This redefined being in the jet-stream. A United Airlines passenger was left “wet and humiliated” after getting soaked by a stream of unidentified liquid aboard a recent flight from Houston to Chicago Sunday, as seen in a viral Instagram clip. “I was soaked from head to undies LITERALLY…embarrassed is an understatement,” Kevin Glover, 39, captioned … Read more
A United Airlines flight reportedly struck a drone midair over San Diego early Wednesday, according to social media posts. The Boeing 737, identified as Flight 1980 from San Francisco, hit the object at roughly 3,000 feet during its approach, according to an air traffic control recording shared on X. In the audio, the pilot can … Read more
United Airlines said Monday it had ended its pursuit of a merger with American Airlines after the rival carrier declined to engage following an initial approach. “I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door,” United CEO Scott Kirby said. Kirby raised the idea of a combination with … Read more
United Airlines appeared to have expanded its free in-flight WiFi — only to roll it back, claiming it was a “glitch.” As of April 2026, United loyalty members traveling on planes equipped with Starlink’s Wi-Fi technology are able to access free Wi-Fi by logging into their MileagePlus loyalty account. Those traveling on a plane without … Read more
They said what? Those who suffer from a food allergy of any kind understand how challenging it can be, especially when in a confined space such as an airplane. Airlines are supposed to have policies in place for these passengers to make the flight experience more comfortable — but one flyer on a recent United … Read more
Flying first class just got cheaper — but don’t get too comfortable. United Airlines is rolling out a new tiered fare system for its premium cabins, promising more choice — and, finally, a lower-priced way to sit up front, as the airline announced today. But like most things in the friendly skies, the fine print … Read more
Stressed-out travelers can look forward to this flight upgrade. As of today, United is rolling out a tracker in its mobile app that provides passengers with estimated TSA wait times for both security and TSA PreCheck lanes. “The goal is simple: reduce uncertainty and give customers more control over their airport experience,” United said in … Read more
United Airlines likes big cabins — but that means big price increases. On Tuesday, the airline behemoth released its new cabin designs, which will include an increased number of premium seats with fewer options in the standard coach section, as reported by CNBC. According to the Robb Report, United Airlines will add 250 aircraft — … Read more
United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut about 5% of capacity by trimming … Read more
Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
This annoying travel habit won’t fly with United Airlines. The major airline recently made clear that passengers who don’t use headphones while listening to electronic devices could get tossed off a flight — or even banned from traveling with the company. The new rule was quietly added to United’s contract of carriage terms under its … Read more
Have you ever been mid-flight and wondered what’s going on in the cockpit? A United Airlines passenger was lucky enough to find out. The passenger took to the r/unitedairlines forum on Reddit to dish about the gossip they accidentally overheard on a recent flight. “For 2.5 hours, I listened to all the calls, prechecks, and … Read more
United Airlines is revamping its frequent-flyer loyalty program to further reward travelers who carry a United co‑branded credit or debit card, while dialing back mileage earning for members who do not. The airline said the changes are designed to boost adoption and usage of its card products. Across the industry, loyalty programs have evolved into major profit engines, with … Read more
The royals decked the halls. On Dec. 25, King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of the royal family attended their customary Christmas Day church service at Sandringham. The queen wore an eye-catching festive red coat and hat. Prince William and Kate Middleton were also in attendance, along with their three kids: Prince George, 12, … Read more
He ran the miles in record time. A California man devised an ingenious way to achieve United Airline’s coveted Platinum status before the year’s end — by taking six flights in one day for around $500. “It’s cool that it was able to be completed in such a short timeframe!” Stephen, a self-described “aviation geek” … Read more
United Airlines on Thursday rushed to cash in on rival Spirit Airlines’ financial troubles, beefing up its footprint in the bankrupt discount carrier’s main markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas, as Frontier Group announced new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean. Florida-based Spirit Airlines, which filed for its second bankruptcy protection last week, has been shrinking its operations and retreating from … Read more
He didn’t want to be flying high. A United Airlines pilot refused to fly from San Francisco to Cancun, Mexico on Tuesday after a passenger smoked pot on the plane, resulting in a nearly four-hour delay. In a viral Reddit post, a passenger who was aboard flight UA1679 recalled how the ill-fated trip was initially … 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
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