United Airlines blocks third-party AI agents from booking flights

A major merchant blocking booking agents tests whether agentic commerce can scale against platform resistance.

United Airlines is blocking third-party AI agents like Muse and Instinct from booking flights and accessing customer accounts ahead of the holidays, citing privacy and security concerns. Citi argues AI companies should pay when their agents err.

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10. 11 Nov 20:43 UA.NEWS Read the article →
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