EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 9 MIN
✈️ United MileagePlus Just Changed the Game — Here's What Cardholders Get That You Don't
from Miles & Points Daily Podcast · host Miles & Points Daily Podcast
United MileagePlus has rolled out major changes that heavily favor co-brand cardholders, and welcome offers on United cards have jumped significantly — but that's just the start. Air France-KLM Flying Blue quietly updated a key policy that could save your miles from expiring with almost zero effort. Spirit Airlines is officially gone, and if you held Free Spirit points or vouchers, the news isn't good — but there are status match opportunities with JetBlue, Southwest, and Avelo you need to act on fast. A sophisticated new hotel payment scam is targeting travelers using your real reservation details to look legitimate, and every traveler needs to know the red flags. Plus, Lufthansa's revamped long-haul cabin experience is now live, and United's upgraded 787-9 Elevate routes are expanding — here's how to find them when you book.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten
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United MileagePlus has rolled out major changes that heavily favor co-brand cardholders, and welcome offers on United cards have jumped significantly — but that's just the start. Air France-KLM Flying Blue quietly updated a key policy that could save your miles from expiring with almost zero effort. Spirit Airlines is officially gone, and if you held Free Spirit points or vouchers, the news isn't good — but there are status match opportunities with JetBlue, Southwest, and Avelo you need to act on fast. A sophisticated new hotel payment scam is targeting travelers using your real reservation details to look legitimate, and every traveler needs to know the red flags. Plus, Lufthansa's revamped long-haul cabin experience is now live, and United's upgraded 787-9 Elevate routes are expanding — here's how to find them when you book.Subscribe to Miles & Points Daily Newsletter 👉🏼 https://milesandpointsdaily.com/Thanks to Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!Our Free Travel Tools:Award Travel Finder - Search award flights, hotels & status matchesAward Travel Alerts - Get notified when points deals dropFriday Flight Deals - Cheap cash fares & error faresFlight Queue - Airport security & passport control wait timesFlight Seatmap - Seat maps with live availabilitySeatWifi - In-flight WiFi availability, pricing & qualitySupport us - ChaseChase BusinessAmerican ExpressAmerican Express BusinessBilt RewardsCapital OneRampRakuten
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