United Quietly Expands Mileage Pooling: Partner Award Bookings Now Possible With Pooled Miles
United Airlines appears to have quietly removed one of the biggest limitations of its MileagePlus miles pooling feature, and the change could…
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The Cracking Premium Cabin: How American Airlines is Quietly Restricting Upgrades and Trimming Downgrade Payouts
For years, the playbook for frequent flyers has been simple: buy an economy ticket, leverage your hard-earned elite status, and enjoy the…
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United Polaris Lounge Access Cut: Why Your Star Alliance Ticket May No Longer Be Enough
If you’ve ever enjoyed a pre-flight meal or a quiet shower at a United Polaris Lounge, you know they are the gold…
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The Incredible Shrinking Flight: How Airlines Cut Every Ounce to Save Billions
When you settle into your (increasingly narrow) airplane seat, you might notice the lack of legroom or the disappearing snacks. But behind…
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United & Lyft Partnership: Earn Up to 4X Miles on Rides
If you’re looking for an easy way to stack rewards on everyday spending, the new partnership between United Airlines MileagePlus and Lyft…
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ICE at the Checkpoint? Why It’s Time to Revisit Private Airport Security
The ongoing DHS shutdown has officially reached a “boiling point” for American travelers. Between massive lines at major hubs and the brief,…
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United Airlines Announces Two Big Changes: “Relax Row” Skycouch & New CRJ-450 Regional Jet
It’s a busy day for United Airlines, with two major announcements that could significantly improve both long-haul economy travel and regional flying…
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United CEO Issues Stark Warning: Is the Era of Cheap Flights Over?
If you’ve been looking at airfares lately and feeling a bit of sticker shock, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has some data…
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United Airlines Makes Major MileagePlus Changes: Lower Earnings Without a Card, Bigger Perks With One
United Airlines has announced several significant changes to its MileagePlus program that will impact how many miles you earn, how much award…
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Flying Blue Simplifies Miles Expiration: One Rule, 24-Month Validity for All Miles
Flying Blue has announced a major, member-friendly update that makes managing Miles significantly easier. Starting May 4, Flying Blue will move to…
