United Airlines


  1. Yes UA Breaks Guitars Does Impact Loyalty

    Travel Technology &bull Mar 8, 2010

    My wife's Facebook friend recently posted this message declaring that she does not fly UA because they break guitars. I recently spoke at the EzRez Thought Leadership Conference and I mentioned the now famous YouTube video which has received over… Full Story »

  2. Washington DC Sale from United

    The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Mar 8, 2010

    Visit DC this spring, just in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. United Airlines' DC sale is good for daily travel through June 9. Fares require a 14-day advance purchase, as well as a Saturday night minimum stay. Full Story »

  3. United Airlines Applies for San Francisco to Haneda Japan Service

    Business Travel Guru &bull Mar 3, 2010

    United Airlines has applied to the Department of Transportation for rights to operate daily non-stop service from San Francisco to Haneda Tokyo Japan, under the Japan-US OpenSkies Agreement. Full Story »

  4. United Airlines Completes Boeing 787 Dreamliner Order

    Business Travel Guru &bull Mar 3, 2010

    With the first test flights of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed on 15 December 2010 United Airlines and Boeing has now formally agreed on the purchase by United of an additional 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with the total order… Full Story »

  5. Continental offers extra legroom for a price

    CNN.com Travel &bull Mar 3, 2010

    Continental Airlines (CAL, Fortune 500) made the decision based on customer feedback, which indicated economy passengers valued extra legroom enough to pay a "little bit extra," King said. The airline already offers extra legroom at no extra charge to its… Full Story »

  6. United Airlines Announces Schedule for Flights to Africa

    Business Travel Guru &bull Mar 2, 2010

    United Airlines has announced its schedule for its first ever non-stop flights to Africa. United will begin daily non-stop flights from Washington to Accra Ghana from 20 June 2010.... Full Story »


  7. Kevin Smith Spurs Debate on Overweight Passenger Policies

    The Window Seat &bull Feb 27, 2010

    Kevin Smith's ejection from a Southwest Airlines flight earlier this month has led to some heavy public debate over "Customer of Size" policies. The film director, who was asked to leave the aircraft because of his weight, stirred up a… Full Story »


  8. Diversity Helps Big Asian MROs

    Aviation Week &bull Feb 27, 2010

    Singapore Airlines Engineering (SIAEC) has made the most auspicious expansion with the formal opening on Feb. 3 of a 108,000-sq.-ft. Airbus A380 overhaul hanger. The company began planning it as soon as Singapore Airlines (SIA) became launch customer for the… Full Story »

  9. United Airlines Completes Order for 25 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

    Asia Travel Tips &bull Feb 26, 2010

    Boeing 787-8 jetliners. Airlines. Le Meridien Nirwana Bali to RebrandUnited Orders 25 787-8 DreamlinersChangi launches Rewards ProgrammeCarlson Signs Radisson Hotel in BruneiContinental launches Mobile Boarding Pass @ LHRMacau to Target MICE at AIMEAAPA Reports January TrafficCosta Cruises - Life Behind… Full Story »

  10. 2009's Top-10 on-time U.S. airlines

    Elliott Blog &bull Feb 25, 2010

    Airlines like Hawaiian and Alaska Air, perennial on-time champs are not included in this list because they dont affect that many travelers. Other airlines that you may not recognize, that are on this list are airlines like SkyWest adn ExpressJet.… Full Story »


  11. Airport Check-in: Vancouver prepares for Olympic exodus

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Feb 23, 2010

    From USA TODAY's Airport Check-in column: Vancouver International Airport is gearing up for record crowds on March 1 as 39,000 Olympic athletes, officials, journalists, tourists and other passengers are expected to jam the terminals to catch their flights out of town. The traffic will far… Full Story »

  12. More ways to be thrown off a plane than Carter has pills

    Elliott Blog &bull Feb 23, 2010

    In the ?50s and ?60sCarter Productssold millions and millionsof their?Little Liver Pills.?The expression ?? more than Carter has pills? was born. Lately, the news is filled with so many stories of airplane passengers being tossed off their flights, the incidents seem to rival the number of pills Carter?ssold.In just the last year we?ve read news stories about air passengers denied flying to their destination because of: ?wearing ?risqu? clothing, ? praying, ? wearing strangeethnic or religious clothing or paraphernalia, ? being a large person, ? uttering one or more ill chosen words,… Full Story »


  13. Vancouver prepares for Olympic exodus

    USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Feb 21, 2010

    Vancouver International Airport is gearing up for record crowds on March 1 as 39,000 Olympic athletes, officials, journalists, tourists and other passengers are expected to jam the terminals to catch their flights out of town. The traffic will far surpass its previous one-day record of 26,000 set last August. Some athletes arrived in Vancouver well before the opening ceremonies on Feb. 12. Others landed only… Full Story »

  14. United flight diverted after bomb threat; details 'sketchy'

    USAtoday.com- Today in the Sky &bull Feb 18, 2010

    UPDATE 2:55 p.m. The Tribune writes Salt Lake City's International Operations Superintendent Dave Korzep "said details on how the bomb threat was delivered were sketchy, and the 'entire matter is still under investigation.' " The Tribune says the flight has… Full Story »


  15. What we're reading: UAL contracts with, four U.S. airlines seek Japan service, Expedia and disabled travelers

    Tripso &bull Feb 18, 2010

    ExpressJet Holdings, parent of regional carrier ExpressJet announced that it has signed an agreement with United Airlines to provide regional service under the United Express banner. This signed agreement finalizes the previously announced successful bid by ExpressJet to replace flying… Full Story »


  16. United Most On-Time for 2009? Count Us Skeptical

    BNET &bull Feb 16, 2010

    The Lockheed Martin made F-16 continues to rack up overseas sales despite its age and coming replacement by the JSF in U.S. service. Morocco and Egypt announced buys of it as 2009 came to an end. This adds to the several hundred already sold across the world and it provides a steady revenue stream. BNET Travel provides daily industry trends and news coverage with insights for managers and executives into all aspects of the travel and tourism industry. In addition to detailed airline and hotel company profiles, we… Full Story »

  17. Another AirFare Hike Attempt (2nd of the Year) Fizzles Out

    Rick Seaney &bull Feb 15, 2010

    FareCompare.com presides over a kingdom of sophisticated software that searches out fares and destinations at a billion combinations per query - while keeping track of 500 airlines serving more than 270,000 markets around the globe. That's why Rick and the… Full Story »

  18. United Airlines snags first place in 2009 on-time performance

    Gadling &bull Feb 13, 2010

    Yesterday, United Airlines announced that they had climbed to the first place for on-time performance among the five largest global carriers in the country. This means United performed better than Delta (including Northwest), American Continental and US Airways. On-time performance… Full Story »

  19. Last-Minute Ski & Save Fares from $106 OW

    Independent Traveler: Bargains &bull Feb 12, 2010

    Hit the slopes for less with last-minute ski fares from United Airlines. This "Ski and Save" offer includes discounted flights to cities like Aspen, Vail, Montrose and Jackson Hole. Fares start at just $106 each way for travel in March.… Full Story »

  20. Looks Like a New (but modest) Airfare Hike is Underway

    Rick Seaney &bull Feb 12, 2010

    FareCompare.com presides over a kingdom of sophisticated software that searches out fares and destinations at a billion combinations per query - while keeping track of 500 airlines serving more than 270,000 markets around the globe. That's why Rick and the… Full Story »



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