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United Airlines: all the news and deals on flights and MileagePlus

With roots going back to 1926, United Airlines is a mainstay in commercial aviation. Its long and rich history is intrinsically linked to the development of the airline industry in the United States.

The diverse fleet includes Boeing and Airbus aircraft, representing the company's ongoing commitment to efficiency and innovation. Key models such as the B787 and theA321neo highlight the focus on fleet modernization.

United Airlines is a founding member of Star Alliance, a leading global airline alliance. This affiliation offers passengers a wide range of travel options through synergistic partnerships and an expanded route network.

The main hubs at Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) e Houston (IAH) play a crucial role in United's route system, connecting North America and beyond. The strategic location of the hubs contributes to its global presence and connectivity.

The U.S. carrier is committed to sustainability, introducing environmentally sustainable technologies and practices to reduce its environmental impact. The company is committed to achieving ambitious goals in terms of emissions and sustainable management.

The loyalty program, MileagePlus, offers exclusive benefits and the opportunity to earn miles, demonstrating the company's focus on customer loyalty.

Highlights
Just missed: United also switches all connected fleet to Starlink by 2027

Just missed: United also switches all connected fleet to Starlink by 2027

2 by Alex Calcaterra - 2 days ago
Are you 'airplane sick'? The flight you must take at least once in your life: island hopping across the Pacific

Are you 'airplane sick'? The flight you must take at least once in your life: island hopping across the Pacific

4 of Matteo Legnani - 1 month ago
Does eight hours on a MAX sound like a lot? United Airlines makes three-quarters trip around the world on 737

Does eight hours on a MAX sound like a lot? United Airlines makes three-quarters trip around the world on 737

4 of Matteo Legnani - 2 months ago

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United Club London Heathrow, Americans build lounges around the bar
United Club London Heathrow, Americans build lounges around the bar
There is one thing that is never missing in American waiting rooms: the bar counter. As we learned from watching the...
August 9, 2023
3 min by theflyer - 3 years ago
Reviews
United Club Honolulu: the view is top, the rest much less so
United Club Honolulu: the view is top, the rest much less so
Small premise, when you enter this lounge you will not be happy. The reason is simple: from here you pass...
September 28, 2022
2 min by theflyer - 3 years ago
  • round the world tour
Reviews

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Just missed: United also switches all connected fleet to Starlink by 2027
Just missed: United also switches all connected fleet to Starlink by 2027
If until yesterday, in-flight Wi-Fi was "that service that when it's good you upload an email," today United...
February 5, 2026
2 min by Alex Calcaterra - 2 days ago
  • starlink
News
Are you 'airplane sick'? The flight you must take at least once in your life: island hopping across the Pacific
Are you 'airplane sick'? The flight you must take at least once in your life: island hopping across the Pacific
Flying nonstop over the Pacific Ocean, something that fifty years ago was considered an almost pioneering feat and within the reach of...
December 27, 2025
4 min by Matteo Legnani - 1 month ago
  • mileage plus
Guides
Does eight hours on a MAX sound like a lot? United Airlines makes three-quarters trip around the world on 737
Does eight hours on a MAX sound like a lot? United Airlines makes three-quarters trip around the world on 737
Intercontinental (or otherwise medium- to long-haul) flights operated with narrow-body aircraft are the latest frontier (and not necessarily...
November 30, 2025
4 min by Matteo Legnani - 2 months ago
News
Fake boarding pass to fly Business between Milan and New York, but DIY upgrade ends badly
Fake boarding pass to fly Business between Milan and New York, but DIY upgrade ends badly
Many years ago, when he was much younger, brave and naive at the same time, the writer tried to crash in...
November 20, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 3 months ago
  • Curiosities
News
Summer 2026, here are the 5 most anticipated new intercontinental routes at Italian airports
Summer 2026, here are the 5 most anticipated new intercontinental routes at Italian airports
It may not seem like it, yet summer 2026 is just around the corner. Of course, there are those who might object, "but how! It hasn't even arrived...
November 9, 2025
3 min by Mattia Porcu - 3 months ago
  • New Routes
News
When technology becomes a "threat": passenger drops pc in the cargo hold, United flight from Washington to Rome forced to return
When technology becomes a "threat": passenger drops pc in the cargo hold, United flight from Washington to Rome forced to return
Some people, on an airplane, lose their earphones, wallet, phone and...laptop. It may sound absurd - and it is...
October 28, 2025
2 min by Mattia Porcu - 3 months ago
News
United flies (nonstop) from Bari to New York: here's how many points you need to book your ticket
United flies (nonstop) from Bari to New York: here's how many points you need to book your ticket
From May 1, 2026, United Airlines will open the first direct flight between New York Newark (EWR) and Bari (BRI), operated...
October 10, 2025
2 min by Alberto Pastore - 4 months ago
  • New Routes
News
Flight attendant kicked off plane, complaint goes viral: here's what happened to Joseph
Flight attendant kicked off plane, complaint goes viral: here's what happened to Joseph
It often happens that a passenger is made to disembark from a flight for more or less questionable reasons: clothing deemed...
October 2, 2025
3 min by Alberto Pastore - 4 months ago
News
ITA Airways, "marriage" with United kicks off on Sept. 8: here are the details
ITA Airways, "marriage" with United kicks off on Sept. 8: here are the details
When they say "when one pope dies, another pope is immediately made," it really has to be said since...
September 4, 2025
2 min by theflyer - 5 months ago
  • mileage plus
  • Flying
Frequent Flyer
They paid extra for window seat, but the window seat isn't there: multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit triggered
They paid extra for window seat, but the window seat isn't there: multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit triggered
In Europe, the infamous 11A seat (which even has a profile on X with several hundred...
August 24, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 6 months ago
  • Curiosities
News
Marriott and United relaunch double dipping: double bonuses for those flying and staying this summer
Marriott and United relaunch double dipping: double bonuses for those flying and staying this summer
In the world of loyalty promotions, it rarely happens that you can earn points on both sides without having to give up anything....
July 3, 2025
2 min by theflyer - 7 months ago
  • bonovy
  • mileage plus
Frequent Flyer
Super-Business Classes are the new trend: the airlines that have them on board and how much more they cost
Super-Business Classes are the new trend: the airlines that have them on board and how much more they cost
For now it is a trend, as was Premium Economy on long-haul flights a decade or so ago....
June 30, 2025
6 min by Matteo Legnani - 7 months ago
Guides
Neos, American, Delta and United: which airline offers the best economy from Milan to New York? The review
Neos, American, Delta and United: which airline offers the best economy from Milan to New York? The review
This is a comparison of the 4 different economy cabins offered on the Milan-New York route. Neos, American Airlines, Delta, United:...
June 20, 2025
1 min by Mattia Porcu - 8 months ago
news
United and Jetblue become sisters: the Blue Sky alliance is born. And it could also affect ITA passengers
United and Jetblue become sisters: the Blue Sky alliance is born. And it could also affect ITA passengers
A cross-alliance. Or, perhaps, the first step by JetBlue (which is not part of any alliance) toward an entry into...
May 30, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 8 months ago
  • mileage plus
  • trueblu
Frequent Flyer
ITA Airways CEO 'moves' entry into Star Alliance further: here's when the alliance doors will open
ITA Airways CEO 'moves' entry into Star Alliance further: here's when the alliance doors will open
He talked about new planes and destinations and Linate's role in ITA Airways' future plans. But the...
May 13, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 9 months ago
  • interview of the week
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