After receiving passenger pushback over a recent decision to eliminate free alcohol minis on intercontinental flights in Premium Plus (premium economy class), United Airlines will restore complimentary drinks starting next month. Alcohol Minis Will Again Be Complimentary On United...
United Airlines Will Retrofit 767-400 (Configuration Revealed)
UPDATE: United Airlines has revealed the configuration of its retrofitted 767-400 aircraft. 34 United Polaris Business seats (all seats will have direct aisle access) 24 United Premium Plus seats 48 United Economy Plus seats 125 United Economy seats Currently,...
United Airlines Suspends Longhaul Routes Due To 777 Aircraft Shortage
Facing an aircraft shortage as it awaits the return of its fleet of Boeing 777-200 jets with Pratt & Whitney engines, United Airlines has trimmed its June schedule, suspending a number of routes. United Airlines Suspends Summer Longhaul Routes,...
Ironic Post-Flight Survey On United Airlines
United Airlines is “telling on itself” with an ironic post-flight survey that unintentionally yet humorously highlights United’s current deficit when it comes to its Polaris business class product. Post-Flight Survey On United Airlines Offers Questionable Choices After you fly...
Man Opens Emergency Exit On Moving 737-900, Hops Off United Airlines Flight At Chicago O’Hare
One impatient man is now in jail after opening the overwing emergency exit, walking onto the wing, then jumping onto the ground as his United Airlines 737-900 aircraft neared the gate at Chicago O’Hare Airport. Man Opens Emergency Exit...
United Airlines Warns Crews Of Violence In Latin America
A string of recent incidents in Latin America has prompted United Airlines to warn its flight attendants to exercise extreme vigilance and maintain situational awareness while on layovers. United Airlines Urges Crews To Be Vigilant After Incidents In Latin...
United Airlines Offers Free Spritz Cocktails On Italy Flights
This summer, United Airlines is offering passengers on a pair of routes to Italy a complimentary spritz cocktail. Free Spritz Cocktails This Summer On A Pair Of United Airlines Italy Flights Spritz cocktails, an Italian favorite, will be offered...
Man Receives Only One Year In Prison For Drunk And Violent Behavior On United Express Flight – Miscarriage Of Justice?
An unruly passenger who assaulted a flight attendant and actually managed to partially open an aircraft door in-flight has been sentenced to only one year in prison and been handed a very small fine. Does this represent a miscarriage...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Union On The Defensive Over Delta’s New Pay Raise
It’s interesting to me that in one breath the union representing United Airlines flight attendants applauds the recent announcement by Delta Air Lines that it will pay flight attendants during boarding, attacks it, and claims credit for it. United...
The Lovely Patrizia On United Express
Kind, attentive service should be a given, not a surprise. Even so, when a flight attendant goes above and beyond the call of duty, she should be recognized and I wish to recognize Patrizia today, who I had the...
United Airlines Restores Some Dignity To Longhaul Economy Class
It’s a small gesture, but an important one: United Airlines is bringing back pre-arrival meals on longhaul flights in economy and premium economy class starting next month. Hot Pre-Arrival Meals Return To Economy + Premium Economy Class On United...
United Airlines Will Become Largest Transatlantic Carrier With Latest Expansion
United Airlines in the process of launching or resuming 30 transatlantic flights in the coming weeks, which not only means it will offer more transatlantic destinations than every U.S. carrier combined, but will make it the largest airline across...
Fuel Shortage Forces United Airlines To Cancel Johannesburg Flights
A fuel shortage is impacting operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and have forced United Airlines to cancel flights two days in a row. Fuel Shortage Impact United Airlines In Johannesburg Passengers scheduled to travel...
Diabolical Cat Terrorizes United Airlines Flight
A feral cat did not respond well to an airplane environment, purportedly scratching and biting other passengers as it attempted to escape on a United Airlines flight. Feral Cat Terrorizes United Airlines 737 We don’t have many details about...
Falafel Dinner On United Airlines
Over the years, I’ve come to love falafel, a crunchy, protein-filled snack that is a staple in the Middle East. Recently, I was served falafel on a United Airlines flight in first class. Could United measure up? Could United...
United Airlines CEO Promises Refunds For Immunocompromised
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes it is “very unlikely” that the mask mandate will return, but also held out an olive branch, in the form of a refund, to immunocompromised passengers who may be uncomfortable flying. United Airlines...
United Airlines Adding Flight Simulator To Mobile App
United Airlines’ award winning mobile app is about to get even better, with the planned release of a new games section tomorrow which will include a flight simulator. Flight Simulator In United Airlines App Check the App Store tomorrow...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will No Longer Require Masks Onboard
UPDATE 6:30PM ET: Just hours after stating it would continue to enforce the mask mandate, United Airlines now says it will no longer require masks onboard or at airports. Live and Let’s Fly has obtained the following communication that...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Los Angeles To Tokyo
If you’re flying to Japan on United Airlines in Polaris business class, here’s what you can expect onboard. This review highlights my recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on a 787-9. United Airlines Tokyo Business Class Review This...
United Airlines Captain Goes On Moonlight Mission To Ukraine
A United Airlines Boeing 767 captain used his long layover in Amsterdam to perform a moonlight mission in Poland and Ukraine, providing help to a people and nation in great need of support. A Special Ukraine Mission For Off-Duty...