Between now and 6/17/12, you can earn an additional 500 United MileagePlus miles on your first purchase of $50 or more with these featured online retailers. On top of that, you can earn triple miles with these retailers: Neiman Marcus, Brookstone, The Home Depot, Barnes & Noble, & TigerDirect. Dad, since Brookstone is 15 miles … [Read More…]
Free Status Match: Time to Make Switch from UA to AA?
I’m sure many already know that I have been loyal to Continental (now United) for all of my life. However, since the merger, I’ve had quite a few frustrating experiences with United that’s causing me to reconsider my loyalty (related posts: United Airline’s Customer Service Continues to Fail and Wishing on a Star for a … [Read More…]
United Airline’s Customer Service Continues to Fail
Hello from Phuket, Thailand! So far Kevin and I have visited Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok and Phuket. I’m excited to share our trip reports on the blog when we return home next week. At the moment, my brain has been occupied by a United Airlines rant… I’m getting pretty sick and tired of United Airline’s … [Read More…]
Friendly Rant: Wishing on a Star for a United Upgrade?
Is it just me or are United’s complimentary first-class upgrades becoming less of a perk and more like a wish on a star for those of us with lower-level tier status? I feel like such a geek; I was so proud of myself for earning silver elite last year for 2012, and I even encouraged … [Read More…]
“Get More Gilt For Your Klout” Sale Coming Soon + United Miles
Over the holidays, Gilt announced a way to earn 1,500 bonus miles with United by making your first purchase over $50 with Gilt as a new member, then allowing you to earn 5 miles per dollar for a 6 month period after your initial purchase. To qualify for the 1500 bonus miles, you must register … [Read More…]
Quickies: 500 United Mileage Plus Miles in 10 Minutes
Got this in my e-mail today – 500 United MileagePlus miles for creating a new account with e-Rewards. I totally love easy ways to get more miles, especially United miles because it’s the airline I fly most frequently. Enjoy! Quick Tips: You must complete your first survey within 90 days of enrolling to receive your … [Read More…]
Quickies: Earn 750 United MileagePlus Miles By Joining MyPoints
I know this offer might be old news for some, but I just stumbled upon it while browsing United’s e-store. Since registration literally took less than two minutes (you can see how short the form is in the image below), it would be foolish of me not to pass it along to those who have … [Read More…]
Quickies: Free United Upgrades Via Twitter
Follow @United on Twitter for Free Economy Plus Upgrades on Select International Flights: Self explanatory – refer to screenshot below: Happy Weekend!
Quickies: 2,500 Free Citi Thank You Points, 2,500 UA Miles For RT Flight, Marriott MegaMiles Promo
Citi Thank You Points: Unfortunately I do not have a Citi Thank You credit card, but I do know that many of my fellow points fanatics have one, so I’m delighted to share an easy way for you to earn free and easy Citi Thank You Points. You can earn 2,500 free Thank You points … [Read More…]
Quickies: Earn Triple SPG Points, Free Kingfisher Airline Status, Double Miles on United / Southwest
Starwood Preferred Guests: By registering for the SPG® Better by the Night promotion, you’ll earn double Starpoints on two-night stays and triple Starpoints on stays of three nights or longer when you stay from January 9 through April 8, 2012. Stay at over 750 participating hotels and resorts in North and Latin America, Europe, Africa and the … [Read More…]
