Frequent Miler on the Air The sky has fallen on United MileagePlus. Now what? | Ep203 | 5-20-23
May 20, 2023
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Instant United Match From AA Platinum
- Nick matched his American Airlines Platinum to United via a status challenge and got United Gold instantly upon submission.
- That immediate match let him select premium-economy at booking for an upcoming transcon flight.
United's Stealth Devaluation Reveals Hidden Rules
- United quietly raised partner award prices dramatically, revealing hidden pricing rules despite no public chart.
- That stealth change shows removing public charts lets airlines devalue without formal notice.
Premium Economy Became A New Sweet Spot
- United premium economy on its metal emerged as a potential sweet spot at about 45,000 miles one-way.
- That pricing often extends to many connecting itineraries on days where premium economy is available.