Having proved a successful concept in Denver, United Airlines will open a second grab-and-go lounge, dubbed United Club Fly, at its Houston hub. United Club Fly Lounge Arriving At Houston (IAH) In 2025 United is in the midst of...
United Airlines Faces Elon Musk Challenge In Starlink Quest
After the latest questionable tweet by Space X CEO Elon Musk, United Airlines has been questioned about its strategic Starlink partnership with Musk. Should the commercial decision to offer a superior product mitigate concern over doing business with an...
My “Mode” Airline Meal
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. If you...
United Airlines CEO Downplays Frequent Flyer Mile Probe, Condemns Credit Card Competition Act
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is convinced that a Department of Transportation probe into the frequent flyer programs of US airlines will reveal that customers are happy with the programs and redemptions. Kirby also warned that the bipartisan Credit...
Official: United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft
United Airlines will introduce complimentary high-speed wi-fi across its network of mainline and regional jets utilizing Starlink. United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft Starting in 2025 Thanks to industry insiders like JonNYC, this news was...
United Airlines Suspends Amman Service Through End Of Schedule
Facing continued conflict in the region and questions over safety and demand, United Airlines is suspending its capital-to-capital service between Washington Dulles and Amman, Jordan. United Airlines Suspends Amman Service In 2022, United Airlines launched nonstop service between Washington...
United Airlines Introduces Signature Regional Entrees In First Class
Flying on United Airlines out of a hub city? Keep an eye out for “signature regional entrees” served in first class, which offer a local taste and a welcome variation to the usual United meal options. Signature Regional Entrees...
A Fascinating Recollection Of 09/11 From Onboard A United Airlines Flight
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. I consciously try not to single out this day on the blog, but after reading the stirring recollection of an airline passenger on that fateful 9-11 day, I...
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One...
United Airlines Declares Victory In Campaign To Reduce Sick Leave Abuse By Flight Attendants
UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
NY Congressman’s Latest Bizarre Charge Against United Airlines Over Israel Service
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D – NY) is at it again, this time accusing United Airlines of a “thinly-veiled boycott” against Israel for the oddest of reasons. Congressman Torres Claims United Airlines Is Boycotting Israel Because It Flies Over Israel,...
Request Your Free Copy: Final United Hemispheres Magazine Final Print Issue
United Airlines is giving away 50,000 editions of its final printed Hemispheres Magazine to its top flyers…here’s how you can request your free copy. United Airlines OFfering Free Mailed Copy Of Final Hemispheres Magazine Print Issue I recently shared...
United Airlines 737-900 Makes Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence, 7 Injured
Seven passengers were injured after a Unitd Airlines 737-900ER encoutered severe turbuelnce enroute from Cancun to Chicago, forcing a diversion in Memphis, Tennessee. 7 Injured, 1 Hospitalized After United Airlines 737-900 Makes Emergency Landing Due To Severe Turbulence, On...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Vote 99.99% To Authorize A Strike That Will Never Happen
It is only a matter of time before flight attendants at United Airlines will secure an industry-leading new contract with back pay and wage increases. There will be no strike. Still, in the meantime, the pageantry has to play...
Flight Attendant Sparks Outrage Over Palestinian Flag Pin, But United Airlines Supports Her
A United Airlines flight attendant has come under fire for wearing a Palestinian flag pin onboard a flight from Chicago to Newark, but United is standing behind the flight attendant and supporting her right to wear such a divisive...
Review: United Airlines 77W Business Class (San Francisco – Taipei)
From San Francisco to Tapei I flew on a United Airlines 777-300ER, called the 77W for short, in Polaris Business Class. It was a solid flight with a lot of rest…after the initial drama at the gate. United Airlines...
Deleted Tweet Shows United Airlines Hosting Reception At Democratic National Convention
UPDATE: United Airlines reached out to proivde an update concerning its Democratic National Convention reception. We hosted an open house at our Willis Tower headquarters for DNC attendees, including those from our hub cities, to give them insight into...
United’s Connection Saver Fails Me In SFO
A “photo finish” thanks to Air Traffic Control delays in San Francisco created a stressfully tight connection at SFO. Unlike my trip to Tahiti, this one did not end well… Connection Saver Does Not Save My SFO – SIN...
United Airlines Adds 20 College Football Routes (Full List)
United Airlines will add 20 special nonstop flights for the upcoming college football season and also upgrade over 100 flights to larger aircraft to coincide with key games. United Airlines Will Upgugage Aircraft, Fly Special Nonstop Flights For Key...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class (ICN-SFO)
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my 787-9 flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. Let’s unpack what made this...
