United Airlines has officially launched “Polaris 2.0” with a focus on the sleep experience both on the ground and on the air and a new partnership with Therabody. Polaris 2.0 Launches With New Bedding Amenities, Therabody Partnership There is...
United Airlines Pilots Brilliantly Handle Man Who Went “Full Psycho” On Flight To Tokyo
A drunk passenger who went “full psycho” on a United Airlines flight to Tokyo was promptly and effectively dealt with by two of the pilots onboard. After Passenger Goes “Full Psycho” On Flight To Tokyo, United Airlines Pilots Step...
United Airlines Exercises Options For 50 More 787, 60 More A321 Jets
United Airlines plans to add another 110 jets to its fleet by exercising its option to purchase 50 additional Boeing 787 jets and 60 additional Airbus A321neo jets. It has also obtained new options for even more jets. United...
My Blueprint For United MileagePlus In 2024-2025
United Airlines has not yet announced any program changes to MileagePlus for next year. Perhaps it is waiting a bit longer for the dust to settle at Delta Air Lines before making any adjustments to its own program, which...
Is Delta’s Greatest Cheerleader Correct About “Vulnerable” United Airlines?
This will be an odd piece, for the focus will not be primarily on the subject matter of the story…a story about the vulnerability of United Airlines compared to Delta Air Lines…but about the author who seems to be...
United Airlines Updates Bistro On Board Menu For October 2023
United Airlines has shuffled its “Bistro On Board” menu in October with a number of new menu items available for purchase in economy class. United Bistro On Board Menu – October 2023 Each month the buy onboard menu changes...
Bread Basket Returns In United Airlines Polaris Business Class
United Airlines will bring back its bread basket on Polaris business class flights from Europe. Bread Basket Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines Currently, United’s Polaris Business Class passengers receive their meal trays with two pieces of...
United Airlines Requests Tokyo Narita – Haneda Swap From Houston And Guam
United Airlines has asked for permission to swap its service from Houston to Tokyo Narita for Tokyo Haneda and also to swap one Guam – Tokyo flight from Narita to Haneda. United Airlines Wants To Add Two New Tokyo...
United Airlines Will Not Fly From Chicago To South Africa (Yet)
Rumors broke yesterday that United Airlines would be launching nonstop service from Chicago to South Africa next spring. But United has confirmed no such route is planned at this time. United Airlines Denies Rumors Of Chicago – Johannesburg, South...
How United Airlines Can Poach Discontent Delta Elites
The grass is not always greener on the other side and the changes at Delta Air Lines announced this week will not necessarily move people to abandon Delta. But the rather punitive changes Delta announced for its SkyMiles program...
Glitch: United Airlines Is Charging 1Ks For Food In Economy Class
I’ve heard from many United Premier 1K and Global Services passengers that they have been charged recently for “Bistro on Board” meals that are supposed to be complimentary in economy class. United is aware of the issue and working...
United Airlines CEO Warns Higher Compensation For Delays Will Compromise Safety
I know United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby does not want European-style delay compensation in the United States, but I wish he would not continue to warn it could compromise safety. United CEO Kirby: More Consumer Compensation Is A Threat...
United Airlines Opens Massive New Club Lounge in Denver
United Airlines has opened a new 35,000-square-foot B East lounge in the B Concourse of Denver International Airport, the largest United Club it has ever opened. United Airlines Opens B East Lounge In Denver, Its Largest United Club Yet...
United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)
A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Reflects On 9/11
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned his thoughts as we reflect upon the 9/11 attacks 22 years later. Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, Emphasizes Service As He Reflects On 9/11 Unlike his predecessor Oscar Munoz, Kirby typically prefers...
A Fascinating Recollection Of 09/11 From Onboard A United Airlines Flight
Today marks the 22nd 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...
Attempted Cockpit Breach On United Airlines 737 Leads To Systemwide Pilot Alert
An attempted cockpit breach on a United Airlines 737 flight to Los Angeles prompted an urgent warning to all pilots in the air at the time. United Airlines Issues Urgent Level 4 Alert To Pilots After Attempted Cockpit Breach...
What United Airlines Is Doing With Leftover Sunday Riley Products
United Airlines is transitioning away from Sunday Riley as its onboard skincare partner and will use its venerable “Halfway To Hawaii” game as a way to eliminate the remaining product inventory. United Airlines “Halfway To Hawaii” Game Now Features...
Fresh Food Returns To United Express
Fresh food has returned to premium cabins on United Express, a long-overdue step that will greatly improve catering when flying in the front cabin on a longer regional jet flight. Fresh Food Now Served in Premium Cabins On United...
Rumor: United Airlines Will Debut New 787 Polaris Business Class Seat This Month
It appears the launch of Polaris 2.0 on September 20th may be more than just about the soft product…we are hearing that United will also reveal a brand new business class seat for its pending Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets....