Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. I consciously try not to single out this day on the blog, but after reading the stirring recollection of an airline passenger on that fateful 9-11 day, I...
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One...
United Airlines Declares Victory In Campaign To Reduce Sick Leave Abuse By Flight Attendants
UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
NY Congressman’s Latest Bizarre Charge Against United Airlines Over Israel Service
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D – NY) is at it again, this time accusing United Airlines of a “thinly-veiled boycott” against Israel for the oddest of reasons. Congressman Torres Claims United Airlines Is Boycotting Israel Because It Flies Over Israel,...
Request Your Free Copy: Final United Hemispheres Magazine Final Print Issue
United Airlines is giving away 50,000 editions of its final printed Hemispheres Magazine to its top flyers…here’s how you can request your free copy. United Airlines OFfering Free Mailed Copy Of Final Hemispheres Magazine Print Issue I recently shared...
United Airlines 737-900 Makes Emergency Landing After Severe Turbulence, 7 Injured
Seven passengers were injured after a Unitd Airlines 737-900ER encoutered severe turbuelnce enroute from Cancun to Chicago, forcing a diversion in Memphis, Tennessee. 7 Injured, 1 Hospitalized After United Airlines 737-900 Makes Emergency Landing Due To Severe Turbulence, On...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Vote 99.99% To Authorize A Strike That Will Never Happen
It is only a matter of time before flight attendants at United Airlines will secure an industry-leading new contract with back pay and wage increases. There will be no strike. Still, in the meantime, the pageantry has to play...
Flight Attendant Sparks Outrage Over Palestinian Flag Pin, But United Airlines Supports Her
A United Airlines flight attendant has come under fire for wearing a Palestinian flag pin onboard a flight from Chicago to Newark, but United is standing behind the flight attendant and supporting her right to wear such a divisive...
Review: United Airlines 77W Business Class (San Francisco – Taipei)
From San Francisco to Tapei I flew on a United Airlines 777-300ER, called the 77W for short, in Polaris Business Class. It was a solid flight with a lot of rest…after the initial drama at the gate. United Airlines...
Deleted Tweet Shows United Airlines Hosting Reception At Democratic National Convention
UPDATE: United Airlines reached out to proivde an update concerning its Democratic National Convention reception. We hosted an open house at our Willis Tower headquarters for DNC attendees, including those from our hub cities, to give them insight into...
United’s Connection Saver Fails Me In SFO
A “photo finish” thanks to Air Traffic Control delays in San Francisco created a stressfully tight connection at SFO. Unlike my trip to Tahiti, this one did not end well… Connection Saver Does Not Save My SFO – SIN...
United Airlines Will Renovate Its First Polaris Lounge In Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines will temporarily shutter its Chicago O’Hare Polaris Lounge–its first Polaris Lounge–in order to expand and refresh it. United Airlines Will Refresh Chicago O’Hare Polairs Lounge First noted by Zach Griff, Live And Let’s Fly has reviewed a...
United Airlines Adds 20 College Football Routes (Full List)
United Airlines will add 20 special nonstop flights for the upcoming college football season and also upgrade over 100 flights to larger aircraft to coincide with key games. United Airlines Will Upgugage Aircraft, Fly Special Nonstop Flights For Key...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class (ICN-SFO)
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my 787-9 flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. Let’s unpack what made this...
United Airlines Touts Green Credentials During Democratic National Convention
United Airlines has been lauded by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Chicago O’Hare Airport in a video timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention. United Airlines Touts SAF With Illinois...
United Airlines CEO Expresses “Renewed Confidence” In Boeing After Lunch With New Leader
After being harshly critical of Boeing in light of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 incident and a string of production and delivery delays, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has softened his tone. United Airlines CEO Expresses Confidence In...
United Airlines Implores Flight Attendants To Recognize 1K Members
United Airlines is once again reminding flight attendants to recognize 1K and Global Services members onboard. In a memo distributed to flight attendants this week, United notes the difference in passenger satisfaction when their status is recognized versus when...
Uh-Oh: All Roads May Lead To Rome, But Not United Flight 507…
I do feel bad for the United Airlines passengers trying to get from San Francisco to Rome this week. For the second day in a row, United 507 has encountered trouble forcing a diversion. The latest delay is even...
When The Gate Agent Wishes You A Great Flight And You Say, “You Too…”
I find the United Airlines’ social media team pretty adept and I love a new video out today that humorously reminds us not to say “you too” when the gate agent wishes us a great flight. Most of us...
United Airlines CEO Analyzes The Airline Industry…And Names Names
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has analyzed industry-wide earnings numbers in a video message to employees, arguing that the future of United Airlines is bright, even if a recession hits and the broader airline industry falters. Unlike in more...
