Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Most US airlines and the government came into an agreement about a $25B bailout this week (read more here) that partially covers keeping staff employed (no pink slips or furloughs) through September 30, 2020. United expects to operate roughly 10% of its planned schedule for May and June. The passenger demand has collapsed even further […]
Category: MileagePlus
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles Mystery Bonus Sale Through April 24, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus Mystery Bonus sale that 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 a 50% discount (the same offer because […]
DLD 286: Back to the Future!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
What will the future of airline route networks look like? We dig deep into the past with special guest Ned Russell as we look to the future.
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DLD 286: Back to the Future!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
What will the future of airline route networks look like? We dig deep into the past with special guest Ned Russell as we look to the future.
Frequent Flyer Program Updates and Extensions
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
Following the news and updates around the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines were forced to suspend or reduce their daily operations. We have the latest information from airlines and hotels all around the world. Many frequent flyer programs are extending qualification for their elite statuses and more. Frequent Flyer Program Updates and Extensions With many borders […]
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Read MoreDelta, United extend elite status by a year, adjust other benefits
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Frequent flyers at two of the world’s largest airlines received a reprieve over the weekend. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines announced major changes to their loyalty program, extended previously earned elite status and other benefits.
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Delta, United extend elite status by a year, adjust other benefits
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Frequent flyers at two of the world’s largest airlines received a reprieve over the weekend. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines announced major changes to their loyalty program, extended previously earned elite status and other benefits. The mo…
United Airlines Mileage Extends Member Tiers By 12 Months + Most Subscriptions By 6
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines on Sunday decided to follow Delta and extend all MileagePlus member tiers by 12 months, not including the Global Services, and most paid subscriptions by 6. The airline has also lowered Premier Qualifying Poing (PQP) requirements by 50% for those who qualify in 2020. You can access United’s page this announcement here. Note […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge For 2020 (Longer Qualification Period)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has revised its MileagePlus Premier Status match that comes with a challenge for 2020. The status from this challenge is valid through January 31, 2021, if earned before June 30. Those that earn the status on or after July 1 will have it through January 2022. You can access this offer on United’s […]
United Not Planning Coronavirus Related Waivers For Elite Members
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines sent out an email late Saturday (US time) for MileagePlus elite members telling them that there are no waivers, at least not for now, in 2020 due to the current coronavirus outbreak. Many businesses have significantly curtailed travel, and conferences and events have been canceled or made virtual. United has also trimmed its […]
United Airlines MileagePlus February Mile Play Fly By May 10, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines MileagePlus In 2018 launched a promo called Mile Play, trying to get members to spend and fly more. They refresh these offers every few months and have launched a new one for February. The Mile Play promotion is tailored to each select member based on his/her recent activity with United. It may require […]
United MileagePlus & Chase Destination Miles Offer February 1 – March 31, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines MileagePlus and Chase have launched a new bonus opportunity for select affiliated credit cardholders. “Destination: Miles” personalized offer is valid for purchases made using the card between February 1 – March 31, 2020. Member must check their eligibility on United’s website. You can access this offer on United’s website here. United had a […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Members Can Now Earn & Redeem On Vistara Effective February 1, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines and Vistara, an Indian airline founded by TATA and Singapore Airlines, penned a codeshare agreement in 2019 that has now expanded. United Airlines MileagePlus members can now both earn and redeem miles on Vistara operated flights effective February 1, 2020. I would assume that Vistara frequent flier program members are eligible to earn […]
Chase Releases New United Business Card with a 100,000 Miles Bonus Offer
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
United Airlines and Chase have just launched a new business credit card, which has a quite big sign-up bonus. Approved cardmembers will be eligible to earn a 100,000-mile bonus offer and competitive rewards on common business expenses, such as travel. Chase Releases New United Business Card Chase and United Airlines have just launched a new […]
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Read MoreUnited Airlines MileagePlus Tahiti Economy Award Sale For Travel Through March 12, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched a new MileagePlus economy award sale to Tahiti through March 12, 2020. MileagePlus members can save up to 35% on economy awards between United States, Canada, and Papeete if booked by January 24. You can access United here. Here’s a search that I executed: The economy return is 42,000 miles + […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 75% Bonus Sale Through January 31, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched its first MileagePlus buy miles sale of 2020 that is valid for purchases made through January 31, 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 a 50% […]
United Airlines Cuts Elite Member Lounge Access
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has, without any announcement, instituted a significant devaluation for its and Star Alliance elite members traveling in economy. United won’t effective January 1, 2020, provide lounge access invites to third party lounges in cities such as Barcelona, Papeete, and Porto to economy class passengers. United business class passengers continue to have access to […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Status Buy For 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has activated its yearly sale that allows members to buy back status for 2020. Select MileagePlus members can purchase same, lower or sometimes higher Premier-status that is valid through January 31, 2021 You can access this offer on United’s website here. Note that the offers are personalized based on how many premier qualifying […]
United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge For 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched its MileagePlus Premier Status match that comes with a challenge for 2020. The status from this challenge is valid through January 31, 2021, if earned before June 30th. Those that earn the status on or after July 1st will have it through January 2022. You can access this offer on United’s […]
LAST CALL: United Airlines MileagePlus Buy Miles 85% Bonus Until December 31, 2019
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
United Airlines has launched last week its fina; MileagePlus buy miles sale for 2019 that is valid for purchases made through tomorrow (December 31, 2019). 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 […]