United Airlines has unveiled a new line of holiday apparel on its online shopping site, with United-branded items ranging from hats to gloves to sweaters. Is it time to “upgrade” your wardrobe? Holiday Apparel From United Airlines Now On...
United Airlines Opens Fifth United Club In Chicago O’Hare

United Airlines has taken over a familiar space to open its fifth United Club lounge in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) near gate E7. New E7 United Club In Chicago ORD Takes Over Former Northwest Airlines Space The new lounge looks...
United Airlines Upgrades Catering On Premium Transcontinental Routes (Full Menus)

At long last, United Airlines is bringing its business class catering on premium transcontinental flights back up to pre-pandemic levels with the return of appetizers and an enhanced pre-arrival service. I’ve updated this post to include full menus. United...
United Airlines CEO Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Pledges Assistance

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby extended an olive branch to President-Elect Trump, congratulating him on his “historic victory” and wishing him success. Kirby also pledged support for the Administration in helping to use the federal government to promote economic...
Seatmate Rats On Exit Row Seat Poacher On United Airlines, Then Claims She Was Trying to Help…

One of the hallmarks of American culture is passive aggressiveness and it was on full display in a rather comical way involving a “stolen” exit row seat on a recent United Airlines flight. Seatmate Rats Out Exit Row Poacher...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy

After a long layover in Newark spent in the Polaris Lounge, I flew from Newark to San Francisco on a United Airlines 777-200 in Premium Plus, United’s premium economy product. United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review I purchased a...
How My SSSS Boarding Pass Was (Mis)Handled In Dubai

Flying out of Dubai on United Airlines was an interesting experience–apparently, secondary screening is just a suggestion? Look, I’m not complaining, but my “SSSS” treatment at Dubai Airport was beautifully non-existent. SSSS In Dubai Airport – Nothing Secondary About...
Review: United Airlines 777-200ER Polaris Business Class Dubai – Newark

I enjoyed a smooth longhaul journey on United Airlines onboard the 777-200ER in Polaris business class from Dubai to Newark, a flight I’d argue is a better option than Emirates’ older business class cabin on the same route. United...
My Five Favorite United Clubs

I recently had a chance to revisit the United Club at Washington National Airport. It’s a beautiful club and in terms of architecture, my absolute favorite of all United Clubs. I thought it might be fun to compile a...
United Airlines Flight Attendant Claims Bankruptcy Was Necessary Due To “Abysmal” Salary

A United Airlines flight attendant claims she was forced to file bankruptcy despite taking on a second and third job due to “abysmal” pay for her work, which led to insurmountable credit card debt. While her story is probably...
A United Airlines Flight…From Tenerife To Marrakech?!

A United Airlines Boeing 767-300 flew today from Tenerife, Spain to Marrakech, Morocco. Is United getting even more creative in its route planning or was something else going on? United Airlines Flies 767-300ER From Tenerife To Marrakech On October...
Deaf Man Ferociously Attacked While Sleeping On United Airlines Flight

A crazed passenger allegedly attacked a sleeping deaf man on a United Airlines redeye flight, leaving him so bloodied that he required medical attention. The motive for the attack is downright baffling. Deaf Man Brutally Attacked By Florida Man...
End Of An Era: United Airlines Makes It Easier For Me To Give Up 1K Status, Embrace Free Agency

The 2025 changes announced to United MileagePlus today confirm my already-made decision to abandon the hamster wheel of frequent flyer elite status. I’m sad, but somewhat relieved! The End Of My Era As A United Premier 1K Flyer Today,...
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Harder To Earn Elite Status, PlusPoints Changes

United Airlines announced 2025 changes to its MileagePlus program today on the earning side and, as expected, will require significantly more spending in 2025 to earn elite status. PlusPoints will also become more flexible and earning elite status via...
United Airlines Launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID In Delta Air Lines Stronghold

United Airlines has rolled out Touchless ID at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a fortress hub for Delta Air Lines, for travelers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program. United Airlines Expands Touchless ID To Salt Lake City I’ve...
Boisterous Child Placed Between Two Strangers On United Airlines While Father Hides In Rear Of Aircraft

An uncomfortable seating situation involving a mother and her lap child turned even stranger when it was discovered that the father was also seated onboard…far away. Mother With Lap Child Poaches Extra Legroom Seat On United As Father Looks...
Entitled United Airlines 1K Member Has “Meltdown” When Economy Class Passenger Tries To Use First Class Lavatory

There’s a lot of entitlement in this world, but there is a unique entitlement exercised by some frequent flyers who are loyal to one airline. A United Airlines 1K member had an “absolute meltdown” when he noticed an economy...
United Airlines Throws Shade At Delta Air Lines: “Healthy Businesses Don’t Make Excuses”

United Airlines has a word for Delta Air Lines: “Healthy businesses don’t make excuses.” In a not-so-subtle jab, United argues that it takes a “no excuses” approach to issues that impact operations, even beyond its control. United Jabs Delta:...
United Airlines CEO Discusses The “Profitable” Future Of MileagePlus

Top leaders at United Airlines have foreshadowed a future of MileagePlus marked by accelerating profit. What does the future of MileagePlus look like for travelers? United Airlines CEO, COO On The Future Of MileagePlus At yesterday’s Q3 earning call...
American Copies United, Will Start Enforcing Boarding Priority…Will It Work?

American Airlines says it will start enforcing boarding priority using a system United Airlines has used for many years. While it may not work flawlessly, it should reduce the number of folks trying to board early and empower gate...