It took me a while, but here is the conclusion to my Switzerland trip in December 2010. I take you on a mini-tour of Zurich Airport & the city center, followed by a 180-mile train trip skirting the Alps on my way to Geneva. I visit two Star Alliance lounges & fly back to Washington…
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The NEW United Airlines identity, livery, color scheme, paint job, etc.
I flew through Denver yesterday and was able to see with my own eyes for the first time a couple of United Airlines aircraft painted in the new colors. I’m not talking about Continental airplanes pulled into the shop, stripped of the Continental name and repainted in the UNITED font, but rather genuine United registered…
Delta Air Lines announces new International Economy Comfort seating
Yesterday, Delta Air Lines announced they would begin offering “Economy Comfort†seating on long-haul international aircraft this summer. In addition to about 4 inches of extra legroom, the seats will offer 50% more recline than the current economy seats, early boarding, and a complimentary open bar. Pricing will vary on the length of the flight…
United Airlines’ operations at Chicago O’Hare slowly coming back to life today
The massive snowstorm that hit Chicago and the Midwest this week has moved on, and operations are slowly returning to normal at O’Hare airport. I was reading some of the comments on United’s Facebook wall, and for the most part people posting there seem understanding of the situation. One person took a picture of her…
Vintage Airline Seat Map: United Airlines DC-8-70
I was inspired by seeing a United DC-8 stuck in the Chicago snowstorm of 1979 pictured here, so this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps showcases a United Airlines DC-8-70. I had the privilege of flying on several of these birds in the late 1980s before they were retired, and I’m glad I did. They…
Continental Airlines economy & first class trip report with video
Last weekend I was on yet another mileage run, but this time flying Continental Airlines. I had never flown Continental up until now, so I was actually pretty excited for the new experience. My itinerary was Los Angeles to Cleveland to Chicago, and back the same way. Although I had checked-in online and printed my…
United Airlines’ average fare per passenger in 2010 of $240.60
Last week I posted some financial and other interesting facts United Airlines released with their earnings data from 2010. One of those items had me scratching my head, so I did a bit more digging around into the source of the results. It was reported that in 2010, the average fare paid per passenger was…
My first Continental Airlines flight & a seat map anomaly
I’m flying on my first ever Continental Airlines flight this weekend, and I almost have that “flying for the first time†feeling I had as a kid. I’m really looking forward to it, and I’ll be getting a taste of Continental’s coach and first class service. I didn’t clear the advance upgrade on one of…
United Airlines releases 2010 financial results and other noteworthy items
Yesterday United Airlines (technically United Continental Holdings, Inc.) released their 4th Quarter and full-year 2010 financial results. I generally find these numbers easier to read in a table, so here are some of the items that stood out to me from their consolidated (United & Continental) pro-forma statement: Fuel jumped way up, and one source…
Instant Hilton Silver status & fast-track to gold in 4 stays
The Hilton HHonors program is offering instant Silver elite status, and requires only 4 stays in 90-days to achieve Gold status just for being a United Airlines Mileage Plus elite member. They’re also being smart to further entice you with an additional 2,000 bonus award miles on United after the 5th stay. Currently I’m a…