After raising award redemption rates to Europe using MileagePlus miles, United Airlines has now raised prices for redemptions to all regions around the world, in some cases raising prices without notice by over 57%. It’s the latest sunset on...
Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities
June is “Pride Month” and United and Chase are partnering to offer United co-branded cardmembers a chance to earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar when donating to LGBTQ+ charities. Earn Up To 10 United MileagePlus Miles...
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX...
Harvest Grain Bowl In United Airlines First Class
The “harvest grain bowl” on United Airlines is a solid choice if you’re looking for a light or vegetarian meal onboard in first class. Harvest Grain Bowl On United Airlines My last leg of the trip was from Denver...
United Airlines Threatened With Congressional Intervention For High Guam Fares
Guam’s delegate to Congress has threatened “Congressional intervention” over the high fares between the US mainland and Guam on United Airlines, particularly in light of Typhoon Mawar. Guam Delegate Threatens “Congressional Intervention” Over High Fares On United Airlines James...
Passengers Fight After Morning Screwdrivers On My United Flight
I got a kick out of the couple sitting in front of me on my Los Angeles to Denver flight, who over the course of the flight seemed to go from lovebirds to enemies. Was it the screwdrivers they...
Shakshuka In United Airlines First Class
I tried out the “egg shakshuka” in United Airlines first class on my recent flight to Denver and found it to be quite acceptable. The blueberries were a different story. Shakshuka On United Airlines – Ye Or Ney? United...
United Airlines Cancels Boston – London Route
United Airlines will suspend its service between Boston and London at the conclusion of the summer schedule, a rare international route between two non-hubs that simply proved unviable in a highly-competitive landscape. United Airlines Will Suspend Boston – London...
United Airlines CEO Says USA Is The “Greatest Country In The History Of The Planet”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, a graduate of the United Sates Air Force Academy, offered his reflections on the 2023 Memorial Day holiday in a video message and note to employees. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Offers 2023 Memorial...
Review: United Club Fly Lounge Denver (DEN)
I’ve written before about the innovative United Club Fly Lounge at Denver International Airport (DEN), but never actually written a review…until now. I love this lounge concept as a complement to the full-service lounges and would love to see...
Review: United Airlines Pop-Up Club Denver (DEN)
As United Airlines updates its B East followed by its B West United Club lounges at Denver International Airport, United has opened a temporary “pop-up” lounge in DEN near Gate B59. United Pop-Up Club Lounge Denver (DEN) Review I...
Who Is That Passenger Giggling Like A Child In Seat 7L? Me…
If you were on United Airlines flight 1139 and you heard this guy in seat 7L giggling uncontrollably, I must apologize: it was me. You’ll have to blame Jon Hamm. Giggling Like Crazy In United Airlines Business Class Thanks...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class...
The Alarming Reason United Airlines CEO Opposes European-Style Compensation For Delays
It is not a surprise that an airline CEO like Scott Kirby of United Airlines is not in favor of a cash-based European-style compensation system for flight delays and cancellations. I was a bit surprised, however, at his use...
United Airlines Will Swap Eli’s “Pie In The Sky” For Christie’s Cookie In Domestic First Class
Starting next month, you can expect a refreshed dessert if traveling in domestic first class on United Airlines from Christie’s Cookie. Christie’s Cookie Return To United Airlines First Class Since United brought back meal service in the pandemic era...
Woman Claims United Airlines Downgraded Her Fiancé To Coach So Flight Attendant Could Rest In His Business Class Seat…But The Truth Is More Complicated
A woman angrily took to social media claiming that United Airlines downgraded her fiancé from “first class to coach” so that a member of the flight crew could have his seat. She is understandably upset, but let’s better understand...
United Airlines CEO Hints At Massive Washington Dulles Expansion
Is United Airlines on the brink of a massive expansion at Washington Dulles International Airport? United CEO Scott Kirby dropped a major hint this week. Washington Dulles Expansion Hinted By United Airlines CEO Speaking in Denver on CNBC’s Squawk...
Hard Hat Tour: New United Club Lounge In Denver
United Airlines is preparing to open a new club lounge in the A-Concourse later this year in Denver and I had a chance to take a hard hat tour to view the progress yesterday. Let’s take a look. A...
United Airlines Plans Polaris Lounge In Denver
I do not think it was planned, but United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby let slip news that a Polaris Lounge will be coming to Denver International Airport, the final United hub in the continental USA without a flagship business...
United Airlines Adds Six New Denver Routes, 35 New Flights
United Airlines is ramping up service in Denver with six new routes, 35 new flights, 12 new gates, a new early morning departure bank, and three new club lounges. United Airlines Add Six New Routes From Denver “New” routes...
