American Airlines has rejected the idea of a merger with United Airlines, but its carefully worded statement leaves open the potential of consolidation in a different way. American Airlines Rejects United Merger, But Leaves The Door Open For Something...
False Alarm: United Free Wi-Fi “Rollout” Was Just A Glitch
UPDATE: United tells Live And Let’s Fly, “We haven’t made any changes to our current Wi-Fi policy.” Prices remain $8 for MileagePlus members and $10 for non-members on U.S. domestic and short- haul international flights. Live And Let’s Fly...
FAA Cuts Chicago O’Hare Flights, Ending A “Pointless” Capacity War Between United And American
The FAA is stepping in at Chicago O’Hare and cutting flights this summer, a move that ironically provides relief to both American Airlines and United Airlines and likely benefits consumers too. FAA Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare Are A...
United Slashes Polaris Lounge Access For Most Star Alliance Business Class Passengers, Further Splintering The Alliance
Without warning, United Airlines has dramatically tightened access rules to its network of upscale Polaris Lounges. While I don’t celebrate these changes, they strike me as pragmatic and logical to address overcrowding, which can make even the nicest lounges...
T-Mobile Issues Cryptic Update On Inflight Wi-Fi As United Denies It Pulled The Plug
Yesterday, I noted that T-Mobile has quietly updated its airline Wi-Fi page to remove American Airlines and United Airlines. That corroborated several reports of the T-Mobile option dissapearing as a Wi-Fi option on United flights. We still do not...
T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi Removed On American And United…United’s Timing Makes No Sense
T-Mobile’s free inflight Wi-Fi perk appears to be disappearing on at least two major U.S. carriers, and while that may make sense in the case of American Airlines, it raises real questions concerning United Airlines. T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi...
Insane: United Airlines CEO Floated American Airlines Merger To Trump In White House Meeting
We’ve engaged in a lot of discussion lately about who JetBlue and Spirit Airlines might merge with in this challenging environment, but I don’t think anyone predicted a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, especially a merger courted...
United Now Selling $6,000+ Business Class Tickets That Earn Zero Miles
United Airlines recently announced the introduction of “basic” business class fares, which are now for sale on a handful of routes. Unfortunately, the tickets are even more restricted than we originally were led to believe when it comes to...
Bill Maher Slams United Airlines Food…And Flaunts His Delta SkyMiles
Comedian and Real Time host Bill Maher has a beef with the meals on United Airlines…and boasts of a big Delta SkyMiles balance. Bill Maher Has A Problem With The Food On United Airlines (And A Large Delta SkyMiles...
Where Your Pet Can Actually Sit On United Airlines…And Why So Many People Cheat The Rules
If you’re planning to fly with a pet on United Airlines, where you sit matters more than you might think. Where Your Pets Can Actually Sit On United Airlines A new internal memo for flight attendants shared with Live...
Exit Row Drama On United Flight: Laptop Rule Ignored, But The Bigger Problem Was The Self-Appointed Enforcer in 21C
Airplane etiquette debates are nothing new, but a recent exit row incident on a United Airlines flight raises a more interesting question: where does safety enforcement end and self-appointed policing begin? Exit Row Passenger Refuses To Stow Laptop For...
United A321neo Redeye Economy Review: I Didn’t Sleep, But Landed To A Perfect “Hallelujah”
I enjoyed a comfortable redeye journey on United Airlines onboard an Airbus A321neo in economy class from Los Angeles to Chicago, with an unexpected moment of sublimity after landing. United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ORD Redeye) Despite the...
United Airlines Unveils Adidas Sneakers For 100th Anniversary But You Probably Can’t Get A Pair
United Airlines has unveiled a sharp new pair of Adidas sneakers for its 100th anniversary…but good luck getting one. It is also marking its centennial with a collectible vinyl record tied to the song that is inextricably linked to...
United Served Steak In Economy Class? A Look At A 1966 Easter Menu
A classic United Airlines Eater menu from 1966 showcases how economy class passengers used to be fed on domestic flights. When Economy Class Included Steak: United’s 1966 Easter Menu A Flyertalk member shared pictures of a special Easter menu...
United’s New “Basic” Business Class Won’t Lower Prices, It Only Cuts Benefits
United Airlines is introducing a new tiered fare structure for its premium cabins, including what amounts to “basic” business class and premium economy. It’s exactly what I warned about last year, though we now have more details. UPDATE: These...
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees By Up To $50 Per Bag
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees, with a $10 increase across the board for most North American and Latin American itineraries. The move, which takes effect for tickets purchased starting April 3, 2026, marks the first increase in...
I Flew 10.5 Hours In United 787-9 Basic Economy In Seat 56F
Hello from London, where my kids and I are chilling in the Lufthansa Lounge after a 10.5-hour flight from Los Angeles to London on a United Airlines 787-9 in row 56…the penultimate row on the aircraft. United Airlines 787-9...
United Airlines Adds TSA Wait Time Tool To App
United Airlines has rolled out a new app feature aimed at reducing one of the most frustrating parts of air travel: long security lines. United Airlines Adds TSA Wait Time Tracker In App United has introduced a new feature...
United CRJ450 Photo Tour: A Premium Makeover For Its Most Hated Jet
As part of United Airlines’ recent media event in Los Angeles, I had the chance to step onboard its new Bombardier CRJ450 and take a close look at every seat and detail. This is not a brand-new aircraft, but...
After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry?
Something has shifted in the U.S. airline industry, and it is no longer controversial to ask whether United Airlines has overtaken Delta Air Lines as the carrier driving the conversation. Delta is still the undisputed profit leader, but might...
