When a man suffered a heart attack onboard a United Airlines transpacific flight to Japan, the best of humanity came out…even at 40,000 feet. Heart Attack On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Brings Out The Best Onboard A passenger traveling...
Helpful: Link Reservations On United Airlines App To Share Premier Benefits
United Airlines MileagePlus Premier members can now link reservations on the United app in order to share Premier benefits like Economy Plus or preferred seats for companions who may be traveling on a different reservation. Share MileagePlus Premier Benefits...
Airline Demand On Canada – US Routes Collapses By More Than 70%
Demand for airline tickets on flights between Canada to the USA has collapsed, with forward bookings down as much as 75% as an ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada shows no signs of slowing down. Airline...
Final Call: Fixed-Price United Airlines Redemptions On Aeroplan
Redemption rates are changing (and mostly going up) tomorrow, March 25, 2025 in two different programs…it’s your last call to reserve Hyatt properties at prevailing World of Hyatt rates and your last chance to redeem United Airlines awards via...
United Airlines Transpacific Flight Diverts After Pilot Forgets Passport
A United Airlines flight to Shanghai was forced to make a U-turn over the Pacific Ocean after one of the pilots discovered a critical missing item: his passport. Pilot Forgets Passport, Forcing Diversion Of Transpacific United Airlines 787-9 Flight...
United Airlines Overhauls Lounge Access Policy, Raises Membership Prices
United Airlines has overhauled its lounge access policy and–in some circumstances–dramatically raised membership prices to its network of United Club lounges. United Airlines Announces Two Lounge Membership Tiers, New Pricing For United Club Access While not quite as draconian...
London Heathrow Airport Reopens After Fire Caused “Significant Power Outage”
UPDATE: London Heathrow Airport has reopened and is fully operational after a fire at a nearby electrical station forced the airport to be shut down for over 16 hours. The airport promised, “We have hundreds of additional colleagues on...
New Delta Air Lines Centennial Safety Video
Delta Air Lines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a centennial safety video featuring flight attendant uniforms over the years and a special cameo by Deltalina. Delta Air Lines Centennial Safety Video: A Hundred Years Of Safety As it...
United Airlines Bans Rideable Bags
As airlines see an upsurge in passengers traveling with so-called “rideable bags,” United Airlines is making clear that these items are banned as both checked and carry-on items. Rideable Bags Prohibited On United Airlines (And Other Carriers) United is...
United Airlines CEO Says Short-Term Pain Won’t Hinder Long-Term Gain, Hints At Major Announcement
In an upbeat message to employees, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby conceded that United has seen a short-term drop in demand, but also expressed his firm conviction that it would not hinder United’s long-term growth plan. Kirby even teased...
First Look: New Air France La Première First Class
Earlier today, Air France officially unveiled its new La Première first class cabin and my assessment is that it looks stunning…I would have expected nothing less from the French carrier. First Look At Chic New Air France La Première...
United Airlines Drops CLEAR Plus Membership For Premier 1K Members
United Airlines is quietly removing complimentary CLEAR Plus membership for Premier 1K members later this spring, further eroding the value of top-tier status in MileagePlus. United Premier 1K Members Will No Longer Receive Complimentary CLEAR Plus Membership CLEAR Plus...
Delta Air Lines Unveils Unique Centennial Livery On A350-900
As Delta ushers in its centennial year, the carrier unveiled a pair of special edition liveries on the A350-900 and A321neo, commemorating its hundredth year of flight. Centennial Livery On Delta Air Lines A350-900 + A321neo Delta traces its...
Trump Administration Wants To Ban Citizens Of BHUTAN From Entering United States?!
The Trump Administration is considering an outright ban of citizens from 11 countries entering the United States and among the many usual suspects is a very odd outlier…Bhutan?! Trump Administration Considers Bhutan Travel Ban Last year I wrote about...
“I’m Done With This Bullsh*t!” United Airlines Passenger Knocks Out Gate Agent In Washington Dulles
Shocking video shows a United Airlines passenger knocking out a gate agent after becoming agitated at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). United Airlines Passenger Knocks Out IAD Gate Agent All we have is four seconds of video, but it...
Is A United Airlines-JetBlue Merger Really Dead?
I want to state at the outset that I have no insider information beyond the words of Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, but those words are quite telling. Is he teasing us or hinting at something more?...
New Korean Air Livery: Why Fix What Wasn’t Broken?
Korean Air has officially revealed its new livery. Once again, I’m asking myself why airlines cannot leave well-enough alone? Korean Air Unveils New Livery On March 11, 2025, Korean Air formally unveiled its new livery at a ceremony in...
United Airlines Will Retire 21 Aircraft, Blaming Plunging Demand
Blaming plunging demand from the US federal government and between Canada and the USA, United Airlines will accelerate the retirement of 21 aircraft, a move CEO Scott Kirby claims is evidence of how nimble United has become. United Airlines...
Teen In Fake Uniform Tackled After Trying To Board Flight With Shotgun
Quick thinking by the passengers and flight crew on a Jetstar flight outside of Melbourne, Australia may have saved the day after a young man boarded the aircraft with a shotgun and knife. Teenager Tackled After Boarding Jetstar Flight...
Southwest Airlines Devalues Points, Travel Credits, Cheap Fares
It wasn’t just the elimination of free checked baggage that was announced today at Southwest Airlines. In the weeks ahead, we will also see points worth less, the return of expiration on travel credits, and the formal introduction of...
