As he entered the United Polaris Lounge, eyes turned as staff stood. Mr. Stuker was back, United’s most loyal customer in terms of miles traveled. He sat down at the table next to mine. We started chatting. Turns out...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Newark To Cape Town
This is a review of my March 2020 trip from Newark to Cape Town onboard a United 787-9 in business class. The trip seems so far in the past, but is a reminder of how much the world has...
United Airlines Will Require Proof From Flight Attendants Who Call In Sick Over Holidays
Despite raging COVID-19 numbers, United Airlines will require an “Absence Certificate” for flight attendants who call in sick over the peak Christmas and New Years travel period. While not out of the ordinary, it takes on a new context...
Where United Airlines Will Fly The 737 MAX
As United Airlines prepares to resume flight training for the 737 MAX and convince employees that the aircraft is safe, it will base operations out of two hubs. United Airlines Will Base 737 MAX in Denver + Houston All...
United Airlines Will Resume Investments In Onboard Product
United CEO Scott Kirby dreams of United Airlines emerging from the pandemic as the #1 airline in the USA. To that end, United will resume investment in its onboard and ground product, restarting pre-pandemic investments in all cabins. United...
United CEO Threatens Employee Termination Over Mask Compliance
For United CEO Scott Kirby, the stakes are high. Attracting passengers back to United Airlines will require more than a vaccine; it will require a genuine feel of safety onboard. Per Kirby, that starts with masks. That’s why he...
United Airlines Adds Four New International Routes From Los Angeles
United Airlines will add four additional international routes from Los Angeles (LAX) this winter to destinations in Central America and Mexico. United Airlines Adds Four New International Routes From LAX United will begin new nonstop service between Los Angeles...
United Airlines Raises Baggage Fees (Temporarily), A Step Toward Dynamic Pricing
United Airlines has introduced a holiday surcharge for checked baggage to five destinations in Latin America. While only temporary in nature, the move marks a step toward dynamically-priced baggage fees, a two-edged sword for consumers. United Airlines Raises Checked...
United Airlines Expands COVID-19 Testing To Houston (IAH)
United Airlines will expand its pre-flight COVID-19 testing program to flights out of Houston bound for destinations in the Caribbean and Latin American. New United Airlines COVID-19 Testing Partnership For Houston Flights Beginning December 7, United will help facilitate...
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – F Gates)
The United Club at San Francisco International Airport near Gate F11 is near and dear to my heart and remains on the of the last “vintage” United lounges. This review not only showcases the lounge, but will give you...
American Airlines Eliminates International Change Fees, United Airlines Plans To Match
American Airlines is eliminating change fees on most international tickets originating in the Americas. Will Delta and United now try outdo American? American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees On Longhaul International Tickets Effective immediately, American Airlines will no longer charge...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class – International Pandemic Edition
Tremendous service and a comfortable seat made up for a reduced serving offering, but I have to admit my flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco greatly exceeded my expectations. This United Airlines Polaris business class review will give you...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Concerned Over Onboard Service Resumptions
This month, United Airlines has restored buy-on-board service to a select flights. Several flight attendants have reached out to me in concern over this move, noting it comes as the number of reported COVID-19 cases is again surging in...
Details: How Credit Card Spending Will Count Toward United Airlines Elite Status
Earlier this week, United Airlines announced that co-branded credit card spending would be applicable toward elite status next year, but did not provide many details. Now we have a better idea of how you can earn United elite status...
United Airlines Wants To Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is thrilled about the prospect of an effective vaccine and is banking on that for an “earnest” recovery in 2021. He expects United to play a leading role in delivering the coronavirus vaccine around...
United Airlines Makes Elite Qualification Easier In 2021
United Airlines will make earning MileagePlus premier status easier in 2021 with reduced qualification thresholds, free boosts for current elites, new credit card opportunities, and a lucrative promotion to start the new year. United Airlines Lays Out Elite Status...
Bellicose Drunk Woman Strips Onboard…And Airlines Are Bringing Alcohol Back?
Passengers who want alcohol will still find alcohol, but a sad story this week in Alabama demonstrates the continued problem of alcohol onboard commercial flights. Yet the answer is not to ban alcohol, but to demand personal accountability. Drunk...
United Airlines Adds 1,400+ Flights During Thanksgiving Week
Bracing for its busiest week since March, United Airlines will add over 1,400 domestic flights for Thanksgiving week. United Airlines Adds Thanksgiving Week Flights Traditionally, Thanksgiving travel is booked months in advance. While attending law school, I can remember...
Details: United Airlines Returns To New York JFK
United Airlines will return to New York Kennedy (JFK) in 2021, five years after abandoning the airport in a move it came to quickly regret. The return of premium transcontinental service between JFK and the West Coast is a...
United Airlines Reopens More Airport Lounges, Slashes Price Of One-Time Passes
Ahead of the holidays, United Airlines will reopen four additional airport lounges. It will also discount the price of one-time club passes. United Airlines Reopens More Airport Lounges In late March, United Airlines shuttered most of its United Club...
