6/25/25 UPDATE: American Airlines and United Airlines have extended their suspension of service to the Middle East. American Airlines has extended its pause in service between Philadelphia (PHL) and Doha (DOH) until June 20, 2025: AA120 PHL-DOH: Flights canceled...
A Mileage Run For The Ages To Achieve Lifetime United Global Services Status
Congratulations are in order for Carl Brothers, who has now earned lifetime Global Services status on United Airlines after crossing the four million mile lifetime mark after an aggressive four-year mileage run that included over 100 trips to East...
Mr. Kirby Goes To Washington
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby posted a video of a recent trip to Washington, DC, pulling back the curtain on how the job of being an airline CEO and a politician is inextricably mixed. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby...
United Airlines Accused Of Kicking Off The Wrong Asian Passenger—For Looking Asian
A lawsuit against United Airlines claims a woman of Asian descent was denied boarding simply for resembling another passenger of Asian descent who got into an argument with a flight attendant. Lawsuit Claims Wrong Asian-American Thrown Off United Airlines...
United vs. Delta: The Lounge War Escalates In New York
United Airlines opened an expanded dining room at its Newark Polaris Lounge (EWR) today, adding 60 seats to its longhaul business class lounge in a move that underscores the competitive pressures in the New York City area, especially with...
United Airlines Expands Redemption Options For PlusPoints (Full List)
June 19, 2025 UPDATE: The chart below shows how the new uses for United PlusPoints. These apply only for PlusPoints that expire in January 2027 or later (i.e., those earned this year). United will allow up to 600 PlusPoints...
After 30 Years, United Pilot Gets His Dream First Officer
A sweet moment recently occurred on a United Airlines flight when a father and son flew together for the first time as captain and first officer. This sweet moment also offers an important insight into parenting. A United Airlines...
Too Lit To Lift Off: Man Kicks Himself Off United Flight After Booze Denial
An already-tipsy man was so insensed that he was cut off from more alcohol before the flight even took off that he grabbed his belongings and kicked himself off the flight before flight attendants could… Man Kicks Himself Off...
United Airlines Blocking Air India Award Space
If you’re trying to book an Air India award seat using your United MileagePlus miles, you’re not going to find space…it’s all blocked. All Air India Award Space Blocked Via United MileagePlus This award space blocking is unrelated to...
Beef Chili In A Sourdough Bowl: United Airlines Business Class (+ A Funny Story)
For this week’s Meal of the Week, I look back on a unique (in terms of airline food, at least) lunch I had on United in December 2010… United p.s. service, which ran between New York JFK and San...
Delta And United Flights To Israel Turn Back Mid-Air After Israeli Strike On Iran
Air service to Israel has been a challenge since the October 7, 2023, attacks with numerous suspensions and resumptions since that day. With retaliation expected after Israel’s latest attack against Iran, both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are...
6 Clauses That Could Derail United’s New Flight Attendant Contract
12 June 2025 UPDATE: Here’s an interesting update. The AFA-CWA reached out to clarify that many of these “questionable clauses” are not part of the deal, which is a story in and of itself. The info in my original...
Starlink Grounded: United Temporarily Disables Wi-Fi On Some Regional Jets
United Airlines has quietly disabled Starlink internet on about two dozen regional jets due to radio interference. The problem is fixable, but it marks a setback for United’s gradual rollout of free high-speed internet across its fleet. United Airlines...
United Airlines + Spotify: A Mile-High Streaming Upgrade With Music, Podcasts, And Audiobooks
United Airlines and Spotify are teaming up to offer hundreds of hours of content on the seatback screen of hundreds of United aircraft. Spotify Content Now Streaming On United Airlines Seatbacks United has announced a unique collaboration with Spotify...
Fly Cheaper From Newark: Runway Ready, Fares Falling
Runway construction at Newark Airport is now complete, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, and as United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has frequently reminded us, there are excellent deals available out of Newark this summer. Here’s a very poignant...
JetBlue Talked To American And Delta—But United Made The Offer It Couldn’t Refuse
JetBlue “played the field” before reaching an agreement with United Airlines on a partnership, a shrewd move that forced United to pay up for a partnership of, at least in its initial stage, questionable value. Report: JetBlue Played The...
United Airlines Adds Aperol Spritz, Caramel Sundaes, And New First Class Meals
United Airlines is investing more into its onboard food and beverage selection with a series of catering upgrades that will begin next month. Later this summer, we’ll even see the popular Italian cocktail Aperol Spritz onboard. United Airlines Catering...
Analysis: United Hopes To Contain Delta, Suppress American With JetBlue Partnership
Earlier today, United Airlines and JetBlue announced a new “Blue Sky” partnership that includes a return to JFK for United, an interline agreement, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. United CEO Scott Kirby has explained what is behind this move:...
Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership Includes JFK Slots, Reciprocal Loyatly Perks
It’s official: United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership the carriers are calling Blue Sky. Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership The partnership includes reciprocal loyalty benefits and a path to return to...
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
If you step onboard a United Airlines flight today, you’ll see flight attendants and pilots in new Brooks Brothers uniforms. Ground staff also have new gear. This marks the culmination of an eight-year project to update crew uniforms and...
