United, American Begin Charter Flights to Deliver Vaccine

November 30, 2020

by Rich Thomaselli

U.S. airlines, expected to play a pivotal role in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, are ramping up to do just that.
United Airlines on Friday began operating charter flights to position its fleet for when Pfizer receives its expected regulatory approval...

United Adds Famous Hot Cocoa to Onboard Menu

November 25, 2020

by Rich Thomaselli

United Airlines is adding hot cocoa to its menu of onboard beverages, but it’s not just any hot cocoa.

This one is from one of the most famous chocolatiers in the world.

And it’s only available for a limited time.

And it’s only available in limited amounts.

Yeah,...

Korean Air Plans $1.62 Billion Takeover of Asiana Airlines

November 17, 2020

by Joe Cortez

With the COVID-19 pandemic hurting South Korea’s aviation space, Korean Air is making a move to consolidate the nation’s airlines by purchasing rival Asiana Airlines. The merger would involve a $1.35 billion purchase of Asiana shares, along with $271 million in corporate...

United Airlines to Return to New York’s JFK Airport

November 11, 2020

by Lacey Pfalz

United Airlines announced November 10, 2020 that it is returning service to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on February 1, 2021, including nonstop service to the west coast.

The airline had not had routes to JFK for five years. The new United service will operate out of Terminal 7.

“I...