After years of aggressive transatlantic growth, United Airlines is adding only one new destination and a small handful of new routes next summer to Europe. Even so, United plans for its biggest transatlantic summer season ever in 2024. United Airlines Summer 2024 Transatlantic Growth Next summer United will operate the largest transatlantic schedule in its […]
United Airlines CEO Hints At Massive Washington Dulles Expansion
Is United Airlines on the brink of a massive expansion at Washington Dulles International Airport? United CEO Scott Kirby dropped a major hint this week. Washington Dulles Expansion Hinted By United Airlines CEO Speaking in Denver on CNBC’s Squawk Box ahead on Tuesday, Kirby–seemingly off-handedly–remarked that the number of departure banks at Washington Dulles would […]
United Airlines Attacks “Reckless” Expansion At Newark, Asks For FAA Intervention
United Airlines has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to intervene in a growing dispute with JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines over the voluntary limit of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Airlines Attacks JetBlue + Spirit Over Newark Airport Expansion, Asks FAA To Intervene Newark is congested, but not slot-controlled. Classified as […]
United Airlines Will Become Largest Transatlantic Carrier With Latest Expansion
United Airlines in the process of launching or resuming 30 transatlantic flights in the coming weeks, which not only means it will offer more transatlantic destinations than every U.S. carrier combined, but will make it the largest airline across the Atlantic for the first time in company history. United Airlines Transatlantic Expansion – Summer Schedule Offers 30 […]
United Airlines’ Secret Expansion Plan at LAX
United Airlines’ President Scott Kirby told pilots in a recent closed-door meeting that United is eyeing a major expansion at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after years of letting its competitors gain market share. The plans include claiming back leased terminal space and staking claim in a new terminal under development. United Falls to #3 […]
Pilot Shortage Over? Airlines Curtail Hiring, Layoff Some
Is the commercial airline pilot shortage over? Maybe, some airlines have frozen pilot hiring and others have laid some off or offered paid them not to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Demand For Pilots Cooling? […]
Airbus’ Pursuit Of United Could Shake All Aircraft Orders
Airbus recently welcomed United CEO, Scott Kirby, to its headquarters in an attempt to lure its business from Boeing. This could change aircraft orders for all airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Airbus Seizes The Moment […]
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United will launch daily service from San Francisco (SFO) to Barcelona (BCN) starting on May 23, 2024 […]
Dick Durbin Expects American + United To Continue Pouring Money Into O’Hare Modernization Despite Massive Cost Overruns
US Senator Dick Durbin (D – IL) has called on American Airlines and United Airlines to move forward on a pricey new terminal at O’Hare International Airport despite the modernization project already being $1.5 billion over budget before it even has begun. Meanwhile, the two carriers have joined forces to question the speed and cost […]
Kirby: United Airlines Is A “Three-Year-Old Startup Embedded In A 98-Year-Old Airline”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was in Houston yesterday voicing a recurring theme, asserting that United is a “three-year-old startup embedded in a 98-year-old airline.” What does he mean and is he correct? United Airlines, The 2020 “Startup” Carrier Speaking to both members of the media and local Houston officials and later to employees, Kirby […]
Review: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class (Inaugural Flight)
I flew from Houston to Chicago in economy class on the very first Airbus A321neo commercial flight for United Airlines, an enjoyable journey that turned out a bit different than I had anticipated. Inaugural Flight: United Airlines A321neo Economy Class Review I already gave you a sneak peek of what United’s swanky new A321neo looks […]
Why United Airlines Is Profitable And Budget Carriers Are Losing Money
United Airlines held its Q3 earnings call yesterday in which various executives offered statements about United’s performance and fielded questions from analysts. I found the discussion over why United Airlines’ domestic yields are trending in the opposite direction of budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier the most interesting part of the discussion. The growth of […]
Is Delta’s Greatest Cheerleader Correct About “Vulnerable” United Airlines?
This will be an odd piece, for the focus will not be primarily on the subject matter of the story…a story about the vulnerability of United Airlines compared to Delta Air Lines…but about the author who seems to be Delta’s primary online cheerleader. Yes, this is a story about blogging, motives, ulterior motives, and Tim […]
Global Airlines Wants To Break Into London-New York Market
Global Airlines, a start-up with (now) four A380s wants to break into the London-New York air market. Here’s why and how they might and might not achieve that goal. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, […]
Buttigieg: US Ready To “Beat Up” Airlines To Protect Passengers
Referring to airlines operating in the United States, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed a willingness to “beat ’em up” if necessary to protect passengers. Buttigieg Says DOT Will “Beat Up” Airlines To Ensure Consumer Protection Speaking to Reuters, Buttigieg promised that his department would continue its efforts to provide robust consumer protections: “We’re continuing […]
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Manila Route, More Transpacific Service From Los Angeles
Starting this autumn, United Airlines will be the first US airline to launch nonstop service to Manila from the US mainland. It will also relaunch two routes from Los Angeles including Hong Kong and Tokyo Narita and double service to Taipei. United Airlines Adds Daily San Francisco – Manila Service United is currently the only […]
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines Oppose Changes To DCA Perimeter Rule
CEOs from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have issued a joint statement opposing new legislation that would loosen the perimeter rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Airline CEOs Oppose Changes To Washington National Perimeter Rule Since 1966, a perimeter rule has been in effect at Washington National Airport. This places a […]
Will United Airlines Add First Class Seats To A320?
In February 2019, United Airlines announced a fleetwide initiative to add premium cabin seats. That included enlarging the first class cabin on the Airbus A320 from 12 seats to 16 seat. But the first retrofit is now flying and still has 12 seats, with one insider claiming the issue is staffing levels. Will United Airlines […]
United Airlines Cancels Boston – London Route
United Airlines will suspend its service between Boston and London at the conclusion of the summer schedule, a rare international route between two non-hubs that simply proved unviable in a highly-competitive landscape. United Airlines Will Suspend Boston – London Route On October 29, 2023 In April 2022, United Airlines launched its BOS-LHR route utilizing a […]
The Alarming Reason United Airlines CEO Opposes European-Style Compensation For Delays
It is not a surprise that an airline CEO like Scott Kirby of United Airlines is not in favor of a cash-based European-style compensation system for flight delays and cancellations. I was a bit surprised, however, at his use of a false dichotomy of safety versus cost to make his point. Why United Airlines CEO […]