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Double United RDM!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Chris

J. Edward on MilePoint found a double RDM promotion from United that isn’t targeted.  While it’s not a double EQM promotion that I so desperately need this year to retain 1K, it’s better than nothing. The terms and conditions: Offer … Continue reading →

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“I Need 4 Volunteers To Sit In First Class”

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Chris

Since moving to New York, I’ve flown to Los Angeles for Thanksgiving.  To save on airfare, I taken to flying on Thanksgiving morning itself.  While last year’s trip was an uneventful journey of domestic first class, this past year’s was … Continue reading →

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My 2012 Mile and Point Earning and Burning

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Chris

In the tradition of last year, it’s time to summarize where I went and how I got there.  I flew about 217k miles in 2012, approximately 186k of which were revenue miles.  Across my revenue and award travel, all but … Continue reading →

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Off-Peak United Awards to Europe

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Chris

United is offering 20% off the redemption cost of coach bookings made between now and November 15th to Europe for travel dates between January 15th, 2013 and March 13, 2013.  This brings the total for a US-Europe roundtrip to 48k … Continue reading →

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Sheraton Chicago O’Hare

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Chris

Last weekend was an adventure, to put it mildly. I was visiting San Jose on a $233 United fare that I had booked back in June, out Saturday and back Sunday night. Standing in line at LGA to board, I … Continue reading →

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United Alters the Deal

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Chris

United has altered the terms of its unadvertised promotion (at least in the United States) for credit card spending between August and October. It looks like my British Airways and Alaska Airlines (offering 3 points per dollar on gas/groceries/drug stores/restaurants … Continue reading →

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5k United Bonus

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Chris

United is currently offering a 5k mileage bonus for spending $1k between August 1st and October 31st, including spending from prior to registration.  Given that these sorts of promotions ought to encourage marginal spending, the lack of advertising for it … Continue reading →

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A Daytime p.s. Business Experience

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Chris

This year, I’ve largely shifted my New York-San Francisco/Los Angeles trips to American as I’ve been greatly enjoying a phenomenal complimentary upgrade rate.  With my booked September travel completing my Executive Platinum re-qualification, I’ve begun to switch my attention to United. For most of … Continue reading →

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The Best-Laid Plans: United Economy Guam to Honolulu

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Chris

Since my upgrade did not clear for the island hopper, I was not looking forward to flying in coach for 24 hours on a 737.  After a few calls to United (namely, to convince the agents that, yes, despite their … Continue reading →

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The Best-Laid Plans: United First Class San Francisco to Tokyo

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Chris

As I was checking up on flight loads the day before my trip, I noticed that the day’s UA915 (HNL-SFO) flight had been canceled and my flight to Honolulu showing no seats for sale in either cabin.  Since SHARES’ (apparent) … Continue reading →

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