David Ishmael (Aviator Dave) 🇺🇸 🇧🇧

Inflight Services:@United | Views & opinions are my own. @obapexcellence & @wearengpa member | #Avgeek #Foodie

[United Airlines @united]

*New plane loading*

Our first A321XLR is here, decked out with the United Elevated interior. Inside you'll find:

✨ Lie-flat United Polaris business class seats with all-aisle access
💺 United Premium Plus with a retractable divider
📺 The biggest economy seatback screen in the world
🔋 Chargers galore
🍪 Self-serve snack bar

[ِمِشـعل @mes__h13]

طفلة كانت تلعب بشكل طبيعي… وفجأة اشتكت من إحساس غريب داخل أذنها.
في البداية ظنّوا الأمر بسيطًا، لكن ما اكتشفه أهلها بعد ذلك كان صادمًا…
وش كان داخل أذنها؟ 👀

[United Airlines @united]

Introducing the A321XLR and Coastliner A321neo, two new aircraft with the United Elevated interior both featuring:

✨ Lie-flat United Polaris business class seats with all-aisle access
💺 For the first time on a single-aisle plane — United Premium Plus (with a →retractable← divider)
📺 The biggest Economy screen in the world
🔋 Chargers everywhere
🍪 Self-serve snack bar

https://t.co/bzHodhQ5Y8

[Jamie Larounis @TheForwardCabin]

This is truly some of the best WiFi in the sky. Having flown both @Delta and @AmericanAir and experiencing their highest speed wifi products, @united wins, by far (among the “big 3”). Combine this with inflight entertainment screens, and United comes out ahead for onboard experience.

[David Ishmael (Aviator Dave) 🇺🇸 🇧🇧 @AviatorDave]

Pleasure flying with you today on the @united x @starlink demo

[Jamie Larounis @TheForwardCabin]

Hello from LAX where I’m on a media flight with @united and @Starlink! We’re about to take off from @flyLAXairport and fly past Santa Barbara, San Louis Obispo and supposedly up to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco before coming back to LAX!

They’ve asked we use Starlink to its full potential, and to log into any Zoom or Teams meetings (which ordinarily would not be allowed). As luck would have it, it’s the Rotary District 7610 monthly AG/President’s call, so here I am onboard a United Airlines flight streamlining a Rotary meeting!

Maybe I’ll stream out the window as we fly up the coast? 😜

[David Ishmael (Aviator Dave) 🇺🇸 🇧🇧 @AviatorDave]

@MCCCANM My condolences and I am very sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing. 💐

[David Ishmael (Aviator Dave) 🇺🇸 🇧🇧 @AviatorDave]

@_ZachGriff @cathaypacific Oh that is pretty cool!

[United Airlines @united]

Aurora 🤝 AvGeek aura
This week's epic solar storm was worth waiting more than 20 years to witness. 💫

📸: Siggi Magg at Keflavík Airport, Iceland

[best of kamala harris @archivekamala]

.@KamalaHarris: “On the afternoon of January 20, Doug and I took off from Joint Base Andrews. As I was heading to the base, I learned that the Air Force had decided to give me an all-women crew, the first time in history for this type of plane.”

— 107 Days, page 294.

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

New Year, New Mayor.

[NASA @NASA]

Before our Artemis II astronauts lift off on their journey around the Moon next year, find out what it takes to build a mission like theirs from the ground up.

Episode 1 of Moonbound is live—and free to watch on NASA+: https://t.co/Is3l2PRkBk

[KC-10 Driver ✈️ 👨‍✈️ B-737 Wrangler @MCCCANM]

Since many will be traveling soon:

Yes, we LOVE to have kids visit the cockpit! Adults are welcome, too!

Here’s how it works:

1) Has to be at the gate, engines off, either pre or post-flight.

2) If we are delayed or the pilots show up as boarding is already winding down, we are probably pressed for time & may not be able to do it. Doesn’t hurt to ask, though.

3) You have to ask. Most of us find it awkward to go around finding random kids to invite up. Ask the Flight attendants as you board.

4) Be ready. Pictures are fine, questions are fine & most of us will let the kids sit in the seats, but it varies. What doesn’t vary is that we maybe have 10-20 minutes of spare time in the pre-flight, and we need to be quick about visitors. Plan on a couple minutes at most.

5) We’ll keep an eye on the buttons they push & stuff. They won’t screw things up, so don’t be overly worried about that. For adults, ask before pushing buttons.

6) Most of us carry little plastic wings for the kids, but we sometimes run out. We’re also happy to sign their “Log Books” (I don’t see many of those now, but occasionally).

7) Many airlines now also issue trading cards of the airplane, which are given only to the pilots. We’re happy to give these out, but they are hot items & we run out quickly…there is no guidance on how to handle these, but the consensus seems to be “you have to ask”. I can get more from the office, but only if office staff are there at the beginning of my trip…unlike the wings, the cards are locked up. Since most of my trips start with redeyes, I’m often unable to restock the cards…sorry! Doesn’t hurt to ask, though!

8) If Mom & Dad are carrying a ridiculous amount of stuff like car seats & such, we may let the kids up & tell the parents we’ll bring the kids back to them after they’ve settled. We don’t want to block the door & delay boarding. It’s OK, the Flight Attendants will escort them back when we’re done. If you want a picture, we can take it & airdrop it to you, but you’ll have to ask for that. I personally like to have the kids say “welcome aboard” on the PA system to let Mom & Dad know the kids are doing fine.

9) If you’ve followed the rules & get denied, it’s not because you did anything wrong. Sometimes things are more complicated than usual (weather, ATC, etc.) & we might not be able to do it. Just keep asking on each flight, you’ll eventually hear “yes”. Most airlines encourage us to do this as much as we can…they know it’s a goodwill gesture. Most pilots are happy to do it…many of us had a similar moment in our childhood & know it was meaningful. Besides, we get to talk about airplanes & act cool.

Alright, I probably left some things out, but hopefully that’s a good guideline. These rules are not “official”, they are just my thoughts on how this works, but I think the majority of pilots will agree with them. If I remember correctly, these rules only apply in the U.S…I think the EU has cracked down on this, but don’t quote me on that.

[United Airlines @united]

Cloud Dancer was actually our nickname in high school.

[United Airlines @united]

Update: FAA-Mandated Flight Reductions

• Flight schedules beginning Friday, Nov. 7 have been adjusted. If you’re traveling this weekend, you can go to the United app right now to check the status of your flight.

• If your flight is impacted, you will be automatically rebooked on a different flight and notified via the United app, https://t.co/672Qvc9WCk or a text.

• If you'd like to change that flight, you can do that on the United app or https://t.co/672Qvc9WCk

• We are avoiding cancellations for long-haul international flights and hub-to-hub flights operating between these seven airports: Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO) and Washington Dulles (IAD)

• If you have a connection, we are working to ensure your full itinerary stays intact.

• Any customer traveling during this mandate is eligible for a refund if they choose not to fly—even if their flight isn't impacted. That includes non-refundable and Basic Economy tickets.

We're doing everything we can to minimize disruptions to your travel plans, and we’ll continue to provide updates as we have them.

[United Airlines @united]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation have directed every airline, across 40 U.S. airports, to meaningfully reduce their schedules during the government shutdown. The goal is to relieve pressure on the national aviation system to keep us all operating safely. That is the highest priority for the FAA—and for United.

Here’s what our customers should know:

• These reductions will start Friday, November 7. We will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule so we can provide several days’ advance notice.

• If your flight is impacted, we will notify you in advance via the United app, our website or a text.

• United’s long-haul international and hub-to-hub flights will not be impacted. Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.

• Any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund – even if your flight is not impacted. That includes all non-refundable and Basic Economy tickets.

Check the United app or visit https://t.co/672Qvc9oMM for the latest information on your flight.

[United Airlines @united]

Mor(s)e routes for 2026 have landed! 🎉🌎 

New destinations taking off from Newark this summer: 
Bari, Italy  
Split, Croatia 
Santiago de Compostela, Spain 
Glasgow, Scotland 

And we’re adding flights:  
Newark - Seoul, South Korea 
Washington, D.C. - Reykjavik, Iceland 

Plus, we’ve got good news for anyone who hasn’t been to destinations like Nuuk, Greenland or Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia yet. All our summer 2025 flights are returning, too!  

Start planning your trip: https://t.co/cd4tJZyS2U

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Jane Goodall had a remarkable ability to inspire us to connect with the natural wonders of our world, and her groundbreaking work on primates and the importance of conservation opened doors for generations of women in science. Michelle and I are thinking of all those who loved and admired her.

[Rihanna @rihanna]

20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music! So many of you were a part of my life and career since the very beginning, and some of you have joined the adventure along the way. I’m forever grateful to all of you. Each of you played a very crucial role in where this journey has taken me thus far!
I just wanted to take this moment to say thank you! Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever! 20 years of the most loyal, die-hard fans that don’t play about me whatsoever, 20 years of hard work and hardworking teams around me, 20 years of lessons, 20 years of unforgettable experiences and accomplishments, 20 years of my family being my number one support system, and to all the people who said yes to me and gave me a chance before it was “cool” to (Execs, DJ’s, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, directors, fashion designers, photographers, glam, journalists, brands, mentors, etc etc) 20 years worth of thanks to you!! I thank God, He’s been very generous to me and the Glory belongs to Him! #R20 🙏🏿⚓️

[United Airlines @united]

It’s National Aviation Day, so we zooooooomed in on our aircraft. Can you tell which pic is which plane?