More availability for Skip Waitlist upgrades. Certain United credit cards now earn extra Premier Qualifying Points. Award redeposit fees waived for the rest of on all award tickets canceled at least 30 days in advance. Any travel certificates issued after April 1, , are valid for 24 months. On Aug. As of January , members flying on domestic flights can visit United Club lounges. United will also update the guest policies for Global Services members at the United Club lounges as follows:.
International itineraries, one guest. On Nov. Requirements for elite status lowered by up to Bonus PQP will be awarded on the first three trips flown in through March Six-month extension on all expiring PlusPoints. Additional opportunities to earn PlusPoint upgrades in Same-day confirmed changes for Premier elites. This section will cover how to earn elite status with United by flying and through credit card spending. You will also need to complete four flights on United or United Express.
This is a requirement for every status level. One PQF is equal to one flight. So, if you fly on a paid one-way ticket from New York to Paris but have a connection in London, that trip will earn 2 PQF because there are two flights.
PQP generally correlate to the money spent on plane tickets and certain other categories, but taxes are excluded. Economy Plus seats or subscriptions. Upgrades on United and United Express flights.
Star Alliance partner flights based on a specific earn rate. Remember: Four flights are always required for any level, regardless of other qualifications. For example, here is a one-way nonstop flight from Newark to San Francisco:. The fastest way to earn elite status is to buy more expensive tickets. Another way to expedite your path to status is to meet spending thresholds on some United credit cards.
Total PQP earning opportunity in United offers four elite status levels, from lowest to highest: Silver, Gold, Platinum and 1K. Below, we've outlined some of the most important perks of each tier. Economy Plus seats feature up to 6 inches of extra legroom, are located in front of the economy cabin and offer free food and alcohol.
Preferred seats are standard economy seats but are right behind Economy Plus, and ahead of all the other economy seats. As a Silver elite, you can select these seats for free at booking, for yourself and up to eight companions. Although complimentary premier upgrades are possible, the likelihood of getting one is pretty slim, especially since Silver elites are prioritized below customers paying for upgrades and all other elites.
If you have a United co-branded credit card, your award tickets will also qualify for complimentary upgrades to business or first class. If you rent cars often, this benefit could be useful. These miles count toward the MileagePlus account balance as redeemable miles but do not count toward elite status. Non-elites earn only 5x miles and no bonus. United Gold status corresponds to Star Alliance Gold, which is a really neat perk because it means you will have some aspects of your United elite status recognized when flying on Star Alliance partner airlines.
With the exception of the extra baggage allowance, which has some airline restrictions, Star Alliance Gold provides the following key benefits no matter which Star Alliance carrier you fly with:. Dao was seen being dragged down the aisle on his back by his hands, body limp, bleeding from the mouth, glasses askew and shirt pulled up above his navel.
It marks the second time in less than a month that United was criticized for its treatment of passengers. He said he expects the results to be completed by April An attorney representing Dao issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying he is being treated for his injuries in a Chicago hospital. Golan of Golan Christie Taglia, who represents the Dao family.
Dao was one of four people picked by United to be involuntarily bumped from the flight. The reason? The airline needed to seat four of its own employees, according to The New York Times. United Airlines was the first flight company in the world to offer app optimized for the iPod and iPhone with their entertainment systems. It is available within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time.
It may, however, vary depending on the destination and the departure airport. At the airport, travelers can find plenty of restaurants, bars, and cafes, as well as duty-free shops. There is also a hotel and 10 car rentals with offices located in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Free wireless internet service is available throughout the airport.
Economy class passengers are provided with complimentary beverages, including soft drinks, juice, tea, and freshly brewed coffee. Freshly made meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be chosen and purchased from the onboard menu. Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages are available on all routes.
Business and premium class travelers can enjoy delicious meals, starters, ice cream and desserts, fruit, cheese, alcohol drinks, and freshly brewed coffee. Thanks to the in-flight entertainment system, passengers can browse through the selection of movies, TV programs, music videos, and games.
Free WiFi is available on board of almost all planes. On long-haul routes, passengers can do shopping in Duty-Free onboard boutique which offers, e. Travel deals are landing now! You can't see some of the content JavaScript used for interactive content etc. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of , including those best for:. Winner for flight options: American for domestic travel, United for international.
Nerdy tip: When assessing an airline's broader footprint relative to your home airport, take into account the number of cities you can reach with a given airline and where you can travel on its partner airlines. United Airlines' destinations. Los Angeles. San Francisco. American Airlines' destinations. Dallas-Fort Worth. New York-JFK. New York-LaGuardia. Travel credit card availability.
Winner for best airline credit card: United. United MileagePlus credit cards. No foreign transaction fees. One free checked bag. Priority boarding. Two free checked bags. American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards. Airline loyalty programs. Winner for loyalty program: Tie. United MileagePlus loyalty program. American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program. Extra fees.
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