United Airlines

Airlines axe ticket-change fees to lure back flyers

The big three US airlines are ditching fees for changing your ticket, in the hope it gives travel...

United takes $7bn loan against its frequent flyer scheme

Here's a new way for airlines to tap one of their most powerful assets for much-needed cash.

United lifts reward rates on Star Alliance flights

Without notice, United's MileagePlus members now need 10% more miles to book many Star Alliance r...

United Airlines drops most Australian flights

United will halt all flights to Australia across March and April, except for Sydney-San Francisco.

United closes all Polaris business class lounges

With fewer people flying, United closes the door on its flagship Polaris airport lounges.

Game theory behind United Airlines' frequent flyer changes

Recent changes to United's MileagePlus loyalty scheme are a case study in marketplace design.

United Airlines Boeing 777 Polaris business class (SYD-SFO)

United's flagship Polaris business class brings the mod cons.

United begins Boeing 787s Polaris business class upgrade

United Airlines' original Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 jets are now being retrofitted with the new Pola...

United's CRJ-550 is a small jet that goes big on first class

United Airlines' new regional jet brings a first class boost to business travellers in small cities.

United overhauls MileagePlus frequent flyer upgrades

PlusPoints replace Regional Premier Upgrades and Global Premier Upgrades in United's latest frequ...

United boosts NY-London to all-Polaris

Get ready to go flat-out in style on a route described as "the largest premium market in the world".

United overhauls MileagePlus with dynamic pricing

United is completely revamping its United MileagePlus frequent flyer scheme to axe fixed-rate mil...

United adds first class to new Bombardier CRJ 550s

United Airlines wants its regional flyers to get that first class feeling, so the carrier’s...

United's international Polaris lounges

With five of its impressive Polaris business class lounges already dotting the USA, United Airlin...

United's Boeing 787s to get a Polaris upgrade

United Airlines will begin fitting Polaris business class seats to its Boeing 787 fleet later thi...

United Airlines Polaris lounge, LAX

United Airlines' Polaris lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is the latest addition to the upscale and ex...

Get Star Alliance Gold from just one flight

Qantas and Virgin Australia frequent flyers can take advantage of a generous status match to top...

United's LAX Polaris lounge to open Jan 12

United Airlines will open its flagship Polaris lounge at LAX on Saturday January 12, 2019, making...