They’re flying high. Travel blog The Points Guy (TPG) has named the best airlines in the US for 2025 — with Delta Airlines taking the crown for the seventh year in a row. The top-tier carrier was also named the most reliable on-time airline in America. The rankings were devised to “help consumers navigate the … Read more
Digging into fast food faves is now an unexpected first-class flex. Airlines are turning to fast casual brands to enhance their in-flight dining programs, especially in premium cabins. Most notably, Delta Air Lines launched a first-of-its-kind collab with Shake Shack in December to bring the chain’s popular cheeseburgers to first-class cabins on domestic flights of more than … Read more
Not since the advent of the lie-flat bed, has a business class offering been more of a gamechanger. OK, this might only be true if you’ve got as much of a sweet tooth as I do, but hear me out – you’re cruising along at 38,000 feet, feet up on your glorious recliner, full of … Read more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said flights out of New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport this summer will be the cheapest in the airline’s history as the airport recovers from air traffic control outages and faces limited capacity with one runway under construction. Kirby said passengers can expect the highest on-time performance at Newark compared to … Read more
Agreeing to swap seats at 30,000 feet might seem like the generous thing to do — but there’s an excellent reason you should always say no, according to airline insiders. A lot of folks refuse the request for various reasons — which can frequently lead to dramatic, unscheduled in-flight entertainment. But a flight attendant is now warning … Read more
An avid flyer who has an impressive record of having traveled on 700 different flights over the last decade, half flown in business class, shared the one perk many fliers are missing out on — without even realizing it. When someone has as much experience in the air as Dennis Bunnik, CEO of Bunnik Tours … Read more
In a time when businesses want to tack on hidden fees for almost anything — it shouldn’t come as a surprise that airlines are suddenly being greedy with how they’re charging solo flyers. Reportedly, Delta is one of a few airlines that are now charging extra for single flight tickets. According to View From The … Read more
United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are elevating their frequent flier perks through a new partnership. The two airlines announced a new loyalty collaboration called Blue Sky, which will allow United’s MileagePlus members and JetBlue’s TrueBlue members to earn and redeem points and miles on “most” flights operated by the other airline. If approved by regulators, … Read more
Customer disservice just won’t fly with this outraged airman. On a wing and a prayer, a United Airlines pilot did his best to appease peeved passengers who were forced to take a four-hour flight sans drinks or snacks. “We have not done you right,” confessed the captain in a viral vid, shared by content creator, Nancy Kaatz. … Read more
Another day, another airline rule change. Starting June 3, United Airlines will require domestic travelers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure — syncing the carrier up with Delta and American, who have already done the same. Those who flout the new flying law run the risk of having their trip plans run aground. … Read more
Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more
New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city. Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269 With its inaugural wheels up … Read more
Isn’t this crumb-y? A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for their plane hygiene practices after their premium space was covered in crumbs and stains, sharing photos they claimed as proof. A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for its “dirty” seats. Getty Images “First time upgrading and it is really dirty,” the disgruntled Redditor … Read more
United Airlines passengers will be able to experience free in-flight Wi-Fi as soon as May through Elon Musk’s broadband satellite service Starlink. The Chicago-based airline announced on Monday that the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft and that its first commercial flight has been scheduled for May, just eight months after striking the deal with the … Read more
What an airhead. A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles, California to Shanghai, China was forced to make a U-turn last weekend after one of the pilots realized that they’d forgotten their passport. Flight UA 198 had departed LAX at around 2 pm Saturday, March 22, and was flying over the Pacific Ocean en route … Read more
Clearly, brand allegiance doesn’t pay like it used to. United Airlines is getting rid of one of the biggest benefits previously offered to its top-tier loyalty program members. Members of Premier 1K, United’s highest loyalty tier, received an email this week that the Chicago-based airline will nix the free Clear Plus membership perk, effective May … Read more
The things a mother will go through for her child. A woman named Melissa Sotomayor was shocked at how United Airlines treated her disabled son on a recent flight home from Tampa, Florida to New Jersey. Sotomayor took to TikTok — in a now viral video with over 1 million views — to share her … Read more
One major US airline’s flight attendants have the opportunity to fly high. Attendants at rival airlines have discovered that their counterparts at United Airlines — as well as Air Canada — are occasionally permitted to drink on the job, according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo. The Chicago-based carrier is now the only major airline in … Read more
Stuck in the middle with you? Most flyers take pains to avoid sitting in the center — but one first-class passenger on United Airlines relayed a baffling case where a fellow flyer seemed set on a dreaded middle seat. “Why would someone book 2E?” the incredulous plane passenger wrote in a Reddit post detailing the … Read more
This situation is plane wild. A passenger on a United Airlines flight said they faced potentially serious consequences after asking a visibly sick seat mate to put on a mask. The virus-wary voyager related the tale of woe on Reddit — sparking significant conversation among their fellow flyers. A passenger on a United Airlines flight faced … Read more