Category Archives: United Airlines

Have you ever wanted to be an extra in a blockbuster movie? Now you can…with your United miles. Via MileagePlus Exclusives, you can bid miles to become an extra on Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, opening in theaters in July 2019. The winner...

A United Airlines flight diverted to Ireland after a handwritten bomb threat was found in one of the aircraft lavatories. United Flight 971, bound from Rome to Chicago, diverted to Shannon, Ireland after the cryptic message was discovered. The...

United Airlines is rolling out technology on its mobile app that will tell you exactly why your flight is delayed. Usually when a delay occurs, we will see messages like these: That’s better than just saying delayed, but still...

I’m convalescing in LA this evening after catching a nasty virus from one-year-old Augustine earlier this week. For those of you who sent me email that has gone unanswered, please be patient. This week we learned more about Delta’s...

In 2015, United sold its 26 New York Kennedy (JFK) slots to Delta. Three years later, it wants them back. Last year, I wrote about United President Scott Kirby conceding it was a mistake for United to abandon New...

United Airlines unveiled its new Polaris Lounge in Newark today. The 27K square foot lounge will seat 455 passengers and represents a significant upgrade for premium longhaul Star Alliance passengers departing from Newark. I was unable to be present...

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day to honor members of the armed forces who died in service to nation. There are so many stories, so many nuances, and so many opportunities to reflect upon war, sacrifice,...

Los Angeles has been experiencing “May Gray” all week and I love it! Every year around this time I am reminded of how I should be living in London or Seattle…but I digress (while hoping for “June Gloom”). This...

Can you imagine leaving something valuable behind on an airplane, only to have a flight attendant hand-deliver it to your door? That’s what happened to a New Jersey woman, who was startled when a United flight attendant showed up...

A Delta Air Lines flight clipped the wing of an empty United Airlines A319 at Hollywood Burbank Airport Tuesday night. But according to the pilot, it was United’s fault. The Embraer RJ-175 Delta Connection flight, operated by SkyWest, was taxiing into...

United Airlines’ CEO Oscar Munoz was asked about why his airline suspended National Rifle Association (NRA) discounts after the Parkland, Florida high school shooting massacre. His response was surprising. During a Q&A time, a man in the audience asked...

United Airlines and The Private Suite have announced a new relationship that will allow select United business class customers access to a private VIP Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Customers who purchase access will enjoy private and...

Theft of Saks Fifth Avenue bedding continues to be a problem on United Airlines. So much so that United has redesigned its business class menus to warn against theft. Nicely, of course. Like warning labels on tobacco products, onboard...

Good evening from LA. For the first time in weeks, it appears I will not set foot on a plane this week. I’m looking forward to it. Honestly. Last week, the Gulf Carriers “kissed and made up” with their...

United Airlines has asked its flight attendants to take proper uniform wear and “personal grooming” more seriously. In a memo to flight attendants obtained by Brian Sumers of Skift, John Slater, United’s Vice President for in-flight operations, told FAs: Perhaps...

My recent review of new United Polaris Lounge at SFO drew a couple critical comments that it was not “genuine” because pictures were taken prior to the public opening. I dismissed those concerns due to the enormous size of...

A small reprieve for premium cabin flyers on domestic United flights: United is rescinding its recent meal service cutbacks. I was alerted to this via an e-mail received from a Global Services passenger who had complained about the recent...

Sometimes the Polaris stars align and you find a perfect steak in the place you least expect…on an airplane. That’s the subject of this week’s Meal of the Week. Earlier this week I flew from Tokyo to Los Angeles...

Ever wanted to visit a beautiful National Park in the USA with your miles? United Airlines is offering a 20-25% discount on select mountain and outdoor destinations this week for travel in June. For bookings made through May 21st,...

You can now bid on the chance for a chance to have dinner next to an ex-United 747-400. Through an auction currently live on the MileagePlus Exclusives website, members can bid miles to travel to Tupelo, Mississippi for a...