The new A-West United Club in Denver is now open. United sent over a few new pictures, which I wanted to share with you. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 am to 9:30 pm. My original story appears below. United Airlines has opened a new United Club lounge today in Denver it is calling […]
Lemon Roasted Chicken In United Airlines First Class
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 lemon roasted chicken thigh on United Airlines is about as “TV dinner” as you can get, but proved to […]
“36B Is A Bra Size, Not An Airline Seat!”
One traveler made clear her disdain for a longhaul flight in economy class saying, “I’m not going to fly to Europe in 36B. 36B is a bra size, not an airline seat.” That may be a cute quip, but it does reveal how more are thinking about overseas travel…and how airlines are responding with more […]
I Flew United’s 777-200 With Eight Seats Across In Business Class…
It was like rewinding the clock back over a decade, but I had the chance to fly on a United Airlines “high density” 777-200 in business class on a recent transcontinental flight. While not a bad seat by any means, you should be aware of what to expect if you choose this aircraft. United 777-200 […]
Flying United The Next Two Days? I Have PlusPoints Expiring
Readers and friends, I have 220 PlusPoints good for United Airlines flights in the next two days. If you want your trip upgraded, let’s make it happen. 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 […]
United Airlines 777-300ER To Taipei Diverts After Economy Class Passenger Won’t Stay Out Of Business Class
A United Airlines 777-300ER bound for Taipei returned to San Francisco to offload one problematic passenger after he refused to remain seated in economy class, making multiple trips to the business class cabin and resisting calls to return to his seat. United 777-300ER Returns To SFO After Economy Class Passengers Refuses To Stay Seated, Walks […]
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) I had a chance to visit the recently-opened Maple Leaf lounge during a […]
How Meal Preorders Actually Work On United Airlines
If you are trying to preorder a meal on an upcoming United Airlines flight, you may find that your selection is “out of stock.” Here’s why. United Airlines Meal Preorders In Premium Cabins – How It Works This month, United Airlines expanded its preorder service to widebody international flights. You can now pre-reserve your choice […]
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 […]
United Airlines 777 To Amsterdam Diverts After Passenger Becomes Unruly When His Preferred Business Class Meal Was Not Available (Video)
UPDATE: A video has emerged on TikTok of the man yelling at flight attendants onboard, which prompted the diversion. The NSFW video is filled with vulgar language, but is comically pathetic. Dude, it’s just an airline meal. He claims to be standing up for his rights, but just makes a fool out of himself (likely […]
New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!
I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business class travelers. SFO Air Canada Lounge Is Excellent Addition To Star Alliance Lounge Network, Boon To […]
The Crazy Reason UA19 From Newark To Milan Was Delayed…
I’ve heard of some crazy delays over the years, but nothing quite like the delay of United Airlines flight UA19 to Milan on Sunday. On the one hand, the delay was pathetic. On the other hand, it was genius. UA19 EWR-MXP Delayed…Due To EXPIRED Business Class Meals (And How United Airlines Solved The Problem) The […]
The Real Tom Stuker, United’s 23-Million-Miler Flyer
Let me put it to you this way: I’ve known Tom Stuker for many years and when I see him misquoted by a perfidious columnist for The Washington Post, it does not sit well with me. Beyond the sensational headlines chronicling his extraordinary quantity of flying, is the quality of a man who works hard, […]
Premium Cabin Meal Preorders On United Airlines Expand To Widebody International Flights
After rolling it out and then promptly pulling it back, United Airlines will again offer meal preorders in Polaris Business Class on international widebody flights. United Airlines Will Offer Polaris Cabin Meal Preorders On Widebody International Flights Starting July 1, 2023 For over a year, United Airlines has offered meal service pre-orders in its premium […]
Aircraft Shortage Impacts Key United Airlines Honolulu Flight
As United Airlines seeks to balance its operational needs with a desire to continue its Polaris retrofit program, a Boeing 767-400 bottleneck has led to problems for United’s nonstop service between Newark and Honolulu. 767-400 Shortage Impacts Newark – Honolulu Route On United Airlines First noticed by aviation-insider JonNYC, United Airlines has cancelled it nonstop […]
Who Is That Passenger Giggling Like A Child In Seat 7L? Me…
If you were on United Airlines flight 1139 and you heard this guy in seat 7L giggling uncontrollably, I must apologize: it was me. You’ll have to blame Jon Hamm. Giggling Like Crazy In United Airlines Business Class Thanks To Great Movie I knew I was being loud when the girl sitting behind me looked […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for an upgrade on. This is […]
Woman Claims United Airlines Downgraded Her Fiancé To Coach So Flight Attendant Could Rest In His Business Class Seat…But The Truth Is More Complicated
A woman angrily took to social media claiming that United Airlines downgraded her fiancé from “first class to coach” so that a member of the flight crew could have his seat. She is understandably upset, but let’s better understand what happened. Woman Upset That Fiancé Was Downgraded On United For Flight Attendant, But There’s More […]
Hard Hat Tour: New United Club Lounge In Denver
United Airlines is preparing to open a new club lounge in the A-Concourse later this year in Denver and I had a chance to take a hard hat tour to view the progress yesterday. Let’s take a look. A Hard Hat Tour Of New A-Concourse United Club Lounge In Denver United will increase its lounge […]
Obese Passenger Accuses United Airlines Of Discrimination For Narrow Aisles
An obese passenger has accused United Airlines of discrimination, claiming the aisles are too narrow for her. Obese Passenger: United Airlines Should Make Wider Aisles – It Is Guilty Of Discrimination Against “Plus-Sized” People A “plus size model” who posts under “Big Curvy Olivia” on Tik Tok has accused United Airlines of discriminating against her […]
