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If you are a new member to the MileagePlus DiningSM you can score an easy, free 500 United miles then up to 4,000 total bonus miles if you want to spend some money dining. This bonus offer is open to all new MileagePlus DiningSM members who have not yet created a web login and registered a credit…
We’ve all seen the video of Dr. Dao being dragged off of a Kentucky-bound United Airlines flight. This was undoubtedly a public relations nightmare for the airline and the industry. One that could spark Congressional inquiries about the industry’s overbooking tactics. The overbooking process is key to the airlines’ bottom line, as it ensures that there…
United Airlines finds itself it in the news again for kicking off some more passengers from one of their planes. This news comes after United Airlines Passenger Dragged Off Plane Due To Oversell as two passengers switched their seats to a few rows up. The next thing they know they too were being kicked off the plane…
For those readers who’ve been with us for a while, you know we are loyal Delta flyers. We’ve had a dalliance in the past with American Airlines, but recently found ourselves in a situation where we might need to fly United Airlines. So we set out to see if it’s possible to request and receive…
Points, Miles, Martinis contributor, Nicky, shares his thoughts from a recent United PS Business Class flight from San Francisco to Newark. United’s PS service from Newark to San Francisco or Los Angeles is it’s flagship Transcontinental route, with an emphasis on the premium traveler with United Club Lounge access, fully flat beds in United Business,…
United MileagePlus has launched a targeted offer, where MileagePlus members can select to earn either earning bonus United MileagePlus miles or Premier Qualifying miles, base on spending a certain amount through June 25, 2017. Based on what others are reporting you may be targeted to earn between 24,000 to 79,000 bonus MileagePlus miles, or 2,500 to 7,500…
United Airlines is running an award sale for flights to/from Mexico for travel between April 29, 2017, and May 26, 2017. MileagePlus members can save 5,000 miles off MileagePlus Saver Awards in Economy from the U.S. but you must book by the end of today, February 24, 2017. Celebrate 50 years of United flying between the U.S. and Mexico.…
United is offering a savings of 5,000 award miles on roundtrip MileagePlus Saver Awards in United Economy® when you travel from the U.S. (excluding Hawaii) or Canada to Mexico. Instead of 35k award miles, the roundtrip will only cost you 30k miles during this promotion. Book by February 24, 2017, and travel between April 29,…
United Airlines is launching their first United Polaris preview flight on February 13, 2017 from Chicago O’Hare to San Francisco onboard their Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring 60 seats in United Polaris Business Class. To celebrate, they are allowing United MileagePlus members to redeem miles through a MileagePlus Exclusives auction to book this package. This experience includes: Two tickets to experience United…
For those hoping to make it back home on Monday, and their plans called for air travel on United, many passengers faced unexpected delays as United Airlines grounded all of their domestic flights for more than 2 hours Sunday night due to a IT glitch. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that United has faced IT…
United is offering a bonus to purchase miles. You have to log into your account to see what your targeted for as far as the bonus goes. I was targeted for 50% bonus United miles. If you have a particular redemption in mind and were targeted for a bigger bonus, this may make sense for…
Looking to head to Europe next year without spending a whole lot of money? Then, you’re in luck, since there are some super cheap fares right now for almost every month right this year from several gateway cities in the US, including both Los Angeles and New York, to London on United Airlines for around $400 roundtrip. Even if London is your final…
United is offering a limited time promotion where you can earn 1,000 bonus United MileagePlus miles for simply shopping online for things you may already plan on buying and spending $300. Just head over to United Shopping site, login and start shopping. But hurry, this offer ends January 6, 2016. This offer is similar to the American offer, where AAdvantage members…
United is offering a limited time promotion where you can earn 1,500 bonus United miles for simply shopping online for things you may already plan on buying and spending $200. Just head over to United’s MileagePlus Shopping site, login and start shopping. But hurry, this offer ends December 20, 2016. Offer Details: During the “Get It In Time…
United Airlines recently debuted their new Polaris business class seats as well as the new Polaris lounge in Chicago, both which look awesome and many readers emailed in asking what routes you can fly Polaris on! Good news, United just announced the first few routes where you can experience Polaris. Per United Airlines, With the flight…
United has quietly updated their upgrade policy on certain flights to/from Hawaii. Specifically, United’s nonstop flights between the Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN) to Hawaii, will no longer be eligible for complimentary Premier upgrades starting March 1st, 2017. Here’s the official verbiage from MileagePlus: As of December 8, 2016: All Chicago (ORD) and Denver (DEN) Hawaii…
There is a United offering for a bonus of up to 100% miles when you purchase miles through December 19, 2016. You will need to log into your account to see what you are targeted for with this one. This may be of interest to you if you need to top off your account or if you have a specific…
Some three years ago, United Airlines made a big decision: to order $12.4 billion worth of the new Airbus A350 jetliners. The Airbus A350 is a sophisticated wide-body carbon fiber aircraft that is supposed to compete with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. The plane boasts larger windows, quieter engines and jet lag reducing features. A big plus for…
On Thursday, December 1, United Airlines will unveil its first Polaris lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. There will eventually be nine Polaris airport lounges.  United’s Polaris business class unit is also commencing on Thursday, which includes linens from Saks Fifth Avenue and upscale “amenity kits.†“In our quest to be the best airline in the…
Here is another offer this time for bonus United miles when you shop through the MileagePlus® Shopping mall. This offer runs through through 11/20/16. Earn Up To 5K United Bonus Miles Shopping The Deal 500 Bonus Miles when Spend $150 2,500 Bonus Miles when Spend $750 5,000 Bonus Miles when Spend $1,500 *During the “Holiday Bonus” bonus…