United Airlines has restored a separate wine menu in Polaris Business Class and will trial a number of new wines in the weeks ahead. United Airlines Reintroduces Separate Wine Menu, Refreshes Selection, Plans For More Upgrades One of the...
Thousands Line Up For Jobs At United Airlines
As United Airlines ramps up its hiring, a recent job fair in Houston–with thousands lining up for a potential job–showcases United’s plan to hire 15,000 new workers in 2023. Job Openings Galore: United Airlines Will Hire 15,000 New Employees...
Man Repeatedly Punches United Airlines Gate Agent After She Asked Him To Vacate First Class Seat He Poached
An ugly situation unfolded prior to a United Airlines redeye flight to Houston after a man became agitated when asked to move out of a first class seat that was not even his own. Before the dust settled, the...
White House Ends Vaccination Requirement For Foreign Visitors To USA
At long last, the United States is scrapping the vaccination requirement for foreign travelers who enter the US by air. It’s about time. Vaccination Requirement Ends For Foreign Travelers To USA Via Air The Biden Administration is ending vaccine...
2023 Freddie Awards – Farewell To A Travel Icon
Last night I attended the 32nd annual Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers, and industry insiders. Unexpectedly, the night ended with a very special farewell from travel icon Randy Peterson, a titan...
United Airlines: “We Are Officially The Largest Airline In The World”
United Airlines now claims to be the world’s largest airline. United Airlines CEO Kirby Claims United Now Largest Airline In The World In a video message to employees reviewed by Live and Let’s Fly, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby...
Report: King Charles Rejects Offer By London Heathrow To Name Terminal 5 In His Honor
King Charles III has reportedly rejected an offer by London Heathrow Airport to name Terminal 5 after him, noting it might undermine his long-term efforts to combat climate change. Spurned by the King, London Heathrow is creating commemorative luggage...
Swindlers Pulled Off Frankfurt-Bound Flight After Bold Currency Exchange Heist
In a plot right out of an action thriller, two men who attempted to flee Singapore with $75,000 in stolen cash were pulled off a Frankfurt-bound flight moments before it was set to take off for Germany. Thrilling Bust:...
United Airlines Flight To Tel Aviv Diverts After Passenger Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Crew Seat
In a staring contest that pitted a United Airlines flight attendant against a passenger, the flight attendant won. A United flight bound for Tel Aviv made a u-turn and returned to Newark after a dispute over a crew seat....
United Airlines Sees Fundamental Shift In International Traffic
United Airlines held an earnings call yesterday to discuss its 2023 first quarter loss. During that meeting, a pair of interesting observations was revealed by CEO Scott Kirby and CCO Andrew Nocella on the current nature and market of international...
Southwest Airlines Flights Resume After Nationwide Ground Stop Blamed On Firewall Failure
Southwest Airlines flights have resumed after a technical glitch led to a short nationwide ground stop. Southwest has blamed the issue on firewall failure. Southwest Airlines Firewall Failure Results in Temporary Nationwide Ground Stop For roughly an hour this...
United Airlines Expanding In South Pacific With Three New Routes, Including Christchurch Nonstop
United Airlines is building up its network in the South Pacific with a trio of new routes, including the first-ever nonstop flight from California to New Zealand’s South Island and new routes to Australia and New Zealand from Los...
United Airlines Adding Hot Mid-Flight Snacks On More Polaris Flights
United Airlines is adding hot mid-flight snacks and fresh fruit to more flights in its long-haul Polaris Business Class, another step toward returning meal service to pre-pandemic levels. Hot Mid-Flight Snacks + Fresh Fruit On More United Airlines Polaris...
United Airlines Adds New Visible Recognition Of Employee Longevity
Look a bit more closely at your United Airlines gate agent, flight attendant, pilot, or other customer-facing employees and you might soon be able to tell how many years they have been with the company. It is part of...
American Airlines First Class Passenger Dragged Off Plane After Demanding Pre-Departure Beverage
David Dao 2.0? An American Airlines first class passenger was purportedly dragged off a flight after becoming irate when flight attendants refused his demand for a pre-departure beverage. Who is at fault here? First Class Passenger On American Airlines...
Incredible: FBI Raids Wrong Hotel Room, Handcuffs Delta Pilot
Nothing like a botched middle-of-the-night raid that resulted in a Delta Air Lines pilot being dragged into his hotel bathroom, handcuffed, and interrogated for an hour to inspire confidence in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). FBI Raids Hotel...
United Airlines Wants Flight Attendants To Create “Wow Factor” Onboard
A memo from United Airlines to flight attendants urges cabin crew members to create a “wow factor” onboard for passengers and offers a number of tips they can use to achieve that goal. United Airlines Offers Tips To Create...
Atlantic Airways Announces New York Service From Faroe Islands
After hinting at it for years, Atlantic Airways has officially unveiled plans to fly from the Faroe Islands to New York City during the late summer and early autumn months. Atlantic Airways Will Launch A320neo Service From Vágar, Faroe...
Air France-KLM Business Class Seat Assignment Fees: Unwelcome Yet Reasonable
Air France-KLM will begin collecting a fee for non-status passengers to pre-reserve seats in business class. While an unwelcome and customer-unfriendly move, the policy change is reasonable. Air France-KLM Will Charge For Advance Seating In Business Class As flagged...
Flight Attendants At United Airlines Asked To Self-Report Poor Service Via “Marginal Service Reports”
With more service elements returning but staffing remaining stagnant, the union representing flight attendants at United Airlines is encouraging flight attendants to file so-called “marginal service reports” to self-report when things go wrong onboard, including poor service. Union Encourages...
