Oct
27
2019
Yesterday I shared 7 things United Airlines shared during the morning session fo their Media Day on Friday.
Here are 5 things the airline shared during the afternoon.
5 Things United Airlines Shared at Media Day
There’s a Trick to Closing American’s New Bigger Overhead Bins
Oct
26
2019
American’s new overhead bins have enough space for each passenger on a full plane to bring a standard-sized carry on bag on board, which means passengers shouldn’t have to gate check their bags. That’s great for passengers, and also for the airline because gate checking can cause delays.
With more bags inside than before, the overhead bins can get heavy and difficult to close. It turns out there’s a trick to it.
The Cheapest Days to Book and Fly United Airlines, According to a Year’s Worth of Data
Oct
26
2019
At the United Airlines media day executives at the carrier shared what a review of 365 days of ticket purchases on the United website showed about the cheapest days to buy travel and the cheapest days to travel.
Secret Hotel Room in New York is the City’s Cheapest Marriott
Oct
26
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
United’s New Premium Regional Jet Launches Sunday. How Long Will It Last?
Oct
26
2019
United Airlines is launching their new premium regional jet configuration on board what they are calling the Bombardier CRJ-550. United can’t add more regional jets for large numbers of passengers. So they’re putting just 50 seats in a plane that can fit 50% more. This new aircraft makes its first commercial flight this Sunday, October 27th.
There are some positives – and, I think, real negatives – to this new aircraft. And it’s unclear United will even keep it in service if they get the deal they want from pilots in a new contract.
Southwest Pilots Reportedly Spent Flight Watching Video of Passengers in the Lavatory
Oct
26
2019
A flight attendant claims she caught two Southwest pilots live-streaming the lavatory into the cockpit for their viewing. This is when they were supposed to be flying their plane.
“The flight attendant entered the cockpit when one of the pilots went to use the lavatory. She noticed an iPad with the lavatory video feed. The co-pilot “panicked when he realized she noticed the device..[and] claimed it was part of a new security measure featured on all Southwest flights.”
New American Airlines Top Tier Elite Benefit: Priority Gate Check Bag Delivery on Regional Jets
Oct
25
2019
Customers flying first class on regional jets have traditionally been given a ‘yellow tag’ for their carry on. The purpose is so that those bags get priority.
Starting November 11th these yellow tags will become an Executive Platinum and ConciergeKey benefit. Instead of just being available to first class passengers (on regional jets with first class), they’ll also be a top tier elite benefit when those customers are flying coach.
7 Things United Shared During the Morning Session of Media Day
Oct
25
2019
I’m at United’s Media Day in Chicago and the morning session gave me seven key takeaways, from new overhead bins to free baggage delivery to Marriott hotel rooms and a new member-driven charity program in MileagepPlus.
United Airlines Won’t Rely on the FAA Alone to Say the Boeing 737 MAX is Safe
Oct
25
2019
I’m here at United Airlines Media Day in Chicago and United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said that relying on commitments from Boeing and the FAA that the 737 MAX is “is not going to be enough.”
American Airlines May End Free Standby for Elites With Checked Bags
Oct
25
2019
American Airlines is looking to reduce the cost of delivering checked checked bags – and as a result
they are “in the process of reviewing” their policy of standby free of charge (or for a fee) for elite customers who have checked bags.
