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
The gang’s all here. King Charles and the rest of the royal family showed a united front on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the VE Day 80th anniversary commemoration on Monday, days after Prince Harry addressed his estrangement from his family in a bombshell interview with the BBC. The royal family on the balcony … 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
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
Victoria Beckham is keeping her man close. The singer-turned-fashion designer shared a series of photos with her husband, David Beckham, via Instagram on Monday, March 31. The post came just hours after David’s ex-assistant, Rebecca Loos, appeared on “60 Minutes Australia” to repeat claims from 2004 about her alleged four-month affair with the former soccer … 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
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 plane passenger pissed off a lot of people. United Airlines has banned a man from flying on their aircraft for allegedly urinating on another passenger. Jerome Gutierrez was traveling in business class on UA Flight 189 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 27 when a man got up from … Read more
Air travel is really going to the dogs. A United Airlines passenger was outraged after getting booted from their seat to accommodate a “service” canine, marking the second time a human traveler has been displaced by a canine commuter in just weeks. “Totally absurd that an oversized dog can displace a paying passenger from their … Read more
Talk about a lifesaver. Passengers on a United Airlines flight were were surprised when the pilot left the cockpit shortly before takeoff to call out a passenger — for a heartwarming reason. The unnamed crew member walked back into the cabin to give a big hug to a woman he explained to those gathered around … Read more
United Airlines has partnered with New York City’s Magnolia Bakery to bring the “world famous” banana pudding to the skies. Magnolia’s “Banana Pudding Wafer Cookie Bits” is now available on select United First flights traveling more than 901 miles, according to a joint press release. “As an avid traveler and baker, I know what an … Read more
A Washington, D.C., man’s alleged bare-chested attack on a flight attendant led to passengers intervening in a midair assault, federal officials said. Kedus Yacob Damtew, 38, was aboard a United Airlines flight on June 12, 2024, from Houston to Newark, New Jersey, when he allegedly threatened and assaulted a flight attendant, according to a news … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle. United Airlines is spreading holiday cheer by offering children in need “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole.” The flights — which will depart from 13 cities around the world this month — will see the kids and their caretakers board a plane that will briefly take to the skies and circle … Read more
United Airlines said Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at its busy Newark, NJ, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 … Read more
He practiced some kung flew. Thought you were frustrated about a seat assignment? A United Airlines passenger had to be restrained by his fellow flyers after he began attacking his airchair in flight, as seen in a bizarre Reddit video taking off online. The epic seat-down reportedly occurred on November 16 aboard UA Flight 502 … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son, Quincy Brown, has defended his famous dad following the rapper’s arrest on sex-trafficking charges. Quincy, 33, posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday in support of Combs, 54, alongside a group family photo. Quincy Brown. REUTERS Diddy and his family. Instagram/Quincy “The past month has devastated our family,” Quincy wrote. “Many have … Read more