United Will No Longer Refund a Flight with a Schedule Change <25 Hours

Here's something that you need to know if you ever fly United. Consider NOT booking with United. United will no longer refund flights with a schedule...

United to Remain Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partner

What? You didn't even know there was a chance that could change? I've been waiting for the announcement to come, one way or the other,...
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Star Alliance Gold from Delta Gold? Yes, This Match Can Work…

If you fly United often and want complimentary elite upgrades, you're going to need United status. No way around that. But if, due to the...

65,000 Miles: United Explorer Credit Card Offer [Ending]

Chase's increased offer on the the United Explorer credit card, where you can earn up to 65,000 Bonus United Mileage Plus miles, is ending sometime on...

United Relaunches Status Match Program

MilesTalkers sure love status matching, there's no question about that. And if you are contemplating switching from one airline that you have status on to...

Recapping 2019 in Miles and Points – and 2020 Predictions

As we wind down 2019, I thought I'd recap what I think were the major things to happen in miles and points in 2019...

The Effect of Dynamic Airline Awards on Transferable Points / Partner Awards (Comparing Available...

Lots has been written about the trend towards dynamic award pricing on, by now, all major US airlines (all except Alaska Airlines). Dynamic Award Pricing...

United’s Cyber Monday Award Sale to Europe and Asia

If you don't mind flying coach to Europe, you can get a pretty solid deal today with United. You'll have to book today for travel...

United ADDS Close-In Booking Fees On Awards (in Miles) – Right After Removing Close-In...

That's right. For months we've been waiting for today, November 15th, to see the end of United's award close-in fees of up to $75. And...
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United’s Close-In Awards Fees Are Now Gone

United's Mileage Plus Awards Can Now Be Booked Last Minute With No Fee The one silver lining in United's announcement about moving to dynamic award...