United Airlines hubs: How United started and where it flies now

The airline founded by William Boeing, the famed creator of a leading aerospace manufacturer, began modestly as a postal delivery service. Boeing Airplane Company, previously named Pacific Aero Products, added international airmail to its services after World War I. It made its first international airmail delivery in 1919 and won an airmail contract for service between San Francisco and…

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What to do if an airline damages your luggage

Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. If you’ve ever grabbed your luggage off the baggage carousel at an airport and found it looking a little worse for wear, you’re not the first. According to a report by SITA — a leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology — airlines around the world “damaged or…

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Quick Points: Book Qatar Qsuites before anyone else

Qatar Qsuites are some of the most coveted airplane seats ever crafted. As repeat TPG award winners, Qsuites are widely considered to be the best business class experience — particularly for couples, as select seats can be combined and converted into a double bed. There are three popular airline currencies for booking Qsuites: American AAdvantage British Airways Avios Qatar…

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