Don't forget that Heels First Travel and I have collaborated to offer a prize pack with two United Global Premier Upgrades and one $100 Hyatt gift card. Almost 1,000 people have entered, and with the opportunities to earn bonus entries by following us on Twitter and Facebook, you have lots of ways to get in on the action. The contest entry … [Read more...]
Complimentary Glenfiddich Tastings at ORD United Club
May 20, 2013 By 5 Comments
United Airlines sent me an email this morning announcing complimentary tastings of Glenfiddich Scotch whisky at one of its Chicago-O'Hare United Clubs. The event will be held at T1, Concourse B, near gate B6. Although it will not be every day, it will be pretty frequent over the next several weeks and always from 3-7 PM. Fortunately I have a … [Read more...]
Pay or Redeem? How I Compare Ticketing Options
May 18, 2013 By 17 Comments
Brad wrote in with another question for my open forum as he debates whether he should buy a traditional revenue ticket or redeem miles for an award ticket. As usual, my answer reflects my specific needs and interests and what I know about Brad. The purpose of this post is to illustrate my thought process so you can use different inputs and come to … [Read more...]
Time to Cancel the MileagePlus Club Visa After All
May 15, 2013 By 29 Comments
I wrote about a month ago that my annual fee was coming due on the United MileagePlus Club card from Chase. I decided at the time that I was going to keep the card, but I changed my mind after thinking a little more. Fortunately, Chase provides a limited window to cancel a card after the annual fee actually posts to an account. (American Express … [Read more...]
7 Strategies for Successful Elite Upgrades
May 13, 2013 By 10 Comments
I just finished two weeks of heavy travel, going to FTU in Washington, DC; two mileage runs to Indianapolis; BAcon (BoardingArea conference) in Colorado Springs, and a visit to my family near San Francisco. In short, I’m glad to finally be home for a while. But during these trips, I reflected on my upgrade success this year on United Airlines, … [Read more...]
