I tried the “Tacos Al Pastor” on a recent United Airlines flight and was pleasantly surprised. While the presentation may be lacking, the tacos were surprisingly good tacos for being reheated at 35,000 feet. Taste Test: Tacos Al Pastor...
United Removes Unsteady Passenger From Flight, Even As Employees Disagree
A police body cam video of a woman being removed from a United Airlines flight offers insight into United’s new “huddle process” and shows why flight crews tend to err on the side of caution by removing passengers, even...
Onboard United Airlines’ “Inaugural” Newark–Casablanca Flight (Diversion)
A United Airlines flight to Marrakesh made an unscheduled stop in Casablanca, creating quite a problem for passengers and crew onboard. United Airlines’ Newark–Marrakesh Flight Diverts To Casablanca After Weather Disruption Daichovo on FlyerTalk shared a rather witty but...
United, Delta, American Make Flying a Premium Privilege
As Spirit and Frontier struggle, United, Delta, and American lean harder into premium travel, quietly reshaping air travel into something fewer people can afford. United, American’s New Premium 787-9s Matthew has covered the rollout for American’s 787-9P (Premium) with...
United Adds Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion
A day after American Airlines rolled out a new batch of Chicago routes, United Airlines responded in kind, underscoring just how competitive the battle for O’Hare has become. United Adds More Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion...
United’s Pan-Seared Pierogi Might Be The Most Indulgent First Class Meal I’ve Tried
I tried the pan-seared pierogi on my last United Airlines flight and found it one of the most indulgent airline meals I’ve ever had. Taste Test: Pan-Seared Pierogi On United Airlines United offers a special dish in domestic first...
United Airlines Adds Dine & Doze Option, Expands Multi-Course Service In Polaris Business Class
United Airlines is standardizing its multi-course meal offerings in Polaris Business Class and also expanding it new Dine & Doze for passengers who wish to maximize rest onboard. United Standardizes Polaris Meal Service And Expands Dine & Doze Option...
United Airlines Brings Back NYC Taxi Ads To Argue Newark Is Better Than JFK
United Airlines is once again taking its Newark-versus-JFK argument straight to the streets of New York City on top of yellow taxi cabs. United Brings Back Its NYC Taxi Ads To Make The Case For Newark Starting today, United...
Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested For Shoulder Tap In Florida
UPDATE: View From The Wing shares this update: Bottom line is the state dropped the charges on May 16, 2025 via its filing of a Nolle Prosequi. … Took longer than I’d have expected. Fleischmann (Defendant) ponied up for...
United Adds Smarter Boarding, Lounge, And Baggage Tools To Mobile App
United Airlines has rolled out another update to its mobile app, adding features designed to improve boarding efficiency and provide passengers more transparency. United Improves Mobile App With More Real-Time Info On Boarding, Clubs, And Baggage United says the...
United 777-200 Fleet Faces An Uncertain Future After Dulles Engine Failure
A United Airlines 777-200 incident at Dulles and a quiet schedule shift raise a bigger question about a widebody that increasingly looks like it has no long-term home in United’s fleet. United’s Boeing 777-200 Is Quietly Being Phased Out,...
Gay Catholic Flight Attendant Settles Free Speech Dispute With United Airlines
A high-profile dispute involving former United Airlines flight attendant Ruben Sanchez was quietly resolved, bringing an end to a controversy that had drawn national attention around free speech, religious expression, union representation, and the role of social media platforms....
United Airlines Keeps Status Thresholds, But Your Upgrades May Get A Lot More Expensive
Earlier today, United unveiled a mixed bag of good and “better read the fine print” news about its 2026 version of MileagePlus. On the bright side, the thresholds to earn elite status remain unchanged and ugprading award tickets will...
My Seatmate FaceTimes Loudly From LA To London On United Airlines
My seatmate on my United Airlines Los Angeles to London flight was busily engaged in a rather loud in-flight FaceTime conversation, leaving me wondering why people are so clueless about respecting others on an airplane. Woman Yammers On FaceTime...
Turkish Airlines Obliterates United Airlines Sweet Spot In Latest Miles&Smiles Devaluation
Another sweet spot in the miles and points world has quietly been wiped out, this time by Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines Devalues Miles&Smiles Domestic Awards, Kills United Airlines Sweet Spot Turkish Airlines has sharply increased the cost of domestic...
Aer Lingus Tried To Stick Me In Economy Even Though I Booked Business
The final legs of my extended trip were Aer Lingus from London to Los Angeles via Dublin, but my journey at Heathrow began with a major snafu. Downgrade? Aer Lingus Claimed I Was In Economy Class, But My Ticket...
United Passenger Melts Down On Newark Tarmac Screaming “I’m Allowed To Stand Up” During Delay, Then Gets Kicked Off Flight
A viral video from a United Airlines tarmac delay in Newark captures a passenger meltdown that ultimately resulted in her removal from the flight. Her impatience is understandable, but her foul language and refusal to follow crew instructions is...
Hilarious Billboard Battle Breaks Out Between Southwest And United In Denver
Billboards in downtown Denver have become the latest battleground for two airlines locked in a competitive, sometimes hilarious, struggle for the city’s travelers. Southwest And United Escalate Advertising Rivalry In Denver The rivalry between Southwest Airlines and United Airlines...
Scott Kirby Give Thanks United Is “The Best Airline In The World”
A 2025 Thanksgiving message to employees from United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby sounds a familiar refrain: United is the best airline in the world. It’s clear to me what Kirby is going here and I can hardly blame him....
“Pack Your Patience!” US Transportation Secretary Chats With United Airlines Flight Attendant
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently sat down with a United Airlines flight attendant to discuss airspace civility as part of his “Golden Age of Travel” campaign. A United Airlines Flight Attendant And US Transportation Secretary Sit Down On...
