United has just revealed the details of their new employee uniforms, which they'll begin testing shortly. As customers, employee uniforms shouldn't matter to us. At least not directly. The way I see it, what's important in airline uniforms is that:
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When Will United Reconfigure 787s With New Polaris Seats?
The United Polaris concept was introduced in December 2016, though the rollout was initially really slow. While they opened the Polaris Lounge Chicago as of that date, it was a few months before the first plane featured Polaris seats, and about 18 months…
Great Offer: United Explorer Business Card 75K Welcome Bonus
Chase and United have just launched what I believe is the best ever welcome offer on the United℠ Explorer Business Card. The United Explorer Business Card is offering a welcome bonus of 75,000 MileagePlus bonus miles after spending $5,000 within three…
United Is Telling Staff To Be Nice To Apple Employees
A few days ago I wrote about a fascinating banner that United had up regarding their corporate accounts. The most interesting details were that Apple is United's largest global customer, and they account for $150 million of United's annual revenue. Furthermore,…
Fascinating: Apple Buys 50 United Business Class Seats Every Day Between San Francisco & Shanghai
As most of you are probably well aware, airlines really make their money on corporate contracts, especially with companies that require a lot of international travel in premium cabins. Airlines sell $500 transatlantic economy tickets just to help cover…
First Look: The New United Polaris Lounge LAX
United has been gaining momentum with their Polaris Lounge concept lately. United opened their first Polaris Lounge in Chicago in December 2016, and then for nearly 18 months didn’t open another lounge, which left a lot of customers disappointed. However,…
My Impressions Of The United* Private Suite At LAX
The Private Suite LAX, which Ben reviewed in November 2017, is a fascinating concept. A private terminal operated by security specialists Gavin de Becker and Associates, the Private Suite allows you to skip LAX altogether by accessing the facility via…
My Four Course Polaris Cooking Experience!
For those of you who aren't up to date on this saga, in December United Airlines introduced a cookbook based on the food that they serve in Polaris. Yes, a US airline introduced a cookbook about food, and yes, apparently the irony is lost on United.…
United Restricts Age & Flight Length For Emotional Support Animals
In 2018 we’ve seen the major US airlines crack down on emotional support animals. The first airline to do this was Delta, as they announced changes, though the other major US airlines followed as well. Delta announced a second set of changes to their…
Paine Field’s New Terminal Is GORGEOUS
There are lots of things we can do really well in the US (like throwing the most beautiful paper towels). But for the most part we don't have terribly nice airports. That's a topic for a separate post, but if you think of US airports, there are very…
It’s Time To Cook A Four Course Polaris Meal, And I Hate All Of You
I don't actually hate you guys, but... ;) In December I wrote about how United Airlines did the unthinkable -- no, not drag a man off a plane, or cut employee bonuses and call it an exciting improvement. Rather they released a cookbook. I appreciate…
AMAZING DEAL: $1,500 Business Class Tickets To Australia!
A couple of days ago we brought you some incredible Cathay Pacific first class and business class fares for travel between Vietnam and North America (which were honored), and now we're back with another incredible deal, this time for travel originating…
Up To 3,000 Bonus Miles With Airline Shopping Portal Bonuses
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spend. The number of bonus…
Choose Our United Polaris Cooking Adventure!
United hilariously released their Polaris Cookbook a few weeks ago, because we clearly all want to replicate tasty partially-frozen paninis and other such delicacies in the comfort of our own kitchens. Joking aside, this is actually a decently organized…
Details Of United’s New Employee Bonus Program
United has just announced the (rough) details of their new employee bonus program, which should give you a sense of what the airline will be focused on in 2019. This past March, United announced that they would be eliminating quarterly bonuses for their…
There Was Epic Drama On My Flight, And The Cops Were Called
As an introvert I love observing people. Left to my own devices I'd probably just sit somewhere watching people all day (well, in front of my laptop while blogging, of course). Yesterday I not only had some incredible people watching, but I had a front…
United Polaris Lounge LAX Opening January 12, 2019
Over the past couple of years United has opened four Polaris Lounges, which are their new international business class lounges. These lounges are open to United and Star Alliance business and first class passengers, and they're truly spectacular, especially…
LOL: United Airlines Now Has A Cookbook
Boy, I really wish I could prepare that meal I had on United Airlines at home... ...said no one ever. Well, apparently United disagrees, as the United Shop is now selling the United Polaris Cookbook. It can be had for $29.99, and is the perfect Christmas…
United 787 Polaris In 10 Pictures
Hello from San Francisco! After flying Air Tahiti Nui's 787 from Los Angeles to Tahiti, I decided to mix things up by flying United's 787 from Tahiti to San Francisco, as this is a brand new route for them (I booked this using miles, as United has opened…
United’s “Historic” Announcement: More International Flights From SFO
Last night I wrote about how United revealed that Oscar Munoz would be making a "historic" announcement today. This was described as a "historic package of new and expanded international routes," and suffice to say that it led to lots of speculation…
United Airlines To Make “Historic” Route Announcement Tomorrow
As noted on airliners.net, United has issued a media advisory that Oscar Munoz will make a "historic route announcement" tomorrow at 11AM CT: "United Airlines CEO to Make Historic Route Announcement Tomorrow United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz will host…
