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Looking for an easy way to earn a bunch of United Mileage Plus miles? Consider booking a hotel room through RocketMiles With this offer, new members will earn 5,000 bonus United Mileage Plus miles after their first booking in addition to earning up to 5,000 United Mileage Plus miles per night through RocketMiles. You have to be a first time…
Beginning Aug. 1, 2015, United Airlines will offer Soho House’s Cowshed skin-care products, including in new United Global First and United BusinessFirst amenity kits. Soho House’s Cowshed skin-care products will be onboard in newly redesigned amenity kits for premium-cabin customers on intercontinental flights. Also, a collection of Cowshed products will be available in many of the…
United Airlines is a launching an award sale for flights to/from Hawaii for travel between August 18, 2015, and December 15, 2015. MileagePlus members can save 20% off save awards whereas Premier members and credit card holders can save an additional 5% as well. Save at least 20 percent on MileagePlus Saver Awards between the U.S. or Canada…
Last week, United and Air China announced that they would be expanding its code-sharing agreement between the two airlines to better serve the customers of both airlines. With this latest announcement, these Star Alliance carriers will offer an additional 22 routes in the China and U.S. markets, meaning that United and Air China will codeshare together on more than 110…
This story is gaining momentum now while a woman is claiming discrimination and asking for an apology from United Airlines for an incident that occurred the other day onboard a United flight. Muslim chaplain, Ahmad was traveling to Washington from Chicago and was reportedly denied an unopened can of soda and was told by the United…
One thing I like about Hyatt Gold Passport is how well they treat their top tier Diamond Status Members. If you’ve been Diamond before you know how the confirmed upgrade certificates, space available upgrades, club lounge access, bonus points and of course the complimentary breakfast can really enhance your stay. If you haven’t experienced Hyatt’s…
As reported by Bloomberg, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is investigating whether United employees improperly tried to influence Port Authority Chairman David Samson at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey by making what became known as ‘The Chairman’s Flight.” Allegedly, at the request of Samson, United re-instituted a flight that was unprofitable for them between Newark…
It’s that time of year again. When all of the loyalty executives from airlines, hotel and credit card companies to name a few get together to celebrate what is otherwise the “customers choice” awards of the travel and loyalty industry. The Freddie Awards converges on the great city of Atlanta this week to celebrate the annual…
Update: SkyWest is contradicting other sources and saying the flight landed due to a sick passenger and not a problem with the door. Today a United flight operated by SkyWest, flight #5622 was on it’s way from Chicago to Hartford Connecticut when it suddenly descended 28,000 feet in about 3 minutes. The reports indicate there…
United Airlines announced today on Milepoint, that they would be enhancing their international economy meal service with a brand new selection of meals and in addition, they now will be including beer and wine for all international passengers. Here’s a rundown on the new United meal changes: New Multi-Course Meal Service The primary complimentary economy…
Earlier today, a United Airlines 737-900 aircraft headed from Las Vegas to Houston was going as planned until the landing in Houston, when the plane skidded off the runway and rolled into grass at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here’s the full story per ABC13 News in Houston:  Flight 1545, a Boeing 737, traveling to Houston…
When you fly International First Class, you expect a certain level of benefits for the cash or points that you shelled out for your flight. Well, what happenes if you fly International First Class or Business class and there is no arrival lounge for you to freshen up in after your 12+ hour long flight?…
Per Heel’s First, you can earn 25,000 bonus United miles with this targeted offer after taking 4 roundtrip flights. Keep in mind, it appears to be targeted to those who haven’t flown United much lately, so if you’re already a 1K flyer you probably won’t be eligible. Easy Way To Earn 25,000 United MileagePlus Miles…
Passengers who attempted to fly to Denver yesterday will have to try their flight again today after their United flight 1074 was returned to Dulles International Airport and grounded yesterday. As reported by ABC7 News, a passenger on the original flight Monday became violent mid-air and tried to storm the cockpit. The “passenger failed to comply…
If you’re looking for a way to earn a free 500 United Miles, you can do so through the site MyPoints, which is basically an online shopping portal. They’re offering new users a free 500 award miles just for signing up, meaning no purchase is necessary to earn these. Easy Way To Earn 500 Free…
Yesterday United Airlines announced that it would be upgrading its United Club experience by focusing on hospitality, customer service, and “new and improved” complimentary food options focusing on variety, quality and freshness of the food served in the 49 United Clubs around the world. United Club’s New Food Sounds Exactly Like Delta Skyclub’s Old Food…
For a limited time United is offering discounts with a saver award price reduction for Star Alliance award bookings made by February 28, 2015. The good news is you can book prior to that date for travel through December 31, 2015. The discount’s are huge, but do offer savings if interested in booking a United Star…
IHG is offering you double award miles promotion every time you stay at an IHG hotel, starting with your next stay. It’s a great way to help you get to all the places you want to go, faster than ever. You’ll earn up to 10,000 United MileagePlus bonus award miles now until April 30, 2015. 2x United…
Now through tomorrow night, United Airlines is running a sale with some last-minute discounted award bookings. In fact, it appears that United has these discounted fares a lot for last minute travel. Here’s a look at some of the deals for this weekend: Purchase: By Friday -Â February 13Â (11:59 p.m. Central Time) Depart*: Friday (after 7:00…
Earlier today, View from the Wing wrote about $85 Business and First Class Sale Fare, Europe – US on United. By the time I saw it, the deal had ended so I didn’t get in on this on, though it appears United is not going to be honoring these tickets. United has finally announced their decision on what…