United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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Star Alliance

(800) 864-8331

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Latest Reviews

Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
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Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
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What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver

Essential Reading

Earn MileagePlus miles with United’s airline, hotel and credit card partners
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Earn MileagePlus miles with United’s airline, hotel and credit card partners
A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

Can’t find United business class awards to Europe? Try these 7 routes with great availability
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Can’t find United business class awards to Europe? Try these 7 routes with great availability
Fly to London, Madrid, Rome and other European cities on airlines like Delta and AA from $446 round-trip
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Fly to London, Madrid, Rome and other European cities on airlines like Delta and AA from $446 round-trip
Hawaii deal alert: Fly nonstop to the Big Island, Oahu and Maui from $191 round-trip
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Hawaii deal alert: Fly nonstop to the Big Island, Oahu and Maui from $191 round-trip
Beach deal alert: Fly nonstop to Cancun, Mexico from $261 round-trip
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Beach deal alert: Fly nonstop to Cancun, Mexico from $261 round-trip
United award sale: Fly to Hong Kong for 40K miles
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United award sale: Fly to Hong Kong for 40K miles
Deal alert: Fly to Costa Rica from Miami, Baltimore and Washington, DC, from $212 round-trip
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Deal alert: Fly to Costa Rica from Miami, Baltimore and Washington, DC, from $212 round-trip

All United Stories

How to avoid checked baggage fees on major domestic airlines
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How to avoid checked baggage fees on major domestic airlines
4 things you really need to do now in advance of holiday travel
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4 things you really need to do now in advance of holiday travel
Quick Points: How to pool United MileagePlus miles with family and friends
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Quick Points: How to pool United MileagePlus miles with family and friends
United Premier status: How to earn it — and is it worth it?
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United Premier status: How to earn it — and is it worth it?
How to maximize benefits with the Amex Platinum Card
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How to maximize benefits with the Amex Platinum Card
Last-minute strategies for earning United Premier elite status
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Last-minute strategies for earning United Premier elite status
Redeem your points and miles: How to search flight award availability for the major airlines
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Redeem your points and miles: How to search flight award availability for the major airlines
United basic economy: What you need to know about bags, seats, boarding and more
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United basic economy: What you need to know about bags, seats, boarding and more
Score bonus miles: Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
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Score bonus miles: Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
How to earn last-minute airline elite status — and whether or not it’s worth it
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How to earn last-minute airline elite status — and whether or not it’s worth it
United Explorer Card review: Premium perks without a premium fee
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United Explorer Card review: Premium perks without a premium fee
United Club Infinite Card review: United Club lounge access and elite airline benefits
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United Club Infinite Card review: United Club lounge access and elite airline benefits

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