‘Miles Junkies’ at Risk as Airlines Tie Flier Awards to Spending
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First-class upgrades, free booze and access to airport lounges may be harder for some passengers to earn if they don’t begin buying more expensive airline tickets.
United Continental Holdings Inc., the world’s largest airline, today joined Delta Air Lines Inc. in setting spending criteria for its MileagePlus frequent flier program’s elite levels, which grant passengers extra perks such as upgrades and shorter check-in lines.