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United Airlines announced several new domestic routes across several of six of their U.S. hubs. Highlights include new service to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Newark to Anchorage, Alaska; as well as expanding their network out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Per United, United Airlines today announced it is continuing to strengthen its domestic route…
Right now United’s MileagePlus® Shopping mall is offering a nice deal where you can earn 1,500 bonus miles when you shop through the portal and spend $350. You will earn 500 bonus miles when you spend $150. Earn Up To 1,500 United Bonus Miles *During the “Fall Bonus” campaign, which runs from 10/01/18 through 10/15/18 at…
United Airlines announced they’re making some changes to their Premier program, both on the benefits side and on how to qualify for elite status. All Premier members will now receive the same standard weight baggage allowance of 70 pounds; Premier 1K members will now be invited to pre-board (previously in Group 1). Qualification becomes harder for…
In the United States, there are three large airlines with a long history of continuous operations, extensive fleets, and expansive domestic and international routes, commonly called legacy carriers, which include United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Throughout commercial aviation history in America, there has been dozens of brands that over the years have merged or ceased…
JetBlue Airways recently announced they’d be increasing their baggage fees for the first checked bag to $30 a bag for travel after August 27, 2018. It only took United Airlines 4 days to take note of this for them to implement the same checked baggage fee increase. I’d be surprised if Delta and American Airlines…
United is offering an award sale for Labor Day where you can save 20% off your points bookings. You need to book these by September 7th to get in on this deal. United Award Sale 20% Off Book by September 7 for travel between September 17, 2018 and April 30, 2019. Taxes and fees range…
We’ve seen several recent route announcements this month including On the heel’s of Delta Announces Expanded Transatlantic Service and American Airlines Launches Several New Routes to Europe, and United Airlines Adds Washington, D.C. to Tel Aviv (TLV) Service. Now it’s time for United to expand their service to Europe for next summer, which is this latest news. United Airlines announced…
On the heel’s of Delta Announces Expanded Transatlantic Service and American Airlines Launches Several New Routes to Europe, United Airlines announced they’ll be adding new nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport starting May 22, 2019. United’s new service from Washington Dulles will be onboard their Boeing 777-200ER, and will be operated as a redeye…
During the International Aviation Forecast Conference, President Scott Kirby said that United Airlines is working on a lie-flat seat for their new Boeing 737 MAX 10 which they are expected to get in 2020. While this is great news for loyal United passengers, the announcement is another example of United playing catch up with other…
United is running a creative contest where you can win 1 million United miles. Wow! Wouldn’t that be awesome! Take a look at how you can enter here and good luck! United Chance To Win 1 Million Miles How it works 1. Select a travel photo or video Do you have a favorite travel memory…
United Airlines offers Basic Economy fares on many of their routes, which is the cheapest economy fares they sell, however these are loaded with many restrictions and limitations. It’s important to review all the rules of these fares before purchasing, which include not allowed a carry-on bag, or earning United Premier qualifying miles, which are needed for…
Have you flown on a United Basic Economy before? If so, then you’re likely aware of all the restrictions that come with this type of fare such as not being able to make any changes, not being able to select your seat in advance etc. however one restriction which you may not be aware of…
United Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members have the ability to earn Regional Premier Upgrades after qualifying for their elite status. Premier Platinum members earn two Regional Premier Upgrades after qualifying for status, and Premier 1K members earn an additional two Regional Premier Upgrades after qualifying. Additionally, every 25,000 Premier qualifying miles or 30 Premier qualifying segments earned…
Through July 20th, United’s running a food truck throughout New York City, offering a selection of samples. Free food includes items like grilled chicken sandwich and smoked chicken wings and pork and veggie potstickers! Yum! Last year, they were in NYC and San Fran. United Food Trucks Get Free Food In NYC If you are traveling…
The Chase United Explorer card is offering a limited time sign up bonus of 40,000 bonus miles after $2,000 in purchases in the first 3 months your account is open and $100 statement credit after our first purchase. This is a solid offer and the United Explorer card has many benefits, let’s take a look. This…
United Airlines offers a United Airlines Status Challenge, which is referred to as the MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge. If you currently have elite status with another airline, your account will be upgraded for 90 days to Premier Silver, Premier Gold or Premier Platinum status based on the level you hold in your current frequent flyer program. Now’s…
There are more ways than ever to gain access to an airport lounge, especially in the United States these days. From credit card benefits to elite status and day passes to flight add-ons, lounges are no longer exclusively for first and business class passengers traveling. While this has allowed many travelers to escape the chaos…
Yesterday we told you how United is Offering Polaris Customers Private Terminals. United already has a United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport that opened in April. Now on June 4th, the United Polaris lounge will open at Newark Liberty International Airport. United Polaris lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport is conveniently located in Terminal C, following security…
United is offering a nice award bonus where you can score 500 award miles when you shop through their MileagePlus® Shopping mall . Spend $200 or more and get 500 bonus award miles runs from 05/14/18 through 05/24/18 United 500 Bonus Award Miles *During the “Treat Yourself Bonus” campaign, which runs from 05/14/18 through 05/24/18 at…
United Airlines announced plans to slash several flights to Mexico, as they are blaming due to poor demand. As an example of the cutbacks, the airline will be slashing their nonstop service between Los Angeles and Mexico City effective October 4, 2018 completely. Other cuts come service to Huatulco (HUX); Mazatlan (MZT), and Villahermosa (VSA). United blames…