While American Airlines continues its liquor-free policy in economy class, United Airlines is restoring the sales of all liquor onboard. Starting next month, liquor minis will again be available for purchase in economy class on most United Airlines flights....
United Airlines Adds Shuttle Service Between Newark & Washington National
United Airlines will run near-hourly shuttle service between Newark and Washington National in order to hold onto its DCA slots, a move that massively increases the number of seats available between the two cities. New United Airlines Shuttle Service...
Sad: Body Of Missing United Airlines Executive Found
More than a year after he disappeared, the remains of missing United Airlines executive Jake Cefolia have been found in a forest preserve outside of Chicago. Body Of Jake Cefolia, Missing United Airlines Executive, Found In Dense Forest Jake Cefolia...
Taste Test: United’s Beef Butter Burger With Cheddar Cheese
I finally had a chance to try United’s new buy-on-board beef burger with cheddar cheese earlier this week and am so happy it has returned to the onboard lineup. United Airlines Burger – A Lovely Onboard Treat Traveling home...
United CEO Calls Vaccine Mandates “The Biggest Incremental Risk” in U.S. Aviation
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes that vaccine mandates represent “the biggest incremental risk” in U.S. aviation. Speaking at United’s Third Quarter Earnings Call on October 20th, Kirby argued that liberal exemptions at other airlines will lead to burdensome...
First Look: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles
I had the chance to visit the brand new United Airlines Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles (IAD) yesterday ahead of its public opening tomorrow, October 21, 2021. Put simply, the space is stunningly gorgeous and this new lounge will...
Terror In The Skies: Man Threatens To Break Neck Of United Flight Attendant After He Tells Him To End Phone Call, Put On Mask
We enjoyed a bit of a lull in mask-related onboard incidents in September, but they seem to be returning and this particular incident on a United Airlines flight is absolutely vile. Man Violently Threatens United Flight Attendant And Other...
Review: United Club Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW)
United Airlines has slowly re-opened its outstation lounges and most are now open. I recently had the chance to review the United Club in Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW) and walked away quite impressed. United Club Dallas / Forth...
First Class Breakfast: American Airlines Vs. United Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. What is breakfast like...
United Airlines Plans 10 New Transatlantic Routes In 2022
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expects summer transatlantic travel in 2022 to be at the highest level ever. To help meet that anticipated demand, United is adding 1o new transatlantic flights next year and will also commence previously-announced new...
My Predictions: New International Routes From United Airlines
Tomorrow, United Airlines will announced new international routes for 2022. Like last year, a video teases us with clues. Here are my thoughts and predictions. My Predictions For New 2022 United Airlines International Routes First, watch the video: It’s...
Judge Blocks United Airlines From Imposing Vaccine Mandate On Employees Seeking Exemption
A federal judge in Texas has blocked United Airlines from imposing its vaccine mandate on employees seeking medical or religious exemptions while it considers arguments from both sides. Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order, Blocking Implementation Of United Airlines’ Vaccine...
United Airlines Giving Every Employee A $1,000 Bonus
While American Airlines and Southwest Airlines buckle under the weight of an operation stretched far too thin and an employee revolt over vaccines, United Airlines is celebrating unity and giving every employee a $1,000 bonus next month. $1,000 Bonus...
Cowardly Captain Throws Man Off Flight Over Fear Of His Medical Equipment
A man was forced to interrupt his travel plans after a captain on a United Express flight from Denver refused to let him travel with his life-saving dialysis machine. My reading of the situation and the airlines’ subsequent response...
United Airlines Plans 3,500 Flights Per Day This December
In another sign that demand is surging for U.S. domestic travel, United Airlines plans to operate 91% of its December 2019 schedule in December 2021, which would make it the busiest month since the pandemic began. United Airlines Sees...
Nutter Refuses To Wear A Mask, Curses Out Flight Attendant On My United Airlines Flight
I’ve written about all sorts of onboard mask incidents during the pandemic, but I finally witnessed an incident first-hand…a nutter onboard a recent flight from Denver to Los Angeles who repeatedly refused to wear his mask and cursed out...
United Airlines Will Trade Full Cans For Poured Beverages
In another sign that pre-pandemic service is returning, United Airlines will start pouring beverages later this month onboard instead of proactively offering full, unopened cans. United Airlines Reverts To Poured Beverages Over Sealed, Full Cans Starting on October 15th,...
United Airlines Partners With PayPal For Touch-Free Inflight Purchases
United Airlines and PayPal are partnering to offer a new way to make touch-free in-flight purchases using QR code technology. United Airlines Will Partner With PayPal For In-Flight Purchases During the pandemic, United was one of the first carriers...
United Airlines Will Open Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles Later This Month
United Airlines will open a brand new Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport later this month, its first international business class lounge opening since the pandemic began. United Airlines Will Open New Polaris Lounge In Washington Dulles (IAD) After...
My Office Is A 767-300 Traveling Between LAX And JFK
As United Airlines transitions from a 767-300 to a 757-200 on its premium transcontinental service between the West Coast and New York JFK, I eulogize the loss of my mobile office and express hope I will see it again....
