Two recent United Airlines flights diverted over a passenger’s refusal to wear a mask. Could these be anomalies or is United getting stricter over mask compliance? Two United Airlines Flights Divert Over Passenger Mask Compliance I’ve flown a lot...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil And Back
What is it is like to fly United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil? This review highlights my journey from Chicago to São Paulo on a 787-9 then from São Paulo to Houston on a 777-200. My flight from...
Korean Air Won’t Retire A380 Or 747-8 Yet, But Will They Fly?
While I was elated to read that Korean Air will not immediately retire its Airbus A380 or 747-8 fleet, I remain a bit pessimistic at this point that either aircraft, but especially the A380, will ever actually fly again....
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – F9)
United’s only airport lounge in Terminal 2 at Chicago O’Hare is actually one of its best, with plenty of room to spread out and superb tarmac views. The United Club at F9 offers a welcome respite from the hustle...
United Airlines Upgrades Travel Ready Center To Promote Seamless Travel
One of the biggest roadblocks to travel in 2021 is nebulous testing requirements, which can be confusing even to the most savvy traveler. United Airlines’ Travel Ready Center has sought to address that information gap and is now partnering...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – C16)
While the United Club in Terminal 1, Concourse C of Chicago O’Hare (ORD) can get crowded, United Airlines is steadily improving amenities and this lounge proved to be a comfortable venue to spend a nine-hour layover. United Club Chicago...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Seeking Vaccine Exemption Won’t Find Help From Union
At United Airlines, employees without a vaccine who do not qualify for a narrow exemption will be terminated later this year. The union representing United flight attendants has warned it will not help them seek such an exemption. United...
United Airlines To Flights Attendants: Duct Taping Passengers Not Allowed!
With stories of passengers being duct taped to their seats making headlines, United Airlines has reminded flight attendants that they are not to use tape if a problematic passenger must be restrained. United Airlines Tells Flight attendants That Tape...
At United Airlines, Mask Incidents Are Way Down. Why?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says masks incidents and disturbances in general on his airline are way down and gives all credit to flight attendants. Is the answer that simple or is something else going on? United Airlines CEO...
United Airlines Makes Basic Economy Tickets Flexible
Matching Delta Air Lines, United Airlines has issued a waiver through the end of 2021 making basic economy fares fully flexible Basic Economy Tickets Are Once Again Flexible On United Airlines As domestic U.S. travel rebounded, U.S. legacy carriers...
United Airlines CEO Meets With President Biden
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday to discuss vaccine mandates and a plan to get more Americans vaccinated. United Airlines CEO Discusses Vaccines With President Biden In Virtual Oval Office Meeting Kirby has...
United Airlines CEO Explains Why Vaccine Mandate Is Mandatory For Employees
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is making the rounds on national media in an attempt to defend his company’s vaccine mandate for all employees. His key word: safety. United Airlines CEO Says Vaccine Requirement Is All About Safety Speaking...
United Airlines Will Resume Pre-Departure Beverages In First Class (Trial)
United Airlines will resume offering pre-departure beverages in first class on two routes, starting later this month. The trial will gauge interest, consumer reaction, and may expand to more flights this autumn. United Airlines Will Resume Pre-Departure Beverages On...
United Airlines Will Allow Piercings, Tattoos In New “Inclusive” Appearance Standards
United Airlines has revised its appearance standards for uniformed, customer-facing employees in what it calls an effort to be more inclusive. Today, it revealed those details to employees. United Airlines Unveils More “Inclusive” Appearance Standards In a memo to...
United’s Latest Promotion Falls Short Of Delta
Delta made its position clear on elite status in 2021 for 2022 travel. American made a move weeks prior, but now United has added a promotion that falls short of Delta and even American. If you are considering booking...
United Airlines Unveils Latest Elite Status Fast Track Promotion
Unlike Delta Air Lines, United Airlines is not giving away status for another year for free. At the same time, United is making it very simple to re-qualify for Premier status or earn it for less spending with a...
United Airlines Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine For All Employees
Effective this autumn, if you are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a narrow exception, you will be terminated from your position at United Airlines. It’s a bold move, but one the carrier says is about safety...
United Airlines Adds 74 Football Flights This Autumn
United Airlines is adding a plethora of point-to-point flights for the autumn football season, as leisure travel continues to outpace business travel. United Airlines Football Flights Coming This Fall As football season approaches, United is adding 74 flights, including...
United Airlines Stands Behind Simone Biles
United Airlines has expressed its support for U.S. gymnast Simone Biles after she pulled out of the group gymatnics United Airlines Supports Simone Biles And Her Decision To Withdraw Earlier this month, United Airlines flew Team USA to Tokyo,...
United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens, Outsourcing Catering
In a bid to cut costs, United Airlines will outsource its remaining flight kitchens, handing over catering to a trio of contractors. United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens This Fall Earlier this year, United Airlines warned that it was reviewing...
