American and Delta Follow United in Eliminating Change Fees But This is Why American’s Policy Is Better My head is spinning over here but in a good way! Yesterday, I wrote about the incredible, huge travel news that United Airlines was dropping those pesky and ridiculous $200… Johnny Jet , September 1, 2020
United, Delta and American Permanently Getting Rid of Change Fees United Airlines Permanently Getting Rid of Change Fees First, United announced yesterday that they’re permanently getting rid of change fees for standard and premium tickets (not Basic Economy). They also… Johnny Jet , August 31, 2020
United Airlines Permanently Getting Rid of Change Fees When I saw United’s tweet announcing that they’re eliminating changes fees, I had to doublecheck that today wasn’t April 1st (who knows what day it is, anyway?) I mean, what?!… Johnny Jet , August 30, 2020
One Reason You Might Want to Fly United During COVID Last month, I did a conference call with Boeing executives and airline reporters about the Boeing Confident Travel Initiative. One of my big takeaways was that airplanes that are equipped… Johnny Jet , July 22, 2020
Airline and Hotel Reward Programs That Have Extended Elite Status I recently wrote a post for CNN.com entitled: What coronavirus means for elite airplane passengers. I know there are a lot more important things in the world but when frequent… Johnny Jet , April 13, 2020
My Trip to Chicago for United Media Day 2019 Greetings! Last week, I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago for the night, as a guest of United for the airline’s Media Day. It was my first time flying United… Johnny Jet , October 31, 2019
United Airlines Baggage Fees: What’s the Cost and How to Avoid Them This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Josh Patoka , October 7, 2019
In Flight on United’s New Route: Newark to Prague In Prague, you hear it a lot: the beer is cheaper than the water. The many-spired capital of the Czech Republic is still proudly the world leader in beer consumption… Ian Livingston , June 25, 2019
In Flight on United’s New Route: Washington, D.C., to Tel Aviv On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019, United Airlines launched a historic route: non-stop service from Washington, D.C., (IAD) to Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV). United now offers more non-stop, year-round service between… Lavanya Sunkara , May 28, 2019
United Airlines Is Eliminating Their Award Chart This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Caroline Lupini , April 9, 2019
Use Chase Pay When Booking Your Next United Airlines Flight This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of… Claire Tak , March 8, 2019
Why Some “Members” Will Be Turned Away From Airline Lounges In 2019 This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Ramsey Qubein , January 2, 2019
Now at Newark Liberty: NYC Marathon-Inspired Food in United’s Terminal C The 2018 New York City Marathon is this Sunday, November 4. Inside the five boroughs, it’s no normal Sunday, especially for anyone living near the marathon route. And this year, United… Team Johnny Jet , November 2, 2018
United Announces Changes for MileagePlus Premier Status Members This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Caroline Lupini , September 28, 2018
An Afternoon in Reykjavik to Watch the World Cup I adore Iceland, have evangelized on its behalf for years, believe everyone of the necessary means should root around in its volcanic soil and tuck behind its waterfalls. You should… Ian Livingston , July 6, 2018