Top leaders at United Airlines have foreshadowed a future of MileagePlus marked by accelerating profit. What does the future of MileagePlus look like for travelers? United Airlines CEO, COO On The Future Of MileagePlus At yesterday’s Q3 earning call Tom Fitzgerald of TD Cowen asked, “Would you help us understand the sizing of the contribution […]
Wow: United Airlines Adds Service To Mongolia, Greenland, Senegal, And More
United Airlines is gearing up for 2025 with its “largest international expansion in history” including eight new destinations across the globe including Mongolia and Greenland. Let’s unpack this big news. United Airlines Announces New 2025 Destinations, Routes While Tokyo Narita may not officially regain its “hub” status, United Airlines is augmenting its planned service from […]
FAA Says It Has Not Cleared United Airlines To Certify New Aircraft, Launch New Routes
UPDATE: Disputing internal reports at United Airlines, the FAA has indicated that it has not given the green light for United Airlines to restart certification activities. “The FAA has not approved any expansion of United Airlines’ routes or fleets.” The FAA added that United’s mandatory participation in the Certificate Holder Evaluation Program “is ongoing and […]
Pete Buttigieg Flies On United Airlines 777-200 In Middle Seat
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg invited The Washington Post on a United Airlines flight with him from Washington Dulles to Denver and ended up in a middle seat on a Boeing 777-200 in economy class. Along the way we learn of many of his in-flight preferences…and his plans to make this “the period when we did […]
Pilot Shortage Over? Airlines Curtail Hiring, Layoff Some
Is the commercial airline pilot shortage over? Maybe, some airlines have frozen pilot hiring and others have laid some off or offered paid them not to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Demand For Pilots Cooling? […]
Airbus’ Pursuit Of United Could Shake All Aircraft Orders
Airbus recently welcomed United CEO, Scott Kirby, to its headquarters in an attempt to lure its business from Boeing. This could change aircraft orders for all airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Airbus Seizes The Moment […]
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United will launch daily service from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) starting on May 23, 2024 […]
Dick Durbin Expects American + United To Continue Pouring Money Into O’Hare Modernization Despite Massive Cost Overruns
US Senator Dick Durbin (D – IL) has called on American Airlines and United Airlines to move forward on a pricey new terminal at O’Hare International Airport despite the modernization project already being $1.5 billion over budget before it even has begun. Meanwhile, the two carriers have joined forces to question the speed and cost […]
Kirby: United Airlines Is A “Three-Year-Old Startup Embedded In A 98-Year-Old Airline”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was in Houston yesterday voicing a recurring theme, asserting that United is a “three-year-old startup embedded in a 98-year-old airline.” What does he mean and is he correct? United Airlines, The 2020 “Startup” Carrier Speaking to both members of the media and local Houston officials and later to employees, Kirby […]
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review I already gave you a sneak peek of what United’s swanky new A321neo looks […]
Why United Airlines Is Profitable And Budget Carriers Are Losing Money
United Airlines held its Q3 earnings call yesterday in which various executives offered statements about United’s performance and fielded questions from analysts. I found the discussion over why United Airlines’ domestic yields are trending in the opposite direction of budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier the most interesting part of the discussion. The growth of […]
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 Delta’s primary online cheerleader. Yes, this is a story about blogging, motives, ulterior motives, and Tim […]
Global Airlines Wants To Break Into London-New York Market
Global Airlines, a start-up with (now) four A380s wants to break into the London-New York air market. Here’s why and how they might and might not achieve that goal. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
Buttigieg: US Ready To “Beat Up” Airlines To Protect Passengers
Referring to airlines operating in the United States, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed a willingness to “beat ’em up” if necessary to protect passengers. Buttigieg Says DOT Will “Beat Up” Airlines To Ensure Consumer Protection Speaking to Reuters, Buttigieg promised that his department would continue its efforts to provide robust consumer protections: “We’re continuing […]
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Manila Route, More Transpacific Service From Los Angeles
Starting this autumn, United Airlines will be the first US airline to launch nonstop service to Manila from the US mainland. It will also relaunch two routes from Los Angeles including Hong Kong and Tokyo Narita and double service to Taipei. United Airlines Adds Daily San Francisco – Manila Service United is currently the only […]
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines Oppose Changes To DCA Perimeter Rule
CEOs from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have issued a joint statement opposing new legislation that would loosen the perimeter rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Airline CEOs Oppose Changes To Washington National Perimeter Rule Since 1966, a perimeter rule has been in effect at Washington National Airport. This places a […]
Will United Airlines Add First Class Seats To A320?
In February 2019, United Airlines announced a fleetwide initiative to add premium cabin seats. That included enlarging the first class cabin on the Airbus A320 from 12 seats to 16 seat. But the first retrofit is now flying and still has 12 seats, with one insider claiming the issue is staffing levels. Will United Airlines […]
United Airlines Cancels Boston – London Route
United Airlines will suspend its service between Boston and London at the conclusion of the summer schedule, a rare international route between two non-hubs that simply proved unviable in a highly-competitive landscape. United Airlines Will Suspend Boston – London Route On October 29, 2023 In April 2022, United Airlines launched its BOS-LHR route utilizing a […]
The Alarming Reason United Airlines CEO Opposes European-Style Compensation For Delays
It is not a surprise that an airline CEO like Scott Kirby of United Airlines is not in favor of a cash-based European-style compensation system for flight delays and cancellations. I was a bit surprised, however, at his use of a false dichotomy of safety versus cost to make his point. Why United Airlines CEO […]
United Airlines Plans Polaris Lounge In Denver
I do not think it was planned, but United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby let slip news that a Polaris Lounge will be coming to Denver International Airport, the final United hub in the continental USA without a flagship business class lounge. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby: Polaris Lounge Coming To Denver Speaking to press and […]
