United Airlines announced four new transatlantic routes set to launch in 2026, including destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain. The carrier also plans a new route to Iceland and South Korea and increased service to Israel. United Airlines Adds New Intercontinental Routes In 2026 Let’s review each new route and then I’ll offer some […]
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out. American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) I’ve visited this lounge many times, especially while I held oneworld emerald status […]
5.5 Hours In United Airlines 757-200 Business Class…
United Airlines runs a mix of 757-200, 777-200, and 787-9 aircraft on its premium transcontinental routes. While the 787-9 offers Polaris seating (a more spacious 1-2-1 configuration), the 757-200 (2-2) and the 777-200 (2-4-2) offer United’s older business class products that have far less personal space and no direct aisle access at every seat. Nevertheless, […]
United Globe Club and Lounge, A New Lounge Concept By United Airlines
United Airlines is bringing its lounge concept out of the airport and into the sports arena with an ambitious new project in Washington, DC. Inside United’s New “Globe Club” And Lounge At Capital One Arena United Airlines is taking its lounge play beyond airports with a new in-arena concept inside Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena. […]
American Airlines Extends Life Of 777-200 Fleet After Pandemic Retirement Mistakes
Per JonNYC, American Airlines has decided to extend the life of its Boeing 777-200 fleet. Instead of retiring the aircraft as once planned, American will invest in new cabins and faster Wi-Fi, giving these widebodies another chapter. This move reflects lessons learned from the pandemic, when airlines like American retired aircraft too quickly and later […]
What Do You Wear When You Fly?
When it comes to travel, one of the most common questions I get is: what do you wear when you fly? I’m now rethinking my standard answer. Comfort Or Class? What To Wear When You Fly I’ve long believed that how you dress matters, even when boarding an airplane. While airlines no longer require a […]
My American Airlines Flagship Suite Preferred Flight Didn’t Make It Off The Ground…
Well, my plans to fly the 787-9 Flagship Suite Preferred on American Airlines from Chicago to London never got off the ground thanks to a mechanical issue that required taking the plane out of service. While I ultimately made it to my final destination on time, it was not in the manner in which I […]
No Surprise: United Airlines Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject New Contract
By a wide margin, flight attendants at United Airlines rejected a tentative agreement that would have provided substantial pay raises and backpay, but failed to address other workplace concerns in a satisfactory way. United Airlines Flight Attendants Reject New Contract By Lopsided Margin Over the last few weeks, flight attendants have been voting on a […]
Will American Follow Delta, United Into Business Basic?
Delta Air Lines and United have both indicated they will unbundle elements of their business class products, will American Airlines follow suit? Basic Business Class Is Coming, Whether We Like It Or Not Delta first indicated that it would look to unbundle business class benefits from the seat itself. This has already been done in […]
United Airlines Considers Expanding Premium Economy Class
There’s a lot to unpack from United Airlines’ 2025 Q2 earnings call, but one conversation caught my interest that suggests that we might see much larger premium economy cabins on future United aricraft deliveries. United Airlines Sees Premium Economy Cabin As Profit Center, Considers Expansion Catherine O’Brien, an analyst for Goldman Sachs, asked United’s Chief […]
“Basic” Business Class Is Coming To United Airlines—Here’s What To Expect
Days after Delta Air Lines confirmed plans to introduce a “basic” business class product, United Airlines has again confirmed it is looking at doing the same thing. Will basic business revolutionize business class or simply mark an easy way to add restrictions to some premium cabin tickets, much like the cheapest economy class tickets? United […]
United Airlines Rolls Out Aperol Spritz, Mango Lassi, And New Hawaii Menus
United Airlines continues to invest in its onboard product with several improvements to its onboard menu starting this month, including Aperol Spritz, mango lassi, more wines, and an upgrade to service on Hawaii flights. United Airlines Refreshes Onboard Service With New Drinks, Meals, And Hawaiian Touches After sharing about the expansion of pre-arrival meals on […]
United vs. Delta: The Lounge War Escalates In New York
United Airlines opened an expanded dining room at its Newark Polaris Lounge (EWR) today, adding 60 seats to its longhaul business class lounge in a move that underscores the competitive pressures in the New York City area, especially with its chief rival, Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Ups Lounge Game With Expanded Dining Room In […]
United Airlines Expands Redemption Options For PlusPoints (Full List)
June 19, 2025 UPDATE: The chart below shows how the new uses for United PlusPoints. These apply only for PlusPoints that expire in January 2027 or later (i.e., those earned this year). United will allow up to 600 PlusPoints to be exchanged per PlusPoints expiration date (600 total across all perks per expiration date). For […]
Too Lit To Lift Off: Man Kicks Himself Off United Flight After Booze Denial
An already-tipsy man was so insensed that he was cut off from more alcohol before the flight even took off that he grabbed his belongings and kicked himself off the flight before flight attendants could… Man Kicks Himself Off United Airlines Flight After Flight Attendant Denies Him More Alcohol… The incident occurred on a United […]
United Airlines Adds Aperol Spritz, Caramel Sundaes, And New First Class Meals
United Airlines is investing more into its onboard food and beverage selection with a series of catering upgrades that will begin next month. Later this summer, we’ll even see the popular Italian cocktail Aperol Spritz onboard. United Airlines Catering Improvements: Aperol Spritz, United Express Meals, Hub-To-Hub Meals, “Caramel Cloud” Ice Cream Sundaes Let’s take a […]
Not Glamorous, But Kind Of Fun: A Travel Blogger’s Trip To NYC
I recently shared a “day in the life of a travel blogger” story and am pulling back the curtain again today on my brief trip to New York City earlier this week for a United Airlines event in Brooklyn. It was not glamorous, but quite a productive day… Trip Report: My Journey To Brooklyn On […]
Angry Traveler Rails Against Delta’s Transgender Restrooms At Atlanta Sky Club
Writing my review of the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A of Atlanta reminded me of an incident that occurred outside the restroom featuring a very angry man, enraged over the signage Delta chose to use for its “all gender” lounge restrooms. Atlanta Passenger Livid Over Delta’s Transgender Restrooms In Sky Club This particular Sky […]
Kirby’s JetBlue Bromance Hints At United’s JFK Game Plan
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s messaging has been clear for years: United must return to New York JFK. But as the path to that return looks increasingly via JetBlue, Kirby is heaping a lot of praise on the carrier he is now seeking a closer partnership with. With The Goal Of Returning To JFK, United […]
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse T
Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse T. Delta Concourse T Sky Club Review – Atlanta (ATL) Picture ATL like a series of vertical lines, almost like a bar graph, starting in Terminal T and then going […]
