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Opinions

United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

July 28, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Earlier this year United introduced a new system called ConnectionSaver. This system, on a broad level, scans flights for customers making tight connections and looks at many variables to determine if it’s worthwhile to delay

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U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

July 19, 2019 Parker Davis

Executives from America’s largest airlines met with President Trump and Vice President Pence on Thursday in Washington D.C. with the hopes of encouraging a more substantial deal governing the behavior of the Middle Eastern Gulf

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Vistara Announces Flights to Singapore and New Codeshare Agreements

July 14, 2019 Hemal Gosai

After finally receiving approval to begin international flights from the Indian government, Vistara has officially announced its first international destination. The airline will be launching two new routes to Singapore from both Delhi and Mumbai

Planes

Former United 747 Returns to the Skies

June 29, 2019 Jordan Green

In November 2017, United Airlines retired the 747 after 47 years of service. After being retired from revenue service, most of the former flagships of the United fleet made their way to Southern California for

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United Officially Debuts New Livery and Branding

April 24, 2019 Akhil Dewan

United Airlines has unveiled its new livery, the first since its merger with Continental Airlines nearly a decade ago. Over the past few weeks, the Chicago-based carrier has been offering many clues via its social

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United’s Free Sandwiches and What Could Come of Them

April 22, 2019 Parker Davis

Last week, a user on Twitter who was flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport aboard United Airlines posted a picture of a sandwich given to him on

Routes

United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

April 15, 2019 Pablo Diaz

In preparation for the upcoming seasonal offering, United applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport on Monday. United plans to

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United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

April 7, 2019 Parker Davis

In recent decades, airlines turned to loyalty programs as a way to drum up business, a way to attract not just the lucrative business travelers who are going to fly no matter what, but also

Airports

Prague Prepares for Sizable Summer Traffic Increase

March 30, 2019 Ian McMurtry

Coming off a strong 2018, Prague’s Václav Havel Airport is preparing for yet another busy summer season. This summer is poised to bring in more flights, airlines and routes including the largest long-haul route map

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Report: United to Update Globe Livery Acquired in Continental Merger

March 8, 2019 Thomas Pallini

The United Airlines of yesteryear had always been synonymous with one symbol, the tulip. Although not of Dutch origins where the tulip was once a highly valued and speculated upon commodity, United had sported the

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American and United Looking at Tokyo Expansions

February 22, 2019 Akhil Dewan

United Airlines and American Airlines have both announced that they have filed applications with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for nonstop flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Thursday. Chicago-based United has applied for six

Routes

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

February 13, 2019 Daniel Morley

United is planning additional operations for its 737 MAX 9, according to RoutesOnline. The routes will be for the upcoming summer season and will be operated from the airline’s hubs in San Francisco and Houston.

Airports

United Opens Long-Awaited Polaris Lounge at LAX

January 13, 2019 Albert Kuan

After much anticipation and waiting, the missing piece to the United Polaris experience at LAX has finally arrived. United opened its fifth Polaris lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to flyers Saturday. The lounge’s

Trip Reports

Onboard the “First” Flight: Flying on United’s New Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

January 12, 2019 Thomas Pallini

It was an early morning in Los Angeles as Terminal 7’s Gate 77 was a buzz on Monday at 7:00 a.m. with excited passengers, all lined up to board a special United Airlines aircraft. United

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SkyWest Airlines Sells Off ExpressJet to Joint Venture

December 21, 2018 Daniel Morley

U.S. regional airline SkyWest Airlines has announced the sale of subsidiary ExpressJet Airlines to a joint venture that includes United Airlines. The deal is worth $70 million in cash as well as the joint venture

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Photos: United Gives First Look at Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

November 16, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Just over two weeks after its delivery flight, United Airlines is showing off its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, giving AirlineGeeks a sneak peek of what to expect from its newest aircraft. The aircraft has remained

Airlines

Opinion: Airlines Must Compete with Better Customer Service

October 13, 2018 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines’ stock has reached a 52 week low, highlighting a lack of investor confidence in how the airline is operating. This has been reiterated in the aviation blogosphere where many travelers have continued expressing

News

American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

October 9, 2018 Daniel Morley

American Airlines has begun instructing their agents to follow a new policy when rebooking disrupted passengers. Their new policy will affect mostly passengers booked in economy class. The new policy is to not book disrupted

Planes

United to Initially Fly 787-10 Dreamliner on Transcon Routes

September 30, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

This year has already been a busy one for United Airlines, which debuted the first 737 MAX 9 in the U.S. in early June from its Houston Intercontinental hub. The Chicago-based airline will also be

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United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

September 20, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

United announced that it will begin flying Boeing 787s from its Newark base next year. The airline previously used this model from its bases in Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles to several

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United

United’s ConnectionSaver Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

Vistara Announces Flights to Singapore and New Codeshare Agreements

Former United 747 Returns to the Skies

United Officially Debuts New Livery and Branding

United’s Free Sandwiches and What Could Come of Them

United Applies for Newark to Cape Town Route

United Continues Industry Trend By Eliminating Award Chart

Prague Prepares for Sizable Summer Traffic Increase

Report: United to Update Globe Livery Acquired in Continental Merger

American and United Looking at Tokyo Expansions

United Adds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Routes

United Opens Long-Awaited Polaris Lounge at LAX

Onboard the “First” Flight: Flying on United’s New Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

SkyWest Airlines Sells Off ExpressJet to Joint Venture

Photos: United Gives First Look at Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Opinion: Airlines Must Compete with Better Customer Service

American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

United to Initially Fly 787-10 Dreamliner on Transcon Routes

United to Begin Flying Boeing 787-10s to Europe from Newark

Southwest Adds Second Wave of Expansion in Hawaii

Delta and Virgin Atlantic Boost Transatlantic Venture with Route Announcements

Aeroflot Expected to Add A350 to North American and Asian Routes in 2020

Alaska Airlines Launches First Intra-Washington Flight From Everett’s Paine Field

Saudia Outlines First 787-10 Route, Considers Additional Widebodies