Sally French

That's not all with United News. Other things to note. Megan, I think you have a new piece of news.

Also sad news going away on August 21st, that is instant upgrades for Premier members. So now all Premier members have to get on the wait list for upgrades. Ouch. And by November 24th, United will switch to dynamically priced upgrade awards. So that means that airline will no longer publish a chart that tells you how many miles you'll need for an upgrade.

Also sad news going away on August 21st, that is instant upgrades for Premier members. So now all Premier members have to get on the wait list for upgrades. Ouch. And by November 24th, United will switch to dynamically priced upgrade awards. So that means that airline will no longer publish a chart that tells you how many miles you'll need for an upgrade.

Also sad news going away on August 21st, that is instant upgrades for Premier members. So now all Premier members have to get on the wait list for upgrades. Ouch. And by November 24th, United will switch to dynamically priced upgrade awards. So that means that airline will no longer publish a chart that tells you how many miles you'll need for an upgrade.

And the United News has not stopped. Last one, I promise. This change went into effect yesterday. That's June 3rd. United Flyers have an earlier cutoff time to check in. If you are flying domestically and not checking a bag, now you must check in at least 45 minutes before departure. That is up from the previous 30 minutes before departure.

And the United News has not stopped. Last one, I promise. This change went into effect yesterday. That's June 3rd. United Flyers have an earlier cutoff time to check in. If you are flying domestically and not checking a bag, now you must check in at least 45 minutes before departure. That is up from the previous 30 minutes before departure.

And the United News has not stopped. Last one, I promise. This change went into effect yesterday. That's June 3rd. United Flyers have an earlier cutoff time to check in. If you are flying domestically and not checking a bag, now you must check in at least 45 minutes before departure. That is up from the previous 30 minutes before departure.

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Speaking of Southwest, they have joined the baggage fee club. Boo! I know. They kind of teased this in March, but now it is confirmed the bag fees are here.

Speaking of Southwest, they have joined the baggage fee club. Boo! I know. They kind of teased this in March, but now it is confirmed the bag fees are here.

Speaking of Southwest, they have joined the baggage fee club. Boo! I know. They kind of teased this in March, but now it is confirmed the bag fees are here.

But at least we're here with the tips. Southwest credit card holders still get one free checked bag. So that's one potential workaround. We will post those credit cards in the episode description.

But at least we're here with the tips. Southwest credit card holders still get one free checked bag. So that's one potential workaround. We will post those credit cards in the episode description.

But at least we're here with the tips. Southwest credit card holders still get one free checked bag. So that's one potential workaround. We will post those credit cards in the episode description.

You know, Megan, I have to say I'm still shocked. In 2025, how many people do not understand Southwest open seating policy? So I was just on a Southwest flight two weeks ago, and there was this lady who's like, I am C-14. This guy is in my seat. The flight attendant was like, no, ma'am, that is not your seat. This is open seating. Well, not for long. Okay, done with airline news. Time for hotels.

You know, Megan, I have to say I'm still shocked. In 2025, how many people do not understand Southwest open seating policy? So I was just on a Southwest flight two weeks ago, and there was this lady who's like, I am C-14. This guy is in my seat. The flight attendant was like, no, ma'am, that is not your seat. This is open seating. Well, not for long. Okay, done with airline news. Time for hotels.

You know, Megan, I have to say I'm still shocked. In 2025, how many people do not understand Southwest open seating policy? So I was just on a Southwest flight two weeks ago, and there was this lady who's like, I am C-14. This guy is in my seat. The flight attendant was like, no, ma'am, that is not your seat. This is open seating. Well, not for long. Okay, done with airline news. Time for hotels.

Marriott has a bunch of stuff going on recently. They now allow Emirates Skyward members to convert their airline miles to Marriott points at a three to two ratio.