Massive United Devaluation, Obese Passenger Claims Discrimination, and Influencer Ditches Child to Take Upgrade

Massive Price Hike for United Awards to Europe – Miles to Memories

I don’t know who broke this news first, but it was the most disheartening part of the week. I’m glad I just flew Swiss Business class for 77,000 miles. That ticket would now go for around 100,000 miles. This really hurts.

OBESE PASSENGER ACCUSES UNITED AIRLINES OF DISCRIMINATION FOR NARROW AISLES – Live and Let’s Fly

Yes. Discrimination. That’s what the problem is.

Hear me out: airfare pricing based on weight x cabin class factor. It’s the fairest way, they say.

Travel Influencer Takes Upgrade and Leaves Child Alone in Economy – The Bulkhead Seat

At ten years old? I’ll pass on the upgrade. At fifteen? See you in Singapore, son.

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