United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been adamant that United Airlines will not only become the biggest airline in the world, but the best. However, “best” is in the eye of the beholder and United has taken an unwelcome approach to quality when it comes to its Premium Plus (premium economy) class. United Airlines Premium […]
I Flew From Los Angeles To Tokyo For Lunch
I took frequent day trips to New York during the pandemic, taking advantage of low fares and easy upgrades to enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to work and reflect. I’ve also done some crazy mileage runs, including to Sydney. But I recently did another run, this time to Tokyo Narita for a delicious lunch in […]
United Airlines Upgrading Premium Cabin Meal Service To India, Israel
United Airlines in introducing fresh menus, local flavors, and more personalized service in Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy class on flights to Israel and India. United Airlines Will Debut New Menus On Flights To India, Israel In Business Class And Premium Economy As travel demands return and United faces competitive pressures from […]
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (A43) – Best Lounge in DTW
Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the latest addition, Delta’s A43 club, which turned out to be my favorite of the five Delta lounges. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) A43 Review This was a very […]
United Airlines Adds BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger To Bistro Menu
United Airlines is updating its Bistro On Board menu next month with a pair of new hot sandwiches, including a brioche BBQ bacon cheeseburger. Other catering changes are also planned. A New BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger And Other Changes To United Airlines Catering In March 2022 United periodically rotates its catering in both premium and economy […]
United’s Transatlantic Premium Economy Experiment
United Airlines is marketing its first transatlantic flight without a business class cabin, treating a domestic recliner seat as premium economy rather than business class onboard the 737 MAX. This decision has important implications for travelers. United Airlines Markets 737 MAX “First Class” Recliner Seats As “Premium Economy” On New Flight To Azores First noted […]
Man Accused Of Raping Business Class Seatmate On United Airlines Flight To London
A British man has was detained upon arrival in London Heathrow for allegedly raping his seatmate in United Airlines Polaris business class. Woman Alleges Man Raped Her In Business Class On United Airlines Flight To London The incident allegedly took pace on Untied Airlines flight 14 from Newark (EWR) to London (LHR) on January 30, […]
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – G Gates)
United’s former Global First Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) in the G Gates area is now a standard United Club, but still brings back fond memories of yesteryear. United Club San Francisco (SFO) G Gates Review Every lounge has a story and this was the exclusive first class lounge back in the days when three-cabin […]
United Airlines Redeems Itself In SFO (Lounge Access Denial Update)
United Airlines has clearly taken steps to correct what happened to my family over the summer when we were denied lounge access by a pair of vicious agents at SFO despite being eligible on the basis that we did not have a boarding pass with a barcode. Under nearly identical circumstances, we were recently welcomed […]
United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After Business Class Poachers Riot When Busted
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Tel Aviv diverted after a pair of poachers tried to sneak into business class. When busted, instead of hanging their heads down and returning to their seat, they rioted, prompting the return to Newark. The result? A cancelled flight which inconvenienced hundreds of people. United Airlines Flight Diverts […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class Newark To Los Angeles
Just for fun, I’m going to include a short review of my economy class journey across the country from Newark to Los Angeles on United Airlines onboard the 787-10. United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class Review (EWR-LAX) Why economy class? The answer is because I had to get home. My “one day” trip to South Africa […]
Warmed Mixed Nuts Return To United Airlines, With More Service To Come
If you fly on a premium transcontinental or longhaul United flight this month in business class, you might find one more small but important return to pre-pandemic service: warmed mixed nuts. Warmed Mixed Nuts Return To United Airlines Polaris Business Class Since the pandemic began, mixed nuts have been limited to premium transcontinental flights between […]
Introduction: A Conscientious Journey To Omicron Ground Zero
As I alluded to a few weeks ago, I took a trip to “ground zero” of the omicron variant, South Africa, for just one day last month. Now it’s time to share about that wonderful journey. My Conscientious Journey To South Africa The world’s knee-jerk reaction to South Africa’s transparency about the omicron variant really […]
My Top 10 Flights In 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2021. As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list nor does it necessarily contain the 10 most luxurious flights I enjoyed this year. Rather, it represents my subjectively […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the 10 best airport lounges I visited in 2021. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year. 10. United Club Chicago (ORD […]
Review: EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class
While EgyptAir has a lot to offer in terms of friendly service and a great business class seat, the unacceptable catering on my Boeing 787-9 flight from Washington to Cairo in business class really left me with a poor impression of the Egyptian flag carrier. EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class Review I booked my flight using […]
United Airlines Adds Hot Chocolate Onboard
With all the bad news swirling around us, how about a nice cup of hot chocolate? Hot chocolate from Ghirardelli will soon be available onboard in all cabins on United Airlines. United Adds Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate Onboard Long a staple in United Clubs, United Airlines will be adding powdered hot chocolate onboard from Ghirardelli starting next month. […]
United Airlines Will Resume Nonstop Singapore Service
On January 5, 2022 United Airlines will resume its nonstop service between San Francisco and Singapore. United Airlines Service To Singapore Relaunches In January 2022 As Singapore bucks the trend of its neighbors and takes a “we must live with it” approach to COVID-19, it has re-opened to foreign tourism from several nations. Singapore Airlines […]
Official: United Airlines Restores Glassware, Pre-Departure Beverages
After a 20 month hiatus, United Airlines will restore pre-departure beverages in premium cabins on its mainline flights later this month and restore glassware and ceramic cups onboard starting next month. United Airlines Will Restore Pre-Departure Beverages On Mainline Flights In Premium Cabins Starting on November 23rd, United Airlines will restore “pre-departure welcome beverages” onboard […]
American Airlines Restores Ice Cream Sundaes And Glassware: Your Turn United Airlines…
American Airlines has restored two key elements of premium cabin service to its premium transcontinental and intnerconinetal flights: glassware and ice cream sundaes. It’s time for United Airlines to do the same. It’s Time For Ice Cream Sundaes And Glassware To Return To United Airlines Over the weekend, we covered United CEO Scott Kirby’s proud proclamation […]
