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Bidding Adieu to My United Club Membership With a ‘Soft Landing’

It’s that time of year for me to renew my United Club membership and I received the following reminder email from United. But after six consecutive years of membership, I’ve decided to let it lapse. I’m probably in the minority of travel bloggers (and you, my readers) who actually dole out cash directly to United…

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Lounge Review: Asiana Business Class, Seoul Incheon Midfield Concourse

[This is part four of my Million-Mile Trip Report. I’ve included links to the other installments below:] United Airlines Million-Mile Trip Report: Introduction and Background Flight Review: United Airlines BusinessFirst, San Francisco to Seoul Hotel Review: Conrad Seoul, Executive Floor King Room Million-Mile Flight Review: United BusinessFirst, Seoul to San Francisco After checking in for…

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United Club ‘Enhancements’ Starting This Month: Booze, Wi-Fi

In case you missed (or didn’t receive) United’s email announcement on Friday afternoon before the long weekend, a couple of changes are coming to United Clubs this month. And as usual, they have stirred a bit of a debate in the online forums. First, here’s the announcement: The email goes on: Expanded beverage program: We’re…

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Newest United Airlines Club Opens in San Diego Airport With Panoramic Airfield Views

The new United Club lounge at San Diego International Airport opened this morning. It’s modeled after United’s first new post-merger location that debuted at Chicago O’Hare airport last year, and it looks fantastic based on the pictures from the press release. The 5,842-square-foot United Club in San Diego is located in Terminal 2 West on…

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Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: July 30, 2013

A sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: The Department of Transportation fined Southwest Airlines $200,000 for violating the price advertising rule by not allocating a sufficient number of seats at advertised prices. One example: zero seats were available on any day during a $66 fare promo period for flights between Dallas and…

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Blog Giveaway: Two United Club One-Time Passes

Blogger buddy Bruce over at NonRevAdventure.com is generously giving away two United Airlines one-time passes to the United Club. All you have to do is leave a comment on his blog with your biggest travel mishap, mistake, error, failure, etc. Click here to enter. He will pick one the winner at random this Wednesday, June…

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A Quick Look at the Refreshed ‘Denver West’ United Club

United Airlines is reportedly spending $50 million this year to renovate and refresh many of its United Club locations, and I had the chance to visit the recently redone Denver West location yesterday. Basically what they’ve done is swapped out the seating for new chairs, tables and counters identical to what’s in the newest club…

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Free American Airlines Admirals Club Day Pass for Klout Scores 55+

American Airlines and Klout, a web service that scores your overall social media influence, teamed up for a new contest. They’re giving away free Admirals Club day passes to anyone whose Klout score is 55 or above, plus an entry to win an annual membership. Just go to http://aa.com/klout and sign in with your Facebook…

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Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: February 19, 2013

Hilton has upset a lot of loyal HHonors members today (self included) with their announcement of 2013 Hilton HHonors Program Changes. They’re increasing hotel categories from eight to ten, adding seasonal pricing (read: higher redemption rates) and trying to soften the blow by adding a 5th Night Free for elites staying 5-nights or more. I’m…

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Lounge Review: United Airlines Global First at Tokyo Narita Airport

After a brief visit to the ANA Suite Lounge at Tokyo Narita Airport last month, I headed over to the more spacious and serene United Global First Class lounge. Entry to the lounge is via an elevator just inside the reception area to the United Club in Terminal 1. After an agent checked my boarding…

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