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, 2020by 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,...
Mideast Peace: Etihad And El Al Will Codeshare, Introduce Frequent Flyer Partnership
November 19, 2020by Gary Leff
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will start direct flights from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv on March 31, 2021. It has entered into a new agreement with Israel’s...
Korean Air Plans $1.62 Billion Takeover of Asiana Airlines
November 17, 2020by 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, 2020by 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...
United is bringing back food, beer and wine. Here’s what is (and isn’t) on the pandemic menu at US airlines
November 9, 2020by Dawn Gilbertson
Flying during the pandemic has been a bring-your-own food and (soft) drinks affair when traveling in economy.
Airlines ditched or significantly scaled back in-flight food and drink service shortly after the coronavirus crisis began to reduce...