United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby predicts that budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are “going out of business” due to their customer-unfriendly policies. That may be the case, but recent policy changes at both carriers suddenly make...
United Airlines Cuts Hiring Plans In 2024, Blames Boeing
United Airlines will not hire as many new employees as originally forecast, blaming the reduction on Boeing delivery delays. Even so, United still projects it will hire 10,000 new employees in 2024. United Airlines Hiring Spree Damepned By Boeing...
Double Whammy: United Airlines Flight Diverts Due To Disruptive Passenger, Then Quarantines Due To Suspected Infectious Disease Onboard
It has been quite a day for the passengers onboard United Airlines flight 998 from Brussels to Newark with both a disruptive passenger causing a diversion followed by a passenger showing signs of an infectious disease, prompting a temporary...
She’s A Successful Actress During The Week And A United Flight Attendant On Weekends
Never make assumptions about flight attendants. I’ve met doctors, models, professors, and business owners who are flight attendants…and today I learned that one flight attendant at United Airlines is also a highly successful actress. On The Air And In...
United Airlines Adds New Flavors To Polaris Business Class Ice Cream Sundae Cart
If you’re a fan of the ice cream sundae on United Airlines in Polaris business class, more flavors are arriving soon, including a personal favorite of mine. United Airlines Adding Tillamook Strawberry Ice Cream, Biscoff Cookie Crumbles To Polaris...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete
My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the...
The Amazing Rowena, A Stellar SkyWest Flight Attendant
I’m quick to judge when onboard service is poor, so it is only fair that I recognize a flight attendant who goes above and beyond the call of duty, even on a very short flight up the California coast....
Review: United Express Embraer E-175 First Class
In terms of comfort, first class on a United Express Embraer E-175 is actually more comfortable than many mainline flights and a great way to travel either solo or with a companion. United Express Embraer E-175 First Class Review...
United Airlines CEO Calls United States “The Greatest Country In The History Of Earth”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has posted a 2024 Memorial Day message in which he calls the United States “the greatest country in the history of Earth” and lauds those who “put their lives on the line to keep...
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 9 Economy Class
My early morning 737 MAX 9 flight in EconomyPlus (extra legroom economy class) on United Airlines was productive and about as good as it gets when it comes to domestic economy class in the USA. United Airlines 737 MAX...
Review: United 737-800 First Class (SEA-LAX)
After a busy day in Seattle, I flew home on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class. It was another smooth journey with a hearty meal and some great views over Los Angeles…but it wasn’t perfect. United 737-800...
Heartwarming: United Pilot Surprises Mother On Emotional Flight
When a United Airlines pilot had the chance to surprise his mother, he certainly made the most of it with a heartfelt speech that left many in tears. United Pilot Surprises Mother On Flight Home 34-year-old Jerome Lawrence began...
How A Misplaced Laptop Led To A United Airlines 767-300 Diversion And 30-Hour Delay
An abundance of caution concerning an “inaccessible” laptop computer led to a diversion and a 30-hour delay on a United Airlines 767-300 transatlantic flight. United Airlines 767-300 Diverts Over “Inaccessible” Laptop Electronic devices stuck in seats are a serious...
Review: United Club Seattle (SEA)
Before flying home to Los Angeles, I stopped by the United Club in Seattle (SEA), a solid outstation lounge for United Airlines. United Club Seattle Review (SEA) I almost skipped this lounge (after spending some time in the nearby...
Tom Stuker Surpasses 24 Million Miles On United Airlines
Tom Stuker, United’s most frequent flyer, has just surpassed 24 million miles on United Airlines. This is an important milestone, though it will hardly slow down his gallivanting around the globe. Tom Stuker, The Most Prolific Flyer In The...
FAA Says It Has Not Cleared United Airlines To Certify New Aircraft, Launch New Routes
UPDATE: Disputing internal reports at United Airlines, the FAA has indicated that it has not given the green light for United Airlines to restart certification activities. “The FAA has not approved any expansion of United Airlines’ routes or fleets.”...
United Airlines Debuts New Safety Video
United Airlines has debuted a new safety video–its first in many years–with a theme of “safety in motion.” New Safety Video With “Safety In Motion” Theme On United Airlines Over the summer, a new safety video will roll out...
United Airlines Cuts Two Transpacific Routes From Los Angeles
Sad news for LAX flyers as United Airlines does not plan to bring back transpacific service between Los Angeles and both Auckland and Brisbane next winter. United Airlines Suspends Two South Pacific Routes From LAX United has struggled to...
Review: United Airlines 737-8 First Class
From Los Angeles to Seattle I flew on a United Airlines 737-8, also known as the 737 MAX 8, in first class. It was a short and sweet flight, despite my canine seatmate. United Airlines 737-8 First Class Review...
United Airlines Adopts Gas Station-Style Pricing
United Airlines is now pricing seat assignments the way gas stations price fuel…every penny counts. United Airlines Looks To Gas Stations For Seat Pricing Model If you do not have elite status in the MileagePlus program, you will pay...
