American Airlines is reportedly considering bringing back seatback screens on narrowbody aircraft, a remarkable reversal for an airline that spent years ripping them out and insisting personal device streaming was the future. American Airlines May Bring Back Seatback Screens,...
Close Call: Army Black Hawk Crosses In Front Of United Jet On Final Approach Into Orange County
A United Airlines flight on final approach into Orange County nearly collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter this week, prompting yet another FAA investigation into a close call that never should have happened. United Airlines Jet And...
Delta Air Lines Quietly Guts Its 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee With New Two-Hour Rule
Delta Air Lines has long touted its “20-minute baggage guarantee” as a small but meaningful promise to customers: if your bag does not arrive within 20 minutes of the aircraft door opening, you get 2,500 SkyMiles. But while the...
United Airlines Announces “Relax Row” On 777 + 787 (Lie-Flat Seats In Economy)
United Airlines just announced it will add a couch-style “Relax Row” on its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets and on many 777 as well, an unanticipated announcement during a media day at Los Angeles International Airport. “Relax...
United’s A321XLR Will Replace 757s This Summer And Unlock New Routes
United Airlines will introduce another Airbus A321 variant this summer, the A321XLR, an “extra long range” aircraft that will start flying transatlantic routes, with the possibility of new destinations that were not previously viable. United’s A321XLR Will Replace 757s...
United’s New CRJ450 Promises A “Private Jet” Feel On A Regional Jet
United Airlines is introducing a new regional jet it calls the CRJ450 that it says will feel more like a private jet for first class travelers and bring a modern experience to an aircraft many travelers wryly call the...
United Airlines Introduces A321neo “Coastliner” With Polaris Seats On Domestic Flights
United Airlines is about to do something it has never done before: offer a true Polaris business class experience on domestic flights. That will be accomplished through a new subfleet of Airbus A321neo jets called the “Coastliner” set to...
Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia After ATC Error, Killing Two Pilots
A tragic accident at New York LaGuardia Airport has left two pilots dead and dozens injured after an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway after a critical Air Traffic Control error. Air Canada...
United Polaris Suite Doors Will Be Locked Open…For Now
If you were hoping for extra privacy onboard United Airlines’ new 787-9 by sliding your suite door shut in Polaris Business Class, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Until these doors are certified, you will not be able...
Pricing Revealed: New United “Polaris Studio” Will Offer Champagne, Caviar, More Space
United Airlines is set to introduce a new premium seating option called Polaris Studio on its upcoming Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Positioned at the front of the business class cabin, Polaris Studio aims to provide passengers with enhanced comfort and...
JetBlue “Mini Mint” Is Getting Bigger: New Details Reveal Larger First Class Cabins
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it has internally called “Mini Mint”...
Drone Attack Shuts Dubai Airspace, Foreign Airlines Barred From World’s Busiest Hub
A drone attack near Dubai International Airport has disrupted one of the world’s most critical aviation hubs, briefly shutting down airspace and prompting authorities to suspend operations for foreign carriers. Dubai Airspace Closed After Drone Attack Sparks Airport Fire...
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline’s Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit,...
Southwest Airlines Ends Flights To Chicago O’Hare And Washington Dulles, A Boost For United
Southwest Airlines’ decision to pull out of Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles may seem minor in the airline’s broader network reshuffling, but it could turn out to be a significant gift for United Airlines, which operates major hubs at...
United Airlines Partners With Chef’s Table To Create New Polaris Business Class Meals
United Airlines is partnering with Chef’s Table, the brand behind the popular Netflix documentary series, to introduce a new lineup of chef-designed meals in Polaris business class. United Airlines Taps “Chef’s Table” Chefs To Create New Polaris Business Class...
Claim: U.S. Citizen Detained For 43 Hours At Chicago O’Hare Over “Curious Travel History”
A Chicago-area traveler says she was detained for nearly two days after landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, raising questions about why federal authorities held a U.S. citizen for so long. U.S. Citizen Says She Was Detained At Chicago...
Drone Attacks Near Dubai Airport As UAE Denies Retaliatory Strike On Iran
Flights have resumed at Dubai International Airport, but the security situation around one of the world’s most important aviation hubs remains anything but stable. Reports that the United Arab Emirates launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, now officially denied by...
A Chilling Warning From United Airlines CEO On Airfares
Airline tickets could soon become more expensive as rising oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East conflict begin to ripple through the aviation industry. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning that if fuel prices remain elevated,...
Middle East Airspace Closures: Which Countries Are Still Closed And Which Are Reopening
The situation across the Middle East remains highly fluid and may change dramatically as the U.S. and Israel signal that attacks on Iran will intensify in the days ahead. That has placed airlines in a precarious position of uncertainly....
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Global Entry And PreCheck Controversies
President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the first major cabinet shakeup of his second term, replacing her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Kristi Noem is out as Secretary...
