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Category Archives: United Airlines

Mileage RunsUnited Airlines

The Painful Yearend Mileage Run

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 28, 2012December 9, 2016 5 Comments

I truly was looking forward to a week at home between the holidays. No travel, just catching up on a number of projects I have neglected, including Live and Let’s Fly. Then I noticed I ended the year with...

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Airport LoungesUnited Airlines

Do You Pilfer from Airline Lounges?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2012December 9, 2016 21 Comments

On my way back to Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, I noticed a man with a large plastic bag walking toward the food in the United Club at LAX. With some amusement, I watched him stuff about 20 packaged cheese slices...

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United AirlinesUpgrades

Protecting Your Upgrade on United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 3, 2012December 9, 2016 12 Comments

Tomorrow is a big day and I could really use a flat bed tonight to fly across the country. The problem: United’s international-config 757s have only 16 seats in BusinessFirst and 153 in economy class, a bad ratio for...

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Airline MealsUnited Airlines

United Will Again Prioritize Meal Orders by Status for 1Ks

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2012December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Back in the “good old days” legacy United FAs would sort meals orders by status, giving preference to full-fare passengers and top-tier elites. Continental FAs would simply move from front to back, without regard to OnePass status or fare...

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standbyUnited Airlines

Will I Make the Flight?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 28, 2012December 9, 2016 2 Comments

I was amazed, actually. Rocky writes about his post-Thanksgiving travels and my trip back to Philadelphia was also very smooth. I showed up at the gate for my Los Angeles – Denver flight on Monday afternoon about 20 minutes...

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United Airlines

Today Only! 10% Off All Purchases at UnitedShop.com

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2012December 9, 2016 1 Comment

Enjoy a Cyber Monday discount of 10% off all purchases at United Airlines’ online store, UnitedShop.com. Simply use promo code unitedholiday12. The sale ends at midnight central time tonight (11/16/2012). There’s a lot of junk there that is almost...

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United Airlines

A Curiously Quiet Thanksgiving Eve Travel Experience

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 24, 2012December 9, 2016 1 Comment

For the last several years I have traveled home to Los Angeles, either from Germany or the East Coast, for Thanksigiving. Last year, I scored a bump on my Washington – Los Angeles flight and this year I was...

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Award BookingsUnited Airlines

No More Holds on United Airlines Revenue Fares

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 20, 2012December 9, 2016 4 Comments

Since the merger, United Airlines has offered a handy little trick for holding revenue tickets that has finally vanished. I’m frankly surprised it took so long to remove it, but I will sure miss it. United actually had two tricks–a...

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British AirwaysChaseCredit CardsHot DealsUnited Airlines

Earn Five Miles Per Dollar on Everyday Purchases

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 9, 2012December 9, 2016 10 Comments

There’s always a tendency to hold back on the very best deals in hopes that they will last a little longer, but I cannot help but to share with you a tremendous way to earn five (5) Chase Ultimate...

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United AirlinesUpgrades

No Upgrade Tonight!

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2012December 9, 2016 4 Comments

I have not had to sit in the “back of the bus” on a United Airlines transcon flight since the merger, but tonight I will break my perfect upgrade record…by choice. Tomorrow will be a full day of work...

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United Airlines

Weathering Hurricane Sandy

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 31, 2012December 9, 2016 1 Comment

Greetings readers. I have missed you the last several days and hope all of you in the Northeast have weathered the storm nicely. After three days of trying, I have finally made it back to Philadelphia on United. I...

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Hot DealsMileage RunsUnited Airlines

So. Cal. – New York Mileage Run on United Airlines: $165 r/t – Fly the 787!

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 25, 2012December 9, 2016 4 Comments

United Airlines has dropped transcon fares between the New York market (EWR, JFK, LGA) and Ontario, California (a distant suburb of Los Angeles) to levels I have not seen in years: return trips available for as little as $162!...

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United Airlines

Flying Across the USA in International Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2012December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Friday was a long day for me, but it was a fun one. A bulk of it was spent at airports–6.5 hours in the air and 5 hours in two United Clubs, but I ended up flying from Newark...

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American AirlinesUnited AirlinesUpgrades

Upgrading a Held Reservation on American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 4, 2012December 9, 2016 3 Comments

I finally bit the bullet and booked my first flight on American Airlines–it was either standby on United or a remarkably great $187 r/t ticket on American for my trip from Washington to Los Angeles this weekend. But it...

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United AirlinesUpgrades

United.com Restores "Expert" Mode

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 25, 2012December 9, 2016 8 Comments

After intense pressure from frequent flyers, United Airlines backed down and agreed to restore the ability to view upgrade availability online last week. Today, that functionality is back. Similar to the way it was for the pre-merger united.com, however,...

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United Airlines

United Improves Upgrade Transparency…Kind Of

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2012December 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

United Airlines has taken a step in the right direction in introducing a new upgrade display that at least allows you to see that you are on the complimentary upgrade list for a flight. No, I’d prefer to call…...

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Award TravelUnited Airlines

Vindictive United Supervisor vs. Professional United Supervisor

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2012December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Sometimes people can just be downright vindictive. I admittedly have a tendency to crave revenge, though I pray I will never turn out like the United Airlines reservations supervisor I dealt with earlier this week. One of my best...

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standbyUnited Airlineszcard

Flying Non-Rev Standby on United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 18, 2012December 9, 2016 114 Comments

Traveling just got much cheaper. And much more stressful… A friend of mine offered me a large quantity of United buddy passes, so my travel for the foreseeable future–if I so choose–will be cheap and likely in premium cabins...

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United AirlinesUpgrades

The Real Reason United Removed Online Upgrade Inventory

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2012December 9, 2016 8 Comments

Yesterday, I posited three theories seeking to explain why United removed the display of upgrade inventory from united.com. I have a fourth one–and my experience today demonstrates why it is most likely the correct one. The reason is not...

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United AirlinesUpgrades

United’s Foolish Attempt to Shield Online Upgrade Inventory

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2012December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Count me as one of the angered ones over United Airlines’ recent decision to no longer display upgrade fare buckets online. The move was shortsighted and will quickly prove itself counterproductive. Shannon Kelly, UA Insider on Flyertalk and MilePoint,...

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