Earlier this week I had a chance to try out United’s new hot-plated meal service. I’m pleased to report the food is a tremendous improvement over the sandwiches we have endured the last several months in first class. New...
As Germany Reopens, United Airlines Adds Flights

As Germany re-opens to American tourists, United Airlines will add more flights to Germany starting next month. United Airlines Adds Flight As Germany Reopens to American Tourists Yesterday, Germany announced that it was re-opening to tourists from the United...
United MileagePlus: Cheaper Awards & Upgrades, No Blackouts

I had the chance to speak with Luc Bondar, the President of MileagePlus, yesterday and he shared with me several refreshingly positive improvements coming to the United Airlines MileagePlus program this summer. United Airlines MileagePlus Summer 2021 Changes –...
United Airlines Calls Cyber Attacks Its Greatest Threat

Cybersecurity has come a long way from writing our easy-to-guess passwords on post-it notes and placing them on our oversized monitors. Nevertheless, the recent proliferation of cyber attacks has companies like United Airlines fearing for what might be catastrophic...
United Airlines Offers Free Snack Boxes Today On Intra-California Flights

California fully re-opens today, with capacity restrictions lifted and mask requirements relaxed. To celebrate, United Airlines is offering free snack boxes on intra-California flights. Free Snack Box Today On United Airlines Intra-California Flights It has been a long road...
United Airlines Restores Hot Meals: What To Expect Onboard

Today United Airlines restored hot, plated meals on several routes after more than a year with much more limited meal service onboard. Here’s what to expect onboard if you are traveling in first class. United Airlines Domestic First Class...
United Airlines Adds Florida Transcontinental Routes

United Airlines is adding a trio of new transcontinental flights between California and Florida, ramping up competition ahead of the busy winter travel season. United Airlines Adds Tampa Service From Los Angeles + San Francisco Starting October 31, 2021,...
United Airlines Ventures, A New Corporate Venture Fund

United has formed a new corporate venture fund called United Airlines Ventures (UAV) in order to streamline investment in emerging companies that “have the potential to influence the future of travel.” United Airlines Ventures – What Is it? United plans...
Yum: United Airlines Restores Fresh Fruit Onboard

A small, but personally meaningful catering victory this month, as United Airlines has restored freshly-cut fruit onboard both domestic and international flights. United Airlines Returns Fresh Cut Fruit With Breakfast Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and...
United Perks Plus Changes Offers Peek Behind Curtain

United’s Perks Plus, the airline’s business incentive program, made changes to its redemptions. Those changes give us a rare glimpse behind the curtain of United Airlines’ current performance. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Pilots At United Airlines Asked To Focus On Customer Experience

As United Airlines seeks to raise its Net Promoter score, pilots have been tasked with communicating more clearly and focusing on the customer experience. United Airlines To Pilots: Focus On Customer Experience In a memo to pilots shared with...
United Airlines Orders Supersonic Jets

United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s safety, operating and sustainability requirements. United Airlines Orders Supersonic Jets...
What Will United Airlines Reveal On Instagram?

United Airlines removed all its pictures from Instagram and teases us with an announcement at 6:00am CT tomorrow, June 3rd. What has United got up its sleeve? UPDATE: United Airlines Orders Supersonic Jets United Airlines Promises A Big Announcement...
How United Airlines Honored The Family Of A Fallen Veteran

First Lieutenant Kenneth “Kage” Allen lost his life during an F-15 training mission over the North Sea last June. When United Airlines caught wind that Lt. Allen’s family wanted to visit Kage’s squadron in England where he took his last...
United Airlines Refreshes Boarding Music

In order to “enhance the cabin environment and elevate the customer experience,” United Airlines has refreshed its onboard music for boarding and deplaning on widebody aircraft as well as select Boeing 757s. United Airlines Boarding Music Refreshed United will...
Oscar Munoz Says Farewell To United Airlines

After stepping down as CEO of United Airlines last spring, Oscar Munoz served for one more year as Executive Chairman of United. He has now stepped down from that role and said goodbye to United Airlines. Oscar Munoz Pens...
United Airlines Inches Closer To Profitability

United Airlines says a key financial metric it uses to track earnings will trend positive in June for the first time since the pandemic, ahead of schedule and another sign that demand is surging for air travel. United Airlines...
What Kind Of Food Does United Airlines Serve In Polaris Business Class?

I’ve reviewed the 787-10 on United Airlines many times and don’t need to do so again. But I did want to provide a catering update for those wondering what food and drink you might expect if you are traveling...
Win Free Flights With “Your Shot To Fly” Sweepstakes From United Airlines

It’s simple: upload proof of vaccination and be entered to win a pair of free tickets to anywhere in the world United Airlines flies in any cabin of service. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a grand prize of...
United Airlines: We Are The Flag Carrier Of USA

United Airlines calls itself the flag carrier of the United States. What makes an airline a flag carrier and does that designation fit United Airlines in 2021? Does the USA really have a flag carrier? United Airlines Calls Itself...