Category Archives: United Airlines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby returned to CBS’s Face the Nation yesterday to discuss the latest travel trends. While most of his answers were familiar talking points, we did gain some additional insight on travel to Asia and how...

Imagine your father died during the pandemic and you could not be by his side before he passed nor hold a funeral for him. Then imagine that your mother suffered a severe stroke, leaving her in critical condition. But...

While long hinted, United Airlines will debut a new wi-fi trial across many narrobowdy jets that will include both a complimentary messaging option plus paid high-speed premium wi-fi. United Airlines Will Trial Premium Wi-Fi, Free Messaging Between July 16th...

Ahead of the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, United Airlines has released a new ad to celebrate its 40th anniversary of sponsoring Team USA. The ad features a new slogan, “Time to Let Yourself Fly.” United Airlines “Time to...

When a pair of birds had enough paradise and were ready to join a plane full of travelers from Maui to New York, ground and flight staff had to get creative in finding a solution to get the stowaways...

United CEO Scott Kirby waxes eloquently about improving customer service and making United Airlines the best airline in the world. But when it comes to actually caring for customers in a consistent manner, United still has a long way...

While American Airlines and Southwest Airlines continue to resist alcohol sales onboard, United Airlines not only has restored beer and wine for purchase, but has now brought back hard liquor for purchase on select Hawaiian and transcontinental flights. It...

Oh, what a day…and it wasn’t spent in San Francisco. How My Day In San Francisco Turned Into A Day In Los Angeles First, a very warm thank you to all of you who weighed in on what I...

When it comes to placing screens at every seat onboard, United CEO Scott Kirby wants you to know that he was on the right side of history. He also credits his 7-year-old son for showing how important seatback entertainment...

United Airlines plans to grow at Newark Liberty International Airport, with more flights, more clubs, and more premium seats. United Airlines Eyes Growth At Newark Airport This autumn, United expects to resume its full pre-pandemic schedule of flights out of...

UPDATE: In April, Live and Let’s Fly was first to report that United Airlines would add seatback screens to its older jets. At the time, United refused to confirm details on the record, prompting questions as to whether United...

United Airlines not only announced a new aircraft order today, but announced an ambitious goal to update all narrow-body mainline jets with modern interiors in a bid to standardize its fleet, an initiative known as United Next. United Airlines...

It’s official. United Airlines is ordering 270 new aircraft; a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrbowdy jets. In fact, by 2023, United will be accepting delivery of one jet every three days. United Airlines Orders 270 New Aircraft As...

United Airlines has invited employees to add gender pronouns to their email signatures, a move it says is aimed at creating a more inclusive workplace. United Airlines Encourages Employees To Use Gender Pronouns In a memo to employees reviewed...

Ahead of tomorrow’s big aircraft order announcement, United Airlines has announced an expected return to profitability for July 2021. United Airlines Returns To Profitability Speaking in a pre-recorded message to employees, CEO Scott Kirby said: “I’m proud to share...

United Airlines is patting itself on the back for how it has positioned itself to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. It has also made clear that the operational difficulties American Airlines is currently experiencing will not happen...

While it’s being reported as if it is brand new, United Airlines has offered a great feature since February to upfare your basic economy ticket instead of forfeiting its value called a “Switch to Economy” upgrade. Don’t Forfeit Your Cheap...

United Airlines will reportedly announce an order for at least 200 new jets next week, a mix between Airbus and Boeing aircraft. United Airlines Rumored To Place Huge New Jet Order As noted in Forbes and independently confirmed by...

United Airlines has told flight attendants and pilots that in order to work trips to high-risk countries, vaccinations will soon be mandatory. Mandatory Vaccinations For United Airlines Crews United has incentivized flight attendants and pilots to get vaccinated by...

United Airlines celebrated Juneteenth with a historic flight from Houston to Chicago featuring an all-black team of employees. What Is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 freed...