As the pandemic hits its first anniversary, what can you expect onboard a transcontinental flight on United in the forward cabin? This review covers United Airlines Polaris business class onboard the 787-10 Dreamliner from Los Angeles to Newark. United...
Update: Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box
Last week I discussed how I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box. United reached out and I want to share their communication with me. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
United Airlines Embraces Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week that COVID-19 testing is essential to restore international travel. While that may be United’s position, many countries seem to be taking a different approach. United...
United Airlines Offers Hot Deals To Warm Destinations
Looking to escape the cold this spring? United Airlines has launched a “under $70 to over 70ºF” sale with fares as low as $39 one-way. From $39 One-Way: United Airlines Offers Hot Deals To Warm Destinations United dubs its...
Maskless Woman Kicked Off United Flight Pulls Race Card
A woman who refused to keep her mask on was thrown off a United Airlines flight to Las Vegas in a controversy that shows the particularly ugly side of flying in 2021. United Passenger Claims She Is Being Thrown...
United Airlines Accelerates Delivery Of Boeing 737 MAX, Buys 25 More
United Airlines will accelerate its Boeing 737 MAX delivery schedule and buy 25 additional jets in a sign of confidence that air travel will return in 2022. United Airlines Buys More 737 MAX Aircraft Announced by Chief Commercial Officer...
Mask Vigilantism Is Out of Control on Flights
There’s a big difference between an intentional mask rebellion and punishing innocent, well-intentioned travelers. Mask vigilantism is out of control on flights and in my experience, it was the flight attendants that were to blame. If you are considering...
Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box
For the first time in my life, after millions of miles flown to nearly one-third of the countries in the world, I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box. If you are considering booking...
United Airlines Expands Bus Service With Two Colorado Destinations
United Airlines will soon begin service to two Colorado destinations…via bus. Service will begin next month. United Airlines Adds Two New Bus Destinations In Colorado United Airlines has served Allentown, Pennsylvania via bus from Newark Airport going back to...
United Airlines Fined $49 Million For Mail Fraud
United Airlines has agreed to pay a $49 million fine for fraud relating to international postal delivery contracts. Just another chapter in the troubled Smisek era… United Airlines Must Pony Up $49 Million For Mail Delivery Fraud The fraud...
Cool New Prize On United’s Halfway To Hawaii Game
Starting on March 3, 2021 United Airlines will introduce a new prize on its Halfway to Hawaii game: a Polaris cooling gel pillow. Not a bad prize for one of my favorite parts of flying to Hawaii on United...
French Toast Or Quiche? Breakfast In United Polaris Business Class
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. Good morning. I thought...
How United Airlines Plans To Be World’s Number One Airline
In a passionate video message to employees, CEO Scott Kirby outlines his vision for making United Airlines world’s number one airline as it emerges from the pandemic. The focus is on customer service, with particular emphasis on transparency. United...
United Airlines CEO Addresses 777 Engine Failure
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has unsurprisingly praised the flight crew of UA328, the 777 flight which encountered engine failure enroute to Honolulu last Saturday, but also outlined a chain of events he argues demonstrates a new spirit at...
United Airlines Grounds Boeing 777-200s With Pratt & Whitney Engines
Following an engine failure on Saturday, United Airlines has temporarily suspended all of its Boeing 777-200 aircraft featuring Pratt & Whitney 4000 series engines. United Airlines Grounds 777-200 Subfleet With Pratt & Whitney Engines On Saturday, a United Airlines...
Midair Engine Explosion On United Airlines 777-200 With 231 Passengers Onboard
A sobering incident occurred today when a United Airlines 777-200 traveling to Hawaii experienced a catastrophic engine failure today shortly after takeoff. The pictures and video border on terrifying. United Airlines 777-200 Suffers Catastrophic Engine Failure After Takeoff UA328,...
United Airlines Investigating Ted Cruz Flight Data Leak
Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX) remains in a lot of hot water, even if his house doesn’t have any, for his trip to Cancun in the midst a major crisis in Texas. Much of the information about his...
United Airlines Restores Buy On Board Service To Longhaul Hawaiian Routes
Starting next month, United Airlines will resume in-flight sales of snacks, food, and alcoholic beverages on its longhaul routes to Hawaii. To promote safety, only contactless payment will be accepted. United Airlines Restores Buy On Board Service To Select...
United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service
United Airlines will add service between Boston and London, beating JetBlue to the punch and marking the first act of retaliation for JetBlue’s expansion at Newark. In Retaliation Against JetBlue, United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service Yesterday, JetBlue...
JetBlue Targets United Airlines At Newark
JetBlue has United Airlines in its crosshairs with several new leisure routes from Newark Liberty International Airport. JetBlue Challenges United Airlines’ Newark Dominance While JetBlue maintains a hub at New York Kennedy (JFK), it has grown substantially at Newark...
