Category Archives: United Airlines

United Airlines will resume almost 30 international routes in September, even as demand takes a tumble due to the continuing travel restrictions and unease over COVID-19. Here’s a look at the United Airlines September 2020 schedule, both domestically and...

United Airlines will end its contract with ExpressJet, having chosen CommutAir over the larger regional carrier as it seeks to consolidate regional jet flying. United Airlines Chooses CommutAir, Drops ExpressJet Earlier this week I wrote about the stakes of...

Have a question about your upcoming United Airlines flight and don’t feel like waiting on hold or searching the web? You can now try asking directly via text message with the new United Automated Assistant tool. United Automated Assistant...

In a town hall meting with employees, United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby expressed hope that an additional round of airline federal payroll support will avert looming October job cuts. Kirby “Hopeful” That CARES Act 2 Will Pass Speaking to...

United Clubs have embarked upon a revolution, but perhaps not the revolution you’d expect…I’d call the change revolutionary in the sense that it comes full-circle, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Revolution: How United Is Keeping United Clubs Clean +...

For ExpressJet and CommutAir, the stakes are high. United Airlines has said it will only renew a contract with one, not both United Express carriers. That means only one company will likely survive. United Airlines Will Reduce Regional Flights, Consolidate...

United Airlines will join American and Southwest in eliminating medical exemptions to the carrier’s mask mandate. If you have a medical condition which precludes you from wearing a mask, you will not be welcomed on United until after the...

While the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union is supportive of mandatory mask requirements for all United Airlines employees, it does not like that United’s new mandate could lead to immediate termination for violators. Union Backs United Mask Mandate,...

Earlier today I wrote about United’s expanded mask mandate, which now requires passengers as young as two to wear masks not just onboard aircraft, but in the airport. United is also warning employees that they too must respect United’s...

United Airlines expanded its mask mandate this morning and will now require masks throughout the airport and on young children two and older. To that latter mandate, I can only say that parents better start coaching their young ones...

United Airlines and the pilot’s union representing United pilots have inked a wide-ranging deal that will minimize the pain of any involuntary furloughs by preparing pilots to bounce back quickly if demand returns. Details: United Inks Furlough Deal With...

At United Airlines, face masks are about to become a uniform accessory. United is rolling out a branded, reusable face covering for most frontline employees starting next month. New Branded Face Masks Coming To United Airlines United Airlines was...

Hoping for that battlefield upgrade or standby seat? You won’t have to deal with a gate agent any longer thanks to a new touchless technology update from United Airlines that will alert you without having to approach the podium....

After failing to find an amicable solution, the union representing United Airlines flight attendants has invoked a formal grievance process to battle the base closure of three international domiciles. AFA Launches United Flight Attendant Base Closure Battle Last month, United...

United Airlines will not close its Boeing 787 pilot base at Los Angeles International Airport after all, a small reprieve in an otherwise highly uncertain time for many United pilots. United Won’t Close 787 Pilot Base At LAX In...

United Airlines and its pilot union have reached a tentative agreement on furloughs and voluntary separations. The move come as consumer demand once again shrinks due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the USA. United Airlines + Union...