The annual fee for the Chase United Explorer card is $95. Now that we’re will to fly with United after a long hiatus, I’m looking at getting the card again.…
United
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Do you notice that when one travel company makes changes, others seem to follow shortly thereafter? One such example is the introduction of baggage fees by airlines such as American…
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Points & Miles
The Ultimate Guide to Airline Dining Programs – Earn Miles Without Flying
by joehegby joehegIf you’re looking for a way to earn airline miles without flying, signing up for a dining program is probably your best bet. In case you’re not familiar with these…
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In 2023, Sharon and I flew the most miles since our visits to Australia and Japan, back before the pandemic. That’s not surprising, as we we flew on some of…
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Weekly Recap
Airline Bans Popular Checked Bag, Why Your Passport is That Color, Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline…
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Have you ever felt like this when booking airfare? “I’d like to book a seat in Basic Premium Extra Plus Comfort Class that includes exit row seat assignments but without…
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Airline co-brand credit cards are a fantastic way to level up your travel game. Imagine having access to some of the same perks as the most frequent flyers with status.…
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Airlines
United’s New Text Message: Genius, Passive Aggressive, or Both?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there are 2 things I’m grateful for in the 2020s, it’s text messaging and larger overheads on planes. And guess what? United Airlines just combined the two. Wait, let…
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Airlines
Even More Travel Advice From United Airlines’ “23 Million Miler”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a travel geek, you’ve probably heard of United’s MillionMiler program. Part of the airline’s MileagePlus program, it rewards members for extraordinary, long-term loyalty to United Airlines. The MillionMiler…
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Airlines are constantly changing something about how they run their business. Sometimes those changes are obvious to travelers, such as when there’s a fee increase or smaller seats. But sometimes…