
How to Add United Economy Benefits to a Basic Economy Ticket
Upgrading to United's economy class lets you change your flight, bring a carry-on and more.

Upgrading to United's economy class lets you change your flight, bring a carry-on and more.

These beachfront retreats (or close-to-it escapes) are an exceptional way to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points.

The TSA PreCheck program can help travelers speed through security checkpoints at more than 200 U.S. airports.

Every airline has different rules, but you usually can't change or cancel basic economy fares.

TSA PreCheck speeds up the personal screening portion of airport security and is more widely available than CLEAR+.

Holding one of these credit cards automatically gets you elite status at certain hotel chains.

You can cancel your Southwest flight online, and you'll get a refund or travel funds depending on the fare type.

From avoiding seat selection altogether to holding the right credit card, here's how to avoid seat selection fees.

Etihad's exceptional partner network means award flights can be booked just about anywhere.


You can transfer points from two major credit card issuers and British Airways to the Iberia Club loyalty program.

This SkyTeam alliance member has some sweet spots in its award chart, but Skypass miles are difficult to earn.

Turkish Airlines business class can cost almost half as many miles if you book with Miles&Smiles instead of United MileagePlus.

Airline miles, frequent flyer miles and travel points are the rewards currency of some airlines and credit cards.

British Airways, Iberia and United offer reasonably priced nonstop award flights between the U.S. and Spain.

This United card can be worth it if you fly with United at least once a year.

Basic economy seats come with cheaper fares, but seat selection and baggage is limited and varies between airlines.

Hilton Gold, Diamond and Diamond Reserve members receive a food and beverage credit that can be used any time of day.

You have only a few options if you want to stay near the Las Vegas Strip and avoid resort fees.

Centurion Lounges aren't the only airport lounges available to certain AmEx cardholders.

If you're having trouble reserving a rental car, alternatives like Zipcar, Uber Rent or Turo might be better anyway.