NewsUnited · Oct 6
United Pilots Reportedly Gave Up First Class To Monitor Behavior Of Colleague Who Praised October 7 Attack
The latest development in the story of the United pilot still on the line.
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Updated Oct 6, 2026 · By Gary Leff
- NewsAmerican · Oct 6
American Airlines Is Building One Of The World’s Biggest Lounges—40,000 Square Feet In Crowded Charlotte
Relief for one of the most overcrowded Admirals Club situations in the system.
- NewsUnited · Oct 6
United Accelerates Starlink Rollout With 1,000+ Jets By May 2027—Goes After Delta’s Frequent Flyers
Free fast wifi is becoming United’s clearest pitch to switch loyalty.
- NewsAmerican · Oct 6
American Airlines Wants To Stop Running Out Of Food In Coach—Preorder Starts Rolling Out October 13
Preordering should mean fewer flights where the buy-on-board cart is empty by row 20.
- NewsDelta · Oct 6
Delta Passenger Shows Up At 6:59 For 7 A.M. Flight—Knocks On Boarding Door For Them To Open
A door closed on time, a passenger one minute late, and a familiar argument.
- NewsUnited · Oct 5
United Airlines Pilot Who Praised October 7 Terrorist Attack Is Still Flying
The original report on the pilot, the union’s position, and United’s response.
- NewsBritish Airways · Oct 5
British Airways Will Turn The A380’s Entire Upper Deck Into Business Class—Removing 88 Economy Seats
New first class suites, 84 premium economy seats, and a Heathrow lounge with a dedicated Concorde space.
- OpinionUnited · Oct 5
United Airlines Warns Flight Attendants “Too Sick To Work” Means Too Sick To Vacation—Union Disagrees
The union says crew can still use travel benefits on sick leave without a manager’s permission.
- ExclusiveAmerican · Oct 4
Exclusive: American Airlines Will No Longer Bump Passengers—Volunteers Can Get The Next Flight Even If It’s Full
An internal memo orders staff to keep the door open until enough customers volunteer.
- AnalysisAmerican · Oct 4
American Airlines Is Trying Harder In Coach—Better Snacks, Confused Passengers, And An Awkward New Service
Better coach snacks, but the new service has drinks going on window-seat trays crew can’t reach.
- ReportAmerican · Oct 1
Report: American Airlines Expands Starlink Plans To Full Boeing Fleet—Could It Become More Premium Than Delta?
Starlink plans now appear to cover 737s, 777s and 787s, not just Airbus narrowbodies.
- OpinionAlaska · Sep 29
Alaska Is Putting Beds On Its 737s—And Building A Lounge Most Passengers Can’t Get Into
At least 25 MAX 10s get 12 Aurora Suites apiece starting in 2028.
- NewsIndustry · Sep 28
Boeing Knew About New 737 MAX Software Glitch For Nearly Two Years—United And Southwest Won’t Accept Aircraft With It
The FAA is deferring MAX 10 certification as a result.
- NewsAmerican · Sep 2
New American Airlines Boeing 777 Suites Launch Today — International First Class Ends November 19
70 business class suites with doors, 44 premium economy seats, and no first class.
- NewsAmerican · Aug 27
American Airlines Adds Vienna, Nice And Amsterdam — Seven-Route 2027 Expansion Puts Its Premium A321XLR To Work
Four of the new routes use the premium-heavy A321XLR; tickets went on sale August 31.
- NewsDelta · Aug 27
Delta Leaks Plan For Singapore Flight And Major LAX Expansion
Seoul from LAX, Manila from March 2027, and Singapore “hot on the heels.”
- NewsDelta · Aug 26
Delta’s Business Class Overhaul Starts This Fall—New Meals, Serviceware And Crew Training At LAX
New Delta One service launches on LAX transoceanic flights before expanding in 2027.
- NewsUnited · Jul 10
Leaked Photos Reveal United’s New Airbus A321XLR—Inside The Jet Replacing Its Aging Boeing 757s
20 business class seats, 12 premium economy, and new routes to Spain, France, Portugal, and Brazil.
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Quick answers
Airline questions readers ask
Chosen by the editors from questions readers ask in comments and email. Each answer is drawn from Gary's reporting and links to the story it comes from. Last reviewed Oct 6, 2026.
When does American Airlines stop selling first class on the Boeing 777-300ER?
American stops selling first class on Boeing 777-300ERs for travel from November 19, 2026, and stops selling Flagship First on premium transcon routes from March 28, 2027. Ticketed first class customers get a fare-difference refund.
Source · New American Airlines Boeing 777 Suites Launch Today — International First Class Ends November 19 ·
Will American Airlines still bump passengers involuntarily?
Since September 30, 2026, an internal memo makes zero involuntary denied boarding a company requirement. Staff are told to keep the door open until enough volunteers accept, and may confirm volunteers on the next flight even if it is full.
How is British Airways changing the A380?
BA is making the entire upper deck business class, removing 88 economy seats per aircraft. Seats change to 12 first, 106 business, 84 premium economy and 215 economy, for 417 total.
Source · British Airways Will Turn The A380’s Entire Upper Deck Into Business Class—Removing 88 Economy Seats ·
Is Alaska adding lie-flat seats on narrowbody jets?
Alaska plans 12 Aurora Suites on at least 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10s from 2028, subject to aircraft certification.
Source · Alaska Is Putting Beds On Its 737s—And Building A Lounge Most Passengers Can’t Get Into ·