After a multi-month hiatus, United Airlines has restored a number of beverage options to its cabins. United Restores Ice, Alcohol, Coffee, Tea…On Select Flights Effective July 3, United once again offers a number of additional beverages onboard. Systemwide Complimentary...
United CEO Personally Issues Mask Warning
United CEO Scott Kirby pleads with passengers to “do the right thing” in a new video warning on safety masks. United Has Banned Five Passengers For Not Wearing Masks Recently, United Airlines began aggressively enforcing its onboard mask policy....
Here’s United Airlines’ August 2020 International Schedule
Earlier today I wrote about United’s ambitious domestic and international expansion for August. Although still a far cry from its schedule one year earlier, United will resume many international routes next month. Here’s a complete list of routes that...
United Airlines Unveils Ambitious August Schedule
Sensing a return in demand, United Airlines will scale up both domestic and international flights in August 2020. Here’s more info on the United Airlines August 2020 schedule. Key Highlights Nearly 25,000 additional domestic and international flights compared to July...
How United Airlines Staved Off Employee Revolt
Employees will once again be able to fly standby without capacity restrictions effective July 1st on United Airlines. The move staves off what had been mounting frustration and anger among employees who found one of their primary fringe benefits...
United Airlines Wins IFE Accessibility Award
United Airlines has been recognized by a prominent nonprofit group for its advances in offering a more accessible in-flight entertainment system. How United Airlines Has Made Its IFE More Accessible Last Week, United was awarded the Dr. Margaret R....
American And United Will Unabashedly Pack Planes
American Airlines and United Airlines will stop blocking seats next month and more aggressively book flights to capacity. Standbys will also no longer be limited. Expect even fuller flights. American + United Will Pack Planes To 100% American Airlines...
United Offers Double Whammy On Premium Transcontinental Flights
United Airlines has dramatically scaled back premium cabin meal service on some but not all of its premium transcontinental flights. While reports are mixed, many passengers are receiving a double whammy: no meal service on flights that do not...
United Airlines No Longer Fears “Worst-Case” Scenario
United Airlines no longer sees any risk that it will not survive the pandemic, but is still warning employees that painful cuts may be ahead. Kirby: United MileagePlus Loan Secures Survival of Airline In a video message to employees...
A Quacky Dinner On United Airlines
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Duck is...
JetBlue Challenges United In Newark With New Mint Service
JetBlue is challenging United Airlines at its fortress hub, with new transcontinental Mint service from Newark. JetBlue Mint Service Will Challenge United Premium Transcontinental Routes JetBlue is adding service from Newark Liberty International, with new Mint service to Los...
United CEO Explains Why Business Travel Will Rebound
United CEO Scott Kirby is pinning his hope on a rebound in business travel in human nature. But has human nature fundamentally evolved due to COVID-19? United CEO: We Are Social Creatures So Business Travel Will Rebound Speaking to...
