United Airlines planned to install lie-flat premium seats on its Boeing 737 Max 10 planes, originally expected to start flying in 2020. However, certification delays have pushed the timeline to summer 2027, leaving the airline with hundreds of unused seats that don't fit other aircraft. Due to these delays, United has shifted focus to outfitting Airbus A321neo jets with premium seating for transcontinental routes. The airline now faces decisions on how to configure the Max 10 interiors once certification is finalized, with 167 planes on order.
American Airlines will soon allow customers to book tickets using a combination of cash and AAdvantage miles through a new slider bar at checkout. This feature helps customers who don't have enough miles for a full ticket to reduce the cash amount ne...
Delta Air Lines chose Amazon's Wi-Fi service over Elon Musk's Starlink, despite Musk's warnings that the decision would worsen passenger experience. Musk publicly predicted Delta CEO Ed Bastian would lose his job over this choice. Meanwhile, United a...
United Airlines has launched a direct campaign to attract elite frequent flyers from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines by offering a status match for 90 days. Customers with elite status on Delta or American can receive equivalent United status t...
In September, Delta Air Lines outperformed major U.S. airlines with a 4.5% stock gain, while United Airlines edged up slightly by 0.3%, and American Airlines fell 2.4%. Delta's success reflects investor confidence in its premium strategy, internation...
