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United Airlines CRJ-450 at an LAX hanger during a media event.

United Airlines transforms devil’s chariot into premium CRJ-450

LOS ANGELES — Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the airline industry, one-third of all United Airlines’ domestic US departures were on 50... Continue Reading

Mother and child stretch out on the Relax Row

Press Release: United Airlines details premium plan for 250+ planes

United Airlines has announced the next phase of its long-term plan to win brand loyal customers and further differentiate itself from compet... Continue Reading

787 9 Polaris Studio suite, part of its new Elevated interior for the twinjets

Press Release: Tickets on sale for United’s 787-9 with Elevated interior

Starting today, travelers can book seats on United’s most premium international aircraft yet — the 787-9 Dreamliner with the United El... Continue Reading

Lots of large IFE displays hang on a wall, showcasing different channels, including in the bottom left, a screen that stays "Starlink/United" to represent the integration of IFC and IFE.

Panasonic enjoys rapid IFE growth as connected seatback takes wing

Today, only about 8% of Panasonic Avionics’ embedded inflight entertainment systems in the world fleet are connected to onboard connec... Continue Reading

The United Club lounge is a vast open spacious with various forms of seating.

United Club proves perfect companion to Premium Economy flight

Flying premium economy usually means you miss out on the sort of lounge access afforded to business class travelers. But as more people seek... Continue Reading

A passenger is looking at the United Pre Pay Bistro app on their mobile device.

Press Release: United customers can now preorder fresh economy meals

United customers can now order fresh, United Economy meals like burgers and sandwiches before their flight through the airline’s websi... Continue Reading

United passenger uses the carrier's new Cloud Map on their device, as supported by FlightPath#D

How United is leveraging Starlink and the cloud to enhance IFE

United Airlines joined the premium travel arms race after Delta — after all, seatback inflight entertainment screens only started to make a ... Continue Reading

Looking down the side of the United Airlines aircraft while it is parked at the gate for boarding.

United app snafu highlights rare misstep for US major

United continues to roll out 4K entertainment screens with Bluetooth audio and high wattage USB-C ports powerful enough to charge even the h... Continue Reading

United Airlines aircraft in flight fueled in part by Neste SAF

Press Release: Neste extends SAF partnership with United Airlines

Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three new major airports in ... Continue Reading

Female passenger enjoys IFE on a United Airlines aircraft

United, Delta tout NPS and wellbeing benefits of seatback IFE

Will high-speed inflight connectivity disrupt the embedded inflight entertainment world, and ultimately sound the death knell for seatback I... Continue Reading

Press Release: Purdue University Airport opens Amelia Earhart Terminal

History took flight on Friday, August 8, with a special ceremony marking the opening of the new Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue Univer... Continue Reading

Flying onboard the United 787-9; this image shows the seatback IFE and a view of the wing out the window with a beautiful blue sky backdrop

Press Release: JetBlue, United forge Blue Sky collaboration linking loyalty

JetBlue and United today announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find ... Continue Reading

United Airlines 787-9 Elevated mockup, showing in this instance the seatback screen in a Polaris Suite

Why seatback IFE is core to United Airlines’ premium push

LOS ANGELES — Is it possible for an airline to be genuinely premium without installing seatback IFE screens across its fleet? Could United A... Continue Reading

A self-serve bar in United Polaris business class features various drinks and snacks.

United looks to set long-haul premium standard with Elevated 787-9

United Airlines is taking the premium cabin arms race among US majors to new heights with the unveiling of its premium-heavy Elevated interi... Continue Reading

A rendering of the JetZero blended wing body (BWB) aircraft in flight with United Airlines' livery

Press Release: United Invests in next-gen BWB aircraft start-up JetZero

United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that h... Continue Reading