Comment on YSK that United has significantly escalated their war against basic economy passengers

• dhork@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  They also push their credit card with Chase. It has a $99 yearly fee, but gives you a free checked bag and lets you into Boarding Group 2 without needing extra status, which has an okay chance of having enough overhead for a carry-on. If you intend to fly United more than once in a year with a checked bag, but not enough to get status, it can make more sense to get the card.

  It kind of sucks to have to play those games, but that’s Capitalism.

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  • GBU_28@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I’ll go one further, my employer reimbursed me for the 500 a year united card with the lounge access. It’s insane how much easier airline travel is with a quiet place to wait/rest as well as a “free” available passable meal you don’t have to wait in line for.

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    • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Oh. The lounge.

      I don’t care which airline it is; the lounge is so great. I don’t need some cakes and cookies, but a place to sit in peace is amazing.

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