For the first flight leg on my father-son trip, we flew from Los Angeles to Houston on a United Airlines 757-300 in first class. These old workhorses are nothing special, but we enjoyed a pleasant flight. United Airlines 757-300...
Smoked Tofu Bowl In United Airlines First Class
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Last week I scored...
Aircraft Shortage Impacts Key United Airlines Honolulu Flight
As United Airlines seeks to balance its operational needs with a desire to continue its Polaris retrofit program, a Boeing 767-400 bottleneck has led to problems for United’s nonstop service between Newark and Honolulu. 767-400 Shortage Impacts Newark –...
Report: United Airlines Offers Pilots “Richest Labor Deal” In History
United Airlines has reportedly offered its pilots the “richest” labor deal in history according to CEO Scott Kirby, a deal worth $8 billion, but pilots note there is still a wide gap between the two sides. United Airlines Proposes...
Crispy French Fries On An Airplane Are Possible – Well Done, United Airlines!
Last month, I reviewed a new dish on United Airlines served in domestic first class that includes a cheeseburger and French Fries. I applauded the effort but lamented how soggy the French Fries were. Well, I tried the dish...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Says Russian Airspace Should Be Off-Limits To All Carriers Serving USA
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has asserted that Russian airspace should be off-limits to any carrier that wishes to serve the United States. United Airlines CEO Kirby: Foreign Carriers Flying To USA Via Russian Airspace Is a “Crisis In...
United Airlines Cracks Down On Swapping Frequent Flyer Numbers To Double-Dip
If you’ve ever asked a United Airlines gate agent to swap out your MileagePlus number for another Star Alliance loyalty number, you may want to think twice next time…United is cracking down on double-dipping. No More Swapping Frequent Flyer...
Award Inflation and Economic Inflation: How They Relate
United has inflated its award redemption prices for customers, charging more nearly uniformly for frequent flyer award flights. How does its increase relate to broader economic inflation? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
United Airlines Pilots Union Authorizes Strike Vote: What This Could Mean For The Airline And Passengers
The United Airlines Holdings Inc. pilots union has unanimously authorized a strike vote, according to a recent report by Reuters. This move by the union comes in the wake of months of negotiations over pilots’ contracts, with the pilots...
United Airlines Clarifies Guam Fares, Sends Humanitarian Flight
After United Airlines was chided for high fares to Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the carrier is pushing back, noting its humanitarian efforts and emphasizing that it is offering a “special fare” despite high demand to the...
Will United Airlines Add First Class Seats To A320?
In February 2019, United Airlines announced a fleetwide initiative to add premium cabin seats. That included enlarging the first class cabin on the Airbus A320 from 12 seats to 16 seat. But the first retrofit is now flying and...
United Airlines MileagePlus Devaluation Spreads Worldwide
After raising award redemption rates to Europe using MileagePlus miles, United Airlines has now raised prices for redemptions to all regions around the world, in some cases raising prices without notice by over 57%. It’s the latest sunset on...
Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities
June is “Pride Month” and United and Chase are partnering to offer United co-branded cardmembers a chance to earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar when donating to LGBTQ+ charities. Earn Up To 10 United MileagePlus Miles...
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX...
Harvest Grain Bowl In United Airlines First Class
The “harvest grain bowl” on United Airlines is a solid choice if you’re looking for a light or vegetarian meal onboard in first class. Harvest Grain Bowl On United Airlines My last leg of the trip was from Denver...
United Airlines Threatened With Congressional Intervention For High Guam Fares
Guam’s delegate to Congress has threatened “Congressional intervention” over the high fares between the US mainland and Guam on United Airlines, particularly in light of Typhoon Mawar. Guam Delegate Threatens “Congressional Intervention” Over High Fares On United Airlines James...
Passengers Fight After Morning Screwdrivers On My United Flight
I got a kick out of the couple sitting in front of me on my Los Angeles to Denver flight, who over the course of the flight seemed to go from lovebirds to enemies. Was it the screwdrivers they...
Shakshuka In United Airlines First Class
I tried out the “egg shakshuka” in United Airlines first class on my recent flight to Denver and found it to be quite acceptable. The blueberries were a different story. Shakshuka On United Airlines – Ye Or Ney? United...
United Airlines Cancels Boston – London Route
United Airlines will suspend its service between Boston and London at the conclusion of the summer schedule, a rare international route between two non-hubs that simply proved unviable in a highly-competitive landscape. United Airlines Will Suspend Boston – London...
United Airlines CEO Says USA Is The “Greatest Country In The History Of The Planet”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, a graduate of the United Sates Air Force Academy, offered his reflections on the 2023 Memorial Day holiday in a video message and note to employees. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Offers 2023 Memorial...
