At the conclusion of the ceremony unveiling the new partnership between United Airlines and Emirates, I caught up with Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates, and asked him about the different service philosophies onboard Emirates and United. His...
United Airlines And Emirates Pledge Powerful Partnership
United Airlines and Emirates have announced a new partnership that is currently more aspirational than practical, yet could evolve into a powerful new axis between former bitter rivals. Details: United + Emirates Partnership Today United and Emirates announced a...
United Airlines Prepares For Premium 737 MAX 10 To Replace Aging 757-200
The first United Airlines 737 MAX 10 has been spotted in Seattle, though delivery is still about a year away and could be complicated by regulatory challenges. Still, United intends a premium sub fleet of this aircraft with lie-flat...
United Airlines Flight Diverts Over A Nut That Wasn’t A Human….
From time to time we hear stories about people with severe nut allergies suffering strong reactions on airplanes. In one recent case, a United Airlines flight bound for Singapore diverted after a passenger incident onboard. Sometimes diversions are not...
Analysis: United Airlines’ Smart Yet Unreasonable Chess Move At JFK Airport
Earlier today, I wrote about United’s ultimatum at New York JFK: give us more slots or we will pull out. It’s a gutsy demand and not entirely reasonable, but represents a shrewd chess move with little downside. Analysis –...
United Airlines Threatens To Leave JFK If FAA Does Not Grant More Slots
United Airlines has warned that it will suspend service to New York (JFK) at the end of October if the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not allocate it additional slots. Ultimatum From United Airlines To FAA: More JFK...
My Odd United Airlines Flight To Honolulu
I realize that meal service is not really a selling point for most flying on United Airlines right now, but I could not figure out why such an otherwise wonderful crew would choose such an odd time to serve...
Million Miles Sweepstakes At United Airlines
United Airlines is offering customers who book airfare using Money + Miles a chance to win 1 million MileagePlus miles. While we’d all love to win a million miles, I would caution you before using United’s Money + Miles...
The End Of The “All-In-One Snack” Bag On United Airlines
Since the early months of the pandemic, United Airlines has offered its passengers an “all-in-one” snack bag on flights in which no other meal is served. These bags will finally be retired this month, marking the end of one...
United Airlines And Emirates Rekindle Marriage Of Convenience
Ahead of a big announcement next month, Emirates and United Airlines have teased the rekindling of a strategic partnership that could have wide-ranging implications for flyers on both airlines. United Airlines And Emirates To Renew Partenserhsip – What Are...
Shrewd Move: United Airlines Dumps Air Wisconsin
Make no mistake, the decision by United Airlines to terminate its regional contract with Air Wisconsin was deliberate, strategic, and will ultimately serve the long-term growth goals of the carrier. Why United Airlines Dumped Air Wisconsin And Why American...
The Ugly But Delicious Brioche Burger On United Airlines
It may have been the ugliest burger I’ve ever been served, but goodness it was delicious. I do love the latest brioche burger on United Airlines. Taste Test: Brioche Burger With Bistro Sauce On United Airlines One of the...
Review: United Polaris 777-200 Washington – Paris
I was able to try United’s Polaris business class service from Washington Dulles to Paris (777-200) and had a mixed experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
My “Early” United Airlines Flight?
We often run into delayed departures, but for the first time I ran into an “early” flight departure on United Airlines… My United Airlines Flights Departs “Early” From LAX I was flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York...
As United Airlines Goes On Hiring Spree, Should It Recall International Flight Attendants?
While taxpayer bailouts protected all U.S. airline jobs during the pandemic, United eliminated its international crew bases and many of those flight attendants are still without a job, even as United is now hiring new flight attendants. Should United...
A Tale Of Two 1K Agents At United Airlines
Who you deal with on the phone when you call an airline matters greatly, even when you have elite status. A recent pair of interactions with United Airlines demonstrates this vividly. Two United Airlines 1K Phone Agents: Two Very...
United Airlines Will Add Premium Economy To Remaining 767-300 Aircraft
United Airlines will be updating the remainder of its 767-300 fleet to add Premium Plus, United’s premium economy seat. United Airlines Will Offer Premium Economy On All 767-300 Aircraft Currently, United has a fleet of 38 Boeing 767-300 aircraft....
Kosher Meal In United Airlines Business Class
I’ve grown weary of the lack of variety in the business class meals on United Airlines’ premium transcontinental flights. So for my last flight, I ordered a kosher meal even though I am not observant nor Jewish…and was pleasantly...
United Airlines Gets Creative Over Flight Delay But Passengers Still Upset…
United Airlines responded to a flight delay by making a strategic choice to divert to Iceland for a crew change rather than delay the flight by a full day. That did not stop passengers from griping. United Airlines Flight...
United Airlines Adds New Air Traffic Control Game To Mobile App
United Airlines had added a new air traffic control game called “Cleared to Land” to its mobile phone app, augmenting a flight simulator added earlier this year. United Airlines Adds Air Traffic Control Game “Cleared to Land” To Mobile...
