If you were hoping for extra privacy onboard United Airlines’ new 787-9 by sliding your suite door shut in Polaris Business Class, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Until these doors are certified, you will not be able...
Scott Kirby Is Making A Big Bet As Oil Spikes—Could It Finally Push United Past Delta?
Exactly one year ago, Scott Kirby struck an upbeat tone in the face of economic headwinds, insisting United would not shrink or retreat. He is singing from the same hymnal again, but this time the stakes are much higher....
United Airlines Adds “Twilight Bag Drop,” Teases Free “Home Bag Pick-Up” At Chicago O’Hare
United Airlines is preparing to introduce a new service at Chicago O’Hare that allows passengers to have their checked bags picked up from home the day before their flight, potentially eliminating the need to drop bags at the airport...
Pricing Revealed: New United “Polaris Studio” Will Offer Champagne, Caviar, More Space
United Airlines is set to introduce a new premium seating option called Polaris Studio on its upcoming Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Positioned at the front of the business class cabin, Polaris Studio aims to provide passengers with enhanced comfort and...
United Airlines CEO Says JetBlue Merger Is “Up To Them”…But He’s Holding All The Cards
A year after United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby first addressed the possibility of a merger with JetBlue and downplayed a deal was in the works, we can now more clearly see his strategy in laying the groundwork for what...
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline’s Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit,...
Southwest Airlines Ends Flights To Chicago O’Hare And Washington Dulles, A Boost For United
Southwest Airlines’ decision to pull out of Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles may seem minor in the airline’s broader network reshuffling, but it could turn out to be a significant gift for United Airlines, which operates major hubs at...
United Airlines Partners With Chef’s Table To Create New Polaris Business Class Meals
United Airlines is partnering with Chef’s Table, the brand behind the popular Netflix documentary series, to introduce a new lineup of chef-designed meals in Polaris business class. United Airlines Taps “Chef’s Table” Chefs To Create New Polaris Business Class...
MAGA Turns On United CEO Scott Kirby After Old Diversity Hiring Clip Goes Viral
MAGA influencers are suddenly turning on United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby after an old clip about diversity hiring resurfaced online. But if you listen to Kirby’s full remarks in context, it raises a simple question: are critics reacting to...
A Chilling Warning From United Airlines CEO On Airfares
Airline tickets could soon become more expensive as rising oil prices driven by the escalating Middle East conflict begin to ripple through the aviation industry. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning that if fuel prices remain elevated,...
American Airlines Accuses United Airlines Of Chicago O’Hare Growth ‘Ploy’ To Block Competition
American Airlines is explicitly and publicly accusing United Airlines of intentionally overscheduling flights at Chicago O’Hare in order to block it from gaining additional gates, a strategy that it hopes the Federal Aviation Administration will put a stop to....
United Airlines 787-9 Evacuated At LAX, Passengers Took Carry-On Bags Down Emergency Slides
An emergency evacuation of a United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Los Angeles International Airport once again highlighted both the effectiveness of modern aircraft evacuation procedures…and one of the most persistent safety problems in commercial aviation. United Airlines 787-9...
United Airlines Threatens To Ban Passengers Who Refuse To Use Headphones
United Airlines is taking aim at one of the most annoying in-flight trends just as Starlink rolls out across its fleet, a technology that could otherwise make the problem far worse. United Airlines Threatens To Ban Passengers Who Do...
United Airlines Pushes To Close “Significant Gaps” As Flight Attendant Talks Enter Critical Phase
United Airlines is claiming progress toward an agreement in its long-running contract negotiations with flight attendants, while also publicly pressing the union over what it calls costly operational demands. United Claims Progress In Flight Attendant Talks As Contract Negotiations...
Analysis: FAA Flight Cuts At Chicago O’Hare Will Benefit American, United, And Travelers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to intervene at Chicago O’Hare International Airport to rein in what officials suggest is an unsustainable spike in flight schedules that could overwhelm infrastructure and degrade reliability when summer travel surges. This...
United’s Raspberry Croissant Pocket Is A Small First Class Touch That Actually Works
A small added touch to a relatively short first class flight from Chicago to Denver made a big difference on United Airlines. Taste Test – Raspberry Croissant Pocket On United Airlines After takeoff, flight attendants offered a choice of...
Brilliant: Passenger Smokes In Lavatory On My United Flight And Sets Off Alarm
For the first time in all my years of flying, a passenger on my flight got busted for smoking…after setting off the smoke alarm in the lavatory on my United Airlines flight! Passenger Smokes In Lavatory On My United...
Serial Stowaway Slips Onto United Transatlantic Flight, Makes It All The Way To Italy
She may not be in same league as Marilyn Hartman (yet), but serial stowaway Svetlana Dali has resurfaced again after slipping onboard a transatlantic United Airlines flight and making it all the way to Italy. Serial Stowaway Allegedly Slipped...
United Airlines Is Doubling Down On Chicago Even As The Economics Worsen
United Airlines is about to pour even more capacity into Chicago O’Hare, but leaked internal slides suggest the financial trend line there is already moving in the wrong direction. United’s Chicago O’Hare Expansion Looks Like A Gate War, Not...
I Rerouted My Trip Just To Eat United Airlines’ Bison Meatloaf And It Was The Best First Class Meal I’ve Had In Years
If you find yourselves flying United Airlines out of Denver in first class, I highly recommend you order the bison meatloaf, which was the most delicious meal I’ve had on United in many years. Taste Test: Bison Meatloaf On...
