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I’ve flown both United First and United Business on different trips, and the difference really stood out once I experienced both back to back. United First was great for a shorter domestic flight—more space, better service, and priority boarding. But when I booked United Business for a longer...

When I was trying to earn United 1K status, I quickly realized it takes a lot of planning and flexibility. I focused on flying United as much as possible, choosing longer routes and sometimes upgrading to help meet the PQP and flight requirements. There were a couple of times when work plans...

What to Expect from United Airlines Business Class

How Do Delta One (Delta’s Business Class) and United Polaris Compare in Terms of Service, Seating, and Overall Experience?

I’ve actually flown both Delta One and United Polaris over the past couple of years, and the experience really came down to flexibility more than the seat itself. Last fall, I booked Delta One for a work trip, but my schedule changed last minute and I had to modify the flight. That’s when I...

I had this exact question after upgrading to United business class for a work trip that kept changing dates. From my experience, United business class does get lounge access on certain flights, especially international routes with United Polaris, which gave me access to the Polaris Lounge and it...

I looked into this when helping a close friend who’s active military book a last-minute trip home. United doesn’t always advertise a flat, public “military discount” the way some people expect, but they do offer military-related benefits like baggage allowances and access to special fares...

I’ve traveled around the U.S. a lot, and November has quietly become one of my favorite months to go. Last year, I did a short trip to Sedona, Arizona, and the weather was perfect—cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and far fewer crowds. I’ve also loved Charleston and Savannah in November because...

Planning family trips has taught me that the “best” resorts really depend on what keeps everyone happy. For us, places like Disney’s Grand Floridian in Florida, Great Wolf Lodge (multiple U.S. locations), and Hyatt Regency Maui have been big wins because they balance kid-friendly activities with...

I figured this out the hard way on a United flight when I needed to change my return plans mid-trip. Once you’re onboard, you just switch your phone to airplane mode, turn on Wi-Fi, and connect to the “United_Wi-Fi” network. Your browser usually pops up automatically, or you can go to...

I wondered this myself when I was planning a quick weekend trip and Denver was my target. Breeze does fly to Denver on certain routes, but I learned that availability really depends on where you’re flying from and the time of year. I actually had to rethink my dates because one of the flights...

I asked myself this exact question when I was planning a short hiking trip to Colorado and wanted something affordable without too many layovers. Breeze does fly to Colorado, but I quickly learned their routes can change depending on the city and time of year. I almost booked the wrong dates...

I actually wondered the same thing when I was planning a quick desert getaway last year. I’d heard good things about Breeze and wanted something simple and affordable. From what I found, Breeze does fly to Arizona on select routes, but it really depends on the season and which city you’re flying...