21 h. ago I try United Airlines’ business class suite — here’s what I love about it (and what I don’t)

The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill puts United’s Polaris business-class suite to the test on flights between London Heathrow and Newark. The seat can cost up to $11,000 on this route. Ted discovers how much bang you get for this big pile of bucks

Politics

31 h. ago Tommy Fury insists daughter Bambi, two, shouldn't be 'spoilt' with 'five

Tommy Fury has insisted that his daughter Bambi shouldn't be 'spoilt' with 'five star hotels and business class flights' when they go away on family holidays.

Politics

6 d. ago Book United Polaris business class to Europe for just 80,000 miles: Fly to Italy, London and 8 other destinations

Book United Polaris business class to Europe for just 80,000 miles: Fly to Italy, London and 8 other destinations  The Points Guy

Transport

7 d. ago Meet the woman who became a United Airlines pilot at 50 after 20 years as a journalist and brand executive

Carole Hopson today is one of only around 150 professional Black female pilots in the United States

Politics

8 d. ago United Airlines supervisor allegedly told Black employee to ‘go fetch’ a noose

Exclusive: “Despite United being made aware” of allegations of racism, the carrier “has not implemented effective measures to address the culture of discrimination,” attorney Genevieve Mesch told The Independent

Society

8 d. ago United Airlines supervisor told Black employee to ‘go fetch’ a noose, lawsuit says

Exclusive: “Despite United being made aware” of allegations of racism, the carrier “has not implemented effective measures to address the culture of discrimination,” attorney Genevieve Mesch told The Independent

Society

1 week ago How to get UK airport lounge access from just £11 – three smart ways to upgrade your holiday for less

Lounge access isn’t just for business class anymore – here’s how to unlock cheap entry at UK airports from just £11, with drinks and snacks included.

Economics

1 week ago United, American, Delta suspending flights to Middle East amid Israel

United Airlines has suspended some flights to Dubai while American Airlines halted flights to Doha, Qatar, on Thursday

Politics

2 w. ago Drunk United Business Class Passenger Leaves Denver to London Flight Before Takeoff

Drunk United Business Class Passenger Leaves Denver to London Flight Before Takeoff  Aviation A2Z

Transport

2 w. ago Love Island's Arabella Chi introduces new baby amid boyfriend's 'new level of respect'

Former Love Island star Arabella Chi is absolutely glowing. Motherhood clearly suits her, as she gives us a glimpse of adorable baby Gigi with partner Billly Henty in an exclusive shoot

Politics

2 w. ago 'I flew Boeing planes for 40 years – the Air India crash was bound to happen'

Ross Aimer, a pilot for top airlines including United Airlines from 1964 to 2004, has said he is 'shocked' but 'not that surprised' that the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed

Events

2 w. ago Aer Lingus gives away free business class upgrade from Manchester Airport to New York

The airline celebrated its one millionth customer from Manchester Airport - and marked the ocassion by giving away a free business class upgrade

Transport

2 w. ago JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

A California-based company plans to build its first manufacturing plant for a next-generation passenger jet in central North Carolina

Economics

3 w. ago Fatcat uni boss who told MSPs he didn’t know his own salary spent £47k on luxury foreign junkets

We can reveal Peter Mathieson – who earned £421,667 last year according to the uni’s latest accounts – has racked up thousands on business class travel.

Economics

3 w. ago Father's Day gift guide for 2025: Handpicked presents from £7 to suit every kind of dad

Our team of shopping experts have found gifts to suit all father figures starting from £7 – whether they love golf, food, gardening or fashion

Economics