And noncardholders won’t have access to the best discounts and deals on award pricing — something we had already seen happening.
This type of shake-up isn’t too surprising — American Airlines just rolled out a similar basic economy policy in December. But it does amount to significant changes for loyalists, and strengthens the case for holding one of United’s credit cards – even if you have elite status.
United’s had some other big developments this year, too, including:
New luxe seats: The airline’s most premium plane yet is about to make its debut. Check out these next-generation Polaris Studios that will come with more space — and caviar service.
New destinations: After launching some epic nonstop flights in 2025, more exciting destinations are coming this spring, including:
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