United Airlines cuts flier awards
WASHINGTON, Jan 20, 2007 (UPI via COMTEX) -- United Airlines has become the
latest U.S. air carrier to clamp down on its frequent flier program for
passengers, it was reported Saturday.
United is following the path of Delta Airlines and U.S. Airways, which both
recently scaled back their programs that provide free tickets to passengers as
well, the Washington Post said.
Members of United's Mileage Plus program will either have to fly or use its
special credit card at least once every 18 months to keep their flier miles
active. The miles used to expire after three years, the Post said.
Spokeswoman Robin Urbanski said frequent flier miles "are considered
liabilities" on the company's books.
Experts told the Post that U.S. airlines have been trying to become more
profitable by putting more restrictions on programs that reward fliers with free
tickets.
URL: www.upi.com
Copyright 2007 by United Press International
WASHINGTON, Jan 20, 2007 (UPI via COMTEX) -- United Airlines has become the
latest U.S. air carrier to clamp down on its frequent flier program for
passengers, it was reported Saturday.
United is following the path of Delta Airlines and U.S. Airways, which both
recently scaled back their programs that provide free tickets to passengers as
well, the Washington Post said.
Members of United's Mileage Plus program will either have to fly or use its
special credit card at least once every 18 months to keep their flier miles
active. The miles used to expire after three years, the Post said.
Spokeswoman Robin Urbanski said frequent flier miles "are considered
liabilities" on the company's books.
Experts told the Post that U.S. airlines have been trying to become more
profitable by putting more restrictions on programs that reward fliers with free
tickets.
URL: www.upi.com
Copyright 2007 by United Press International
