Earlier this year, United MileagePlus and Marriott Rewards announced a new partnership where elite members in each of their programs would receive reciprocal travel benefits at the other brand called RewardsPlus. Specifically, Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K and Global Services were given complimentary Marriott Rewards Gold Elite status and benefits. and Marriott Rewards Platinum or Platinum…
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How the AA/US Merger Affects United MileagePlus Members
As we covered earlier today, the US Airways and American Merger has closed which means the airlines are taking an exciting step toward building the new American. They are combining to form a stronger airline with an extensive network, greater schedule options and a modern and fuel-efficient fleet. However as a result, US Airways will be…
Mileage Run Alert: Seattle-Philadelphia on United
Per this Flyertalk thread, United Airlines is offering some great prices on their routes between Seattle and Philadelphia. They are currently offering these routes for $216 round-trip and there is decent availability through March 2014. With this deal you would earn 6,396 miles for a cost of $216.60 giving you a cost of 3.38 cents…
Inside Job? – United $149 Mistake Fare To Europe And Beyond
Two days ago, we posted about the unbelievable deals to Europe and beyond on the Norwegian website Wideroe. The deals were amazing. Only $149 to Milan from New York. But how could this deal pop up so quickly? Why was only one site able to book the deal? It seems it may have been an…
United To Europe As Low As $149
The reason I follow The Flight Deal on twitter is for times just like these. When a Norweigen airline booking site is pricing out trans-Atlantic tickets as low as $149. Cheapest appears to be EWR to Milan, but others have found some great deals like IAH to TLV for as low as $297 in February.…
United Launches New iPhone App for iOS 7 Devices
Earlier today, United launched thier new iPhone App, which you can download or update in iTunes. The new app is optimized for the iOS 7 devices and is compatible iPad’s and older iOS versions. New Benefits: Updated, consistent visual design: The new app has had a complete aesthetic (and internal) redesign, with a look-and-feel echoing our…
Reminder: Earn Double Miles On All United Flights
Now through November 21, United customers can earn double miles on all flights. To get started, you must first register for the offer. Then you’ll earn double miles for all United or United Express flights within the 48 continental United States. Terms and Conditions: Offer is valid for segments with an origin and destination within the 48…
Lufthansa First Class–Why You Shouldn’t “Get Rid” Of 300,000 United Miles
There are many reasons why “getting rid” of 300,000 United Miles is a bad idea. But I’d say the ability to book Lufthansa’s First Class is just about the biggest reason. Lufthansa First Class You see, United made a major devaluation last week and I got rid of a small portion of my airlines miles,…
Discounted United Awards to Europe
United launched a promotion for discounted economy awards to Europe. Normally saver awards require 60,000 miles round-trip but through this offer they are available for only 48,000 miles round-trip. To take part in this offer, you must book now through November 19, 2013 for travel from January 13 – March 11, 2014. These are valid from the United States to Europe.…
Earn 1,500 Bonus United MileagePlus Miles
Through November 11, 2013, United MileagePlus Shopping is offering customers bonus miles for their online purchases. When you spend $25 through their shopping portal, you’ll earn 500 bonus miles, and when you make two additional purchases reaching $50 you’ll earn 1,000 bonus miles for a total of 1,500 miles. Offer Terms: Offer valid from 10/22…
Another United glitch offers users nearly free trips to anywhere
I received a tip yesterday on how to trick United’s website with some browser jumps into selling you a ticket anywhere for nearly free. I recreated the steps in just a couple minutes and was able to confirm a flight by only paying for the taxes and fees. I immediately cancelled the reservation with no…
The 50,000 mile credit card I got approved for this week
I am sure by now you have all seen the sharknado of posts surrounding the recent credit card bonus bump of the trusted and true SPG Amex. While this is certainly a good card to have in your arsenal and the current offer is the highest it has been, I tend to get more excited…
Did You Win A United Beverage Voucher From Points, Miles & Martinis?
United Airlines offers a variety of complimentary beverages on select flights to select cabins. They aren’t free for all cabins, but if you have the mighty United Beverage Voucher you’ll be able to order a complimentary beverage of choice. We are giving away 5 beverage vouchers to our readers that I received from  a recent…
Favorite United Beverage & Voucher Giveaway
United Airlines offers complimentary beverages on select flights to select cabins. For all others, there is the mighty beverage voucher. We are giving readers the chance to win 1 of 5 beverage vouchers received in a recent Premier Platinum status packet. How To Enter We are interested in your favorite drink on a United flight.…
My United Premier Platinum Status Packet Arrived
It only took 24 hours for my Premier Platinum status match to be processed and a few weeks for the Platinum stats packet to arrive in the mail. This is my first United Premier Platinum status packet and I was surprised by the contents. The packet felt thick so I was interested to see what…
United Premier Platinum Status Match: If At First You Don’t Succeed…
Earlier last year I booked a United Business Class award for the Weekly Flyer’s that I ended up needing to change. Since I didn’t have United status I had to result to tricks to cancel or change the award tickets for no fee. Thanks to the old United award ticket change policy I was able…
Earn Quick 1,000 United Miles With MyPoints
MyPoints is offering an easy way to earn 1,000 United Airlines MileagePlus miles. Simply signup to join MyPoints and they’ll credit your account with 250 MileagePlus miles immediately and another 750 when you make your first purchase for a total of 1,000 miles. MyPoints is an online shopping network that rewards members with points for…
50,000 United MileagePlus Explorer Business Card Offer (Targeted)
I just noticed I qualify for an apparently targeted 50,000 United MileagePlus Explorer Business card offer. I simply logged into my United account and clicked on the Explorer card offer at the bottom of the “My MileagePlus Summary” section. Then click the “Are you a business owner” in the top right hand corner. The offer…
United Forgot What On A 10 Hour Flight?
The American Customer Service ranks United towards the bottom of the rankings, and it is stories like these that perpetuate the poor ratings. According to Huffington Post, United forgot to stock their 10 hour flight #931 from San Fransisco to London with toilet paper. What? I’ve heard of planes running out of Woodford Reserve but…
Last Vestige Of The Mileage Runner & Is DPM The New Metric?
An important question is raised by the impending roll-out of Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) and United’s future roll-out of the Premier Qualifying Dollars (PQDs). Is American Airlines the last vestige of the Mileage Runner? And is DPM the new mileage running metric to measure a successful flight? I would say yes, at least for the domestic U.S. mileage runner. But…