Major kudos to Roni, a waiter in the United Airlines Polaris Lounge in San Francisco (SFO), for his gracious service that left me with a huge smile on my face. The Amazing Roni In United SFO Polaris Lounge Before...
United Airlines Will No Longer Block Seats On Boeing 757-300
United Airlines will stop blocking six middle seats on its 757-300 aircraft this winter after determining such seats blocks are no longer necessary despite the higher average weight of passengers. United Airlines Determines Winter Seat Blocking No Longer Necessary...
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United...
Flight Attendants At United Airlines Threaten “Pay Us Or Chaos”
As contract negotiations for flight attendants at United Airlines continue between management and union, a protest has been planned for next week along with a not-so-subtle threat. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says negotiations for a new contract are...
Kirby: United Airlines Is A “Three-Year-Old Startup Embedded In A 98-Year-Old Airline”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was in Houston yesterday voicing a recurring theme, asserting that United is a “three-year-old startup embedded in a 98-year-old airline.” What does he mean and is he correct? United Airlines, The 2020 “Startup” Carrier...
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy...
First Look: Onboard United Airlines A321neo
Hello from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Shortly, I’ll be flying to Chicago on United’s inaugural commercial flight on the Airbus A321neo. But I just had the chance to tour the new aircraft and want to share some pictures...
United Airlines Embraces Its “JetBlue” On New A321neo
Later today United Airlines will debut its Airbus A321neo on an inaugural flight from Houston to Chicago. Pictures of the aircraft indicate a sleek new interior that might confuse you for being on JetBlue. That’s a very good thing....
United Airlines Will Extend Elite Status For Some Travelers Impacted By War In Israel
With flights to Israel still suspended, United Airlines will proactively extend MileagePlus Premier status for select travelers impacted by these flight cuts. United Airlines Will Extend Elite Status For Travelers Impacted By Israel Service Suspension As noted by Zach...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Reminded To Actually Charge For Alcohol Onboard
Flight attendants at United Airlines were warned not to engage in “self-help” at this point in contract negotiations, which includes failing to charge passengers for food and drinks sold onboard. United Airlines Flight Attendant Union: Don’t Comp Alcohol Or...
Frontier Vs. United: Point-By-Point Comparison On Same Route
Here, I will contrast what it is like to fly United Airlines economy class versus Frontier Airlines economy class on the same route. The differences are substantial, but then again so was the price. Frontier Vs. United: An Economy...
Review: United Airlines 737-900 Economy Class
I flew on a well-worn 737-900 in economy class from Denver to Ontario, California on United Airlines. While not my favorite aircraft, I enjoyed plenty of legroom and efficient service in the Economy Plus section of the main cabin....
Review: United Airlines A319 First Class
For my trip home from Milwaukee, I chose United Airlines and flew an Airbus A319 aircraft in first class from MKE to DEN. I enjoyed a smooth and productive flight. United Airlines A319 First Class Review Booking My ticket...
United Airlines Captain Grounded After Antisemitic Tirade
A United Airlines captain has been grounded after an inflammatory post that appeared to praise the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel went viral on social media. Like the Qatar Airways issue earlier today, I find myself taking a more...
Chicken Meatballs In United Airlines First Class
I have to admit, United Airlines is on a roll lately when it comes to meals in domestic first class. I think the carrier has finally realized that simpler is better and my chicken meatballs this week hit the...
Why Service Will End Earlier On Your Next United Airlines Flight
United Airlines is implementing a new rule for flight attendants that will lead to cabins being prepared for landing earlier than at present in an effort to protect them from injury from turbulence. United Airlines Implements New Rule To...
Delta CEO Dismisses United’s New Boarding Process, Then Says He May Copy It…
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian was asked about United Airlines’ new boarding process and after seemingly dismissing it, said he would actually adopt it if ends up working. Delta Air Lines Open To WILMA Boarding On October 26,...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will Not Resume Service To Israel On November 24
UPDATE: United Airlines will NOT resume service to Israel on November 24, 2023 as earlier reported. Initial reports, blamed on a public relations agency contracted by United, were incorrect. A United spokesperson told Live And Let’s Fly: Our Tel...
Eek: United Would Require How Much Spending For Status?
United Mileage Plus was applauded for adding an option to earn status via spending-only this week and not raising qualification rates, but taking a closer look, it might be impossible to do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
United Airlines Must Upgrade Premium Transcontinental Meals. Now.
Earlier this week I wrote about how Andrew Nocella, the Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines, has taken a hands-on approach to improving in-flight meal service at United. While I commend the progress he has made, he needs to...
