United Airlines had added a new air traffic control game called “Cleared to Land” to its mobile phone app, augmenting a flight simulator added earlier this year.
United Airlines Adds Air Traffic Control Game “Cleared to Land” To Mobile App
The point of the new game is to act as an air traffic controller in managing the airspace of a busy airport. Players guide planes to their specific runway while avoiding other aircraft. Five aircraft options are available, such as the Maker eVTOL from Archer and the Boom Supersonic Overture, which serves the dual purpose of showcasing United’s aircraft of the future. Other aircraft include a ES-19 from Heart Aerospace, Airbus A321XLR, and a Boeing 787-9 (the only aircraft actually in the United fleet).
The new game is intended for all ages to play and available anytime through Game Center on the United app. Be sure to update to the latest version of the app to take advantage of this game. “Cleared to Land” joins the flight simulator game, which debuted in April as part of United’s library of streaming in-flight entertainment.
Jason Flint, Director of Digital Products at United Airlines, noted:
“Every day, more than one million United customers use our mobile app for their travel needs, and we’re committed to delivering new offerings that provide a uniquely United flying experience. By launching Cleared to Land, we’re expanding our Game Center portfolio to provide even more valuable content and entertainment for our customers whether they’re on the ground or in the air.”
I took the game for a test drive on my own phone and was impressed. Let me put it this way: once you’ve seen all the movies you care to see onboard, this is a fun way to pass the time.
CONCLUSION
Download the latest version of the United app and check out the new ATC game. It’s a fun way to the pass the time!
Looks like a knock off of Flight Control app or partnership?
It was marked as unavailable on my flight today (DFW -ORD, A320). Maybe I’ll have better luck on my Sunday morning flight (ORD – SEA, B737 MAX 9).
They should offer a version in conjunction with Die Hard 2 where ATC is under attack by terrorists. Playing that would settle passengers right down.
Jokes aside, thanks for the feedback. It doesn’t sound like a fun game offhand.
This is cool and all, but shouldn’t United be focused on more important things? Launch new routes, start retrofitting the narrow bodies, strengthen the hubs, improve the soft product, etc.
I genuinely do not understand how the food has not been improved. Every review or option I see from people about UA is that the food needs to be improved. I have sent them countless emails, filled out countless surveys, and I know others are doing this as well, they seem to just ignore it but really shouldn’t be if they want to be the best airline like Kirby always says.
This game is cool, I was playing 10 hours on my last flight. I would like to get in the smartphone to play outside the plane. Bravo! United .