peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data to determine which customers it will prioritize for upgrades and other perks.\u201d This raises concerns about the potential misuse of personal information and the erosion of privacy. 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