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New United Mileage Plus website is here: book Star Alliance awards online (sort of)

Matthew Klint June 16, 2010November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

Last week, I shared an e-mail I received from United about a new Mileage Plus website coming soon. Much to my surprise, when I logged on to UA this afternoon I saw this: I am amazed that this happened...

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Maximizing Your Chances to Effectively Use Your Miles

Matthew Klint January 14, 2010 2 Comments

Scott McCartney has a decent Middle Seat column today in the WSJ on how to maximize your chances to redeem frequent flyer miles. A couple sections particularly caught my eye: On the airline side, road warriors suggest checking alliance...

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Circumventing United Airline’s StarNet Blocking

Matthew Klint October 26, 2009 Leave a Comment

Award inventory is shared among Star Alliance carriers in what is known as the StarNet system. United Airlines, in an attempt to save money and funnel travelers to flights on UA metal has instituted a system of StarNet blocking...

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