The consultant for the automotive business has become the first United customer to fly 1 million miles on United and United Express in a calendar year.
The Nutley, N.J. man reached the mark on Dec. 6 onboard United flight 949 between London and Chicago.
With more than 13 million miles flown, Stuker is one of commercial aviation's highest-mileage travelers.
"It has been a phenomenal year flying with United," said Stuker. "Everyone at the airline, from the customer service agents to the flight attendants to the ramp workers, has made my travels feel effortless."
Stuker estimates he has flown more than 6,000 flights on United, including about 400 flights this year alone.
To equal the distance that Stuker achieved this year, a traveler would need to trek around the world about 40 times. Cruising at 570 miles per hour, a single nonstop flight of 1 million miles would land 73 days after takeoff. Stuker's 11 million miles flown on United would also put him about a third of the distance from Earth to Mars.
Stuker began clocking his miles after joining United's MileagePlus loyalty program in 1983. Since then, he has logged most of his miles flying to Asia and Australia and has flown to all 50 states.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:56:08 GMT
As predicted, cicadas that spent the last 17 years dormant, have come back to life, at least in the garden of one New Jersey home. Author and journalist Warren Bobrow says the insects are making it difficult to work from home.
As predicted, cicadas that spent the last 17 years dormant, have come back to life, at least in the garden of one New Jersey home. Author and journalist Warren Bobrow says the insects are making it difficult to work from home.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:07:42 GMT
Actress Mireille Enos plays Brad Pitt's wife in the new movie, 'World War Z,' hitting theaters next week. The stunner also stars in AMC's 'The Killing.'
Actress Mireille Enos plays Brad Pitt's wife in the new movie, 'World War Z,' hitting theaters next week. The stunner also stars in AMC's 'The Killing.'
Monday, June 17 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:05:21 GMT
Finding the right tuxedo or suit takes some work.Gone are the days when men grabbed the first thing on the rack, say tux shop owners.GDNY spoke with an expert about formal wear for men.
Finding the right tuxedo or suit takes some work.Gone are the days when men grabbed the first thing on the rack, say tux shop owners.GDNY spoke with an expert about formal wear for men.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:39:47 GMT
Jason Kidd has had one of the most impressive careers in basketball history. He's now adding another chapter to the story as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Kidd visited the set of GDNY on Monday and spoke about his new role and what is was like hanging up his jersey for good.
Jason Kidd has had one of the most impressive careers in basketball history. He's now adding another chapter to the story as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Kidd visited the set of GDNY on Monday and spoke about his new role and what is was like hanging up his jersey for good.
Friday, June 14 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:05:08 GMT
The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777.
The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777. The 13 horizontal stripes and 50 white stars on the flag are loaded with symbolism. The red stands for hardiness and valor; the white, purity and the blue vigilance and justice.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:36:53 GMT
Friday marks six months since 26 people were shot dead at Newtown Elementary School. One of the victims was Avielle Rose Richman, daughter of Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel. The couple- both scientists- has created The Avielle Foundation which seeks to find what causes violent behavior.
Friday marks six months since 26 people were shot dead at Newtown Elementary School. One of the victims was Avielle Rose Richman, daughter of Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel. The couple- both scientists- has created The Avielle Foundation which seeks to find what causes violent behavior.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:26:59 GMT
On June 19, people across the country including Dr. Mehmet Oz will take part in National Dine Out Day. At the Jersey Shore, restaurants will be donating proceeds to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Dr. Oz previewed the event on Friday.
On June 19, people across the country including Dr. Mehmet Oz will take part in National Dine Out Day. At the Jersey Shore, restaurants will be donating proceeds to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Dr. Oz previewed the event on Friday.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:45 GMT
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:56:27 GMT
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:20:15 GMT
lie Hermann has started her first full day as Rutgers' athletic director. A university spokesman tweeted late Monday morning that Hermann was on campus.
lie Hermann has started her first full day as Rutgers' athletic director. A university spokesman tweeted late Monday morning that Hermann was on campus.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
Saturday, June 15 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-15 23:27:36 GMT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Motorists are seeing stable prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.40, the same price as last week. It's also the same price motorists were paying a year ago.The national average price also remained stable, coming in at $3.63 for the second straight week.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:22:14 GMT
Fox 5 did not notice any strapless dresses watching students arrive Friday night at a dance for Readington Middle School in New Jersey. That is exactly what the principal wanted.
Fox 5 did not notice any strapless dresses watching students arrive Friday night at a dance for Readington Middle School in New Jersey. That is exactly what the principal wanted.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:13:07 GMT
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
A simple commute into New York City on a New Jersey Transit bus turned into a nightmare on Thursday. The driver appeared to get lost, so the 45-minute ride took more than two hours.
