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If you want to earn a boatload of United miles on your spending, the best way to look at the flower delivery company FTD. Right now, they have an offer where MileagePlus members can earn 30 miles for every dollar spent. When you head over to the site you should automatically see the United offer appear in…
One of the many unanswered questions surrounding JetBlue Flight 1416 from LGB to AUS that was forced to make an emergency landing back at Long Beach Airport on Thursday after a blown engine filled the cabin with smoke was the question of let’s take a selfie? After the 147 passengers evacuated the plane on emergency…
According to a press release yesterday from United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), United is offering an “Enhanced Early Out Program” where “United will offer lump sum payouts of up to $100,000 for Flight Attendants who apply for the early out and meet certain service and eligibility qualifications, and the company will…
United Airlines just launched a promotion where MileagePlus members can earn double miles on flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda. Here’s how: Register for this promotion on united.com before you travel. Book your roundtrip flight between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda. Fly between October 26, 2014, and December 31, 2014. Here’s how much you can…
Uber, the on-demand sedan service that is positioning itself as a taxi alternative, is expanding it’s app presence by embedding itself into the United Airlines mobile app. From United: Customers with iOS and Android mobile devices may access Uber ground transportation information in the United app’s menu or in the “My Reservations” card with a…
United MileagePlus shopping has been running a back-to-school shopping promotion where the more you spend thru the MileagePlus shopping home, the more bonus miles you can earn – up to 2,000 bonus miles. From the terms and conditions: *7/14/14 through 8/31/14 11:59 PM ET receive 500 bonus miles with every $125 spent online through MileagePlus…
On Thursday night as passengers were boarding their United Express Plane from Chicago to Columbus, they likely had no idea they’d be making an emergency landing some 20 minutes later. The flight attendant announced the flight would make an emergency landing in Indianapolis due to smoke filling the cabin. Thankfully all passengers were evacuated and…
A fill-in-the-blanks form letter allegedly sent by United Airlines in response to a passenger complaint went viral last week. The letter, dated July 17, was posted on reddit – an entertainment, social networking service and news website. The letter said “Your comments regarding (SPECIFIC EVENT) will be used for coaching and training our employees,” and…
Now through August 31st, you can earn up to 2,000 bonus United miles through their MileagePlus Shopping program. You’ll earn 500 bonus miles with every $125 spent meaning you would have to spend $500 to receive the 2,000 bonus miles.  Remember these miles are in addition to any regular miles you would earn from your credit cards…
Well not exactly on the airplanes, but their headquarters in Chicago seems to be. Per this USA Today article, Bed bugs have been found on the 16th floor of Chicago’s Willis Tower which is where United Airlines headquarters is located. “Employees are complaining that they’ve been told very little about the infestation which is believed to…
As most you that read the blog know, I am a sucker for Good Food, Stiff Drinks and Fast Women. Not in any particular order. (PS This is NOT The Weekly Flyer. This is the Captain speaking. The rambling, incoherent drivel contained in the post below, may or may not offend you, but is guaranteed…
United is back with a mid year promotion to entice their old frequent flyers back. This limited time and potentially targeted promotion offers double premier qualifying miles from August 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014. How To Register • You can register for the double Premier Qualifying Miles here Promotion Details • Register by August…
Eating and drinking at your favorite restaurants might be a little sweeter in the month of July and part of August thanks to a 10,000 mile point from Hilton and a 10,000 mile offer from United. All you have to do is register with the Hilton Dining promotion or MileagePlus dining program and then dine 10…
A United Airlines Flight from Chicago to Orange County made a sudden emergency landing on Sunday evening. “The flight attendant was doing drink service, and she was right about to get to our row. She looked back, and all I saw was her face. Just sheer terror on her face.†The flight 1463 from Chicago to…
United today just announced that they will be copying Delta’s Revenue Loyalty Program by applying the same principles to their MileagePlus program. This goes into affect on March 1, 2015 for the way you earn award miles when flying. It doesn’t change how you qualify for Premier status. Here’s a chart of how many miles earn…
United MileagePlus members can earn an easy 500 bonus miles just for signing up for MileagePlus Dining. To get started head over to this site, where you must create an account and register your MileagePlus number. You’ll earn the 500 bonus points just for signing up from now through July 10, 2014. You do not…
United announced that they would be flying the Boeing 787 from Los Angeles to Melbourne six times per week starting October 26, 2014. This new route for the 787 will be the longest route in which this aircraft will be flown at 7,927 miles. Per this Forbes article, currently, the two longest 787 flights are operated by…
United has teamed up with Copa Airlines to offer a targeted promotion in which you can earn 5,000 bonus United miles as well as MileagePlus Premier Silver status. To qualify, you must fly six segments on Copa Airlines or Copa Airlines Colombia between February 1, 2014, and March 31, 2014. Eligible fare classes are C, D, Y,…
Now through February 17, 2014, United Airlines is offering a bonus on purchased United miles. This is a tiered bonus meaning the more miles you buy the more you’ll receive. Here’s how the bonus structure is set up: Buy 15,000-39,000 miles and receive a 25% discount Buy 40,000 miles or more and receive a 40% discount This promotion is hard…
What is MileagePlus doing? First the news from MommyPoints about targeted 20k premier qualifying offer, then HMT summarizes why United may be worried about their elite numbers. Now this! Get 25% Premier Qualifying Miles from now through December 31, 2014! Get 25% More Premier Qualifying Miles Earn 25% more premier qualifying miles with eligible Copa…