United Airlines has unveiled a new digital solution to keep customers updated and in compliance with travel restrictions called the Travel-Ready Center. United Airlines Travel-Ready Center The Travel-Ready Center is a “one-stop-shop” where passengers can review their specific COVID-19...
Why I Doubt United Will Require Employee Vaccinations
United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, made a statement this week suggesting that he would like to require vaccinations for all employees. Here’s why I doubt United will actually accomplish that. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Details: United Airlines Upgrades Polaris Pre-Arrival Meals
After teasing upgrades for several months, United Airlines will improve its pre-arrival meals in Polaris Business Class. United Airlines Improves Polaris Pre-Arrival Meals Since the pandemic began, United has severely cut back on catering expenses on both domestic and...
United Airlines “Ready To Partner” With Biden Administration
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is ready to partner with the Biden Administration and sees three broad areas of potential cooperation. United Airlines Embraces Biden Administration Acknowledging the new administration on his social media channels, Kirby expressed his desire...
United Airlines, Equality, And Martin Luther King Jr. Day
United Airlines has sent a brief note to its staff in honor of today’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The letter, like so much of our public discourse over race, leaves me wondering how we move forward in a...
London – Washington – Los Angeles In United Business Class
We’ve reached the end of my Africa trip report. Thanks for staying with me all this time. Looking back on my flights back to the United States is like looking back back on a whole different era. Because it...
United Airlines Tell Employees…To Stay Off Internet?
My title may be facetious, but reminding people to avoid being “offensive” on the internet is tantamount to asking them to stay off the internet. Nevertheless, United Airlines has reminded employees that racially-charged or offensive speech online is not...
United Airlines Delays Return To JFK
With travel restrictions on both coasts and tepid demand for premium travel, United Airlines is delaying its return to New York JFK…but only for a month. United Airlines Delays JFK Return In November, United Airlines announced it would return...
How The American – JetBlue Partnership May Help United Airlines
The fine print of the new Jet Blue – American Airlines partnership may end up benefiting United Airlines at New York JFK as it seeks permanent slot pairs. United Airlines Stands To Gain Slot Pairs At JFK From American...
United Airlines Responds To Civil Unrest At U.S. Capitol
United Airlines has addressed the civil unrest that occurred on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol which shocked the world and left five people dead. United Airlines Addresses Civil Unrest At U.S. Capitol In Note To Employees A note to...
United Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals
United Airlines has joined Alaska, American, and Delta in banning emotional support animals onboard its flights. United Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals will no longer be allowed for tickets booked on or after January 11, 2021....
United CEO Praised By Flight Attendants Union
The Association of Flight Attendants, the union representing flight attendants from United Airlines, has sent a note to members heaping praise on United CEO Scott Kirby, even while pleading with him to consider employees as people and not numbers....
United Airlines Eliminates Cocktail Picks To Save $80,000/Year
The famous story of former American Airlines CEO Robert Crandall eliminating one olive from salads in 1987 in order to save $40,000 per year continues to fascinate business school students even 30 years later. Now United Airlines is also...
Review: United Airlines 737-900 First Class Los Angeles To Denver
I don’t usually write domestic shorthaul trip reports, but thought it might be helpful to chronicle my recent trip to Colorado on United Airlines onboard a 737-900. While pandemic-related service cutbacks continue, the flight felt surprisingly like old times....
United Airlines Improvises Nicely At SFO
For years, United Airlines has traditionally offered “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole” for children in need in December. This year, United had to improvise due to the pandemic and and Team SFO really thought outside the box. United...
Christmas Eve Breakfast In United Polaris Lounge LAX
I’m looking back fondly this morning on one year ago, when I enjoyed a tasty breakfast in United’s Los Angeles (LAX) Polaris Lounge after a 13-hour flight from Sydney, Australia. Christmas Eve Breakfast @ LAX United Polaris Lounge In...
Trump Supporters Flout Mask Policy On United Airlines
A pair of Trump supporters filmed themselves flouting the onboard mask policy on United Airlines earlier this week. One has already been banned from American Airlines for the same offense. Now it is time to ban these selfish halfwits...
Yum: United Airlines Adds Crockett Cookies In Airport Lounges
If you’re traveling through Denver or Chicago O’Hare on United Airlines this week, the United Clubs will features a special holiday treat: Crockett Butter Cookies. Crockett Cookies In United Clubs This Week Chicago entrepreneur Cheryl Crockett started her own cookie company...
The Hero Of United Flight 591
Tony Aldapa is a hero. He risked his own health and well-being to help another foolish and irresponsible human being in great need. Now Aldapa is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Tony Aldapa, The Hero Of United Flight 591 Aldapa is...
United Airlines Warns Recalled Employees They Will Soon Be Furloughed Again
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is already warning furloughed employees that United will recall them on a “temporary” basis then furlough them again in March. Demand won’t recover before then and their services are simply not needed. So why...
