United Airlines HACKS (what you need to know ft. Sathvik)

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United Airlines is one of the world's largest airlines with one of the most popular loyalty programs. Today we will cover everything you need to know about maximizing the United MileagePlus loyalty program and get flights for amazing discounts.
0:00 Intro
2:15 United Status
13:41 United Credit Cards
19:25 Marriott Titanium - United Silver
20:57 United Miles and Award Space
26:41 Discounts for 18-23 y/o on app
28:16 United Excursionist Perk
31:11 United PlusPoints for Confirming Upgrades
38:11 Star Alliance Upgrades with United Miles
47:12 United: Big Picture
49:16 Outro

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@WhatsThePoints1 2 ай бұрын

My take on status upgrades vs transferable points biz class is that for the latter you really need to be flexible to reliably get good redemptions so if I can do that more easily- and at least get economy + in the process- status seems like it might be worth the cost and complexity I fly out of SFO too and am currently working on AA status with the that being a non hub will mean less competition for upgrades. I could match to United but really doubt I could earn it organically. Maybe the Marriott to silver trick but unless you love Marriott that’s expensive as well even with the top bonvoy cards

@marcusyoung5440 2 ай бұрын

Luvin this. Maybe you’ll have DL WN and AA expert guests next?

@jonathanfactor6688 18 күн бұрын

Great video thanks. I just updated my united airlines explorer card to the united airlines quest card because I have over 5000 miles on n united airlines from traveling and charging

@jimmyjames6492 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info + video!

@WrightReactions 2 ай бұрын

Lesson learned, get some friends parents who have Plus Points

@hwang1607 2 ай бұрын

Good info

@WhatsThePoints1 2 ай бұрын

Would just downgrading to the no AF Gateway card still give access to upgrades on award tickets?

@WhatsThePoints1 2 ай бұрын

I think any United card gives access to XN cares fares yeah?

@WhatsThePoints1 2 ай бұрын

I did have the United club card for a while. The lounges are mediocre but you get status like premier access benefits including dedicated CS and priority check in which I don’t believe you get with other airline too tier cards

@JacobsPointsAndProfit 2 ай бұрын

Wow that was a lot of information. Star Alliance is my favorite so this was fun to watch

@verychinnyapga1599 2 ай бұрын

Do i get PQP if i use my United credit card to book tickets for my parents?

@runsprettygoodforafatguy6232 2 ай бұрын

Great podcast, but I think Shathvik sold the Excursionist perk a little short. The paid segments do not have to be round trip. They have to begin and end in the same zone and be a different zone than the free leg. The Points Guy (of all places) has a good explanation. It’s a thin use clase, but can yield a lot of value.

@Brianpeckin 2 ай бұрын

Sounds overly complicated lol

@marklihsu 2 ай бұрын

That's the point. Learn the system or sit in the back. That's why southworst is so successful super simple system to earn and burn. Only problem is you're awards are only redeemable on their airline.

@Brianpeckin 2 ай бұрын

@@marklihsu or just don't deal with airlines. Have to do all these hoops less stressful. Less work and you also get more value out of hotels. Anyways, the hotel you'll be there for the whole day or 2 days flight temporary completely pointless even said in the video it's easier to so-called hack, hotels and more value in it

@marklihsu 2 ай бұрын

@@BrianpeckinI don't. I'm a free agent now just book F domestically based on price and schedule. I was once 1K and later on EXP. EXP service was much better than 1K but at the end of the day it was hard to maintain EXP because their coverage in Taiwan and China is very weak. I agree with the hotels as I now make sure I spend enough to get Hyatt globalist. The times spent with my family in confirmed suites is worth it.

@Brianpeckin 2 ай бұрын

@@marklihsu ya I'm a low price whore for flights excluding spirit f spirit lol and us airways only had issues with them.