Like their peers at Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, United flight attendants voted to strike this past week. However, as is the case with the other airline strike votes, this doesn't mean a strike is imminent. That said, those with plans to travel with United (or Alaska and American) in the near future should keep tabs on negotiations. … [Read more...] about United Flight Attendants Voted to Strike
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United Guts First Class Partner Awards
Unfortunately, in the world of points and miles, the only sure thing is that our balances will lose value over time. However, sometimes these devaluations are worse than normal. This was the case recently as United guts first class partner awards. … [Read more...] about United Guts First Class Partner Awards
United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
The points & miles community has long been clamoring for the ability to pool miles amongst family members. Now, that's a reality with one airline, as United Airlines introduces family sharing. However, there is one potentially huge catch, depending on what your travel habits are. … [Read more...] about United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
United Secures the Former Hawaiian Haneda Slot
As you'll recall, United has been aggressively pursuing Haneda slots. They went after and lost Delta's surrendered Portland-Haneda slot. But their second, more convoluted fight has paid off, as United secures the former Hawaiian Haneda slot. … [Read more...] about United Secures the Former Hawaiian Haneda Slot
United Hikes Bag Fees
In a move so predictable that it's like predicting the sun will rise tomorrow, United hikes bag fees, following American Airlines almost verbatim. Unfortunately, unlike American, United doesn't publish its baggage fees. … [Read more...] about United Hikes Bag Fees
Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
It's going to get a little easier to earn MileagePlus Premier status, as you will be able to earn more United PQPs with credit card spend next year. These changes apply to cards issues by both Chase and First Hawaiian Bank. That's right, FHB issues a United credit card - something I totally forgot about until now. … [Read more...] about Earn More United PQPs with Credit Card Spend
Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
Recently, United Airlines tried to snatch Hawaiian's nighttime slot at Tokyo Haneda. The slot is typically used for Kona-Haneda, which hasn't flown since pre-COVID. But now, the DOT says Hawaiian must use or lose its Haneda slots. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Must Use or Lose Its Haneda Slots
United is Taking Newark-Honolulu Seasonal
Currently, you can fly from Honolulu to three cities on the U.S. East Coast non-stop year round. However, that's changing next year as it seems that United taking Newark-Honolulu seasonal. This is, of course, United's longest domestic flight, along with their longest Hawaii flight. … [Read more...] about United is Taking Newark-Honolulu Seasonal
United Changed Its Boarding Process
Let's face it: few things are more annoying than boarding an airplane. To cut down on the pain a bit and to increase its operational efficiency, United changed its boarding process. Some don't seem to like it, but I think the new process is a brilliant idea. … [Read more...] about United Changed Its Boarding Process
United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation
In what seems to be an ever-more common occurrence nowadays, United sneaks in a massive devaluation. That's not hyperbole, by the way. United's Mileage Plus redemption devaluation is truly next-level awful. … [Read more...] about United Sneaks in a Massive Devaluation