United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby spoke for less than a minute during the White House announcement of a $22.5 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport, but one line captured how long United has been waiting for this moment....
Inside Trump’s $22.5 Billion Washington Dulles Overhaul: RIP To The Iconic “Moon Buggies”
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping $22.5 billion plan to transform Washington Dulles International Airport, replacing its aging concourses, expanding the AeroTrain, moving parking closer to the terminal, and eliminating the airport’s famous mobile lounges. The politics can...
United Airlines Is Sending Its Most Premium 787-9 To Four New Houston Routes
United Airlines is expanding its premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 with the new Elevated interior beyond San Francisco, adding four long-haul routes from Houston later this year and early next year. United Expands Elevated 787-9 To Four Houston Routes United Airlines...
JetBlue Refreshes Mint Menus With Michelin-Starred New York Dining
JetBlue is refreshing its Mint menus with dishes from two acclaimed New York restaurants, Crown Shy and Birdee. JetBlue already serves some of the best food offered by a U.S. airline, though I remain slightly skeptical whenever an airline...
Allegiant Is Adding First Class And Free Drinks, But I Want The Hot Meals Back!
Allegiant is moving upmarket (just like everyone else…). Beginning this weekend, every passenger will receive a complimentary nonalcoholic beverage, and next spring the airline will introduce a genuine first class cabin with wider seats, more legroom, and included baggage....
United Airlines Flight Attendants Can Now Sleep In Secret Bunks Instead Of Jumpseats
United Airlines flight attendants traveling on a space-available basis may soon trade one of the least comfortable seats onboard for one of the best-kept secrets on a widebody jet: the hidden crew bunks above the passenger cabin. United Flight...
Singapore Airlines Posts Shock Loss As Fuel Costs Surge And Air India Losses Mount
Singapore Airlines carried a record number of passengers and generated record quarterly revenue, yet still fell into the red as surging fuel costs and losses at Air India overwhelmed its otherwise strong performance. Singapore Airlines Posts First Quarterly Loss...
Air Canada Introduces “Basic” Business Class With Paid Seat Selection And Change Fees
Air Canada is joining the growing airline trend of unbundling premium cabins, introducing new Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic fares that preserve the larger seat and onboard service while stripping away flexibility and some ground benefits. I...
JetBlue Reveals BlueFirst, The Official Name For Its New Domestic First Class
UPDATE: “Mini Mint” Is Officially Called BlueFirst JetBlue has finally revealed the official name of its new domestic first class product: BlueFirst. That replaces the unofficial “Mini Mint” name I used when I first broke this story in 2024....
United Airlines Bans Humanoid And Animal-Like Robots From All Flights
United Airlines has banned humanoid and animal-like robots from both the cabin and checked baggage, following a similar move by Southwest Airlines after a robot passenger went viral earlier this year. United Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots From Its Flights...
Mysterious Odor Sickens Most American Airlines Flight Attendants, Forces 787 Diversion To Dublin
American Airlines flight AA719 from Rome to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin after six of its nine flight attendants reportedly became dizzy or ill. American attributes the incident to an “onboard odor,” but the precise cause remains unclear. American Airlines...
Scott Kirby Tried To Merge United With Delta In His Most Audacious Airline Deal Yet
Scott Kirby apparently did not stop with American Airlines. Before approaching American about a merger, the United Airlines CEO reportedly called Delta CEO Ed Bastian to explore combining the two most valuable U.S. airlines. Delta considered the idea, but...
Emirates Unveils An Economy Class Headrest Designed To Make Travel Pillows Obsolete
Emirates is introducing a clever new headrest in economy class that may genuinely make sleeping easier, though a supportive headrest cannot compensate for an otherwise uncomfortable seat. Emirates Introduces “U-Dream” Economy Class Headrest That Cradles Your Neck Emirates has...
UPDATE: United Airlines Backtracks On Free Changes For Disgruntled Trump Airport Passengers
Yesterday, we broke news that United Airlines had authorized its reservations agents to rebook passengers who did not want to fly into Palm Beach International Airport, now called President Donald J. Trump International Airport, to nearby airports at no...
United Airlines Posts Record Revenue And Raises Profit Outlook, But Delta Air Lines Was More Profitable
United Airlines reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year earnings guidance, even as sharply higher fuel prices erased much of the benefit from record revenue. United Airlines Posts Record Revenue, Raises 2026 Profit Outlook United Airlines has reported...
United Airlines Will Block Middle Seats On New Airbus A321XLR Jet
15 July 2026 UPDATE: United Airlines had made it official, issuing a press release heralding that two middle seats will be blocked on its A321XLR jet, which will enter service domestically later this year and internationally in 2027. Rather...
Frontier Is Finally Getting Wi-Fi, But Don’t Expect Starlink To Be Free
Frontier Airlines is finally adding inflight Wi-Fi, and rather than starting with an outdated system, the ultra-low-cost carrier is jumping straight to Starlink. The airline has not yet said whether passengers will have to pay for it. Frontier Airlines...
Delta Air Lines Says It Will Grow, But Not By Adding More Economy Seats
Delta Air Lines intends to keep growing, but not by adding more standard economy seats. Delta Plans More Growth, But Not More Main Cabin Seats Delta has spent years shifting its aircraft toward premium seating, and that trend will...
Delta Expects Companies To Ban Its New “Basic” First Class Fares
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Basic, Classic, and Extra fare structure across its premium cabins, and the cheapest options may be largely unavailable to corporate travelers. Delta’s New Basic First Class Fares May Be Off-Limits To Business Travelers...
Delta’s New Boeing 787-10 Will Feature More Than 50% Premium Seating
Delta Air Lines has offered its clearest indication yet of how it intends to configure its future Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, revealing that more than half of the aircraft’s seating will fall into premium cabins. Delta Reveals How Premium Its...
