United Airlines will resume almost 30 international routes in September, even as demand takes a tumble due to the continuing travel restrictions and unease over COVID-19. Here’s a look at the United Airlines September 2020 schedule, both domestically and...
United Airlines Will Drop Contract With ExpressJet
United Airlines will end its contract with ExpressJet, having chosen CommutAir over the larger regional carrier as it seeks to consolidate regional jet flying. United Airlines Chooses CommutAir, Drops ExpressJet Earlier this week I wrote about the stakes of...
The Loss Of Park Hyatt Mallorca Is A Big Loss For Hyatt
The Park Hyatt Mallorca will not reopen as a Hyatt property. That not only marks the loss of Park Hyatt’s only resort in Europe, it marks the loss of one of my favorite hotels. Park Hyatt Mallorca Will Not...
Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London (LHR)
The Cathay Pacific business class lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is a spacious and comfortable with great food and beverage options. For a review of the adjoining first class lounge, click here. Let me note at the outset that...
The Rise Of “Revenge Travel”
The Washington Post introduced me to a new term this morning called “revenge travel.” I think it applies to me… Are You Ready For Revenge Travel? Like many of you, I had all sorts of trips planned this year....
United Airlines Introduces Automated Assistant Via Text Message
Have a question about your upcoming United Airlines flight and don’t feel like waiting on hold or searching the web? You can now try asking directly via text message with the new United Automated Assistant tool. United Automated Assistant...
Dire Warnings From JetBlue And Southwest Airlines CEOs
Things were looking up last month for the U.S. aviation industry. The pandemic curve was flattening and consumer demand was coming back stronger and quicker than anticipated. Then came the resurgence which continues even today. Listening to the warnings...
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London (LHR)
To say I was impressed by the Cathay Pacific first class in London Heathrow T3 would be an understatement. While not as grand as The Pier, I have yet to visit a nicer outstation first class lounge. This detailed...
United CEO Hopeful For New $32 Billion Airline Bailout
In a town hall meting with employees, United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby expressed hope that an additional round of airline federal payroll support will avert looming October job cuts. Kirby “Hopeful” That CARES Act 2 Will Pass Speaking to...
Will A Blistering Note To British Airways CEO Change Anything?
The union head representing British Airways cabin crew sent a blistering attack note to British Airways CEO Alex Cruz. Not only does he threaten industrial action, but he attacks Cruz in a particularly personal way. Will his attention-grabbing note...
Virgin Galactic Unveils Sleek New Spaceship Passenger Cabin (Pictures)
Virgin Galactic has unveiled a swanky new interior for its SpaceshipTwo spacecraft. With large windows, mood lighting, and ergonomics geared toward weightlessness, it is undeniably a sleek and beautiful cabin. Virgin Galactic SpaceshipTwo Interior In a virtual unveiling ceremony...
The Revolution Of United Clubs In The Pandemic Era
United Clubs have embarked upon a revolution, but perhaps not the revolution you’d expect…I’d call the change revolutionary in the sense that it comes full-circle, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Revolution: How United Is Keeping United Clubs Clean +...
