I’ve heard from many United Premier 1K and Global Services passengers that they have been charged recently for “Bistro on Board” meals that are supposed to be complimentary in economy class. United is aware of the issue and working...
Good: Tel Aviv Airport Restores Smoking Rooms
One designated indoor smoking area has returned to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with more to come. The move has infuriated some In Israel, but I think it is great news. Tel Aviv Airport Brings Back Smoking Rooms...
Delta Revamps SkyMiles Elite Status, Further Restricts Sky Club Access
As expected, Delta Air Lines is radically changing the way SkyMiles elite status is earned and also further restricting Sky Club access to credit card holders who fail to spend big on their cards. Big Changes Coming To Delta...
United Airlines Opens Massive New Club Lounge in Denver
United Airlines has opened a new 35,000-square-foot B East lounge in the B Concourse of Denver International Airport, the largest United Club it has ever opened. United Airlines Opens B East Lounge In Denver, Its Largest United Club Yet...
United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)
A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue...
Attempted Cockpit Breach On United Airlines 737 Leads To Systemwide Pilot Alert
An attempted cockpit breach on a United Airlines 737 flight to Los Angeles prompted an urgent warning to all pilots in the air at the time. United Airlines Issues Urgent Level 4 Alert To Pilots After Attempted Cockpit Breach...
Prince Harry Jets To Dusseldorf On British Airways, Takes Up Residence In Hyatt Presidential Suite
Prince Harry is in Germany this weekend for the Invictus Games and has taken up residence in the presidential suite at the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf after arriving on British Airways. Prince Harry In Presidential Suite At Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf...
Fresh Food Returns To United Express
Fresh food has returned to premium cabins on United Express, a long-overdue step that will greatly improve catering when flying in the front cabin on a longer regional jet flight. Fresh Food Now Served in Premium Cabins On United...
Rumor: United Airlines Will Debut New 787 Polaris Business Class Seat This Month
It appears the launch of Polaris 2.0 on September 20th may be more than just about the soft product…we are hearing that United will also reveal a brand new business class seat for its pending Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets....
United Airlines Plans “Polaris 2.0” Launch On September 20, 2023
Something is brewing at United Airlines concerning its longhaul Polaris Business Class product. I’ve only been able to put together a few puzzle pieces, but it appears a big announcement, dubbed Polaris 2.0, is planned for September 20, 2023....
How Australia Justifies Blocking Qatar Airways Expansion
The way I see it, there is a pretext and a subtext to explore in analyzing the “context” of a recent decision of the Australian government to deny a bid from Qatar Airways to expand service to Australia. Australia...
Genius: Florida Restaurant Owner Shames “Dine And Dash” Customers
Kudos to Florida restaurant owner Ken Brackins for so cleverly shaming those who “dine and dash” at his restaurant. His success rate at getting these people to pay up is enviable and should serve as a blueprint to other...
United Airlines Teases New Polaris Business Class Tableware
Whether intentionally or not, we now have an idea of what the next generation of tableware will look like in Polaris Business Class on United Airlines. New Tableware In Polaris Business Class on United Airlines Tomorrow, United will hold...
Qantas CEO Resigns In Disgrace
I have an article planned on the malaise at Qantas…the enigma that this airline represents within Australian borders and outside…but first some more breaking news: long-serving Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce will resign tomorrow…his retirement has been accelerated after...
A Diarrhea Diversion On Delta Air Lines
DL194, you’re number two for landing. I’ll avoid further puns and get to the point: I feel horrible for everyone involved in a Delta Air Lines diversion over diarrhea. The crew, the sick passenger, and the other passengers onboard....
British Airways Restores Free Food And Drinks In Economy Class On Two Routes
Is British Airways wisely beginning to realize that if you want people to pay more to fly BA than easyJet or Ryanair, you better offer them a good reason why? In what is hopefully a sign of things to...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Protest Across USA
Flight attendants for United Airlines assembled yesterday to protest at major airports for a new contract, which they claim is two years overdue. United Airlines Flight Attendants Protest For New Contract, Work Improvements The AFA-CWA union representing flight attendants...
Collapse Of Air Traffic Control System In UK Leaves 200,000 Stranded
It has been a rough few days for air travelers in the United Kingdom after an unspecified “technical issue” caused the UK Air Traffic Control system to collapse. It is estimated that 200,000 passengers remain stranded as flight delays...
United Airlines 767-300 Causes Ground Stop At Chicago O’Hare
A United Airlines 767-300 bound for Zurich caused a temporary ground stop in Chicago O’Hare Sunday afternoon after encountering a mechanical issue just before takeoff. UA3, A 767-300 From Chicago – Zurich Causes Ground Stop At O’Hare Airport UA3,...
United Airlines Will Pay $30 Million To Quadriplegic “Violently” Removed From Aircraft
United Airlines has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $30 million brought by a quadriplegic man who his family says was “violently” removed from a flight, causing extensive health damage. United Airlines Settles Quadriplegic Lawsuit For $30 Million 26-year-old...
