If you’re planning to fly with a pet on United Airlines, where you sit matters more than you might think. Where Your Pets Can Actually Sit On United Airlines A new internal memo for flight attendants shared with Live...
Exit Row Drama On United Flight: Laptop Rule Ignored, But The Bigger Problem Was The Self-Appointed Enforcer in 21C
Airplane etiquette debates are nothing new, but a recent exit row incident on a United Airlines flight raises a more interesting question: where does safety enforcement end and self-appointed policing begin? Exit Row Passenger Refuses To Stow Laptop For...
United A321neo Redeye Economy Review: I Didn’t Sleep, But Landed To A Perfect “Hallelujah”
I enjoyed a comfortable redeye journey on United Airlines onboard an Airbus A321neo in economy class from Los Angeles to Chicago, with an unexpected moment of sublimity after landing. United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ORD Redeye) Despite the...
United Airlines Unveils Adidas Sneakers For 100th Anniversary But You Probably Can’t Get A Pair
United Airlines has unveiled a sharp new pair of Adidas sneakers for its 100th anniversary…but good luck getting one. It is also marking its centennial with a collectible vinyl record tied to the song that is inextricably linked to...
United Served Steak In Economy Class? A Look At A 1966 Easter Menu
A classic United Airlines Eater menu from 1966 showcases how economy class passengers used to be fed on domestic flights. When Economy Class Included Steak: United’s 1966 Easter Menu A Flyertalk member shared pictures of a special Easter menu...
United’s New “Basic” Business Class Won’t Lower Prices, It Only Cuts Benefits
United Airlines is introducing a new tiered fare structure for its premium cabins, including what amounts to “basic” business class and premium economy. It’s exactly what I warned about last year, though we now have more details. United Airlines...
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees By Up To $50 Per Bag
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees, with a $10 increase across the board for most North American and Latin American itineraries. The move, which takes effect for tickets purchased starting April 3, 2026, marks the first increase in...
I Flew 10.5 Hours In United 787-9 Basic Economy In Seat 56F
Hello from London, where my kids and I are chilling in the Lufthansa Lounge after a 10.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to London on a United Airlines 787-9 in row 56…the penultimate row on the aircraft. United Airlines 787-9...
United Airlines Adds TSA Wait Time Tool To App
United Airlines has rolled out a new app feature aimed at reducing one of the most frustrating parts of air travel: long security lines. United Airlines Adds TSA Wait Time Tracker In App United has introduced a new feature...
United CRJ450 Photo Tour: A Premium Makeover For Its Most Hated Jet
As part of United Airlines’ recent media event in Los Angeles, I had the chance to step onboard its new Bombardier CRJ450 and take a close look at every seat and detail. This is not a brand-new aircraft, but...
After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry?
Something has shifted in the U.S. airline industry, and it is no longer controversial to ask whether United Airlines has overtaken Delta Air Lines as the carrier driving the conversation. Delta is still the undisputed profit leader, but might...
FAA Cuts SFO Capacity By 33% In Blow To United Airlines Hub
San Francisco International Airport is facing significant disruption right now, and the implications for United Airlines go beyond a few bad weeks of delays. SFO Runway Problems Could Force United Airlines To Rethink Its Hub SFO is dealing with...
Inside United Airlines’ New 787-9 Elevated With Polaris Studio And 99 Premium Seats
As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle,...
United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To First Class Service
United Airlines is adding a sweet new touch to its domestic first class service: Godiva chocolate. United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To Domestic First Class The Belgian chocolatier, like United, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and will be featured...
United Airlines’ Global Network Is Now Four Times Larger Than Pan Am At Its Peak
There was a time when Pan Am represented the pinnacle of global aviation, a carrier so dominant internationally that it became synonymous with air travel itself. But listening to United Airlines’ head of global network planning this week, it...
My First “Flight to Nowhere” On United Airlines With Starlink
In what was a first for me, I experienced a “flight to nowhere” on Monday…on United Airlines. But unlike most fights to nowhere, this was one was a deliberate two-hour journey from LAX to LAX to showcase Starlink high-speed...
United Airlines Is Right To Escort Elites Through TSA Lines In Houston
United Airlines is escorting top-tier MileagePlus elites through a private security checkpoint at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport while “regular” travelers wait hours to clear TSA lines. In an era in which elite status is increasingly diluted, this strikes me...
Close Call: Army Black Hawk Crosses In Front Of United Jet On Final Approach Into Orange County
A United Airlines flight on final approach into Orange County nearly collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter this week, prompting yet another FAA investigation into a close call that never should have happened. United Airlines Jet And...
United Airlines Reaches Second Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants, Pay To Top $100/Hour But Key Details Still Hidden
United Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a long-awaited tentative agreement on a new contract for a second time. While the headlines focus on “industry-leading pay,” the details suggest a “balanced” agreement that has not...
United Airlines Is Moving Beyond Cabin Classes To A More Layered Menu Of Choices
United Airlines is redesigning its aircraft in a very deliberate way that goes beyond seats or more premium capacity. The strategy centers on turning the airplane into a far more complex menu of options. United Is Redesigning The Airplane...
