United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is turning up the heat, at least in terms of rhetoric, on American Airlines in Chicago, suggesting his competitor could eventually be forced to dehub Chicago O’Hare as United ramps up to 600 daily...
As Predicted, United, Frontier Siphoning Spirit Customers
As I predicted a few months ago, United and Frontier are positioning themselves to benefit from Spirit’s demise, plus the biggest thing they are missing. Called It Well, well, well… the two players I’d suggested would be interested parties...
United Airlines A321XLR Seat Map Revealed: New Polaris Seat, Delivery In 2026
United Airlines is gearing up to introduce its Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, following delays from its initially planned early-2026 roll-out. The airline has ordered 50 of these long-range narrow-body jets, a key component in replacing its aging...
Earn And Burn United Airlines MileagePlus Miles On ITA Airways
As ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier formerly known as Alitalia, integrates into the Lufthansa Group and prepares to join Star Alliance, United Airlines MileagePlus members can soon earn and redeem points when flying on ITA. MileagePlus Premier members...
Spirit Airlines Fires Back, Says United Airlines Is Obsessed With Killing Low Fares
Spirit Airlines has hit back at United Airlines, calling United obsessive and warning that United’s ultimate goal is simply to raise fares on routes that Spirit currently serves. Spirit Airlines Calls United Airlines Obsessive, Says Spirit Stands In The...
United Airlines 15 New Routes In Case “Spirit Suddenly Goes Out Of Business…”
United Airlines is beefing up its winter schedule, adding a number of new routes and frequencies beginning January 6, 2026. But what’s catching the most attention isn’t just the added flights, it’s the shade United threw at Spirit Airlines...
Yum: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines
It’s hard for me to recommend junk food, but the new strawberry lemon flavored Swedish sour gummy worms on United Airlines are a really delightful treat. Taste Test: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines As a general rule,...
United Airlines Introduces Meridian Headphones In Polaris Business Class…And Premium Economy
United Airlines will debut new headphones in its Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy cabins beginning September 1, 2025, replacing the tired legacy sets that have long been a weak point of the onboard experience. United Airlines...
United Airlines Flight Attendant Explains Why Morale Has Collapsed
A United Airlines flight attendant has penned an essay explaining why it may appear that flight attendants do not like their jobs. As a new collective bargaining agreement remains unsigned, flight attendants are grappling with low morale and frustration...
United Airlines Will Return To Greenland In 2026
United Airlines will once again operate flights between the United States and Greenland, with seasonal service returning in 2026. United Airlines Will Fly Nonstop To Greenland Again In Summer 2026 In June 2025, United launched a seasonal nonstop flight...
He Called United Airlines’ Official Number And Lost $17K To A Scammer: Here’s How It Happened
This is a cautionary tale for anyone scrambling to fix a flight cancellation: one traveler lost over $17,000 while speaking to what he believed was United’s customer service. And he even dialed the correct number! This is a mysterious...
Wow: United Airlines Upgrading International Economy Class Meals
Pretzels are out. A “fresh” appetizer is in. United Airlines is promising a more premium meal in international economy class starting next month on flights between Europe and the United States. Goodbye Pretzels: United Airlines Adds Fresh Appetizers In...
United Airlines Backs Startup Promising Fuel-Efficient Supersonic Travel
United Airlines Ventures, the venture capital arm of United Airlines, is investing in an aerospace startup called Astro Mechanica with the goal of cultivating fuel-efficient supersonic travel. United Airlines Invests In Astro Mechanica To Advance Fuel-Efficient Supersonic Flight Astro...
United Airlines Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Selling “Window Seat Without A Window”
Is it false advertising for an airline to sell a so-called window seat that does not actually have a window? United Airlines is facing a class action lawsuit in California over this very issue. United Airlines Faces Class Action...
Binge Apple TV+ Hits for Free on United Airlines Flights
United Airlines has added a high-profile entertainment upgrade for travelers: the carrier will now offer full seasons of select Apple TV+ originals for free onboard, making it easier than ever to binge your favorite shows at 30,000 feet. United...
United Flight 919 To McDonaldland With A Purple Seatmate In Polaris Business Class…
If you saw a big purple blob-like creature on a recent United Airlines flight in Polaris Business Class, you weren’t dreaming…it was Grimace, Ronald McDonald’s best friend, traveling to McDonaldland. Grimace Flies To McDonaldland In United Polaris Based on...
Victory For United Airlines? Newark Flight Restrictions Extended
United Airlines is praising a proposed FAA decision to keep strict capacity limits in place at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026, saying it will help preserve the airport’s newfound reliability. Even with a reduced flight schedule, it...
United Pilot Refuses Flight After Passenger Smokes Weed Onboard
A United Airlines flight was delayed for four hours after a passenger smoked pot in the first class lavatory, prompting the pilot to refuse to operate the flight for fear of failing a drug test due to the second-hand...
Are United Airlines Flight Attendants Engaging In Sickout?
United Airlines claims that there has been “a substantial increase” in the number of flight attendants calling in sick, representing fraud and abuse of sick leave. As negotiations over a new labor contract continue, are flight attendants engaging in...
Is United Airlines Bringing Back McDonald’s Onboard?
A teaser post on Instagram has me wondering if United Airlines might be bringing back McDonald’s onboard? Let’s take a look at the history of their past partnership and whether it could return. Is McDonald’s Making A Comeback On...
