Facing a steady climb in domestic demand but border closures restricting international travel, United Airlines may soon start utilizing Boeing 737s from its Micronesia fleet on domestic flights. These aircraft are quite different than the rest of the United...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B6)
Confession time. When I was a kid, I used to stand outside this lounge, flag down a person coming in, and ask to be guested in. Yes, that’s my memory of the B6 United Club at Chicago O’Hare. Much...
United Airlines Resumes Pre-Pandemic Boarding
United Airlines will resume its “Better Boarding” group-style boarding process on Thursday, April 15, 2021. United Airlines Returns To Pre-Pandemic Group Boarding In a memo to employees, United explains the reason for the change: Now that more customers are...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – D8)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the D8 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (D8) United has four United Clubs...
Tucker Carlson Blasts United Airlines
I don’t have a TV at home, but several of you have shared this clip with me, so let’s explore Tucker Carlson’s extended attack against United Airlines on his Fox News program last night. Tucker Carlson Attacks New United...
United Airlines Considers Outsourcing Catering Workers While Lavishing Bonuses On Executives
Catering workers picketed at Denver International Airport yesterday after United Airlines hinted it is considering replacing them with cheaper contractors as soon as it legally can. United Airlines May Outsource Catering Workers At Its Flight Kitchens To be clear,...
United Airlines Trials Free Messaging Onboard
United Airlines will trial free messaging onboard a number of popular apps on select Boeing 737 aircraft next week. United Airlines Will Offer Free Messaging Onboard Select Aircraft From April 12 – 18, 2021 United will test a new...
United Airlines Targets Women, People Of Color In New Pilot Recruitment Campaign
United Airlines will prioritize women and people of color as it begins recruiting pilots to fill an impending wave of retirements over the next decade. United Airlines To Restart Pilot Training Program, Focus On Diversity In February 2020, United...
United Airlines Attempts To Sidestep Political Landmine
In a carefully-worded statement, United Airlines attempts to diffuse growing controversy over Republican-led changes to state voting laws by expressing broad platitudes about voting rights plus criticism over claims of voter fraud. United Airlines Believes In “Easier And More...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C7)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the C7 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (C7) If you are making an...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Polaris Business Class [2021]
In February, I traveled to London on United Airlines to attend a funeral. My outbound journey was via Chicago O’Hare and inbound journey via Washington Dulles. Both flights were on a 787-8, though I had the old configuration on...
United Airlines Updates Change Fee Policy
Good news for United Airlines flyers, as the carrier has backtracked on its punitive policy of voiding residual value when modifying tickets if the new itinerary was cheaper. United Airlines Now Provides Residual Credit When Your New Flight Is...
United Airlines Eliminates 737 MAX Waiver
The Boeing 737 MAX has apparently already proven itself, as United Airlines will shortly eliminate the additional flexibility it has offered surrounding the ticket. United Airlines Ends 737 MAX Waiver In February, United began flying the Boeing 737 MAX....
United Airlines Shifts Focus To Net Promoter Score (NPS)
In a continuing effort to win brand loyalty and more passengers, United Airlines will shift focus to Net Promoter Score (NPS) to gauge how it is performing against other carriers. United Airlines Puts Focus On Net Promoter Score What...
United Airlines Will Require Flight Attendants To Be Vaccinated, But It Isn’t What You Are Thinking…
Despite COVID-19 vaccinations being at the forefront of our public conversation, there are still many other vaccinations being administered and vaccines required to travel internationally. For United Airlines flight attendants at Washington Dulles, that includes a more traditional vaccine...
United Airlines Will Light Up New York City Tonight
If you’re in New York City this evening, look up at the skyline. United will light two iconic New York City buildings blue at sunset to celebrate its return to JFK Airport after a five-year absence. United Airlines Lights...
United Airlines Adds More Service To Latin America Than 2019 (Full Schedule)
While my focus earlier this week on United’s new leisure routes from several midwestern cities, United is also bulking up its service to Latin America. In fact, United will offer more flights to Latin America this summer than it...
Transcontinental Business 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. Last week, I compared...
United Airlines Adds Premium Economy To Hawaii
With its international route network still limited due to the pandemic, United Airlines is ramping up service to Hawaii with more flights this summer and newer aircraft. In fact, it will begin marketing its Premium Plus (premium economy) cabin...
United Airlines Adds Point-To-Point Service From Several Midwest Cities
United Airlines is ramping up for a summer of domestic travel with a number of new flights from non-hub cities to popular vacation destinations. The move marks a further step away from the hub-and-spoke model during a pandemic in...
