United’s Farewell Flight to Its Boeing 747 Aloha! If you’re following me on social (my handles are at the bottom), you know I had a whirlwind 24 hours on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. It began by taking… Johnny Jet , November 9, 2017
Video: A Fond Farewell to United’s Boeing 747 If you haven’t noticed by now, most airlines are retiring their old gas-guzzlers and replacing them with more technologically advanced aircraft that use a lot less gas. Sadly, that means… Johnny Jet , October 31, 2017
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United Airlines Announces Final Boeing 747 Flight United Airlines announced today that it will recreate the journey of the first United 747 flight from 1970. United is retiring the Boeing 747 from its fleet and Tuesday, November… Johnny Jet , September 18, 2017
United Bringing Non-Stop Service Between Houston and Sydney On January 18, 2018, the city of Houston is set to receive non-stop service via United Airlines to Sydney, Australia. It will be the only non-stop service between the two… Team Johnny Jet , September 7, 2017
My Take on United Airlines’ #LeggingsGate The big travel news this week is the uproar surrounding United Airlines’ “#LeggingsGate.” You’ve likely heard about it, but in case you haven’t, here’s the story. I almost always back… Johnny Jet , March 28, 2017
48 Best Ways to Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet Editorial , March 13, 2017
United Reveals New Business Class Product, Calls It Polaris Today, shortly after 10 am, United Airlines unveiled a completely revamped business class product it’s calling Polaris—and frequently, “the shining new star of business class travel.” It was, in my opinion,… Ian Livingston , June 2, 2016
United Airlines to Operate Longest Scheduled Flight United Airlines just announced that it will begin daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore’s Changi Airport beginning on June 1, 2016 (westbound), subject to… Johnny Jet , January 28, 2016
In Flight on United’s New Route: Newark to Newcastle (and the Lake District) As has been written on this site, United Airlines is now operating direct flights from Newark (EWR) to Newcastle, England (NCL)—and will continue them through September 7, at least. Initially,… Ian Livingston , August 7, 2015
American and United Join Delta Air Lines in Banning the Transport of Big Game Hunting Trophies American Airlines and United Airlines have just joined Delta Air Lines in banning the transport of big game hunting trophies. Yesterday, Delta Air Lines issued the following statement: “Effective immediately,… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2015
United’s “P.S.” Transcontinental Service is Moving Out of JFK and Into Newark Beginning October 25, United is moving their p.s. service— the New York-Los Angeles and New York-San Francisco premium transcontinental service—from New York JFK to Newark Liberty. These flights will be… Caitlin Martin Marker , June 16, 2015
United Now Flying Direct from Newark into Newcastle, England United Airlines is running a new direct flight through September from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to cart East Coasters to the northeast region of… Caitlin Martin Marker , May 28, 2015
United to Spend $573 Million on LAX Terminal Refresh As United continues its revamp of the airline, the next investment comes to LAX with a $573 million dollar refresh to the airline’s terminal. United executives unveiled design renderings of… Caitlin Martin Marker , May 14, 2015
United updates international economy meals and beverages United has announced it will be revamping its international economy food and beverage service. Beginning on June 1, customers in economy class will receive a complimentary three-course meal, complimentary beer and wine,… Caitlin Martin Marker , April 16, 2015
