NEWSSep 27, 2023The Battle for Slots: Delta vs. United at Tokyo HanedaDelta has officially announced it will scrap plans to start service between Portland and Tokyo Haneda. United Airlines has swooped in and applied to use these routes to expand its network from Tokyo. This situation highlights the importance of slots in airport operations.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2023Understanding IATA Codes: Why do Airports Have Three-Letter Codes?Have you tried booking a flight, but destinations are only listed as three-lettered codes like JFK, CDG, OR LAX? Have you ever heard someone tell you they are flying to SFO airport but didn't know what they meant? Well, this article will answer the burning question for you!Read More →
NEWSSep 20, 2023United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine PartsUnited Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics.Read More →
NEWSSep 14, 2023United Opens Largest Airport Lounge in the United States, and United's Largest Lounge in the WorldUnited now claims the largest airport lounge in the United States when their Concourse B United Club opened its doors to passengers yesterday. The lounge features three stories and 600 seats, alongside local artwork, food, and drink.Read More →
NEWSSep 05, 2023All United Airlines Flights Grounded Due to Nationwide OutageJust months after various system outages struck the Southwest Airlines network, another similar issue has transpired. This time, however, it has affected United Airlines.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 25, 2023The Five Longest Flights From Africa: All From The Same CountryThe world's five longest flights from Africa are all between the U.S. and one country! The routes are operated by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines since both carriers have aircraft in their fleet that can operate ultra-long-haul flights.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 24, 2023How to Start an Airline: A Quick-Reference GuideHave you ever thought of starting your own airline? This article explains the steps necessary to starting an airline, from idea to first flight. Hopefully this quick-reference guide can get you started!Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2023This United 767's Landing Was Probably its LastThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on a recent hard landing incident involving a United 767. The information shared in this report reveals some important insights into why this hard landing was most likely the aircraft's last.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 23, 2023From Paris to Dubai: Exploring the Best Travel Destinations Around the GlobeHave you ever wanted to travel the world but don't know where to start? Maybe you do know where you want to go, but don't know how to get there. This guide to some of the top travel destinations includes not just places to visit, but information on which airline to take, and why you should take it.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for CaliforniaTropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California. Read More →
