United Airlines will add two new Latin America flights and a new Caribbean route this winter, as capacity and demand in that region exceeds even 2019 levels. Cleveland to Nassau, Bahamas On United Airlines Expanding on United’s growing network...
Cheeseburger Returns On United Airlines! (Plus Other Fresh Food For Sale In Economy Class)

After more than a year and a half, United Airlines is bringing back fresh food for purchase in economy class, including its beloved cheeseburger. United Airlines Restores Fresh Food For Purchase In Economy Class, Including Cheeseburger Starting on September...
Touching: United Pilot Who Fled Afghanistan At Age 9 Aids Afghan Rescue Effort

Amidst all the bad news about Afghanistan, stories of hope have emerged. One such story centers on Zak Khogyani, who fled Afghanistan when he was a child. Now a United Airlines pilot, Khogyani had a unique opportunity to aid...
United Adds Flights Between Opulent Orange County And Affluent Aspen

Rich people like to ski in the winter or escape the cold to the beautiful California sun. In a match made in heaven, United Airlines is adding flights this winter between Orange County, CA and Aspen, its latest point-to-point...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Warned Not To “Cede Authority Onboard” To Anti-Maskers

The union representing United Airlines flight attendants has admonished them not to “cede authority” onboard to anti-maskers and that non-confrontation is not an option. Flight Attendants Urged Never To “Cede Authority Onboard” By Ignoring Passengers Who Refuse To Wear...
An Impressive Brazilian Steak…On United Airlines

I’m an omnivore and probably always will be. One evidence of that is apparently that hope springs eternal and I keep ordering steaks on airplanes, hoping they will turn out nicely. While I am usually disappointed, on a recent...
United Airlines “Money + Miles” Awards – Why I’m Not Enthusiastic

United Airlines has introduced “money + miles” awards as another option for MileagePlus redemptions. While perfectly reasonable in theory, my concern is that it will only hasten the move toward dynamic pricing on all awards and thereby lessen the...
Two Tales Of Racist Airline Employees: One Real, One Fake

Tall tales of airline racism undermine true victims. Prejudice, bigotry, and racism exist, but become lost in a sea of doubt when charlatans fabricate stories of racism. Case in point: a pair of tales about Asian-Americans experiencing racism on...
United Airlines Faces JFK Dilemma

With the summer travel season drawing to a close and business demand not picking up due to continuing pandemic concerns, United Airlines is downgrading its service to New York JFK from three-cabin 767-300s to two-cabin 757-200s. Is this move...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B18)

The B18 United Club at Chicago O’Hare is currently my least favorite of the four United lounges at ORD due to the more limited food selection and threadbare furniture, but it brings back many happy memories. United Club Chicago...
Pair Of Diversions On United Airlines Suggests Change In Approach To Mask Enforcement

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...