United Airlines News

Uber sure is getting around and has been aggressive about notching a bunch of partnerships.

Separate Twitter accounts for customer service, discounts, and international fans are not the norm for U.S. based airlines.

Great new terminal, but what Heathrow really, really needs is another runway.

By providing both seat-back entertainment and stream abilities, United is playing both sides of the fence in hopes that one of them will pay off.

United is vying for a viral ad by making brand ambassadors out of Olympics stars. Anything to take the focus off the airline's ongoing post-merger blues.

The new FAA rules on pilot rest could lead to more flight delays and cancellations, but ensuring that pilots in the cockpit aren't nodding off because they are excessively tired is sensible and worth it.

Extra fees are making airlines' profits healthier while keeping base fares low for consumers. They're on track to increase each year, which is becoming a good thing for the industry and flyers.

This stumbling and bumbling by United after the merger has been way longer than most people envisioned. Passengers indeed want a user-friendly experience through the booking and travel cycle, and won't be satisfied with "Fly the Friendly Skies" commercials.

United's seats aren't revolutionary, but a freshly cushioned seat is nothing to criticize -- at least for the first few years.