I find myself unable to defend, but also unable to condemn Senator Ted Cruz for fleeing to Cancun on United Airlines in the midst of a horrific disaster in Texas. Ted Cruz Flies To Mexico. Did He Abandon His...
United Airlines Passenger Slapped With Huge Fine For Hitting Flight Attendant
A man who disrupted a United Airlines flight has been spared jail time, but faces a hefty fine for verbally and physically assaulting a flight attendant on a flight to Tokyo. Man Faces Hefty Fine For Assaulting Flight Attendant...
United Airlines Aircraft Paint Program Resumes, Infuriating Employees
United Airlines will resume its aircraft painting program, but its use of an outside vendor has stoked anger amongst a wide cross section of employees who view the project as wasteful during a time of austerity. United Airlines Resumes...
My Private Jet Experience On A United Airlines 787
As grim as the pandemic is, it certainly is a wonderful time to travel. Earlier this month I had to fly to London on a family matter and (nearly) had the entire 36-seat 787-8 business class cabin to myself....
United Airlines Saves 2,100 Connections…In One Day
I’ve written before about United Airlines ConnectionSaver, United’s technology which holds flights for connecting passengers without jeopardizing on-time arrival or onward connections for others. Winter storms recently put United’s program to the test and the result was 2,100 connections...
United Airlines Adds AHA Orange Grapefruit Sparkling Water
United Airlines will soon add a new sparkling water drink onboard from AHA…and also cut an existing passenger-favorite. United Airlines Adds AHA Sparkling Water A flight attendant let Live and Let’s Fly know that United will discontinue Dasani Lime Sparkling...
United Airlines Delays Return To JFK…Again
United Airlines will push back the resumption of its service to New York JFK by another month, citing low demand. United Airlines Delays JFK Service Resumption Last autumn, United announced it would return to New York JFK after a...
Wow: United Airlines Adds Orange County – Honolulu Service
United Airlines will add service between Orange County and Honolulu this summer, another unconventional route perfect for the unconventional age in which we live in. United Airlines Adds Orange County – Honolulu Flights Starting on May 6, 2021, United...
United Airlines Now Charges Flat Rate For Infant Award Tickets
In a very positive development, particularly in light of my recent struggles with American Airlines, United Airlines will now charge a reasonable flat rate for international infant award tickets depending upon region and cabin of service. Flat Rate Pricing...
Cool: United Airlines 777 Photobombs The Sun…
Here’s a cool story from California, where a United Airlines 777 crossed the path of the Sun at just the right moment. United Airlines 777 Photobombs Sun Andrew McCarthy is a California-based astrophotographer. On January 17th, he accidentally captured...
United Airlines Eyes 200 Electric Aircraft
United Airlines announced that it is partnering with Archer to order a fleet of up to 200 electrical aircraft. The goal of these aircraft will be to serve as “air taxis” in urban markets, furthering United’s pledge to decarbonize...
Breakfast In Denver United Club
While it will be some time before traditional buffets make a widespread return to U.S. airport lounges, pre-packaged goods are already back on a self-serve basis. Today, we’ll take a look at what breakfast looks like in the United...
United Airlines Will Close Seattle Flight Attendant Base…Again
United Airlines will close its Seattle “satellite” flight attendant base, marking the second time in less than a decade Seattle-based flight attendants have faced a base closure. United Airlines Closes Seattle Flight Attendant Base…For A Second Time Back in...
United Airlines Removes Passengers For Suspicious Mask
When is a mask simply too much? At United Airlines, a new protective mask that resembles a scuba diving helmet has been deemed more of a threat than a means of protection. Two brothers were thrown off a flight...
United Airlines Flight Attendant Union Disputes “Secret Vote” Characterization
Yesterday, I wrote about a decision by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) to decline to pursue a new involuntary furlough mitigation program (IVFMP) ahead of looming job cuts in April. Many flight attendants and the AFA took issue with...
Senior United Airlines Flight Attendants Choose To Preserve Their Jobs At Expense of Junior Colleagues
When it comes to flight attendants, seniority is king. Senior flight attendants at United Airlines have chosen to preserve their jobs without seeking a new involuntary furlough mitigation program (IVFMP) when federal aid expires in April that could more...
United Airlines Quietly Adds Disabled Exception To Mask Policy
United Airlines is joining American Airlines in adding a disabled exception to its mask policy in order to comply with a new federal mandate. United Airlines Adds Exception To Mask Policy For Disabled Passengers U.S. airlines, including United Airlines,...
Taste Test: United’s First Class Breakfast Sandwiches
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. United is currently offering...
United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App
United Airlines is adding a new feature called “How’s My Flight Tracking” to its mobile app which will allow guests to track several elements of their flight in real-time. New United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App...
United Airlines Adds Children’s Activity Kit
Starting next month, United Airlines will trial a children’s activity kit on select flights and at select hub airports. If nothing else, it’s another step back to normalcy in our pandemic-compromised world. United Airlines Introduces Children’s Activity Kit United...
