242 signals tagged United Airlines.
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue updated its paid status match: BA UK elites are back, Aegean is added, but Asiana, Ethiopian, and Hainan are removed. Valid for 12 months
JetBlue TrueBlue is selling points with up to a 125% bonus through June 10, 2026. Eligible buyers can acquire points for as low as 1.43 cents each, a rate that may offer value for partner redemptions or cardholders with rebate benefits
United has rebranded its forward cabin on select domestic transcontinental and Hawaii flights as Polaris business class, effective immediately. This change grants eligible passengers access to United Polaris Lounges
Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus when transferring points to Wyndham Rewards. The offer runs from March 5 through March 31, 2026, with unlimited transfers allowed
Velocity members earn double miles on United-operated flights between the US and Australia. Registration is required by May 12, 2026, for travel between June 1 and October 31, 2026
United Airlines has extended its Buy Miles promotion through May 4, 2026, offering up to 50% off. The purchase limit is now capped at 50,000 miles per 90-day period
United CEO Scott Kirby has pitched the idea of acquiring American Airlines to senior Trump administration officials, signaling potential major industry consolidation
Analysis suggests the current political and financial climate offers an ideal window for United Airlines to acquire JetBlue, citing regulatory approval odds and JetBlue's financial pressures
United executives state that recent fare hikes are likely to persist long-term, potentially retaining 20-80% of increases even if jet fuel prices normalize
The FAA has ordered a 12% reduction in peak-day operations at Chicago O'Hare from May 17 to October 24, 2026, capping daily flights at 2,708. This primarily impacts American and United's capacity battle
United Airlines is reportedly offering free Wi-Fi across its fleet, including on planes with Viasat and Panasonic systems, without an official announcement
United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access
JetBlue founder David Neeleman predicts the airline could file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing high debt and fuel costs, while noting United's hesitation to acquire it due to that debt load
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pitched a potential acquisition of American Airlines to senior government officials, according to Bloomberg
United has introduced tiered 'Basic' Polaris fares in select markets, restricting seat selection, lounge access (no Polaris Lounge), and status qualification metrics compared to standard business class
Today only (April 13, 2026), shoppers can earn 3.5-4x bonus miles on eligible Apple purchases through Alaska, American, Delta, and United shopping portals
Virgin Atlantic is speeding up its Starlink Wi-Fi installation, offering free access to Flying Club members starting in May 2026, with full fleet coverage by 2027
Copa Airlines announced it will install free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire Boeing 737 fleet, with installation starting later this year and widespread availability expected by October 2026
JetBlue TrueBlue has begun adding carrier-imposed surcharges to award tickets flown on United, primarily affecting international routes. A one-way economy award from Newark to London now costs an additional ~$260 in fees
Dubai Airports has restricted foreign airlines to one rotation per day through May 31, 2026, citing capacity constraints. The policy disproportionately impacts high-frequency carriers like Indian airlines
United Airlines is offering MileagePlus members a Buy Miles sale with up to 50% discount through April 30, 2026. The price is 1.88 cents per mile, with a 50,000-mile cap per 90-day period
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicated openness to airline consolidation, specifically noting that President Trump favors big deals. The comments fuel speculation about a potential acquisition of JetBlue by United or American Airlines
Delta is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 per flight for tickets purchased as of April 8, 2026. The first bag becomes $45, the second $55, and the third $200
Air India has opened its new Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the A Gates complex. The 3,413 sq ft lounge is open daily from 6 AM to 11:59 PM
United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)
United Airlines and the AFA union have reached a tentative new contract for 30,000 flight attendants, featuring raises, retro pay, and sit pay. Voting runs April 23-May 12, with an effective date of May 31, 2026
The United Business Card now offers up to 110,000 MileagePlus bonus miles and 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 extra miles for adding an authorized user
United Airlines has launched a new Mile Play promotion for MileagePlus members, offering targeted bonus miles for booking and completing a qualifying flight. The offer requires registration and completion of travel by June 9, 2026
Effective April 2, 2026, United ties higher MileagePlus earn rates to co-branded credit card ownership and restricts basic economy earning for non-elites
Delta has signed on as a customer for Amazon's Leo in-flight Wi-Fi, with installation starting in 2028 on 500 aircraft. This places Delta behind United, which expects Starlink on its entire fleet by end of 2027
JetBlue has hired advisers to assess selling itself to rival airlines, specifically scenario-planning deals with United, Alaska, or Southwest. The move follows JetBlue's struggle with profitability and comes amid a more consolidation-friendly regulatory environment
United Airlines is introducing 'Relax Row,' a paid economy option on long-haul 777 and 787 flights where three seats transform into a couch-like space with mattress pads and amenities, launching in 2027
United Airlines is rebranding the CRJ-200 as the CRJ-450, introducing a 41-seat configuration with 7 first-class seats, larger overhead bins, and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members
United is introducing 50 A321neos configured as 'Coastliners' for transcontinental routes, featuring Polaris business class and, for the first time, Polaris lounge access for premium cabin passengers
United Airlines has revealed the interior of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR, featuring 150 seats with a new herringbone Polaris business class product, 12 Premium Plus seats, and a snack bar
An Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck on runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026, due to an air traffic control error. The two pilots were killed, and the airport was temporarily closed
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced flight cuts and strategic adjustments in an employee memo, citing high oil prices and conflict with Iran. The company assumes oil prices will remain elevated until the end of 2027
United Airlines will replace all 10 Guam-based Boeing 737-800s with 737 MAX 8s by the end of 2026, starting with Tokyo Narita flights in April. The upgrade brings modern cabins, HD monitors, and eventual Starlink Wi-Fi
A United A321neo entered an active runway at LAX while a Boeing 787-9 was taking off for Hong Kong, causing an 8-hour delay for the departing flight
Jet fuel prices have doubled to around $4 per gallon due to geopolitical tensions, prompting airlines like United, Delta, and American to warn of immediate fare increases and profit pressure
Air Canada Aeroplan is offering a mystery bonus on purchased points from March 2 to March 19, 2026. Standard offers include up to 90% bonus on purchases of 70,000+ points, with a transaction limit of 500,000 points
United Airlines has updated its contract of carriage to include a new reason for refusing transport: passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content
