We couldn’t help but jump onto the bandwagon discussing the recent debacle that United Airlines found themselves in after two teenage girls were not allowed to board a flight from Denver to Minneapolis; because they were wearing leggings. A bystander, who witnessed the exchange between the gate attendant and the young ladies quickly took to the twitter verse. It wasn’t long before other social media platforms also caught wind of the story and had the masses commenting, condemning and sharing the … [Read more...] about Is your dress code flight appropriate?
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United rejigs fleet orders as it accelerates B747 retirement
United Airlines has announced it will retire its B747 fleet from scheduled service by the end of 2018. Additionally, the airline said it will be converting B787 orders originally anticipated for delivery in 2020 and beyond into four B777-300ERs and five B787-9s beginning in 2017. These conversions will accommodate the accelerated retirement of the B747s while also meeting United’s capacity needs, it said. In addition, United announced an order to purchase 25 new B737-700 aircraft which is in … [Read more...] about United rejigs fleet orders as it accelerates B747 retirement
United launches ground handling subsidiary
United Airlines has announced the launch of a wholly owned ground handling subsidiary, United Ground Express, to provide ground handling services including cargo handling at select, smaller airports in the US. "We saw an opportunity to provide ground handling in smaller locations that have historically been outsourced with a separate entity," said United spokesman Charles Hobart. United Ground Express will provide airport ground handling services – including customer service, station … [Read more...] about United launches ground handling subsidiary
United supports Nepal relief efforts
United Airlines will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Beginning today, United will provide up to a total of US$50,000 to match donations to these partner organisations from United customers and employees. The airline will also provide a one-time mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate. United will contribute up to 5 million miles for this initiative. … [Read more...] about United supports Nepal relief efforts
ANA, UAL get approval for cargo JV
All Nippon Airways has been granted antitrust immunity for proposed trans-Pacific cargo joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA) and United Airlines (UA) by MLIT (Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). ANA applied to MLIT in November 2014 for antitrust immunity, enabling the two carriers to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. The antitrust immunity enables ANA and UA to jointly manage activities covered by … [Read more...] about ANA, UAL get approval for cargo JV
Delta,United and AA ban rechargeable batteries
Major US airlines have banned rechargeable battery shipments, as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo containers overheat. Citing safety concerns, United Airlines on Monday informed its cargo customers it no longer will accept bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries. Delta Air Lines quietly stopped accepting bulk shipments of the rechargeable batteries on 1 February. American Airlines stopped … [Read more...] about Delta,United and AA ban rechargeable batteries