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Major United Airlines Loyalty Shake‑Up: Cardholders Gain, Non‑Card Members Lose Big Miles
Major United Airlines Loyalty Shake‑Up: Cardholders Gain, Non‑Card Members Lose Big Miles United Airlines is executing a significant overhaul of its MileagePlus loyalty programme that will reduce rewards earned by members who do not hold a United co‑branded credit or debit card, while expanding benefits for cardholders. Effective April 2 2026, non‑cardholders will earn substantially fewer miles per dollar spent on airfare and will even lose mileage earnings on some low‑fare tickets unless they carry an eligible United card. The programme revamp also introduces greater mile‑earning potential and award discounts for cardmembers, reflecting...