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Select LATAM Brasil Awards Now Available Using United Miles?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
When I was searching for awards within South America and Brazil on United’s website, I was surprised to find availability on flights operated by LATAM Brasil. The reason why these LATAM Brasil’s flights now appear on United.com is the codeshare partnership between Azul (United partner) and LATAM’s Brazilian arm (formerly TAM). You can access United […]
United adds domestic lounge benefit for Global Services members
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
United’s top frequent fliers just scored a nice improvement to their travel experience. The company’s Global Services members will have access to United Club lounges when traveling on domestic itineraries starting in January 2021. The announcement is t…
United adds domestic lounge benefit for Global Services members
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
United’s top frequent fliers just scored a nice improvement to their travel experience. The company’s Global Services members will have access to United Club lounges when traveling on domestic itineraries starting in January 2021. The announcement is t…
Wyndham Rewards To United Airlines MileagePlus 100% Conversion Bonus July 31 – August 31, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Wyndham Rewards and United Airlines have brought back the yearly conversion offer for moving points to miles this August. There is a 100% bonus for Wyndham Rewards Points to MileagePlus plus conversions if executed July 31 – August 31, 2020. You can access Wyndham Rewards here. Here are conversion examples: Conclusion I would only convert […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Flash Sale Through August 27, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles Mystery Sale that comes with an up to 100% bonus. The offer is valid through August 27, 2020, and you can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% […]
United Airlines Extends Face Mask Requirement At Airports To Include Check-In, United Clubs, Gate & Baggage Claim
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines today announced that it would require passengers to wear a face-covering at all touchpoints including check-in, United Club, gate and baggage claim areas starting this Friday (July 24, 2020). The airline will first warn passengers if they are not wearing one and offer a disposable mask for free. The airline may blacklist the […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Flash Sale Through July 16, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a MileagePlus buy miles Flash Sale that comes with a 100% bonus for most members. The offer is valid through July 16, 2020., and you can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Multiply Your Miles Promotion For Travel Through August 31, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new offer to get MileagePlus members to book and fly this summer through August 31, 2020. Eligible MileagePlus members will earn bonus miles (personalized offers) for flights booked after registering for this offer. You can check your eligibility on UA’s website here. My Account: Well. These offers have never worked […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 70% Bonus Sale Through July 2, 2020
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with a 70% bonus. The offer is valid through July 2, 2020. You can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions monthly for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or a […]
Choice Privileges To United Airlines 100% Conversion Bonus Through July 31, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Choice Privileges and United Airlines have launched a conversion offer for transfers made until July 31, 2020. Privilege points to MileagePlus miles conversions are doubled during the offer period. You can access this offer on Choice’s website here. READ MORE: Choice Privileges Rate & Bonus Points Offers You can usually convert at 5:1 ratio that […]
United takes $5 billion loan against MileagePlus
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
United Airlines will secure an additional $5 billion in funding by taking a loan against the MileagePlus loyalty program. The company announced the plans Monday morning as part of an update to its liquidity position. With the loan, and other CARES Act …
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 85% Bonus Sale Through June 21, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with an 85% bonus. The deal is valid through June 21, 2020. You can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions every month for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or […]
United Airlines Gets $5B Loan Against MileagePlus
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Airlines have been in search of new equity and debt financing trying to get through the current Covid-19 pandemic without a visit to the bankruptcy court or entirely collapsing. United has today secured $5B in debt financing backed by its MileagePlus-program. The airline is currently losing $50M a day. Here’s the filing from United: MileagePlus […]
United plans $5 billion loan against MileagePlus
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
United Airlines will secure an additional $5 billion in funding by taking a loan against the MileagePlus loyalty program. The company announced the plans Monday morning as part of an update to its liquidity position. With the loan, and other CARES Act …
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles Mystery Bonus Sale Through May 29, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with a member-specific bonus. The offer is valid through May 29, 2020. You can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions every month for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or […]
UPDATE: United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Sale Through May 14, 2020 (Now For Everyone)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines launched last week a MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with a 100% bonus. Now, this offer has been opened for ALL members (previously targeted) through May 14, 2020. You can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions every month for buying miles, but they all […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 100% Bonus Sale Through May 14, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus buy miles sale that comes with a 100% bonus. The deal is valid through April 24, 2020. You can check your bonus or discount offer on United’s website here. United Airlines has promotions every month for buying miles, but they all max out at a 100% bonus or […]
United Airlines Removes MileagePlus Partner Award Charts
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines began award massacre close to exactly a year ago (read more here) by removing award charts for flights on its metal effective immediately and pricing them dynamically. Now, the airline is following the same path with partners. United has entirely removed award charts from its website. These awards are now priced at whatever […]
United Slashes Premier Qualifying Point Earnings On Partners Effective July 1, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has quietly changed the maximum number of Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) that can be earned on partner flights effective July 1, 2020. The airline changed the elite qualification criteria from 2020 (read more here), moving entirely away from Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) to PQPs. This changed made earning elite status easier and cheaper […]