United MileagePlus

Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …

If you fly even occasionally, it’s worth creating a frequent flyer account with each airline you use. Not only does it store your info for faster bookings, but it also …

There are a lot of reasons to collect transferable points. For me, there’s really only one that matters: When I find award space, I want to be able to move …

Virgin Voyages just made cruise perks shockingly easy to grab — even if you don’t cruise often enough to earn status the traditional way. They’re running an “Enhanced Status Match” …

When you’re on a flight and want something to eat or drink, you typically have a few choices: You’ve brought something with you and can eat it whenever you want …

The concept of pooling frequent flyer miles began a few years ago. Depending on the program, you can combine your miles with those of family and/or friends into a joint …

When it comes to the line of United MileagePlus co-brand credit cards from Chase, the names are a little confusing. The entry-level card (which I’ll call the “gold” level) is …

The United Explorer card is a fantastic tool for leveling up your travel game, offering perks similar to those enjoyed by frequent flyers with status. While I’m not one to …

Black Friday is here, bringing a frenzy of sales from nearly every retailer imaginable. Once a one-day affair, Black Friday has evolved into a week-long (or longer) sales extravaganza, seamlessly …

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. …