Update: This offer is expired. You can find the current offer details here. I just received word that Wednesday, February 29 will be the last day to apply for the Continental OnePass Plus credit card. Starting March 1 the standard card of the “new”…
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Swiss award space now shows up on continental.com!
Continental’s online award search tool just got even more useful, since they now display Swiss award space (which they didn’t previously). While Lufthansa has literally stopped releasing first class award space to their partner airlines more…
Continental terminating relationship with Virgin Atlantic as of February 13, 2012
This is hands down the worst frequent flyer news of the year so far. Continental has just announced that as of February 13, 2012, they’ll be discontinuing their OnePass partnership with Virgin Atlantic. Per the announcement: Effective February…
Up to 25% discount on United/Continental awards
United and Continental are offering some mileage discounts for roundtrip economy award tickets booked through January 16 for travel between January 27 and March 22, 2012. The offer is good for travel to Europe and Africa on United and Continental flights…
Six reasons you should (almost) always book awards through Continental instead of United
For about a year now it has been possible to transfer miles freely between Continental OnePass and United Mileage Plus accounts in the same name. While that’s nice in order to be able to combine miles, people tend to overlook the usefulness of…
Air China and Singapore Airlines award space now shows up on continental.com
While this is likely insignificant to anyone that doesn’t spend hours a day searching for award availability on continental.com, it’s worth noting that the website now displays award space for travel on Singapore and Air China, which it previously…
Earn 50 United Mileage Plus or Continental OnePass miles per Top Guest check-in
Continental OnePass and United Mileage Plus are both offering 50 miles per Top Guest check-in at participating airports. You simply have to register your “smart” phone with Top Guest and then use either Facebook or Four Square to make those…
How to prevent United miles from expiring (for now)
I track all of the mileage accounts I manage for people through Award Wallet, and I just got a notice saying that my dad’s United Mileage Plus miles will expire in a few weeks. He only has about 25,000 miles which I’m sure he’ll get…
Best explanation I’ve seen on the 2012 Mileage Plus program changes…
ROFL! (Tip of the hat to David)
Details of United’s 2012 Mileage Plus program released
Yesterday United finally unveiled the details of their 2012 Mileage Plus program. Many of you probably remember that I posted about rumored changes to the Mileage Plus program back in August based on what I was told by an inside source. Ultimately there…
United makes some changes that you’ll actually like!
Per UA Insider on FlyerTalk, United is actually making some positive changes, and there doesn’t seem to be a catch! Improved long-haul comfort with more flat-bed seats. In September, we’ll begin installing all-new flat-bed seats in the premium…
Should you transfer miles from American Express to Continental before September 30?
Reader David asks the following question in the Ask Lucky section of the blog: Hi Lucky, With the recent AX MR promos and sign-up bonuses, I have a good amount of MR points. Sept 30 is coming soon, I’m not sure how much I should transfer to CO, or if…
United eliminates special meals on domestic flights as of October 1, 2011
I suppose this shouldn’t come as a surprise, but according to the Association of Flight Attendants, United will be eliminating special meals on flights within the US, Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America (though I suspect that refers to Mexico…
Follow up on my post about the rumored Mileage Plus changes in 2012
I’ve gotten a ton of emails over this and have also seen a lot of discussion in other places, so figured I’d make a quick follow up post regarding my post of the rumored 2012 Mileage Plus changes. First of all, let me say this once again…
RUMOR: Possible Details of United’s 2012 Mileage Plus Program
This information comes from a reliable source under the condition of anonymity, so take it for what it’s worth. According to my source, below are the terms that United is considering for the combined Mileage Plus program in 2012. Let’s start with the…
Confirmed regional upgrade reciprocity between United/Continental
This merger is finally moving along at a good pace. Just a couple of weeks ago systemwide upgrade reciprocity was announced between United and Continental. As of a couple of days ago, the same is true for confirmed regional upgrades. The process is a…
Details on United’s restrictive “BusinessFirst” upgrade policy to Hawaii
While United has long allowed “unlimited domestic upgrades” to be applied on flights from the mainland to Hawaii, Continental operates internationally configured 767s on their routes between Honolulu and Houston/Newark, which they treat as…
United systemwide upgrades can now be applied through Continental
As of today United systemwide upgrades can be applied on Continental flights, and full functionality should roll out on August 1. This is great news and opens up a lot more destinations for United flyers to use their systemwide upgrades on. To determine…
United/Continental systemwide and regional upgrade reciprocity coming this summer
Per an email sent out to Mileage Plus and OnePass members: We understand how important upgrades are to you. Currently, elite members of both programs enjoy unlimited upgrades on domestic flights on both United and Continental. This summer, you’ll…
United and Continental change standby fees
United and Continental have now aligned their standby and same day confirmed change fees. Now standby and same day confirmed changes will be free for Global Services, 1K, Platinum, Premier Executive, and Gold members, while the fee will be $75 for Premier…
Continental adds functionality to their online award search tool
Continental actually has a surprisingly good online award search tool, probably the best of any Star Alliance program that searches more than a single day at a time. This past weekend it got even better, as they added a couple of useful features. First…
