United will improve accessibility features for wheelchair users

United Airlines is updating its boarding procedure this month, allowing travelers in window and middle seats to board earlier in an effort to speed up the process.

In recognition and support of World Food Day on Oct. 16 — a day celebrated globally by several mission-driven organizations to end world hunger and food insecurity — United Airlines, Chase and Visa have joined forces to reward United Visa cardholders who donate to nonprofit organizations that provide hunger relief to communities in dire need. The principal goal is to inspire cardmembers to support nonprofits that are dedicated to the fight to end world hunger.

The CEO of MGM Resorts has shared his expectation that the UAE could greenlight up to four casinos, including one in his own development: The MGM in Dubai. Bill Hornbuckle said at the Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas this week that MGM is building a “podium and pedestal” that “could house a casino,” on the island in Dubai.

United Airlines passengers en route from San Francisco to Tel Aviv endured a 14-hour "flight to nowhere" after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday.

For airline passengers who are wheelchair users, flying is not an easy process. Much of the airline experience, from boarding to using the lavatory to deplaning, can be cumbersome and uncomfortable.

When I emerge from an art gallery or a museum, the world around me looks different. Leaving the Metropolitan Museum of Art late one afternoon, the color of the sunlight is amplified by my memory of the luminous gold in a peacock’s tail rendered in a Japanese painting. Tire scuff marks on a curb near the Museum of Modern Art seem to recall the numinous power of Mark Rothko’s untitled black on gray painting.

From grizzly bears to mountain lions to the American bison, there’s no shortage of majestic megafauna that call the United States home—yet this sprawling nation is no slouch when it comes to avifauna either. The country’s diverse ecosystems have given rise to an incredible array of birds, and as an added bonus, there’s a wealth of fascinating festivals carefully curated to showcase the splendor of the nation’s avian life. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning to enter the craft, these events are perfect for an unforgettable foray into the wide world of birdwatching.

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United Airlines has announced that it will launch a suite of new tools and policies at the end of 2023 that have been designed to improve the travel experience for customers who use a wheelchair.

Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines have expanded their codeshare partnership to launch 17 new flights between the U.S. and Mexico starting next year.

Whether you are headed to Universal Orlando Resort in Central Florida or Universal Studios Hollywood in Southern California, a few things are certain: One, you will be transported to exciting lands based on some of your favorite movies, TV shows and video games. Two, you will create lifelong memories. Three, the costs for theme park tickets, a hotel stay, restaurants and souvenirs are going to add up quickly.

It was two nights before Qatar’s World Cup, and all across its stadiums, staffers were frantically removing beer stands – the country had reversed its decision to serve alcohol in stadiums.