“I do think if you fly United today the food experience is dramatically better than where it was a year ago.” -Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines I would wholeheartedly agree. But the work is not done....
Ropa Vieja Enchiladas On United Airlines
My expectations were not high for the Ropa Vieja enchiladas on United Airlines, but it turned out they were quite good and will be my go-to dish going forward on domestic flights. Taste Test: Ropa Vieja Enchiladas On United...
United Airlines Faces Another “Young, White, Blonde” Charter Flight Lawsuit
A new lawsuit alleges that United Airlines kowtowed to the desire of the Los Angeles Dodgers to place young, white, blonde flight attendants on its charter flights for the baseball team. But will such an accusation be proven in...
Review: United Airlines A319 Economy Class
A bulkhead seat makes a lot of difference in economy class on a United Airlines Airbus A319. In fact, the ample legroom made my flight from New York to Denver quite comfortable. United Airlines A319 Economy Class Review It...
United Airlines 767-300 Declares Emergency, Diverts To London Heathrow
3:05 PM ET: Updated with statement from United Airlines A Washington-bound United Airlines flight has just diverted to London Heathrow after declaring an emergency due to an unspecified mechanical issue. UA925 Diverts To Heathrow After Mechanical Issue Onboard Earlier...
Review: United Club New York LaGuardia (LGA)
The United Club in New York LaGuardia has friendly staff and a nice selection of food and drink. United Club New York LaGuardia Review (LGA) This review of the United Club in New York LaGuardia (LGA) highlights my recent...
United Airlines Adds Mid-Flight Tapas Service On Longhaul Polaris Route (Full Menu)
United Airlines is adding a mid-flight tapas-style meal service on its longhaul flights between San Francisco and Singapore in November 2023 and Live And Let’s Fly has now learned what will be on the menu. United Airlines Tapas Menu...
United Airlines Takes A Conservative Approach To Transatlantic Expansion In 2024
After years of aggressive transatlantic growth, United Airlines is adding only one new destination and a small handful of new routes next summer to Europe. Even so, United plans for its biggest transatlantic summer season ever in 2024. United...
Passenger Vomits All Over Airplane, Prompting Diversion, Then Refuses To Get Off
Maybe it was the fish? After vomiting all over the rear of the aircraft so badly it could not be cleaned, a United Airlines flight diverted. But on the ground, the passenger refused to get off, saying he had...
Review: United Club Denver Concourse A West (DEN)
Not only did I check out the new United Club in B East, but I also checked out the beautiful new United Club in A West while in Denver. The new lounge buttresses United’s growing presence in the A...
Vegan Meal In United Airlines Business Class
It’s trendy to be vegan these days, but I pre-ordered a vegan meal in United Airlines business class merely for the novelty of trying a new dish. United Airlines Business Class Vegan Meal A vegan diet is based on...
United Airlines Reminds Flight Attendants That Loyalty Is A Lifetime Endeavor
“A college student flying Basic Economy today may become a loyal MileagePlus member flying Polaris in the future.” So says John Slater, the Vice President of Inflight Services at United Airlines. As United takes delivery of new aircraft and...
Review: United Club Denver B East (DEN)
What a difference a remodel makes. The newly renovated United Club in Denver B East is a total transformation from the tired old space and makes United Club access in Denver more valuable than ever. United Club Denver B...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class [2023]
I slept quite well on my redeye flight on United Airlines in 777-200 business class from San Francisco to Newark. The bottom line on a United redeye is that you can expect a solid rest. United Airlines 777-200 Business...
When You Find Your Business Class Seat Is Reserved For A Crewmember…
I boarded my United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Newark ready for a nice sleep. But my heart skipped a beat when I found a placard around my seat, 1A, that said, “Reserved for crew member seating.” How...
Pimento Pretzel Burger On United Airlines
Each month United slightly modifies its burger offering on its buy onboard menu in economy class. This month’s burger includes pimento and bacon jam, which sounds like an interesting combo but turned out to be somewhat of a nothingburger....
As A United Flyer, I Love The Changes To Delta’s Million Miler Program
I have no hope of ever obtaining Million Mile status with Delta Air Lines, but as a Million Miler at United Airlines with sights on eventually hitting the two and three million miler tiers, I find Delta’s revamped program...
Why United Airlines Is Profitable And Budget Carriers Are Losing Money
United Airlines held its Q3 earnings call yesterday in which various executives offered statements about United’s performance and fielded questions from analysts. I found the discussion over why United Airlines’ domestic yields are trending in the opposite direction of...
United Airlines: No “Material” Changes Planned For MileagePlus
Frequent flyers at United Airlines can breathe a sigh of relief: the carrier has made clear it plans no “material” changes to MileagePlus next year, marking a divergent strategy from Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Promises “No Material Changes”...
Review: United Club Newark Terminal A (EWR)
The swanky new United Club in Newark Terminal A is an odd one. There’s much to like and yet there were some missed opportunities. United Club Newark Terminal A Review (EWR) United recently opened a pair of new lounges...
