United Airlines gutted MileagePlus for non-cardholders in April 2026 — cutting miles 40% and killing Basic Economy earnings. Here’s what changed and what you should do about it.
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United’s “Basic Polaris” Is the Biggest Scam in Business Class History
Let me tell you something. I’ve been flying for a long time. I’ve been Diamond Medallion on Delta. I’ve been top tier on American AND United. I’ve sat in Polaris. I’ve sat in Delta One. I’ve sat in Flagship Business. And I have NEVER — in all my years of […]
United and American Airlines Merger? The Death of Competition in the Skies
Well, well, well… If you haven’t heard the news today, let me fill you in. According to Bloomberg and Reuters, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been pitching the idea of merging United Airlines with American Airlines to senior government officials — including reportedly floating the idea directly to President […]
Here We Go Again… The Airlines Are Raising Bag Fees — ALL of Them!
Here We Go Again… The Airlines Are Raising Bag Fees — ALL of Them One of the biggest drivers of revenue for airlines nowadays is airline baggage fees, and lately it seems like they just can’t help themselves! I have to start by saying I used to be a Delta […]
My ” 2 Cent’s, Miles, Points ” .. Current State of Loyalty Programs
Boy of boy… How things have changed in the ” miles and Points ” world over the last few years! Not only have we been through the hideous Covid B.S., it seems like the entire travel industry has been turned on its head! I often say that everything in life […]
Delta CEO to BAN Rude Passengers…Slippery Slope?
It has been reported in their last few days that Delta Airlines CEO , Ed Bastian claims that the airline will Ban passengeres that are “rude”. On its face it sounds good. If your thinking is binary, it is good, but I on the other hand tend to run down […]
USA Implementing new Entry Requirements for EVERYONE!
Updated January 23, 2021 to include President Biden’s Executive Order about this topic. Starting January 28th, 2021 the US government, specifically the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), is requiring all persons entering the USA to show a negative Covid-19 test or prove they’ve already had the virus. Although I understand […]
How American Airlines Ruined my New Years Trip to Rio – A RANT!
Being that I just got over Covid-19 a month before New Years, tested negative, and have antibodies (not sure how long), I decided to make good use of them (antibodies), and travel to Rio de Janeiro for New Years, for Reveillon! I, of course still use the same precautions as […]
Travel vs Everyday Errands and Life, Which is Safer?… A Comparison
As part of the standard line of questioning we have grown accustomed to is “have you traveled in the last 14 days?”. This makes me want to start an argument every time I hear it, as it doesn’t make any sense! On the flip side, you never get asked ” […]
Airlines and Airports Are Starting to Offer Covid Testing for Passengers!
Some good news for my fellow passengers and for the travel industry as a whole! Over there last week or so we have heard more and more about airlines and airports offering covid tests to circumvent the quarantine rules of certain destinations. This is a great thing, and should have […]
Airline Change and Cancellation Information Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
I have been putting off on writing this for a few days due to the fact that all things COVID-19 (Coronavirus) are changing so rapidly! With that said, here is the latest information I have gathered about cancellations and / or changes to any airline travel you may have booked. […]
Wheres Our Bonus & Thanks?… A Rant!
So, as I write this I am setting in a Delta SkyClub , waiting on my next plane. This entire trip has been one big mess of confusing and frustrating mess! This rant probably would not be written if it weren’t for all the issues and frustrations that I have […]