The final legs of my extended trip were Aer Lingus from London to Los Angeles via Dublin, but my journey at Heathrow began with a major snafu. Downgrade? Aer Lingus Claimed I Was In Economy Class, But My Ticket...
United Passenger Melts Down On Newark Tarmac Screaming “I’m Allowed To Stand Up” During Delay, Then Gets Kicked Off Flight
A viral video from a United Airlines tarmac delay in Newark captures a passenger meltdown that ultimately resulted in her removal from the flight. Her impatience is understandable, but her foul language and refusal to follow crew instructions is...
Hilarious Billboard Battle Breaks Out Between Southwest And United In Denver
Billboards in downtown Denver have become the latest battleground for two airlines locked in a competitive, sometimes hilarious, struggle for the city’s travelers. Southwest And United Escalate Advertising Rivalry In Denver The rivalry between Southwest Airlines and United Airlines...
Scott Kirby Give Thanks United Is “The Best Airline In The World”
A 2025 Thanksgiving message to employees from United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby sounds a familiar refrain: United is the best airline in the world. It’s clear to me what Kirby is going here and I can hardly blame him....
“Pack Your Patience!” US Transportation Secretary Chats With United Airlines Flight Attendant
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently sat down with a United Airlines flight attendant to discuss airspace civility as part of his “Golden Age of Travel” campaign. A United Airlines Flight Attendant And US Transportation Secretary Sit Down On...
United Airlines Quietly Devalues Miles…Again: Close-In Awards Now Cost 33% More
United Airlines has once again, at least temporarily, quietly raised the miles required for many of its saver awards booked within two weeks of departure, with no notice and immediate effect. Previously, these awards cost 15,000 miles one way...
United Airlines Post Fuels Buzz About Possible In-N-Out Burger Partnership
Over the weekend, United Airlines posted a picture on Instagram, leaving me and many others wondering (hoping, I suppose) that a partnership with In-N-Out could really transform the airline burger wars. A United Airlines Partnership With In-N-Out Burger Would...
United And Southwest Bring Back Airline Debit Cards
United and Southwest quietly revived airline debit cards. Here is who they help, what they offer, and when you should skip them. A Throwback Idea Makes A Comeback For years, the story in airline loyalty has been simple. If...
United Airlines Dramatically Expands Special Meal Options
United Airlines is expanding its selection of special meals available on its flights in both economy class and business class. Special Meals On United Airlines United currently offers special meals on most flights over 2,000 miles that have meal...
United Airlines Quietly Ends Dakar Service And Scraps Stockholm For Summer 2026
United Airlines is trimming two longhaul routes in 2026, quietly ending service to both Dakar and Stockholm as part of a broader network realignment focusing on more leisure destinations. United Airlines Cuts Dakar And Stockholm Routes For 2026 United...
United Airlines Trims Some Europe Flights While Adding Others In 2026 Shuffle
The globe-spanning longhaul strategy at United Airlines is reflecting evolving travel trends for summer 2026: frequency cuts on some traditional European routes from Newark paired with a flurry of new destination launches into secondary markets. United Scales Back Some...
United Airlines CEO Hopes USA “Stays The Greatest Country On Earth,” Boasts That United Is “The Best Airline In History”
A Veterans Day message to United Airlines employees by CEO Scott Kirby is in classic Kirby style, with superlatives about the status of the United States of America and United Airlines. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Offers 2025 Veterans...
Drunk On Vodka At 35,000 Feet, A United Flight Attendant Was 10X Over The Legal Limit
We assume the people responsible for our safety at 35,000 feet are sober. This story is an uncomfortable reminder that isn’t always true. A drunken flight attendant incident on a United Airlines transatlantic flight reminds us that aviation demands...
As United Airlines Slashes Flights, CEO Scott Kirby Promises No Impact To International Longhaul Routes
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a note to passengers warning of schedule reductions but promising neither longhaul international flying nor hub-to-hub flights will be adversely impacted. United Airlines CEO Explains Upcoming Schedule Reductions, Assures Flyers Key Routes...
Bomb Threat Forces Ground Stop At DCA, United Airlines Flight Evacuated
A flight arriving at Washington’s Reagan National Airport sparked a major security response on Tuesday after authorities received a bomb threat, forcing a full ground stop and the evacuation of a United Airlines aircraft. Bomb Threat Prompts Ground Stop...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Outline New Demands After Rejecting Contract
Flight attendants at United Airlines have rejected a proposed contract and are now laying out their new list of demands, revealing frustration that goes deeper than missing raises. United Flight Attendants Reveal New List Of Demands After Overwhelmingly Rejecting...
Intriguing: United Airlines Launches No-Fee Debit Card That Earns Miles
While United Airlines has long rewarded frequent flyers through its MileagePlus credit card portfolio, the carrier is introducing a new way to earn miles via a new debit card United is calling its MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card. United Airlines...
Review: United Club London (LHR)
The United Club London is my favorite United Club in the system, with great staff, great food, and a beautiful design. United Club London Heathrow (LHR) Review I do love the new United Club in Newark, a sprawling lounge...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – London
My journey from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines was pleasant and restful onboard the 787-10 in Polaris business class. United’s consistent seat and excellent bedding make overnight flights to Europe a reliable choice, even if other parts...
When The President Flew On United Airlines: The Story Of Executive One
On December 26, 1973, President Richard Nixon made aviation history by becoming the only sitting U.S. President to fly on a regularly scheduled commercial airline flight. When President Nixon Flew Commercial On United Airlines The 1973 oil crisis began...
