December 26, 2019 1:25 am ET
October 20, 2019 12:00 am ET -
A Win and Fail in Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
Two interesting new developments have come about in the past two weeks with regard to airline frequent flyer programs in the United States. First United Airlines announced that that spending on flights would be the main driver of elite status…
October 4, 2019 12:00 am ET -
United Airlines Outlines New Pilot Initiative
Major U.S. carriers are continuing to increase recruitment in hopes of replacing an aging group of pilots over the course of the coming years. According to CNBC, Chicago-based United Airlines announced on Thursday it would look to hire over 10,000…
September 24, 2019 12:00 am ET -
United Announces Introduction of Plus Points
Chicago-based United Airlines has announced the introduction of PlusPoints, an upgraded benefit for the carrier’s premier customers. Beginning December 4, PlusPoints will replace Regional Premier Upgrades (RPU) and Global Premier Upgrades (GPU) which are used to upgrade a passenger from…
August 26, 2019 12:00 am ET -
Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions
On July 19, 1989, Captain Alfred Haynes likely didn't have the time to realize two significant items about the day ahead of him. He was presented with a certainty that not many people are in a position to acknowledge: he…
August 26, 2019 12:00 am ET -
Alfred Haynes: The Pilot Who Saved Millions
On July 19, 1989, Captain Alfred Haynes likely didn't have the time to realize two significant items about the day ahead of him. He was presented with a certainty that not many people are in a position to acknowledge: he…