SEATTLE: United Airlines announced the largest order in its history on Tuesday, unveiling major purchases from Boeing and Airbus in a significant bet on the travel industry's recovery from Covid-19.

The US carrier plans to acquire 270 new planes consisting of 200 Boeing aircraft and 70 Airbus jets in an order valued at $35.4 billion based on the listed price of the jets, although airlines often end up paying much less than the list price.

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