A reader emailed me asking about mileage run opportunities on United Airlines from his hometown, Pittsburgh. I do tend to be coast-centric as that’s where you get the biggest bang for your buck on mileage runs, but welcome other origins as well. If you’d like me to research options from your hometown, shoot me an…
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Award seat analysis: American vs. United – Los Angeles to New York JFK
This second installment of “Award Seat Analysis†looks at the premium Los Angeles to New York JFK nonstop market and I’ve researched availability from American Airlines and United Airlines in April 2012. I specifically searched for award seats at the minimum amount of miles required, namely MileSAAver awards on American and Saver awards on United.…
Fun facts about United Airlines’ fleet livery project
I hadn’t been back to the United Hub since it first appeared until today and took interest in the fun facts on what it takes to repaint an aircraft. I thought it was a much quicker process lasting two or three days, but it apparently can take up to 11 days. Here’s more:
Mileage Run Opportunity: $248.80 nets 6,838 United EQMs LAX-SFO-IAD-CMH r/t
I previously posted a similar mileage run opportunity, but the fare has come down and there are oodles of dates available for this 0-night run through end-of-schedule. Unfortunately, it’s only valid from Los Angeles or Columbus, so other West coast cities lose out this round. Alaska, American, Continental, Delta and United have the same base…
Your United Airlines 2011 elite status will extend beyond 1/31/12
If you didn’t hit the mark to requalify for your elite status level with United Airlines for 2012, you’re getting a small bonus this year. While they finalize the transition from Apollo to Shares, United is extending elite members’ 2011 status and bennies until late in the first quarter. I’m guessing the official conversion will…
United Airlines lifetime mileage has been updated with EQMs
Check your lifetime miles with United. Mine just jumped almost 100k when I thought I was only going to get 15k or so due to the one-time addition of elite qualifying miles dating back to program inception. I certainly hope it’s not a mistake or glitch. How did you make out? [Updated to add: Looks…
Reminder: Save your 2010 United Airlines Mileage Plus activity to a PDF
Today is the last day you have access to your 2010 United Airlines Mileage Plus data, so if you haven’t already, log in to your account and save the full year’s worth of data to a PDF. Once the clock strikes midnight tonight, only 2011 will be searchable as was the case last year when…
2011 was a fantastic travel year… looking forward to 2012
The year is coming to a close and it was a fantastic one for me, especially for travel. I experienced two new airlines – Cathay Pacific and Asiana – and was fortunate enough to fly in First Class on both. I end up redeeming miles pretty quickly after I accrue them, but this next year…
Award seat analysis: American vs. United – Chicago to London Heathrow
I’m starting a new series here on Frequently Flying analyzing award availability in markets where U.S. carriers compete with each other. This first installment looks at the Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow nonstop market and I’ve researched availability from American Airlines and United Airlines in February 2012. I specifically searched for award seats at the…
This United Airlines loving avgeek got a fantastic Christmas present
She’s three feet long and weighs about 15 pounds: