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...
Pete Buttigieg Flies On United Airlines 777-200 In Middle Seat

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg invited The Washington Post on a United Airlines flight with him from Washington Dulles to Denver and ended up in a middle seat on a Boeing 777-200 in economy class. Along the way we learn...
My Scenic Tour Over Los Angeles On United Airlines

I enjoyed an unusually scenic tour over downtown Los Angeles on United Airlines after my flight took a unique approach to Los Angeles International Airport. Unique Approach Into LAX Gives Me A Scenic Tour Over Los Angeles On United...
United Pilots Warned To Shut Up And Be A “Polite Doormat” On Southwest Airlines

A leaked communication to United pilots, purportedly from a union official, warns them that flying in the cockpit of another carrier is a privilege and advises them to be a “polite doormat” and to “keep your damn mouth shut”...
“1K Karen” Loads Her Ziploc Bags With Cheese From United Club, Asks For More “To Go”

This is why we can’t have nice things… A reader sent me a report of a fellow traveler loading her ziploc bags with food she pilfered from a United Airlines club lounge in London. Such tacky behavior should be...
United Airlines Pilot Snitches On Southwest Airlines Flight Crew, Faces Blowback

A United Airlines pilot faces a storm of criticism from pilots at Southwest Airlines for reporting what she deemed to be a safety violation while sitting in the jumpseat on a Southwest flight. United Pilots Snithces On Southwest Pilots...
United Airlines Extends Supsension Of Tel Aviv Service Through June 5, 2024

With flights to Tel Aviv set to resume tomorrow, United Airlines just extended its route suspension for another month. Tel Aviv Service Now Suspended Until June 5, 2024 United Airlines With a ceasefire deal still elusive and a fresh...
When United Airlines Invited “Families With Young Children” To Preboard, She Strutted Into First Class With Her “Service” Puppy

Another day, another dog incident, this time one that I personally witnessed on my recent United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. When a preboarding call was made for families with young children, an older woman with a...
Maybe It’s Time To Let Passengers Visit Cockpit Again During Flight…

Perhaps I am hopelessly naive, but I was not at all disturbed by the recent controversy over a passenger sitting in the cockpit on a recent United Airlines charter flight. In fact, I think it’s time to let kids...