There are several possible reasons, but by far the most common is that the fare has increased overnight. When you hold an airline reservation the fare is never guaranteed until you purchase the ticket, and since most fare increases take place overnight, those overnight holds can be risky. There is …

In recent years just about every airline has experimented with various boarding orders in an effort to shave time off the process. Currently, United uses something they call “WilMA”, which stands for Window, Middle, Aisle (aka Outside-In Boarding). Groups board in the following order: 1. Elite frequent flyers 2. First …

That’s a popular question, especially as status requirements change and travelers are perhaps unsure of whether they will retain status or not. There is an easy way to keep track of where you are and how much more you need. Simply go to mystatus.united.com and enter your Mileage Plus number …