NEWSNov 21, 2023United Airlines Suspends Pilot for Israel-Hamas War CommentsUnited Airlines came under fire this week after one of its pilots expressed praise for the October 7 attacks in Israel. Although Mossallam created this post on October 7, his views were only well-publicized once Stop Antisemitism shared screenshots of his Facebook post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on November 20. On November 21, a spokesperson from United said that the pilot was removed from service with pay and the airline will look further into the situation.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 20, 2023United Airlines Joins Growing eVTOL Market with Archer AviationArcher Aviation is one of the largest companies developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. eVTOLs use electricity to take off, fly, and land vertically. United Airlines has ordered $1 billion worth of Archer's eVTOLs and will launch two routes connecting passengers in New York and Chicago to their respective airports.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2023Dulles Airport Eyes $6 Billion in New Concourses Led by United GrowthMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) CEO Jack Potter revealed that it was close to signing an agreement for a $6 billion investment in new concourses, roadway infrastructure, and more. This is all fueled by United Airlines' plans for future growth.Read More →
NEWSOct 07, 2023Flights Cancelled as Attacks Continue in Israel A new conflict has broken out between Israeli and Palestinian forces in Israel, forcing commercial aviation to come to a screeching halt in Israel. Ben Gurion Airport is currently the only airport still operating, with Israeli Airlines the only carriers permitted to fly out of the country. Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 28, 2023United MileagePlus: Best Ways to Earn, Redeem Miles Thinking about joining MileagePlus? Pondering how to get the most out of a United Airlines MileagePlus membership? This article is an in depth guide on how you can do just that, covering how to earn United MileagePlus miles as well as where, how, and when to redeem them. Read More →
NEWSSep 27, 2023The Battle for Slots: Delta vs. United at Tokyo HanedaDelta has officially announced it will scrap plans to start service between Portland and Tokyo Haneda. United Airlines has swooped in and applied to use these routes to expand its network from Tokyo. This situation highlights the importance of slots in airport operations.Read More →
NEWSSep 05, 2023All United Airlines Flights Grounded Due to Nationwide OutageJust months after various system outages struck the Southwest Airlines network, another similar issue has transpired. This time, however, it has affected United Airlines.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 25, 2023The Five Longest Flights From Africa: All From The Same CountryThe world's five longest flights from Africa are all between the U.S. and one country! The routes are operated by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines since both carriers have aircraft in their fleet that can operate ultra-long-haul flights.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2023This United 767's Landing Was Probably its LastThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on a recent hard landing incident involving a United 767. The information shared in this report reveals some important insights into why this hard landing was most likely the aircraft's last.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for CaliforniaTropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California. Read More →
