With five new gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), United Airlines has announced new destinations and increased service to existing destinations. United Airlines Adds Ten New Destinations From Chicago O’Hare After Securing Five New Gates The Chicago Department...
JetBlue–United Award Redemptions Go Live, But The Rates Are Ugly
JetBlue and United Airlines have launched the first major benefit of their Blue Sky partnership: effective immediately, members of each airline’s loyalty program can earn and redeem miles or points across both carriers’ networks. But don’t get too excited...
Update: It Appears A Weather Balloon, Not An Interstellar Object, Shattered A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 Windshield At 36,000 Feet
UPDATE: It appears it was a weather balloon, not an interstellar object, that struck a United Airlines 737 MAX 8 windshield, forcing a diversion to Salt Lake City. Two days after the incident, John Dean, the CEO of WindBorne...
United Airlines Returns To Carlsbad Airport With New Service To Two Hubs
After a decade away, United Airlines is heading back to Carlsbad, California. United Airlines Returns To Carlsbad Airport United Airlines will relaunch regular commercial service at McClellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, California, on March 30, 2026, operating twice-daily flights...
United Pilot’s Emotional Apology After Leaving Passengers Behind In Newark
A United Airlines captain offered a heartfelt apology after leaving three passengers behind in Newark, and his words struck a chord far beyond the terminal. “We Saw You, We Felt For You” – United Airlines Pilot’s Emotional Apology To...
I Tried The Denver Omelet Breakfast Burrito On United Airlines…
I tried the Denver omelet breakfast burrito on a recent United Airlines flight and quite enjoyed it–another win for United’s Bistro On Board menu in economy class. Taste Test: Denver Omelet Breakfast Burrito From United Airlines Bistro On Board...
United CEO Scott Kirby Slams China Over Support For Russia, Calls For Fair Skies
I do love how Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, speaks his mind. During yesterday’s Q3 2025 earnings call, Kirby offered a chastising assessment of Mainland China while discussing the Trump administration’s proposed flight restrictions that would impact...
United Airlines Delivers Strong Q3, But Can It Sustain Growth?
United Airlines just posted another profitable quarter, but the results say as much about strategy and restraint as they do about revenue. United Delivers Solid Q3, But Faces Pressure To Make It Stick United Airlines reported Q3 2025 adjusted...
I Flew To New York For A Two-Hour Reception…Then Flew Right Back
I flew five hours to New York for a two-hour cocktail reception hosted by United Airlines, then flew six hours back. Just another day in the life of a travel blogger. Jetting To New York And Back For A...
United Airlines Debuts Free Starlink Wi-Fi On First Mainline Aircraft
As United Airlines moves toward free high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet, today marks an important milestone: its first mainline aircraft with Starlink internet will take flight. United is hosting a media flight today from Chicago to show off the...
Why United Airlines CEO Flies In Coach “All The Time”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby claims he flies coach all the time, explaining it in a way that will resonate with many families who travel. United Airlines CEO Says He Flies In Coach “Often” Kirby sat down with David...
Redeye Delight: The Best Flights Are When You Go Right To Sleep
Here’s a quick review of a redeye flight on United’s ancient but comfortable 777-200 “HD” configuration in first class. In fact, I can sum up the experience in three words: we slept soundly. Going Right To Sleep: The Ideal...
United Airlines Delays Use Of Secondary Flight Deck Barriers
While Southwest Airlines has already begun using new secondary flight deck barriers to reinforce cockpit security, United Airlines has told employees that this security device will not be used until next year on United aircraft. United Airlines Will Begin...
United Airlines Adds New Service To Bari, Glasgow, Split, And Santiago De Compostela
United Airlines announced four new transatlantic routes set to launch in 2026, including destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain. The carrier also plans a new route to Iceland and South Korea and increased service to Israel. United Airlines...
United Airlines Teases “New Routes Across The Globe” In Morse Code (My Predictions)
United Airlines will reveal new longhaul routes tomorrow morning and as in years past, has offered a teaser video with clues. This year, the clues are in Morse code. United Airlines Offers New Route Clues Via Morse Code A...
United Club Philadelphia Reopens After Health Department Closure
UPDATE: The United Club reopened on October 7, 2025 after the health issues flagged in a September 2025 inspection were corrected. Per the latest inspection report: The Cease Operations Order has been lifted and the sticker can be removed...
“Shut Your Kid Up!” Grotesque United Passenger Berates Family For Crying Toddler, Forcing Crew Intervention
A disturbing incident on a United Airlines flight from Rome to Washington Dulles involved a passenger cursing at a family over their two-year-old child, prompting intervention from both flight attendants and fellow travelers. United Passenger Allegedly Curses At Family...
Impressive: My First Starlink Internet Flight On United Airlines
I recently experienced my first Starlink internet flight on United Airlines and was very impressed. My First Flight With Starlink Internet On United Airlines – A Review United Airlines is gradually rolling out Starlink internet across its fleet. Service...
5.5 Hours In United Airlines 757-200 Business Class…
United Airlines runs a mix of 757-200, 777-200, and 787-9 aircraft on its premium transcontinental routes. While the 787-9 offers Polaris seating (a more spacious 1-2-1 configuration), the 757-200 (2-2) and the 777-200 (2-4-2) offer United’s older business class...
United Airlines Upgrades Guam Fleet With 737 MAX 8 Aircraft, Boosting Island Hopper
United Airlines is upgrading its Guam-based fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX jets, marking the first major refresh for its Micronesia operation in decades. This will transform both the island-hopping experience across the Pacific and the daily service United...
