Aug 30th, 2012 at 3:30PM: On Friday, Christopher Bridgeman and Martin Borger, a gay couple from Norfolk, Virginia, filed a lawsuit against United Continental for allegedly removing a dildo from their luggage, covering it in a foul substance and taping it to the outside of their bag. They are seeking compensation for the invasion of privacy, emotional distress and negligence.
Reportedly, the incident occurred on May 21, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
United posts
Gay Couple Sues United Continental Over Sex Toy Incident
Aug 30th, 2012 at 3:30PM: On Friday, Christopher Bridgeman and Martin Borger, a gay couple from Norfolk, Virginia, filed a lawsuit against United Continental for allegedly removing a dildo from their luggage, covering it in a foul substance and taping it to the outside of their bag. They are seeking compensation for the invasion of privacy, emotional distress and negligence.
Reportedly, the incident occurred on May 21, ...Inside United's First 787 Dreamliner At Boeing HQ
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 3:45PM:
We knew it was coming, but now that we've had a chance to step on board United Airlines' latest jetliner in person, we'll surely be counting the days until we can ease into one of those airborne recliners as the carrier's 787 takes to the skies. Just days after getting its first coat of paint (and that unique nose-to-tail swoop), United opened up its Dreamliner for journalists, select customers ...Oscars take flight on United from O'Hare Airport
Feb 9th, 2012 at 4:15PM:
O'Hare Airport had a couple of extra visitors this morning in terminal B. Joining the rest of the passengers heading to Los Angeles on the United flight dubbed "Oscar 1" was none other than Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His entourage consisted of several dozen short, gold men: this year's Academy Awards.
Mr. Sherak was personally escorting the ...6 last minute travel gift ideas for the frequent flier
Dec 23rd, 2011 at 12:00PM:
There was once a time when if you hadn't finished your Christmas shopping by now, you'd be, well, pretty much screwed. But now, thanks to the ole Internet, you can order up virtual gifts and deliver them by email or print-out card with just a few clicks. And with all the free wifi specials in airports and airlines (thanks Delta, Skype, and Nintendo) you can even take care of your shopping ...United Airlines to order A380 jumbo jet?
Dec 3rd, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Things are going pretty well for United this year. Full approval for their merger with Continental Airlines went through, they became the first domestic carrier to adopt bio fuel and one of their biggest competitors has gone bankrupt. Their media and public relations departments should get the rest of the year off. In fact, they should buy us dinner.
In addition to all of that good news, ...United's 787 rolls off of the assembly line
Oct 13th, 2011 at 8:00PM:
We're warmly looking forward to the launch of the first domestic 787 product in the United States, United Airlines' service between Houston and Auckland.
With Japan based - All Nippon Airways as the launch partner for Boeing's new jumbo jet, however, we have to patiently wait our turn.
The good news, however, is that construction is still on time for a 2012 delivery. Pictured above ...First domestic 787 begins construction
Aug 19th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
Production and delivery of the 787 jumbo jet is starting to shift into high gear, and as ANA shows off its new Japanese aircraft the focus is now turning to the domestic carriers. Delivery of the new Boeing aircraft to its first domestic carrier is slated for the merged Continental/United airlines -- it was Continental's order (in 2004!) before the two giants joined forces.
Planned for ...FAA stops collecting airfare taxes -- and the airlines cash in
Jul 23rd, 2011 at 1:30PM: Recent budget woes in the legislative branch of our US government have been creating a cascade of disruptions, and the most recent hiccup involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Without proper agreement on a fiscal plan moving forward, the government has been forced to shut down a portion of the agency, most notably the section that collects taxes on our domestic airplane tickets.
...Tom Stuker becomes first frequent flyer to pass 10 million miles, United celebrates
Jul 11th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Ryan Bingham exists in real life, and his name is Tom Stuker. Mr. Stuker, an automotive consultant based in Chicago has been flying United for over 20 years, and this Saturday afternoon, somewhere between Los Angeles and Chicago he officially crossed the line over 10 million frequent flyer miles.
To celebrate, the folks at United hosted a private celebration at Chicago's O'Hare airport, ...Twin United pilots throw opening pitches in Chicago's crosstown classic
Jun 25th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
The rivalry between the Cubs and the White Sox is no doubt one of the greatest in the sports community, each teams reflecting the vastly different attitudes and culture between the north and south sides of Chicago. Despite the tension, however, there's always room for some joviality, and this year, United jumped into the fray by bringing a pair of its identical twin pilots down to U.S. ...Breaking: United grounds all Boeing 757 aircraft
Feb 15th, 2011 at 10:00PM: If you were scheduled on a United 757 earlier today and are wondering why it was canceled, we now know why. According to the Wall St. Journal, the airline is in the process of grounding its entire fleet in order to perform maintenance checks to air data computers that were modified earlier this year.
According to Gadling's resident pilot Kent Wien:
There are two air data computers on every ...Galley Gossip: Flight attendants trained to spot human traffickers at the Super Bowl
Feb 3rd, 2011 at 9:30AM:
What do hundreds of flight attendants, thousands of under-age prostitutes and the Super Bowl all have in common? Dallas. On Sunday they're all traveling to Texas. American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta, United, and Qantas hope to help stop human traffickers from pimping out women and children by holding training sessions that will enable flight attendants volunteering their time on the ground ...United Airlines launches Three Perfect Days contest -- win a free vacation!
Jan 20th, 2011 at 2:30PM: Good with a video camera and a Final Cut Pro? United Airlines might have the perfect opportunity for you to win your dream vacation.
Yesterday they launched a new promotion on Facebook soliciting video entries for their "Three Perfect Days" contest. All that you have to do to enter is make a short video explaining what you would do with three perfect days of vacation and post it to their site. ...United puts Economy Plus on sale, $5 more than coach
Nov 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM: Normally when airlines put fares on sale it's no big news here at Gadling. Not a day goes by when some legacy airline or some large hotel chain releases a paltry discount on overpriced tickets -- a sale that most times is not much cheaper than your average unadvertised, competitive faremongering.
United did something a bit different this time though: they put their Economy Plus section on sale, ...United creates Optathlon games for day-of-departure prizes
Jul 26th, 2010 at 5:00PM: It's a long shot, but if all of your attempts to find a better seat, upgrade and improve your upcoming trip on United Airlines have failed then there's one last thing you can do. Last week, United launched a series of video games on their website with prizes aimed at traveling customers.
What can you win? Among other things, it's possible to earn the opportunity to skip those pesky long lines ...For last second fares, watch for United's Twares
Jun 9th, 2010 at 8:30AM: As the social media monstrosity known as Twitter continues to grow by the nanosecond (did you know that the Whole Foods in Evanston, IL is now on Twitter?), more and more companies in the travel industry are now taking advantage of their followers to lure in new sales.
Sure it's just another marketing technique, but where travel consumers and producers can really benefit is in the wholesaling ...Continental and United Airlines approve merger
May 2nd, 2010 at 7:00PM: Two of the nation's largest airlines, United and Continental have taken one step closer to joining forces to becoming the world's largest carrier. Early last week, news in underground was that the two airlines were in high level talks to discuss merging operations. Things became more official with the announcement late last week that their respective boards had approved the undertaking.
The new ...BREAKING: United and Continental airlines to merge?
Apr 29th, 2010 at 4:44PM: We hear rumblings of airline mergers every day here at Gadling headquarters, but this one is starting to pick up traction. Chicago-based United Airlines and Houston-based Continental Airlines are reported to be in merger talks, with each respective board meeting to discuss possibilities and logistics this week.
What would a merger this mean for the average world traveler? The combined airline ...United now lets you redeem miles for one-way trips
Feb 1st, 2010 at 7:30PM: Don't have enough miles to book that free ride? United is the the latest airline to let frequent flyers redeem their hard-earned points for one-way trips. United's One-Way Awards program, which was announced today, mimics American Airlines' One-Way Flex Awards, which were introduced in May 2009.
Under the One-Way Awards program, you can now book a Mileage Plus award trip starting at just 12,500 ...Holiday travel to fall 2.5 percent
Dec 14th, 2009 at 1:30PM: The airports may not be as crowded at Christmas this year. The Air Transport Association of America expects holiday flight traffic to fall 2.5 percent from 2008. The holiday period is measured as December 17, 2009 through January 6, 2010. The busiest days in the sky are most likely to be the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Christmas.
Don't expect to have plenty of legroom, though. Part of the ...
