United Airlines will install larger overhead bins across its SkyWest-operated Embraer E175 fleet. Larger Overhead Bins Coming To United Airlines Embraer E175 Fleet Operated by SkyWest These new bins will be available on 50 aircraft with a 76-seat configuration...
United Airlines Now Allows Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, With One Catch [Tech Glitch Resolved]
3/26/2024 UPDATE: Functionality has been restored. You can access the tool to pool your United miles here. Has anyone done this? How smooth was the process for you? United Airlines Suspends Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, Blames Technical Glitch 3/22/2204...
Boeing 737 Mechanic Explains Why United Airlines Is Under Scrutiny
A Boeing 737 mechanic has weighed in a helpful way that provides insight as to why United Airlines now finds itself under FAA scrutiny. Veteran Boeing 737 Mechanic Offers Opinion On Why Increased Scrunity Over United Airlines Is Justified...
United Airlines Faces Increased Government Oversight, Certification Delays
After a string of recent mechanical incidents at United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulators are stepping up oversight, potentially placing United’s growth plan in danger. FAA Steps Up Oversight Of United Airlines Late last night, a memo was...
Cool: United Airlines Will Let You “Waitlist” Preferred Seat Onboard
United Airlines is rolling out a new app feature that will not just notify you if a preferred seat becomes available onboard, but automatically move you. This marks another great United app innovation. Let’s explore the details. United App...
“Nepo Baby” Boasts About His “First Class” Flight Perks On United Airlines
I can’t decide if I simply love this story or have great sympathy that this young man’s days as a pass rider may soon come to a screeching halt. A self-professed “nepo baby” sharing about his flight benefits on...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Addresses Safety In Note To Frequent Flyers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a note to frequent flyers emphasizing the carrier will “learn the right lessons” from a string of recent aircraft maintenance incidents and vowing that a culture of safety is paramount at United...
How Did External Panel Detach On United Airlines 737-800?
An external panel detached on a United Airlines-operated Boeing 737-800 aircraft, leaving a visible gap in the fuselage. What caused this to happen and how did it go unnoticed until it was later discovered on the ground? External Panel...
United Airlines Debuts Facial Scanning Technology At Two Hubs
United Airlines has debuted new facial scanning technology in coordination with TSAPreCheck at two of its hubs: Chicago and Los Angeles. The implications are limited for now, but this lays the groundwork for a much more seamless airport experience...
United Airlines To Boeing: Stop Building 737 MAX 10
United Airlines has officially told Boeing to put the brakes on its 737 MAX 10 project for United, noting that production delays and certification concerns have forced United to plan for a fleet without an aircraft that was meant...
Wow: Another United Airlines Mechanical Incident, This Time A Boeing 777-300ER Diversion In Australia
Last week was simply horrible for United Airlines, with multiple mechanical issues that raised questions about the carrier and its maintenance and also raised safety concerns about Boeing. Today, another incident occurred, this time involving a diversion of a...
An Open Letter To United Airlines Pilots
As a follow-up to my locked lavatory story, I’ve composed an open letter to pilots at United Airlines. Dear United Airlines Pilots: First, I want to thank you for your overall professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety. I’ve flown...
Mystery: United 737 MAX 8 Veers Off Runway In Houston
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 appeared to land in Houston without issue, but shortly thereafter overshot the runway and came to a stop on the grass with the left landing gear collapsed. What happened? United 737 MAX 8...
Wheel Falls Off United Airlines 777-200 During SFO Takeoff, Smashes Cars
A wheel fell off a United Airlines 777-200 jet during takeoff from San Francisco, unfortunately landing on “several” parked cars and causing a fair amount of damage. Meanwhile, the flight diverted to Los Angeles out of an abundance of...
The Curious Reason United Airlines Singapore – San Francisco Flight Diverted To Honolulu
On Tuesday, United Airlines flight 002 from Singapore to San Francisco diverted to Honolulu. The reason for the diversion is vague, but we have an idea and also a debate as to whether United handled this well. The Reason...
United Airlines Adds Tokyo – Cebu Flight, New Service To Medellin
In addition to its new flight to Marrakesh, United Airlines will add a new route from Tokyo to Cebu in the Philippines, a rare addition from its former Tokyo Narita hub. United will also launch new service to Medellin,...
United Airlines Adds Newark – Marrakech Service On Premium 767-300ER
This October, United Airlines will launch a new service from Newark to Marrakech, marking United’s first venture into Morocco. United Airlines New Marrakech Service Starts In October 2024 On October 24, 2024 United Airlines will launch 3x weekly service...
United Airlines Teases New Routes: My Predictions
United Airlines will announce new 2024 routes tomorrow morning at 8:00 am ET and has once again teased us with a short video offering clues about the new dots and lines. Here are my predictions. My Predictions For New...
United Airlines Notes New Gen Z Booking Trend
United Airlines is gearing up for its biggest spring break ever and in so doing, has noticed a new booking trend: Gen Z travelers are venturing out beyond traditional spring break destinations like the beaches of Florida or Mexico...
Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class
On my last transcontinental flight on United Airlines in business class I ordered a child’s meal…and it was quite decent, though the sides certainly were not. Taste Test: Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class United offers special meals...
