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United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club

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United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club

United Airlines Opens New Seattle United Club Lounge opening coincides with relocation of gates and ticketing United Airlines has opened its new United Club lounge in Concourse A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the second club to feature the airline’s new design concept. The opening coincides with the consolidation of United’s terminal facilities to Concourse A, offering […]

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Cessna Turbo Skylane Takes First Production Flight

Cessna Turbo Skylane JT-A™ Takes First Production Flight Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announces the first production flight of its Turbo Skylane 182 JT-A took place yesterday at the company’s facility in Independence, Kan. The aircraft has the distinction of being the first modern single engine aircraft powered by a piston engine specifically […]

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Austrian Airlines Releases Traffic Results for April 2013

The number of passengers carried by the Austrian Airlines Group in the period January-April 2013 declined by 3.7 percent from the previous year to approximately 3.2 million. On balance, Austrian Airlines reduced capacity by 9.8 percent, which is related to the harsh winter as well as the streamlining of the fleet. Within the context of […]

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Boeing Delivers First 767-300ER to Mongolian Airlines

Boeing delivered a 767-300ER (extended range) to MIAT Mongolian Airlines today, the first-ever direct purchase delivery to the airline. “This is a momentous step forward for MIAT Mongolian Airlines as we continue to enhance our fleet,” said Jargalsaikhan Gungaa, President and CEO of MIAT Mongolian Airlines. “We are pleased with the comfort, range and payload […]

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Turkish Airlines Finalize Boeing Orders

Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 50 737 MAXs, 20 Next-Generation 737s and an additional 25 737 MAX 8s Boeing and Turkish Airlines today finalized a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment […]

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Qantas and Emirates Welcome New Zealand Partnership

Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the New Zealand Minister for Transport’s decision to approve their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide New Zealand customers with stronger links to Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the UK, as well as frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. Qantas and Emirates applied for […]

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United Airlines Prepares to Reintroduce 787 Flights

Domestic flights begin this month and international flights in June United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world’s most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. “Our customers responded extremely well when we introduced the 787, and we know they’ll welcome it back,” said Pete McDonald, United’s […]

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UA Launches Daily Flights between Chicago and San Juan

United Airlines Announces Daily Flights between Chicago and San Juan, Puerto Rico United Airlines announced that it will begin daily flights from its hub at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Nov. 5, 2013. The flight will depart Chicago at 8:20 a.m., arriving in San […]

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United Airlines to Serve Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Airline mixes up its beverage service with an American-made, award-winning craft spirit United Airlines announced that Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be the exclusive vodka brand served on all of the airline’s flights worldwide. United customers have enjoyed the award-winning craft vodka since the company began serving the spirit on May 1. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, an […]

UA Introduces 200th Aircraft with Live Television

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UA Introduces 200th Aircraft with Live Television

Airline offers the world’s largest fleet of aircraft with live television United Airlines has equipped its 200th aircraft with live television, offering customers more than 100 channels of live programming while in-flight. United operates more live television-equipped aircraft than any other airline in the world. United currently offers live television on most Boeing 737 aircraft […]