United taps former Apple, Delta executive to lead MileagePlus

For months, United Airlines has been dropping breadcrumbs about “really big ideas” for the future of its MileagePlus program. The airline hasn’t offered any sneak peek about what’s in store, just that it expects to make a ton more money off of the program in the coming years. On Wednesday, the Chicago-based carrier announced it’s…

Delta is considering ‘basic’ first-class, business fares

Ready or not, “basic” first- and business-class tickets appear to be on the way at Delta Air Lines sooner, rather than later. For many months, the Atlanta-based carrier has dropped breadcrumbs about bringing an adapted version of its “basic economy” concept to its myriad of premium seats. That could conceivably mean booking a $1,500 first-class…