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...
He Flirted On A United Flight…Then Let Her Walk Away
Tempered by timidity, a man missed his chance to connect with the woman seated in front of him on a United Airlines flight. After spending the flight chatting, he failed to ask for her number. Now he has asked...
United Airlines Promises Smoother Summer Travel At Newark After Weeks of Delays
As Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) continues to struggle with air traffic controller shortages and runway construction, United Airlines claims that it has turned a corner and is assuring Newark customers that they can expect safe and reliable travel...
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...
Unreal: Influencer Brings Her Massive Great Dane “Service Dog” On United Airlines Flight
Narcissistic Instagram influencer Piêtra Luccas brought her massive great dane “service dog” with her on a recent United Airlines flight, even though the dog alone took up three seats. How are these shenanigans possibly allowed? Influencer Boards United Flight...
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...
No Food For You: United Airlines Grappling With Catering Meltdown At SFO
United Airlines is experiencing a catering meltdown at its San Francisco (SFO) hub, leaving passengers–even in first class–without food and drinks on many flights. As United transitions from one catering contractor to another, the source of the problem is...
Kirby’s JetBlue Bromance Hints At United’s JFK Game Plan
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s messaging has been clear for years: United must return to New York JFK. But as the path to that return looks increasingly via JetBlue, Kirby is heaping a lot of praise on the carrier...
Report: United Airlines Suspends Flight Attendants Who Rushed Stage At Brooklyn Media Event
UPDATE: The flight attendants who took part in this protest have been suspended, pending an investigation. Jon NYC reported, then later confirmed, that the flight attendants who took participated in this action have been “removed from service pending investigations.”...
Sliding Into Polaris Studio: My First Impressions Of United’s Newest Seat
United Airlines revealed its new Polaris and Polaris Studio products at a media event in Brooklyn yesterday that I attended. Here’s a first-hand look and my observations on the new suites and other new seating onboard future United 787-9...
Details: 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...
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...
Tuscan Caprese Burger On United Airlines
On my flight home from Chicago, I tried the Tuscan Caprese Burger on the United Airlines Bistro On Board menu, another example of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Taste Test: Tuscan Caprese Burger From United Airlines Bistro On Board Menu The...
United Airlines CEO Heaps Praise On “Gold Star” Transportation Secretary Duffy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has nothing but praise for US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, singling him out twice during a Face The Nation interview. United Airlines CEO Has More Kind Words For Transportation Secretary Duffy Kirby appeared on...
Scott Kirby’s Fox News Op-Ed On Newark Airport
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has written an op-ed for Fox News calling for the return of slot controls at Newark Liberty International Airport. Let’s take a look at Kirby’s argument and whether it is reasonable or purely self-serving...
Pre-Departure Beverage…In Economy Class?!
I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago and back on United Airlines last week in economy class–domestic upgrades seem to be a thing of the past, even for 1Ks–and was quite impressed by a small but meaningful service gesture...
“We Are Delivering The Mail And Milk!” Richard Quest Flies The United Airlines Island Hopper
CNN host Richard Quest recently flew United’s “Island Hopper” route, a rite of passage for every AvGeek. Let’s review what the Island Hopper is and why it is one of United’s most consequential flights. Rite Of Passage: Richard Quest...
United Airlines CEO Says Newark Airport Is Safe—But There’s Just One Problem
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a memo to employees seeking to assuage safety fears over Newark Liberty International Airport that have been swirling in the news over the last several days, as the busy New Jersey airport...
Nice: United Airlines Now Serves Pre-Departure Beverages In Glassware
United Airlines has upgraded its pre-departure beverages from plastic cups to glassware on international flights, a small but long-overdue enhancement that makes for a much more premium experience. United Airlines Upgrades Pre-Departure Drinks To Glassware In Polaris This week,...
