In a touch of irony, the first Lufthansa Group carrier to introduce true premium seating on its narrowbody aircraft will be budget carrier Eurowings. As it prepares to launch service to the Middle East, Eurowings is introducing a “real”business...
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
If you step onboard a United Airlines flight today, you’ll see flight attendants and pilots in new Brooks Brothers uniforms. Ground staff also have new gear. This marks the culmination of an eight-year project to update crew uniforms and...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage
UPDATE: We are on the eve of the new baggage fees taking effect, and an internal memo has just revealed how much Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags: 1st bag: $35 2nd bag: $45 Passengers who will still...
At Long Last, United Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Deal With Flight Attendants
After five years of negotiations, United Airlines and the union representing the carrier’s 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative deal on a new contract. “Industry-Leading” Tentative Deal Struck Between United Airlines And Flight Attendants A tentative agreement between...
United Airlines Eliminates Instant Upgrades, Excursionist Perk, MileagePlus Upgrade Award Chart
Another day, another step back for United MileagePlus. United Airlines announced a trio of negative changes today that further erode the value of its MileagePlus loyalty program. Let’s take a look. A Trio Of United MileagePlus Devaluations United sent...
United Airlines Adjusts Check-In Window For Domestic Flights
Starting next month, United Airlines will standardize its domestic check-in cutoff for passengers traveling with or without bags in a move aimed at increasing operational efficiency. Domestic Check-In Cutoff Increased From 30 Minutes To 45 Minutes On United Airlines...
“The Guy Next To Me Has A Bomb!” Hawaiian Airlines Passenger’s Lie Sparks Tarmac Chaos
A Hawaiian Airlines flight bound for Honolulu was delayed for several hours on Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported just moments before takeoff. The drama unfolded on the tarmac at San Diego International Airport and ended with one...
How the FAA Is Determining Which Carriers Must Reduce Service At Newark
New takeoff and landing limits are in effect at Newark Airport, but how carriers will cut back flights is still a matter of debate. FAA Flight Caps At Newark Take Effect As Airlines Face Cutback Decisions The Federal Aviation...
Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Teen At Gran Canaria Airport
Spanish police opened fire on a disgruntled teenage passenger who lunged at officers with a knife after he was advised to drop his weapon. The gunshots sent passengers scrambling for cover during the busy afternoon rush. Knife-Wielding Teen Fatally...
Official: United Airlines Unveils “United Elevated” Cabins On 787-9
It’s official: United Airlines has unveiled its next-generation 787-9 cabins it calls United Elevated. The upgrade includes a brand new Polaris business class seat on future 787-9 deliveries, including a premium section within the cabin called United Polaris Studio...
Emirates Declares Itself World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates has just reported its 2024-2025 financial results, with figures suggesting that it is now the world’s most profitable airline. Emirates Reports Huge Profits, Rewards Employees The Emirates Group includes Emirates (the airline) and dnata (its ground servicing division,...
Army Grounds Helicopter Flights Near DCA After Another Close Call
After Another Near Miss at DCA, Army Suspends Helicopter Flights Three months after a devastating midair collision at Washington National Airport (DCA), another alarming incident involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and two Delta Air Lines flights has...
Delta and United Suspend Tel Aviv Flights After Houthi Rocket Strike Near Airport
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have suspended service to Tel Aviv after a rocket attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday struck the outer edge of Ben Gurion International Airport. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines Suspend Service...
Last Chance To Visit Alcatraz?
Alcatraz Island has been a popular San Francisco tourist attraction since 1963, but with President Donald Trump floating the idea of repurposing the historic landmark as a detention facility, your days of visiting this island prison may soon be...
2025 Freddie Awards – A Chicago Landmark Event
Last night I attended the 33rd Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers and industry insiders. While the winners were somewhat surprising and sometimes bemusing, the fellowship was sweet. 2025 Freddie Awards At...
Trump Moves To Bypass Boeing With New Air Force One Plan
With the next-generation Air Force One chronically delayed and still a decade away from delivery, US President Donald Trump has lost patience with Boeing and is now attempting to procure an “interim” Air Force One from a smaller defense...
United Airlines Bans Flight Attendants From Wearing Flag Pins, Except For US Flag
Starting next month, flight attendants and other customer-facing employees at United Airlines will only be able to wear a US flag pin: all other country flag pins will be banned. The move comes after several controversial incidents concerning Palestinian...
Delta Rewards Its People Again: Fourth Consecutive Pay Raise For Frontline Workers Serves Dual Purpose
Even in the face of economic headwinds, Delta announced today its non-union workers worldwide will receive a 4% raise, marking the fourth year in a row of pre-emptive raises. This move serves a dual purpose of rewarding employees for...
First Look: United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines has just reopened its renovated Polaris Lounge in Chicago O’Hare, which now features a larger dining area, a second bar, and a new design style. United Airlines Reopens Renovated Polaris Lounge In Chicago O’Hare On January 1,...
Trump Shrugs Off U.S. Tourism Decline: “Not A Big Deal”
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he was not worried about falling visitor numbers to the United States, calling it “not a big deal” and expressing hope that a weaker dollar would help to reverse...
