Upgrd 41: Free Upgrades for Everyone

Published: Oct. 16, 2009, 8:19 p.m.

By Upgrd Podcast - Upgrd Podcast

Well, not really, but United Airlines is sure trying to give you that impression. Episode 41 is a combination of an episode that we recorded last week, and a second brief recording this morning regarding the new change at United - eliminating the 500 miler requirement for domestic upgrades. In last week's recording we discuss:

  • American Airlines double EQM along with the reduced requirement for using E-VIPs for Executive Platinums
  • United allowing Z fares to be upgraded with miles next year
  • Is Thanksgiving a good time to get bumps?
  • Our blog posts on the newly lunched upgrd.com
  • and more...

This morning we discussed the new change to UA's upgrade policy and whether or not it changes our airline affiliations.