DLD 239: Charts? We don’t need no stinkin’ charts!
As award charts disappear is loyalty following them out the door? Plus a new A350 cabin and more MAX grounding discussions.
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DLD 217: The Dumpling Run
Fly for the food, stay for the company, collect (or burn) some points along the way. Just a quick weekend trip to Hong Kong and...
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Celebrate the scrapping of United’s 747s!
Looking for a special way to celebrate the retirement and scrapping of United's 747 fleet? Here's a unique opportunity for a champagne toast and dinner...
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United Basic Economy fares are alive, spreading
April 18th marked the true beginning of the United Basic Economy era. The first passengers subject to the no carry-on bag rule flew that day...
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Some Assembly Required: How I book a simple trip to China
My travel planning is not normal. Far from it, in fact. A simple trip to China turned in to five bookings - a mix of...
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Funky United award pricing: What we have to look forward to
We know that United is changing award pricing rules in 2ish weeks. But some of the potential challenges with those changes are already visible today....
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Save 20% on domestic US awards right now
Unpublished award travel sales are always fun. Looks like United is discounting domestic round-trip awards by 20% right now for travel through the end of...
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So long, stopovers: United announces MileagePlus changes
Never trust an airline using the word "enhancement." United Airlines reminded us of that this week gutting the stopover benefit and changing many of the...
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United, Azul increase earning rates
Earn more MileagePlus points for flights on Azul, including elite qualifying credit on nearly all fares now. Good stuff if you're headed to Brazil.
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United ups elite earning rates, matching American
United Airlines' MileagePlus program is following the lead of American Airlines AAdvantage, upping the earning rate towards elite status for passengers flying on premium cabin...