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New photos from watchdog JonNYC of the United 737 cockpit show damage that may reveal what struck the jet mid-flight, injuring a pilot. The images deepen the mystery over whether space debris or rare high-altitude hail was to blame.
A United flight from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City on Thursday. The airline reported that flight 1093 made the decision to address a crack in one layer of its windshield. But, based on a photo shared by aviation watchdog JonNYC, was the plane actually hit by space debris?
United Airlines is reviving debit card rewards as its next major move to expand MileagePlus profits. After years of focusing on credit cards with Chase, United appears ready to tap into everyday debit spending. It’s a return to an old idea—but one that could reshape loyalty economics.
United Airlines’ CFO says AI is already replacing 8% of the airline’s management (non-union) staff — and warns more cuts are coming. From finance to scheduling and loyalty marketing, here’s who gets cut next as automation takes hold across the industry.
United just told Wall Street it can double profits by 2030 — not from flying, but from loyalty. CEO Scott Kirby says the MileagePlus program will be the airline’s growth engine for the next decade. It’s an audacious claim — and one that deserves a closer look.
A United Airlines first class passenger fastened his 19-year-old blind dog to his chest in a sling and called it a baby. The flight attendant reminded him of the rule—and a viral debate began.
She shouted at Houston’s superintendent inside a United airport lounge, blaming him for “ruining our schools.” The viral confrontation soon cost her job at the airline.
A passenger on United flight 788 from Indianapolis to Houston tried to open an aircraft door while taxiing after landing on around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The attempt failed – but it triggered the emergency slides.
A Newark-based United Airlines flight attendant has filed a class action claiming crews have spent decades working unpaid hours on the ground, from boarding to deplaning.
Once infamous for penny-pinching moves like charging for water, United CEO Scott Kirby is now risking millions on food upgrades he admits can’t be proven to pay off.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
