United Airlines has pushed back against a claim by Elon Musk that “Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion” (DEI) initiatives undermine aviation safety. United Airlines: Pilot Hiring Standards Apply To All Candidates In a tweet of alarm that has sparked outrage...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Received A Lot Of Compliments In 2023…
In an organization as large as a network carrier like United Airlines, it is hard not to be just a number. Yet an extraordinary number of flight attendants were recognized for their service in 2023, which importantly reflects that...
Heartwarming: Beanie For Baby Born On United Airlines
I grew up in the 90s during the Beanie Babies craze. It was real. Looking back, it was pathetic how much money I spent on these little stuffed things that are now probably in a box gathering dust somewhere...
United Airlines’ “Adventure Week” Secret Destination Award Fare Sale: Brussels
This week United Airlines is offering discounted travel to a different major city each day at a reduced rate of 50,000 MileagePlus miles round-trip. Today’s destination is Brussels. Whether this deal makes sense for you will involve a little...
United Airlines Confirms That It Found Loose Bolts During 737 MAX 9 Inspections
United Airlines has confirmed that its mechanics have found loose bolts on “a number” of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft during inspections ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration. United Airlines Confirms Loose Bolts On Boeing 737 MAX 9 This...
Review: United Airlines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class with a “United Next” interior, which has transformed a rather dreary-looking 737 into a sleek and modern cabin. United Airlines 737-800 First Class Review I’ve already written about...
United Airlines’ Spectacular Airport Staff In Los Cabos
My flight from Los Cabos to Denver was delayed and the United staff went way out of their way to try to get me home. Kudos to them for their care and kindness. United Airlines Has Superb Staff In...
Dogs, Drunks, And The Birdcage: My Uproarious Flight On United Airlines
I already told you about one service dog on my United Airlines flight from Cabo San Lucas to Denver, but there was so much more that transpired onboard, including a drunk seatmate, another who would not stop talking, and...
How United Airlines Is Exacerbating Its First Class Meal Service Downgrade
United Airlines cut first class meals on flights between 800-900 miles this month, aligning its meal service limits with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. While that policy change is disappointing, the way United has rolled it out and...
Review: United Airlines A320 Economy Class
You get two United Airlines reviews for the price of one here: both a retrofitted “United Next” A320 with a brand new interior and an older one, both on the same route and on the same day in the...
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and...
Bad Omen? Wiring Issues Doom My “United Next” A320 Flight
My flight from Los Angeles to Los Cabos was delayed due to a wiring issue onboard my beautifully retrofitted “United Next” Airbus A320 jet. Hopefully this is just a little growing pain and not a sign of what is...
“Service” Dog Gulps Down First Class Meal On My United Airlines Flight…
I’ve flown with my fair share of “service” dogs, but up until now I have never seen one actually consume a first class meal intended for human passengers. Until now. Service Dog Enjoys First Class Meal On My United...
Slippers: United Airlines Gives And Takes Away
Customers flying in United Airlines Polaris business class will soon enjoy more slippers on more routes, though customers in United’s Premium Plus premium economy product will lose out. United Airlines Adds More Slippers To Polaris Business Class, Eliminates Them...
Love In Plane Sight: Holiday Film From United Airlines
Earlier I shared a compilation of all the airline holiday videos for 2023. Here, I want to focus on Love In Plane Sight, a rom-com film created by United Airlines for the festive season. Cute Holiday Film From United...
Child Scribbles On Airline Tray Table: Bad Parenting, Bad Cleaning Crew
After a woman found drawings all over her tray table on a United Airlines flight, you have to wonder what happened to both the parents and the cleaning crew. Drawings On Tray Table Expose Bad Parenting, Bad Cleaning A...
London Mayor Promotes United Airlines In Exchange For Business Class Travel
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, agreed to promote United Airlines in exchange for business class seats, a sponsorship that is now subject to scrutiny after the Mayor’s office initially denied any deal at all with United. London Mayor...
Filipino Food On United Airlines: Beef Kare-Kare
United Airlines offered a “local” Filipino dish on my flight from San Francisco to Manila called Beef Kare-Kare. How was it? Beef Kare-Kare On United Airlines – An Attempt At A Popular Filipino Dish On New Manila Route Since...
United Airlines 737-900 Diverts After Engine Fire
Firefighters extinguished an engine fire on a United Airlines 737-900 after it made an emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas. United 737-900 Diverts To Wichita After Engine Fire UA551 took off from Newark (EWR) on Thursday, December 14, bound for...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Business Class San Francisco – Manila
I tend to avoid inaugural flights because you often get special service and special meals onboard, making the review somewhat unique, but much less valuable. Rather than fly United Airlines’ new San Francisco – Manila route on its first...
