#Loyalty Program Changes

United Airlines will restructure its MileagePlus loyalty program starting April 2, 2026, introducing a two-tier system that favors co-branded credit cardholders. Cardholders will earn increased mileage rates, with general members earning 6 miles per dollar and Premier 1K members earning up to 12 miles per dollar, plus additional payment bonuses when booking with their United card. Non-cardholders will experience reduced mileage earning rates, with general members dropping from 5 to 3 miles per dollar. Basic Economy tickets will no longer earn miles for non-cardholders without Premier status. Additionally, cardholders gain exclusive benefits such as 10 to 15 percent discounts on award travel and expanded access to Saver Award inventory in United Polaris Business Class. The entry-level United Gateway Card requires $10,000 in annual spending to unlock these enhanced benefits. These changes align MileagePlus more closely with credit card rewards programs, affecting international travelers who cannot access US-issued United cards. Existing mileage balances remain unaffected by these updates. Link in Bio <--

How many miles do you earn when you fly? Starting April 2nd, United Airlines cardholders will earn at least: - 8 miles per $1 spent on Main Cabin economy fares - 5 miles per $1 on basic economy Non-cardholders will only earn: - 3 miles per $1 on Main Cabin - 0 miles on basic economy What else do you find interesting about airline earning rates when you look at these charts? 👀 #standaretopost

United just announced a MileagePlus update ✈️ Starting April 2, 2026 you now only earn 3 miles per dollar instead of 5, basic economy earns no miles... BUT if you have a United credit card, you can earn more now 💳 What do you think about the new earning structure? 👀 Follow for more travel news and smart travel tips ✈️ #UnitedAirlines #MileagePlus #PointsAndMiles #TravelNews #SmartTravel

THESE airlines just killed your mileage points

What did United Airlines choose when it got out of bed this morning? ⬆️ Higher mileage earning rates on flights for United credit cardholders 👍 10% or more discounts on award flights for cardholders 🔪 Lower milesage earning rates for non-cardholders 💀 No miles for basic economy (unless you have elite status or a United card) And there’s more. Check out the full story on NerdWallet. #standaretopost

American Airlines has promised Wall Street and travelers that 2026 will be a turnaround year. It’s been trailing its U.S. competitors Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in profits and reliability by a wide margin and has fallen behind in the race for premium air travel. Find the full report at the link in bio.

United is making *major* changes to MileagePlus, and it’s not all good news. ✈️ Basic economy: Earn 0 miles (unless you have status or a United card) 📉 Most regular fares will earn up to 40% fewer miles 💳 United cardholders earn more miles than before 🥇 Premier elites + cardholders actually come out ahead The takeaway is clear: cardholders and Premiers matter the most. Where do you land on this one? Let me know in the comments below👇

Leading Industry Expert Cautions United: MileagePlus Reforms May Negatively Impact Loyalty—'Without Their Co-Branded Chase Credit Card, You Hold Limited Value.' In all aspects, their co-branded Chase credit card is a worthwhile investment. See more at Brooke In The Air Travel (brookeintheairtravel.squarespace.com) #unitedairlines #Youtube #fyp #AVGeek

United just overhauled their loyalty program. No card = fewer miles. Here’s what’s changing April 2nd. #unitedairlines #mileageplus #travelhacks #creditcards #airlinemiles

United Airlines is planning a major technology update that will take down its online reservation system early Wednesday. CBS News’ @krisvancleave breaks down what you need to know.

The Trade-Off for a Raise Following the decisive rejection of a 2025 tentative contract, United Airlines is directly linking accelerated pay increases to major work-rule concessions, centering on a proposed shift to a Preferential Bidding System (PBS). The airline frames PBS, an automated schedule-building tool used by competitors, as an efficiency engine that would reduce administrative costs, improve schedule predictability, and free up funds for higher compensation. United proposes a multi-year rollout, arguing the system awards trips based on submitted preferences, seniority, and operational needs. Subscribe to our blogs at BrookeInTheAirTravel.squarespace.com for more news! #fyp #brookeintheair #avgeek #unitedairlines