United Airlines has unveiled that its mobile app is now fully translated into Spanish, making it easier for many customers to use the United app in their preferred language. United Airlines Mobile App Now Available Fully Translated Into Spanish...
Royal Jordanian Plans To Challenge United Airlines On Washington Dulles – Amman Route
As service on United Airlines between Washington Dulles and Amman remains suspended, Royal Jordanian has cheekily announced that it will launch service to Washington, DC. Royal Jordanian Plans Add Nonstop Service Between Amman – Washington, Challenging United Airlines In a...
FAA Bans US Flights To Haiti After Planes Hit By Gunfire
The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from serving Haiti for 30 days after three aircraft were hit by gunfire earlier this week in Port-Au-Prince. US Carriers Banned From Haiti For 30 Days By FAA After Gunfire...
JetBlue Plane Also Struck By Bullet In Haiti
A Spirit Airlines A320 was not the only plane hit by a bullet yesterday in Port Au Prince, Haiti: a closer inspection revealed a JetBlue aircraft was also hit. Bullet Hole Found On JetBlue Plane After Return From Port...
Shocking Photos: Spirit Airlines A320 Sprayed With Bullets While Landing In Haiti, Forced To Divert
A Spirit Airlines A320 aircraft came under gunfire while attempting to land in Port Au Prince, Haiti today. One flight attendant sustained minor injury, the aircraft was damaged inside–including the interior–and the flight was forced to divert to a...
United Airlines Opens Fifth United Club In Chicago O’Hare
United Airlines has taken over a familiar space to open its fifth United Club lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) near gate E7. New E7 United Club In Chicago ORD Takes Over Former Northwest Airlines Space The new lounge looks...
United Airlines Upgrades Catering On Premium Transcontinental Routes (Full Menus)
At long last, United Airlines is bringing its business class catering on premium transcontinental flights back up to pre-pandemic levels with the return of appetizers and an enhanced pre-arrival service. I’ve updated this post to include full menus. United...
United Airlines CEO Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Pledges Assistance
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby extended an olive branch to President-Elect Trump, congratulating him on his “historic victory” and wishing him success. Kirby also pledged support for the Administration in helping to use the federal government to promote economic...
Ben Baldanza, Former CEO Of Spirit Airlines, Dies At 62
The witty and approachable Ben Baldanza, the charismatic former CEO of Spirit Airlines, has lost his battle with ALS and died at age 62. RIP Ben Baldanza, Former Spirit Airlines Chief Executive And Ultimate AvGeek Baldanza was not just...
American Airlines Restricts Power Of Employees To Remove Passengers From Flights
American Airlines has limited the discretionary ability of employees to remove passengers from flights to all but the most egregious circumstances invovling safety or security. American Airlines Limits Employee Discretion In Removing Passengers From Flights Earlier this year, I...
Russia Accused Of Planning Terrorism Using US-Bound Jetliners
Intelligence officials from several Western nations have accused Russia of plotting to take down jetliners bound for the United States via incendiary devices according to an explosive report in The Wall Street Journal. Report: Russia Planned To Sabotage US-Bound...
A United Airlines Flight…From Tenerife To Marrakech?!
A United Airlines Boeing 767-300 flew today from Tenerife, Spain to Marrakech, Morocco. Is United getting even more creative in its route planning or was something else going on? United Airlines Flies 767-300ER From Tenerife To Marrakech On October...
Deaf Man Ferociously Attacked While Sleeping On United Airlines Flight
A crazed passenger allegedly attacked a sleeping deaf man on a United Airlines redeye flight, leaving him so bloodied that he required medical attention. The motive for the attack is downright baffling. Deaf Man Brutally Attacked By Florida Man...
Travel Expert Rick Steves Endorses Harris for President, Links Trump To Hitler
Venerable TV personality Rick Steves is digging into his support for Vice President Kamala Harris, less than a week from the 2024 US Presidential election, comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Rick Steves Endorses Harris, Warns About Trump Steves...
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Harder To Earn Elite Status, PlusPoints Changes
United Airlines announced 2025 changes to its MileagePlus program today on the earning side and, as expected, will require significantly more spending in 2025 to earn elite status. PlusPoints will also become more flexible and earning elite status via...
United Airlines Launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID In Delta Air Lines Stronghold
United Airlines has rolled out Touchless ID at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a fortress hub for Delta Air Lines, for travelers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program. United Airlines Expands Touchless ID To Salt Lake City I’ve...
British Airways Slashes Catering, Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Saying “Sorry”
British Airways is telling its flight attendants to stop saying “sorry” for catering cuts as it attempts to slash catering onboard even as its competitors improve meals onboard. As British Airways Cuts Premium Cabin Catering, It Tells Its Flight...
False Alarm: American Airlines 777-300ER Makes U-Turn Over Pacific Ocean
UPDATE: The Aviation Herald reports the American Airlines 777-300ER U-turn was related to cabin pressurization: An American Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration N725AN performing flight AA-73 from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Sydney,NS (Australia), initially climbed to FL280 and was enroute...
Under Pressure From “Wolf Of Wall Street,” Southwest Airlines Announces Early Retirement Of Executive Chairman, Shuffles Board
Under pressure from Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines announced its Executive Chairman will retire early and that it will place six “independent” members on its Board of Directors. Southwest Airlines Announces Six New Board Members, Early Departure Of Bob...
Boeing Strike Continues After Machinists Reject 35% Raise
Boeing machinists rejected a contract offer on Wednesday that would have ended a six-week strike, claiming the deal was not generous enough. Days after reporting chilling financials exacerbated by an idle production line, what’s next for the beleaguered aerospace...
