NEWSAug 10, 2023Airlines Rush to Increase Rescue Flights as Maui Wildfires Rage OnKahului Airport (OGG) on the Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the busiest airports in the state. The recent wildfires affecting Maui have unleashed chaos, especially at the airport as droves of people rush to flee the island.Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2023Flight Attendant Threatens No-Fly List to Passenger Over Catering MishapA United Airlines elite frequent flyer was threatened by a flight attendant after an incident relating to an extra serving of Manicotti.Read More →
ROUTESJul 30, 2023United Airlines Adds 127 Nonstop Flights for College Football SeasonUnited Airlines plans to add 127 nonstop flights to 30 games for the college football season. United Airlines is also partnering with Caleb Williams, a USC Trojans quarterback and 2023 Heisman Award winner, for promotional purposes. Many of these flights will operate to college towns that do not receive regular airline service on these routes. Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2023Emergency Slide Falls From United Airlines Aircraft Near O'HareOn July 17, an emergency slide fell from a United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft into a backyard near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). When the Boeing 767 safely landed at the airport, maintenance workers noticed the aircraft missed an emergency evacuation slide. Read More →
ROUTESJul 18, 2023United Airlines Announces Major Pacific ExpansionUnited Airlines has long been the largest U.S. carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. As of July 18th, 2023, the carrier continues to flex its muscles with even more services to the Asia-Pacific region starting in October.
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INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2023PHOTOS: United's New First Class Just Got Another Major RevampOn July 12, United Airlines introduced an upgraded domestic first class seat that includes a wireless charging station in each armrest. The new United First cabin seat will debut on its first Boeing 737 aircraft this month. Additional planes will receive the upgraded seat in the coming months.Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2023United 737 MAX Engine Fire Prompts NTSB InvestigationThe US NTSB has decided to investigate an engine fire on the Boeing 737 MAX. Although the flight landed safely and none of the passengers or crew have been harmed, it is still unknown how the fire may have happened.Read More →
ROUTESJul 10, 2023Flying Between New York and India Just Got Easier with UnitedDue to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, United has been forced to close down many of its routes. In order to try and remedy the problem, the carrier has chosen to add a second aircraft to its Delhi-Newark Flight.Read More →
