United Airlines announces sweeping changes that could impact million of flyers — unless they agree to one thing
United Airlines confirms major change to loyalty program
- United Airlines is revamping its MileagePlus frequent-flyer programme, effective from 2 April, to favour customers with its co-branded credit or debit cards.
- Non-cardholders will see a reduction in miles earned per flight, dropping from five to three miles per dollar spent on a ticket.
- While United cardholders will earn six miles per dollar spent, with potential for even more if they use their card for the purchase.
- Under the new system, general members without a United credit card will no longer earn any miles on basic economy tickets.
- The airline aims to incentivise more customers to sign up for its credit cards and reward its most loyal customers, according to Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella.
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