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Category Archives: United Airlines

Los Angeles LAXUnited Airlines

My First Impressions Of LAX United Polaris Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 25, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a lounge area with chairs and tables

Last night I flew United in Polaris Business Class from Los Angeles to London and finally had the chance to check out the recently-opened Polaris lounge at LAX. In fact, I made a day out of it… The new...

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Travel TechnologyUnited Airlines

Testing Out The New United App

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 25, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a hand holding a cell phone

With much trepidation I downloaded version 3.0 of the United app yesterday. As I wrote about earlier this month, I just don’t like change…especially unnecessary change. The app worked fine for me. So why change it? But, much to...

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United Airlines

United Airlines’ 2019 Fleet Plan

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 24, 2019November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a plane on the runway

United Airlines will add 40 mainline aircraft to its fleet in 2019, the most since 2010. While United will retire nine narrow-body aircraft this year (three 757-200s, two A319s, and four A320s), it will more than offset the retirements...

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In 20-Hour Canada Delay Incident, United Captain Failed

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 23, 2019November 14, 2023 38 Comments
a man in a suit and tie holding a hat

A United captain failed a crucial loyalty test during the extended delay of a United flight in Canada earlier this week. I wrote about the incident here, working through the the timeline of events to argue that United handled...

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United Airlines

United’s Upgrade Waitlist Is A Game Of Scrabble

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a seat with monitors in the back of the seat

On United, the upgrade waitlist displays the first initial as well as the first three characters of the last name. That often results in a game of scrabble, but sometimes unscrambling is not even necessary. A reader in Singapore...

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Award BookingsUnited Airlines

United Blocking Award Space On Singapore, TAP, Thai Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 21 Comments
United Blocks Partner Award Space

You may have noticed that award space on Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Thai Airways has been missing lately on united.com. Unfortunately, United is deliberately blocking the space and has offered no timeframe for a fix. United has...

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United Airlines

Reflections On Dr. King From United Airlines CEO

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a group of men standing in a row

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) day in the United States. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz offers reflections each year on this holiday that I am pleased to share with you. Here’s his note to employees shared by...

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United Airlines

Don’t Blame United For Horrific 20-Hour Delay In Canada

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019November 14, 2023 39 Comments
a plane on a snowy runway

Don’t blame United Airlines for a horrific delay that kept passengers on a cold plane for 14-hours and ultimately delayed passengers by nearly a day. United 179, from Newark to Hong Kong, departed Newark Saturday afternoon at 3:00PM. Five...

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United Airlines

This Man Has Flown Over 20 Million Miles On United!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
United Airlines Tom Stuker 20 Million

Tom Stuker, United’s all-time most frequent flyer, recently crossed over the 20 million lifetime mile mark. It is almost sobering to think how much flying 20,000,000 miles actually is. Over the years, he has clocked in: 803 times around...

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BoeingUnited Airlines

United Orders Additional 737 + 777 Aircraft

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2019November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a plane flying over a mountain

Buried in the news of United’s excellent financials was a new Boeing aircraft order. As the airline continues to expand, United has placed a firm order for 24 additional 737 MAX aircraft and four additional 777-3o0ER. The deal was...

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How A United 777 Ended Up In London Stansted

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2019November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

You may have seen a United 777 recently parked at London Stansted Airport. No, United is not starting service to STN. But, as part of its wider partnership with Sony Pictures, United is playing a role in the new...

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United Airlines

Oh, United…The New Uniforms

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2019November 14, 2023 48 Comments
United AIrlines 2019 uniforms

United has unveiled new uniforms for more than 70,000 employees. My reaction as armchair fashion critic is a big sigh. I wrote about the new uniforms back in 2017. That was just after the Dao incident and the title...

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United Airlines

United CEO Praises Employees For Exceptional 2018 Performance

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a man in a suit

Earlier today I wrote about United’s surprisingly strong 2018 financial performance. United is clearly pleased about the results and CEO Oscar Munoz wants his employees to know. A FA shared the following note with me she received from Munoz...

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United Airlines

United Reports Healthy 2018 Earnings, Rosy Outlook For 2019

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
the front of a plane

United reported healthy fourth quarter earnings and an optimistic outlook on 2019, sending shares soaring in after hours trading. Let’s do the numbers first. Feel free to skip over this portion if you want to find out what these...

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United Airlines

Dining Menu At United Polaris LAX Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 15, 2019November 14, 2023 8 Comments
United Polaris Lounge Menu LAX

The new United Airlines Polaris Lounge at LAX offers an a la carte menu in addition to an elaborate buffet. Here’s a look at the menu. First, note that all food and drink is complimentary in this lounge. Tipping is...

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Apple Should Be Proud Of Its Lucrative United Airlines Contract

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 15, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
United Airlines Apple Contract

While United Airlines appears to be in hot water for the leak of information concerning its top corporate contracts, I tend to think this is much ado about nothing. Apple does a lot of business with United Airlines. Wow,...

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How United Reclaimed Its Rank As World’s #2 Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 12, 2019November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a white airplane on a runway

By at least one measure, United has surpassed Delta as world’s second largest airline. Under Scott Kirby’s leadership, United has been in expansion mode for the last year. Denver is expanding. Houston is expanding. Chicago is expanding. In fact,...

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Los Angeles LAXUnited Airlines

Pictures: Beautiful New United Polaris Lounge At LAX

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2019November 14, 2023 10 Comments
United Polaris Lounge LAX Pictures

United Airlines has unveiled its beautiful new Polaris Lounge in Los Angeles. The pictures suggest it was worth the wait! Before we get to the pictures, here’s some key facts about the new lounge: More than 12,000 square feet...

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Hot Lunch: Where American Airlines Nicely Beats United

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 5, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a tray of food on a table

Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. The big-three...

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United Airlines

Dear United, Please Don’t Ruin Your Great Mobile App!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2019November 14, 2023 19 Comments
people sitting on an airplane with a few people using their phones

Dear United, It’s me, one of your most loyal customers. In fact, some accuse me of being a United “fanboy” (and I can see why my love affair article played into that…). I understand that you are redesigning the...

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