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Guide on How To Use United’s TravelBank

by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 6, 2024 | American Express , Travel , United | 22 comments

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In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to fund and use United’s TravelBank.

Since some credit cards provide travel credits that expire within a year, depositing money in United’s TravelBank is a viable option to utilize those credits so they won’t go to waste.

Funds diverted into United’s TravelBank have a 5-year lifespan, offering some level of longevity and a lot of flexibility, especially since travel is not expected to pick up again anytime soon.

Whether you have plans this year or in the near future, funding your United TravelBank with free cash from your credit cards is a wallet-friendly strategy that can potentially save you a few hundred dollars when the time comes that you need to book your next flight.

United TravelBank

According to United, your TravelBank funds can either be used alone or in combination with select forms of payment only when booking United or United Express flights .

Therefore, we are unable to use United TravelBank to purchase flight itineraries that include segments on partner airlines such as Air Canada, Lufthansa, etc.

I was also unsuccessful in tapping my TravelBank reserves to pay for taxes when booking an award ticket or paying additional fees to cover the airfare difference when redeeming a voucher or rebooking a travel credit.

However, I did not encounter any roadblocks when I booked paid United tickets, even if the airfare was Basic Economy .

Terms and Conditions

The information below was taken from United.com

Passengers can select from six purchase amount options, and once purchased, the value remains valid for five years from the date it is deposited in your TravelBank account.
Purchases are not refundable and are limited to $5,000 per day per MileagePlus account.
This purchase is also subject to all of the TravelBank terms and conditions .
United has the right to terminate this promotion or to change the promotion’s terms and conditions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, benefits, and/or conditions of participation, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice.

Guide on How to Fund United’s TravelBank

Access United TravelBank by clicking the button below. You will need to log in to your United Mileage Plus Account to purchase.

Do not have a United membership yet?

It is free and easy to register. Click the button below to enroll in United’s Mileage Plus Program.

After logging in, you will see your United Mileage Account, any United miles you have available for redemption, and your TravelBank Cash Balance.

Plus Points – a points system that passengers can utilize to upgrade their flights – will also show up, but we will not go over that in this post. You can read more about this program here.

Select the amount of travel cash you want to purchase.

As previously stated, there are six possible amounts that you can elect to deposit to your TravelBank.

Guide on How To Use United's Travel Bank

The next page will ask for you to type in your Payment Information.

In this case, you would want to use a credit card that provides an Airline Credit.

I will list these credit cards in one of the sections below.

You will then get confirmation that your purchase was successful. A receipt will be emailed immediately after as well.

In this example, I used my The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to buy $100 worth of travel cash in United’s TravelBank.

Guide on How to Use Your United Travel Bank Cash

Thankfully, we are generously given five years to spend our travel cash.

Once you are ready to book your flight, log back on to your United.com profile and enter your travel details.

United TravelBank purchased using certain IHG Credit Cards has a shorter lifespan. Please check the terms of your IHG Credit Cards for the most current UnitedTravel Bank policy.

Select your particular flight, verify your personal information, and pick your seat.

Afterward, you will be directed to the Payment Page.

Next, United will offer you travel insurance (select yes/no), priority boarding, and miles for purchase.

Regardless of whether you decide or decline to purchase these additional bells and whistles, the payment section comes right after.

You have the following payment options:

Pay In Full
Pay Monthly
Travel Certificates and United TravelBank Cash (if this option does not appear, then the ticket you’re buying is not a permitted purchase using travel cash.)
Other Forms of Payments (PayPal, etc)
Debit / Credit Card

Select “Travel Certificates and United TravelBank Cash.”

As you can see, my $100 travel bank deposit is already reflected in my account.

Next, enter the amount you want to use for the flight you wish to book.

It is not necessary to spend your entire stash of United travel cash if you have other plans to spend it later.

Once you have a final amount in mind, click apply.

In this example, I decided to spend $75 of the $100 currently in my United TravelBank.

After your travel cash is deducted, the total amount you still owe will automatically be calculated.

Continue with your purchase by selecting the mode of payment you want to use for the remaining balance.

I highly recommend paying a portion of the flight with a credit card that offers travel protections, such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.

Alternatively, you can purchase travel insurance to cover your entire trip.

Where Do I Find My TravelBank Account?

United has recently updated its website. You can find your United TravelBank account information and balance by navigating to your United Wallet on the app and the computer.

Troubleshooting Potential Issues

Issue 1: united travelbank does not show up.

A few readers have expressed that they are having difficulty locating the TravelBank option on United’s website.

It appears that United’s site is currently updating its payment page. When you see the notice below under “Payment Method, ” click the “find those payment options…” link.

This link will direct you to the “United Travel Options” section, where you can add travel insurance to your purchase. Make your selection.

Afterward, you will be directed to “Payment Information,” where the TravelBank option appears.

Click “Travel Certificates and United TravelBank Cash” and select Travel Cash as your mode of payment.

Type the amount you would like to spend.

As suggested, charge a small portion of your airfare on a credit card that provides travel insurance, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.

You may also elect to purchase travel insurance for additional coverage.

Issue 2: United TravelBank Keeps On Freezing

While booking a plane ticket to Cabo costing $167.78 recently, I found the United website struggling to process my TravelBank payment, ultimately freezing the payment page.

After attempting various troubleshooting strategies, I eventually made it work by typing a whole number into the TravelBank box.

In this case, I redeemed $165 of my TravelBank credits towards the purchase of this ticket and used a credit card that gives travel protections ( Chase Sapphire Reserve® ) to cover the remaining amount ($2.78).

Issue 3: TravelBank is Unable to Add a New Credit Card (Payment Error)

United.com can only save a certain number of credit cards on your profile.

If the website is not allowing you to add another credit card to your United TravelBank account, you will need to log in to your main United.com account, go to “Wallet,” remove the credit cards that you no longer use, and then add the ones you would like saved.

Once your new credit card is linked, note the last four digits of your card and its expiration date so you can easily find it on your list of saved cards when you try to purchase United TravelBank funds again.

Issue 4: Unable to Purchase

As mentioned above, your United TravelBank funds can either be used alone or in combination with select forms of payment when booking United or United Express flights only.

When Do United TravelBank Funds Expire?

As of this update, TravelBank funds appear to expire after five years.

The screenshot below, captured from my TravelBank account, supports this assertion.

While the money deposited in our United TravelBank accounts has a 5-year validity, it can be forfeited if no activity is recorded in our TravelBank accounts for 18 consecutive months.

Therefore, ensure that you either add money to your TravelBank or use your TravelBank funds to purchase tickets at least once every 18 months.

Heads Up: United also stipulated that any re-deposited funds originating from canceled tickets purchased with TravelBank money do not qualify as an eligible activity. In short, any re-deposited funds will NOT reset the expiration date.

United may also change the expiration date of subsequent deposits or discontinue the program altogether. Only time will tell.

For now, this option to convert our credit card airline credits to some form of flexible currency is available, so certainly consider this method if you are running out of ways to redeem your expiring credits.

Which Credit Cards to Use?

You should only purchase TravelBank funds when you anticipate no other eligible travel-related purchases for the remainder of the year.

Chase Credit Cards

Chase sapphire reserve® (csr).

The Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) comes with a $300 travel credit that resets every year on the card member’s anniversary date and does not roll over onto the following year; therefore, you either use it or lose it.

I do not recommend using your CSR travel credits to purchase funds on United’s TravelBank, given that Chase provides an extensive array of valuable avenues to redeem this credit.

In addition to the traditional airfare purchase, you can also trigger the travel credit when paying for public transit, ride-sharing services, parking, hotels, campgrounds, cruises, etc.

Citi Credit Cards

Citi prestige® credit card.

This card is no longer available to new applicants.

This credit card comes with a $250 travel credit, which can now be conveniently spent on groceries, restaurants, and take-out.

Like the Chase Sapphire Reserve, this credit resets every calendar year and likewise does not roll over.

I do not suggest using your Citi Prestige travel credits to purchase United TravelBank funds because of other beneficial spending options you have at your disposal.

American Express Credit Cards

American express® credit cards with airline fee credits.

The Platinum Card® from American Express ($200 Annual Airline Credit)

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ($200 Annual Airline Credit)

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card ($50 Quarterly Airline Credit)

American Express’s airline fee credit is challenging to redeem compared to Chase’s and Citi’s more flexible identical offerings.

In the past several years, consumers consistently find themselves jumping through hoops in search of effective methods to capitalize on these generous offers.

First and foremost, Chase and Citi do not require activation – their credits apply to all airlines and other forms of travel.

Whereas Amex’s airline fee credit will not work unless you activate it.

Plus, it can only be used on one airline you pre-select, ideally at the beginning of the year.

Even though there are data points (DP) that Amex has been lenient in allowing the preferred airline to be changed via chat as of late, there is no way to predict until when they will allow this.

AMEX Airline Fee Credit Restrictions

AMEX has strict restrictions on what fees qualify under this credit.

Technically, only incidental purchases, such as seat assignments, baggage fees, change fees, lounge access fees, and food/beverage inflight purchases, are eligible.

As such, traditional expenses such as award fees, plane tickets, upgrades, and gift cards do not qualify.

But occasionally, we see additional methods that temporarily open up that trigger this airline fee credit – and for now, United TravelBank is one of them.

While no language explicitly states this particular purchase will not qualify, I have to underscore that Amex can undoubtedly claw back this credit at any moment if they deem that TravelBank is not eligible. So, just be aware of that possibility.

Hence, please utilize this tactic only if you do not anticipate using your airline fee credit throughout the rest of the year.

Steps in Selecting Your Airline With Amex

Before you go ahead with your purchase, follow the steps below on selecting your preferred airline, as AMEX does not make it simple to locate where to activate this benefit.

To optimize this TravelBank strategy, make sure that the airline you selected is United.

Go to AmericanExpress.com, then log in to your account.

Select the particular AMEX credit card that currently offers an airline fee credit.

The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

On the main page, click “More, ” then select “ Benefits .”

On the Benefits page, scroll down to locate “ Airline Fee Credit. ”

This is where you can also change your selected airline for the year.

It bears repeating that you’re technically not allowed to change your preferred airline mid-year, so choose wisely.

With that said, there are data points from people reporting that they have successfully modified their airline choice by contacting AMEX through chat, but this is YMMV (your mileage might vary).

As of this writing, you can use your airline fee credit with the following U.S. carriers:

While on the Benefits page, enroll in all the offers available to you even if you are not sure you will use them.

It is practically money you had already paid for when you paid your annual fee, so you might as well take advantage of it.

At any rate, maximizing this airline fee credit is a fantastic way to offset the steep annual fees Amex charges on their ultra-premium cards.

Add funds to your travel credit using your AMEX card.

If you are unsure how much airline credit you have left, AMEX generates a tracker under this benefit to display your remaining funds.

Periodically check your Amex credit card to see if the airline fee credit was successfully triggered.

If not, Amex has likely terminated this redemption method.

Final Thoughts

Indeed, United’s TravelBank is a wonderful addition to the dwindling menu of possible purchases that can activate Amex’s elusive airline credit.

Being fully aware that this method is temporary, I try to take advantage of it while it’s still possible, especially when I am on the verge of running out of redemption alternatives for my Amex airline fee credit.

I hope that Amex follows Chase’s and Citi’s lead and relaxes this benefit, making it much easier to redeem in the future.

Until then, we will have to adjust to American Express’ policies.

Ultimately, I am glad that United’s TravelBank provides us with another fantastic alternative for using our travel credits.

Not only does it prolong the shelf-life of our funds, but it also affords us the flexibility we genuinely need.

EDITORIAL DISCLOSURE – Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. The content has not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

22 comments.

Bank of America Premium card also include benefits of $100 incidental travel credits, can I use it to purchase United Travel Bank fund too?

Hi Angie, I am not familiar with Bank of America rules but upon checking what qualifies under “incidental”, I got the following info: Get up to $100 in Airline Incidental Statement Credits annually for qualifying purchases such as seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services, and airline lounge fees – automatically applied to your card statement.

It seems to me that this is similar to Amex. I would suggest purchasing the lowest allowed denomination of $50 to see if it would trigger it but if you have anticipated travel in the near future, I suggest redeeming the credits there instead.

Hi, I booked the ticket and when I entered the payment page, there is no Travel Bank part, I got 200+ dollars in travel bank and cannot seem to use it. Why is this? I can only see “Travel certificates” instead of “Travel certificates and United Travel Bank Cash”. What should i do?

Hi Tristan, thanks for asking. Sorry about that. Not all purchases in United.com are eligible. I wonder if the ticket you are purchasing includes a partner airline. From the Terms and Conditions: “TravelBank Cash is valid for air travel purchases on United and United Express® flights and as otherwise permitted by United. After a TravelBank Award is issued, a service charge may be imposed for each change or cancellation requested by the Member.”

I have encountered this exact problem and I am definitely booking a United airline airfare (from LAX – EWR): any more update on this?

HI Cindy, I had updated the post with hopefully a potential solution to your problem. Jump to the section “What to do? United Travel Bank Does Not Show Up”. I tried your route (LAX-EWR) and the steps I outlined worked in making Travel bank re-appear! Good luck and please let me know if it worked for you too!

Thank you for this post and the very detailed instructions!!! Really helpful as I’ll be using this as long as we can get that $200 credit from Amex Plat!

Thank you Tony for the kind feedback. I am glad you found it useful. Please feel free to ask questions anytime.

Great information, thank you!

Thank you so much!

Its unfortunate you can’t use your Travel Bank just to upgrade your seat. Or pay for the bundles upon checkout

I am sorry! Sadly, it is just not as flexible 🙁 But United might make some changes in the future that will allow us to use it for incidentals.

Newbie to United Travel Funds.

Is it possible to use it for booking a ticket for anyone else, any restrictions?

You can book it for anyone else. When they cancel though, the travel credits will be under their account.

This article saved me 30mins! I was typing a non-whole number to use my United Travel Bank and it would NOT take it. Apparently, it needs to be a WHOLE NUMBER. Thanks for the tip!

Glad you found it useful!

Can you combine miles and a travel bank balance? I have 33k miles I need to use and $600 in travel bank credits.

Unfortunately, you can not mix miles and travel bank balance. I’d use the travel bank first if you find cheap tickets as those expire. United miles do not expire.

Hi, how long does the Amex Airline Credit usually take? It’s been a week now and my credits have not shown up yet.

HI Kunal. It’s been about 10 days, on average, for me.

I wanted to add that you Travel Bank does not come up as an option to pay if your flight involves a leg operated by a partner airline (eg. Swiss Air).

I called United to see if they could book the ticket but it errored out for the representative and he gave me that as the reason.

This might be helpful to incorporate in your article.

HI Stephanie, thank you for sharing. That’s correct. Apologies that it was not clear in the article. Yes, it is sadly for United and United Express flights only. I highlighted that part of the article and added additional language under Troubleshooting so it’s much clearer. Thanks so much again for the feedback and Safe travels!

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United TravelBank Card: Closed to Applications, Replaced by United Gateway

The card was suited to those who didn't travel much, but who flew United when they did travel. But it did not offer flexibility or traditional airline-card perks.

High rewards rate

No annual fee

No foreign transaction fee

15.99%-22.99% Variable APR

Rewards rate

Bonus offer

$150 in United TravelBank cash after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Ongoing APR

APR: 15.99%-22.99% Variable APR

Cash Advance APR: 24.99%, Variable

Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.

Foreign transaction fee

Earn 2% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.
Earn 1.5% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on all other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Enjoy 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi onboard United®-operated flights when you pay with your United TravelBank Card.
TravelBank cash is easy to use. $1 in TravelBank cash = $1 when used toward the purchase of a United ticket.
Your TravelBank cash accumulates in your United TravelBank account on United.com.
$0 Annual fee

Compare to Other Cards

Detailed review: United℠ TravelBank Card

» this card is no longer available..

The United℠ TravelBank Card is no longer accepting applications. United Airlines and Chase have introduced a new credit card with no annual fee, the United Gateway℠ Card , which effectively takes the place of the TravelBank Card. Read our review of the United Gateway℠ Card , or explore other United Airlines credit card options . Below is our review of the United℠ TravelBank Card from when the card was still on the market.

If you fly United Airlines, the United℠ TravelBank Card might be tempting because of its annual fee of $0 . But it ultimately might not be worthwhile for most United flyers because of all that it lacks as an airline card.

The card has its own rewards currency that you can use to book free United flights. And its rewards rate is decent for both United spending and all other spending. It’s kind of like a cash-back card, where you can spend the cash only at United.

But you won't get free checked bags or early boarding like you do with many airline cards. And you won’t earn United MileagePlus miles, the airline’s frequent-flyer miles that have a chance at returning huge value.

If you want a card like this one, just get a true cash-back card . Then, you can spend your cash rewards on anything, not just United flights. Otherwise, ante up for a United card with an annual fee that comes with useful airline perks. There’s a good option in the United℠ Explorer Card .

» MORE: How to choose an airline credit card

United℠ TravelBank Card : Basics

Card type: Airline .

Annual fee: $0 .

2% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on tickets purchased from United.

1.5% in TravelBank cash per $1 spent on all other purchases.

Sign-up bonus: $150 in United TravelBank cash after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Foreign transaction fee: None.

Interest rate: The ongoing APR is 15.99%-22.99% Variable APR .

Noteworthy perks:

25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi onboard United-operated flights when you pay with your card.

No foreign transaction fees.

Trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

Rental car insurance.

Purchase protection.

» MORE: Benefits of United Airlines credit cards

Benefits and perks

Simple rewards earning.

With a typical airline card, you earn frequent flyer miles or points with every purchase. You then redeem those rewards for free flights or seat upgrades. But frequent flyer programs can be exceedingly complicated. The number of miles you’ll need for a particular flight depends on an array of factors. On top of that, the flight you want might not have award seats available. And your preferred travel dates might be “blacked out” — that is, reserved for paying customers.

The United℠ TravelBank Card eliminates the whole idea of miles. Instead, you earn “TravelBank cash,” which is redeemable for travel with United on a simple dollar-for-dollar basis.

The card earns 2% back on United purchases and 1.5% back on everything else. A $500 United flight, for example, would earn $10 in TravelBank cash. A $500 purchase elsewhere would earn $7.50.

Simple rewards redemption

When booking a flight with United, you can pay some or all of the fare with your accumulated TravelBank cash rewards. Consider a ticket that costs $400. If you had at least $400 in TravelBank cash, you could use it to pay the entire fare. If you had only $50 in rewards accumulated, you could apply it to the fare and reduce the cost to $350.

Some travel credit cards have annual fees measured in hundreds of dollars, while the typical airline card often charges a fee of close to $100 per year. This card has an annual fee of $0 .

Sign-up bonus

For a simple credit card with an annual fee of $0 , it’s a pleasant surprise to have a sign-up bonus: $150 in United TravelBank cash after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

» MORE: NerdWallet's best airline cards

The United℠ TravelBank Card is light on flash compared with most travel cards, but it comes with minor perks:

In-flight discount: 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi onboard United-operated flights when you pay with the card.

No foreign transaction fees: Travel cards generally don’t charge a fee — 3% is common — for making purchases abroad. This United card doesn’t, either. And it uses the Visa network, which is widely accepted abroad.

Travel-related insurances: Trip cancellation/interruption insurance and secondary rental car insurance are nice-to-haves on an airline card.

Purchase protection: Covers new purchases made with the card for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account.

How it compares with other United cards

The United℠ TravelBank Card is one of three co-branded consumer United Airlines credit cards. Its siblings pack more perks.

Here’s how they compare on key features:

Business owners, even those with side gigs, might consider the United℠ Business Card .

» MORE: Full review of the United℠ Business Card

Drawbacks and considerations

No checked bags or early boarding.

At $35 per bag each way when you don't prepay, fees for first checked bags add up in a hurry, especially when you’re traveling with others on your itinerary. That’s why typical airline cards are so valuable. But this card has no checked-bag-fee waivers, so you’ll have to pay. And you won’t get boosted toward the front of the boarding line, because the card lacks a priority boarding perk. That could hurt you when looking for overhead bin space.

» MORE: Airline credit cards that offer free checked bags

The logical solution is the United℠ Explorer Card . It offers:

2 MileagePlus miles per dollar spent on purchases from United.

2 miles per dollar spent on restaurant purchases and hotel stays.

1 mile per dollar spent on all other purchases.

First checked bag free for you and a companion on your reservation, if you use the card to purchase your ticket.

Two United Club one-time use passes per year.

Global Entry/TSA Precheck statement credit every four years.

25% off in-flight purchases.

Sign-up bonus: Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

It has an annual fee of $0 intro for the first year, then $95 .

» MORE: Full review of the United℠ Explorer Card

You won’t earn United MileagePlus miles with this card. That keeps things simple, but you also lose the potential to reap outsize value by scoring a great awards seat — like a business-class international fare worth thousands of dollars — for relatively little spending.

Fewer benefits

Some airline cards give you perks at the airport. They might reimburse you the application cost of Global Entry or TSA Precheck to get through security lines quicker, or get you free or discounted passes to an airport lounge.

This card offers none of those.

» MORE: Cards that offer airport lounge access

Limited reward redemptions

Redeeming rewards is relatively simple, but you’re still locked into United Airlines. That's limiting compared with general travel credit cards , which allow you to apply rewards to a wide range of travel-related expenses.

An option for those looking to avoid an annual fee is the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card .

1.5 points per dollar spent.

3 points per dollar spent on eligible travel booked through the Bank of America® Travel Center.

A value of 1 cent per point when redeemed for travel credit and a little over half a cent per point for cash.

A sign-up bonus.

The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card isn't tied to an airline or hotel chain. Book travel any way you want, with no restrictions and no blackout dates, and then use points to wipe out the cost on your statement. Bank of America® also has one of the broadest definitions of "travel" of any major issuers. You can use points to get credit for airfare, hotel stays, cruises, car rentals, campgrounds, art galleries, amusement parks, carnivals, circuses, aquariums and zoos.

» MORE: Full review of the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

This card earns bonus rewards in multiple categories, including dining and travel. You can transfer points on a 1:1 basis to about a dozen hotel and airline programs, including United, or you can use them to book travel through Chase at 1.25 cents per point. However, you won't get any airline-specific perks. Annual fee: $95 .

How to decide if it's right for you

The United℠ TravelBank Card offers a simpler way to earn free flights on United Airlines for casual flyers committed to that airline. But honestly, you’re better off with a cash-back credit card .

If you spread your flying among a number of carriers or want more flexibility, consider a general travel credit card . United loyalists are likely to get more value from the United℠ Explorer Card .

Information related to the United℠ TravelBank Card has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card.

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United Airlines flight credits: Everything you need to know

Editor's Note

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here .

Like many other carriers United Airlines has eliminated change fees on many flights and has been issuing credits for canceled trips since the height of the pandemic.

Following COVID-related cancellations, travelers have had to learn to navigate the world of travel credits in a serious for the very first time. And, whether or not it's the airline's intention, the intricacies of these various carrier-specific certificates can add yet another layer to the already complex process of booking a flight.

In most cases, if United cancels your flight, you're eligible for a refund to your original form of payment. Meanwhile, if you are the one making the choice not to travel, you'll most likely end up with what the airline calls a "future flight credit," or an Electronic Travel Certificate (ETC), which are two different instruments.

Both types of credits can be used to book new travel, but there are some important nuances to note. For instance, future flight credits are valid for less time. They also can't be redeemed for someone else unless you purchased your ticket on or before Aug. 31, 2021.

After reading this guide, you'll walk away with a better understanding of United's various flight credits, and how you can redeem them when booking a flight.

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Accruing electronic travel certificates

Of United's two flight credit offerings, electronic travel certificates are the most useful since they're valid for longer (two years from the issue date) than future flight credits. They can also be combined with other ETCs and can be redeemed for travel for someone other than the person whose original trip was changed. In short, they're basically like money that you just happen to have to spend on United.

United customers who have experienced various service lapses are likely already familiar with ETCs. You'll receive one whenever the airline issues any form of monetary compensation — an extra-long delay, broken in-flight entertainment system, involuntary denial of boarding and so on.

Until recently, customers taking advantage of United's free-change policy had been able to request an ETC when voluntarily canceling a flight. The airline has since made that process a bit more complicated , but you may still be eligible for a certificate instead of a future travel credit. You'll need to speak with a reservations agent at (800) 864-8331 to make the request.

Redeeming electronic travel certificates

United now lists travel credits on the "My account" page, which you can access right here when logged into your MileagePlus account. Unfortunately, the airline's website only seems to track a portion of a customer's available ETCs — I keep mine organized in a spreadsheet, and I recommend you do the same.

ETCs can be redeemed for travel operated by partners, as long as at least one segment in the itinerary is operated by United and United Express.

If you've selected an eligible flight, you'll see an option to redeem your ETCs on the payments page. Certificates can be used to cover the cost of seat assignments when selected during the purchase process, too, which adds another layer of usefulness.

Related: Here's what to do if you need to cancel your trip

ETCs can be used multiple times — if the flight costs less than the value of the certificate, the balance will remain on your account. If you're purchasing a higher-cost flight, you can combine ETCs with a credit card payment to cover the difference.

After you successfully enter an ETC, including the year issued, 10-digit PIN code and the recipient's last name, you'll see the amount deducted from your flight total.

United recently added the ability to combine up to 10 ETCs on the airline's website. Alternatively, you can call the reservations line at (800) 864-8331 to have your certificates combined over the phone. Just note that when combining certificates over the phone, the expiration date may be updated to 24 months from the date the oldest ETC was issued, not 24 months from the date your ETCs are combined, so that's something to keep in mind.

Future flight credit

Unlike ETCs, future flight credits can be used to cover the cost of partner flights, even those without a United flight on the same itinerary, as long as those flights are available to book via United, either on United's own website or by calling reservations at (800) 864-8331.

These credits can normally only be used by the traveler whose name was on the original reservation. However, United is allowing credits issued for tickets purchased on or before Aug. 31, 2021, to be used to book travel for others.

To view your current future flight credits, log in to United's website then head to the "My trips" page right here . From there, click the "Future flight credit" tab and select the "Book with credit" option to book a new trip.

Unfortunately, I haven't had success redeeming future travel credits for revenue tickets online — you can always give reservations a call at (800) 864-8331 to rebook if you receive an error, such as the one I've repeatedly encountered below.

For a while, if you moved to a lower-cost flight, you lost any residual value. Luckily, United backtracked on this strict restriction in April 2021. You'll now get a new future flight credit when rebooking to a less expensive flight.

The same applies when using the future flight credit tool to rebook canceled award tickets. If your new flight requires fewer miles or a lower cash co-pay, you'll receive a refund for the balance once you reissue the ticket.

Your first instinct may be to cancel and redeposit the award, for added flexibility, but if you had been able to lock in a lower-rate award with your original booking, it may be advantageous to call in and request an agent's help in making the change.

If United canceled your original flight and the airline still offers service between the same cities on your new travel date, a reservations agent may be able to reissue your award in the originally ticketed cabin at the original rate.

Related: Guide to the United MileagePlus program

For example, since United was responsible for the cancellation, in my case, an agent may be able to honor my original 60,000-mile award rate between Newark (EWR) and Dublin (DUB), even if a similar award is priced higher on United's website today. There's never any guarantee, but it's certainly worth making the request.

Meanwhile, if you're looking to book a cash fare, you may be able to call United reservations at (800) 864-8331 to have your future flight credit canceled, with the balance issued in the form of an ETC, instead. That's certainly your best bet if you're looking to move to a lower-cost flight, or prefer to use your credit to book travel for someone else.

United TravelBank

United offers a third type of travel credit, via the airline's TravelBank . Customers purchase these credits directly — they're not issued following a customer service complaint or flight cancellation. It's also possible to boost your balance with the since-discontinued United TravelBank Card.

The information for the United TravelBank Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.

Generally, it doesn't make sense to tie up funds without some sort of additional return, but United does occasionally offer incentives for customers to add funds to their TravelBank, in the form of a percentage bonus or fixed mileage earnings, such as 5 miles for every dollar spent .

TravelBank funds can be redeemed for flights operated by United and United Express. Unfortunately, they cannot be combined with ETCs or future flight credits, and, since they offer the longest validity, I'd use up any other credits before tapping your TravelBank.

Related: Hotel and airline elite status extensions stretching into 2023

Expiration policy

While United miles no longer expire , all of the carrier's travel credits are subject to expiration as follows:

Electronic Travel Certificates: 24 months from issue date*
Future flight credit: 12 months from original ticket issue date**
TravelBank: 5 years after last activity

*All electronic certificates due to expire prior to Dec. 31, 2022, will be extended until Dec. 31, 2022. **Future flight credits issued on or before Dec. 31, 2021, will be valid until Dec. 31, 2022

So keep these policies in mind if you have a few different types of credit since you'll want to use the ones expiring soonest first.

Bottom line

Navigating United's various travel credits and policies can seem daunting, and perhaps needlessly complex. Still, armed with this guide, you should have a much better idea of how to identify which credits you have at your disposal, and how to make the most of them when booking your next trip.

Additional reporting by Benji Stawski.

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Things to Keep in Mind About Airline Travel Bank Credits

Editor’s Note: The following Post is Guest written by Matt from Miles Earn and Burn. Special thanks to Matt for putting this resource together.

In Episode 48 of the Milenomics No-Annual Fee Edition Podcast, Robert and Sam talked about the perils involved in holding funds in airline travel banks or certificates. To summarize this excellent discussion, each airline has different expiry rules, travel banks are held and redeemed in different ways, and sometimes you can extend the validity of the funds, but sometimes not. Of course these funds are still useful in travel hacking, especially for cashing out certain types of travel credits from premium credit cards.

Perhaps it goes without saying, but if you have the choice between a full cash-out and a travel bank, always take the full cash out. Travel banks aren’t the same as cash and shouldn’t be treated as such. Cash, for example doesn’t expire, cash can be used to buy seat-upgrades and pay change fees, cash doesn’t tie you to a particular airline, cash can be invested to earn a return. Cash is fungible, travel bank funds are not. For those times when cash isn’t an option, here are the basic rules for the major US airlines in order of my perceived ease of use:

United Travel Bank

United’s Travel Bank is arguably the most straight forward to use and keep active. It unfortunately can’t be used on non-United or United Express flights, and as of January 14, 2021 it doesn’t seem to work as a way to cash out American Express Platinum airline credit.

Note: United’s Travel Bank Terms and Conditions only mention an expiration at 18 months, but they show a different expiration date next to each load at this link . It’s unclear whether either or both apply. To be safe, I’d assume both.

JetBlue Travel Bank

JetBlue’s Travel Bank is managed by Sabre, not JetBlue itself, a fact which is painfully obvious when you try and interact with it and see how disconnected from JetBlue’s website it truly is.

Alaska Airlines Credit Certificates

Alaska doesn’t have a travel bank, but they have a wallet which lets you combine certificates into something that looks like a bank. You can see your wallet funds at this link . During the height of the travel downturn caused by the COVID pandemic Alaska let you convert certificates into miles, however that offer has expired and I don’t expect it to come back.

Southwest Airlines Travel Funds

Southwest travel funds are easy to see and manage , but there’s a huge caveat with them: if you book airfare using multiple funds, the earliest expiration date applies to the new booking — you must complete travel before expiration and if you cancel the newly booked ticket, you’ll get a new travel fund certificate that expires on the date of the earliest expiration original funds.

Delta Air Lines eCredits

Delta has no formal travel bank program, but they do have eCredits for non-refundable fares cancelled more than 24 hours after booking. You can use up to three of them per ticket, but the eCredit must be booked in the name of the certificate holder. If everything is working with Delta’s IT, you should be able to see them at this link . (Note: This never works for me, but I’ve seen it work for others. I have to call reservations to find out what I’ve got.)

Note that unlike most other airlines, Delta’s eCredits just require that you book by expiration, even if your flight is months after the expiry of the eCredit, it can still be used to pay for airfare.

American Airlines Vouchers

American doesn’t have a full travel bank like some other airlines, but they do have eVouchers, Travel Vouchers, and Trip Credits, all of which are largely similar.

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Your United TravelBank funds may expire a lot earlier than you think

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For many in this hobby, using travel credits is often a tough task. Over the last few months, we’ve seen many blogs report how United’s Travel Bank can be an option to use up your airline free credit. However, you’ll need to keep the terms and condition in mind before you load up your United TravelBank account with funds.

United TravelBank

Over the last few months, many data points have indicated that this has worked successfully for many people in different denominations, right from a $50 load to a $250 load across different card products and issuers. However, unlike United’s MileagePlus miles which no longer expire, United’s Travel Bank funds do expire .

Expiration Dates

You’ll need to remember two sets of rules here. Firstly, the T & C’s that determine when your individual travel fund loads will expire. As soon as you load an amount to the Travel Bank, you can use that amount for five years on any United operated flight. The flight must be on United metal. However, you can use your travel bank funds to book flights for someone else.

Members can choose from six purchase amount options and once purchased the value remains valid for five years from the date it is deposited in your TravelBank account. Purchases are not refundable and are limited to $5,000 per day per MileagePlus account. This purchase is also subject to all of the TravelBank terms and conditions .

These funds expire in batches, on a rolling basis every five years. Here’s a snapshot of how it looks in my account.

Secondly, there are T & Cs that also determine travel fund expiration due to inactivity.

As a general rule (and unless stated otherwise by United under the terms of a particular offer or the terms of certain qualifying activity as determined by United from time to time) all accrued TravelBank Cash in an Account is subject to expiration and/or forfeiture for any Member who fails at any time to engage in Account Activity (as defined above) for a period of eighteen (18) consecutive months. United may, but shall have no obligation to, send a Member a notification of TravelBank Cash nearing or subject to expiration.

The Pundit’s Mantra

While United TravelBank is a great option to use your credits, you’ll need to keep a couple of things in mind. Firstly, the funds you load will expire every 5 years, but in batches. Secondly, if your TravelBank account has no activity for 18 months, you may lose all the funds in your account. Moreover, United may or may not send you any notification about expiring funds well in advance.

I hope this post was able to shed light on the complexities of travel bank fund expiration. While this option is great, the last thing you’d want is to load thousands of dollars into it and lose all the funds due to lack of activity for 18 months.

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Does the 18 month account activity requirement still apply? I can’t find the clause in the terms and conditions.

I’m almost at 18 months no activity, so am worried about expiration

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How to Redeem $50 United TravelBank Cash With IHG Premier Credit Cards [2022]

Add a way to extend United TravelBank Cash earned from IHG Premier credit cards.

Chase and IHG improved benefits on co-branded credit cards: Chase IHG Premier Credit Card and Chase IHG Premier Business Credit Card . One of the benefits available to card members is the $50 United TravelBank Cash .

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What is United TravelBank Cash?

Each TravelBank Cash has an expiration date associated with the terms and conditions when it is obtained.
TravelBank cash can only be used on United or United Express flight purchases by its expiration date.
TravelBank Cash is deposited and stored in your United MileagePlus account; therefore, you must have a United MileagePlus account. It is completely free to join .

How Does IHG Rewards Premier and Premier Business Credit Cards $50 United TravelBank Cash Benefit Work?

Each calendar year, you receive up to $50 in United TravelBank Cash .
You receive $25 in TravelBank Cash deposited into your United MileagePlus account on or about January 1st each year, and it expires on July 15th of the same calendar year if not used.
You receive another $25 in TravelBank Cash deposited into your United MileagePlus account on or about July 1st each year. It expires on January 15th of the following calendar year if not used.
Enrollment for a United MileagePlus account is required if you are not a MileagePlus member. It is completely free to join .
One-time registration for this benefit is required. See below for how to register for the offer.
Allow up to two (2) weeks after registration for the first $25 TravelBank Cash deposited into your United MileagePlus account.
In my experience, the $25 TravelBank cash was deposited immediately after I completed the registration.

How to Register for IHG Rewards Credit Card’s $50 TravelBank Cash?

Go to the dedicated official IHG and United website to register for the offer.
Click on the Sign in button for your IHG Rewards account.
The page will ask you for your United MileagePlus number and last name. See the screenshot below.
Simply accept the terms & conditions, and click the Register button to finish your registration.

How to Redeem United TravelBank Cash With IHG Rewards Premier and Business Premier Credit Cards?

First, you must register for the IHG and United TravelBank Cash benefits if you have not done it. This is one-time registration only.
Confirm each $25 TravelBank Cash is deposited into your United MileagePlus account based on your IHG Rewards Premier credit card benefit. To check that, see the instruction below this section.
Search and book United or United Express flights as you normally do until you reach the payment checkout page.
Under the Payment method , you select the TravelBank option. You will be asked to enter the amount of TravelBank cash you want to apply for the reservation. See the screenshot below.
If you have multiple TravelBank cash, the United system automatically pulls the one that expires first.
Finish your booking like you normally do! You can use any other credit cards to cover any remaining balance, and using Chase IHG Premier Credit Card or Chase IHG Premier Business Credit Card is not required.

How to Extend IHG Credit Card’s United TravelBank Cash?

Book a United airlines ticket in at least Economy fare class. Avoid Basic Economy fare for this to work.
Make sure to choose your TravelBank Cash to pay for the reservation on the payment page by specifying the TravelBank cash amount you want to apply to the reservation. United Airlines system automatically uses the TravelBank cash in your account that expires first . See the above section on How to Redeem United TravelBank Cash .
After 24 hours, initiate the cancellation . The value of your ticket now becomes a flight credit that will expire in a year from the ticket issuance date. Alternatively, you can keep changing your ticket without changing fees until you can travel.
Currently, United has a waiver for any flight credits resulting from cancellation made on or before December 31, 2022 . Those flight credits are extended through December 31, 2023 , instead of the ticket issuance date.

How to Find United TravelBank Cash?

Sign in to your United MileagePlus account online .
Click to expand Wallet in the left-hand side menu.
Click on TravelBank .
You can see all your available United TravelBank cash, amount, and expiration date on the page.
Open the United mobile app and sign in.
Tap on My United at the bottom.
Tap on the third tile: Wallet .
Scroll down a little and tap on TravelBank cash .
You can see all your available United TravelBank cash, value, and expiration date.

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I cannot link my IHG Rewards Premium card to my United Travelbank. It is not working, I do not get past the initial screen asking me to sign in into my IHG account. I went to the United website and the Wallet section, there is also no option to use this benefit. Bad launch IHG!

Sorry that you could not register for the offer. After you successfully sign in to your IHG Rewards account, that initial screen/page asking you to sign into IHG should now change and ask you for your United Mileage Plus information. I registered for the offer via the web browser on the computer desktop.

Israel-Gaza latest: Protests in Tel Aviv after 'half a year of hell'; hostage killed in Gaza was 'executed' as sister criticises 'cowardly' Israeli government

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv as the six-month anniversary of the war approaches. Meanwhile, the body of an Israeli hostage has been recovered from Gaza.

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Until then, you can read through today's updates by scrolling below.

A Royal Navy ship is to be deployed to help get aid into Gaza, the UK has announced.

Alongside the vessel, the government unveiled a £9.7m package for aid deliveries, logistical expertise and equipment support for a humanitarian corridor in the eastern Mediterranean between Cyprus and Gaza.

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said the UK and its allies needed to "explore all options" including sea and air deliveries to "ease the desperate plight of some of the world's most vulnerable people" in the territory.

"The situation in Gaza is dire and the prospect of famine is real. We remain committed to getting aid to those who so desperately need it," he said.

"Israel has also agreed to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza to a minimum of 500 a day.

"But we need to continue to explore all options, including by sea and air, to ease the desperate plight of some of the world's most vulnerable people."

The British Armed Forces have dropped 40 tonnes of aid into Gaza in recent weeks to tackle the bottleneck in supplies reaching Palestinians.

The five air drops have seen supplies including water, flour and baby formula parachuted into the territory.

The UK continues to stand by Israel's right to defend its security, but Israelis need to ensure aid gets into Gaza more swiftly, Rishi Sunak has said.

In a statement marking the six-month anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, the prime minister also said the UK remains "appalled" by an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) air strike which killed three British aid workers.

"Today marks six months since the terrorist outrage of October 7 - the most appalling attack in Israel's history, the worst loss of Jewish life since the Second World War," he said.

"We continue to stand by Israel's right to defeat the threat from Hamas terrorists and defend their security.

"But the whole of the UK is shocked by the bloodshed, and appalled by the killing of brave British heroes who were bringing food to those in need."

John Chapman, 57, James "Jim" Henderson, 33, and James Kirby, 47, were the three Britons who died in air strikes carried out by the IDF on their aid convoy on April 1.

Mr Sunak highlighted the growing toll on Palestinian civilians, and said the UK had been "straining every sinew" to get aid into Gaza, while emphasising the need for Hamas to release its captives.

He called for an immediate humanitarian pause in the fighting, "leading to a long-term sustainable ceasefire"

In our previous post, we told you Israeli police had reported a female officer had been punched in the face during a demonstration in Tel Aviv.

Now, the force has issued a clarification, saying it appears the officer was "hit in the nose by an elbow".

It added that it was incident wasn't done with "malicious intent to harm the policewoman".

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Israeli city today, protesting against Benjamin Netanyahu's government and calling for more to be done to release hostages taken by Hamas.

Earlier, the police reported a small group of "troublemakers" had started lighting bonfires after the demonstrations ended.

A protester taking part in a demonstration in Tel Aviv has punched a police officer, the Israeli Police has said.

The force said a small group of "troublemakers" decided to light bonfires and attack police officers after the protest ended.

"During the attack, a police officer was injured by a punch she received from a protester and was taken for medical treatment," it added, sharing a video of the woman with a bloody nose.

In a post on X, it said there was a separate incident which saw a person hit three civilians with a car.

"At this point, it is known that a car driver hit three civilians while driving and continued driving until he was stopped by the police," it said .

"The injured citizens are receiving medical treatment and the driver will be transferred for investigation."

People staying at a hotel in a village in southern Lebanon have described the moment it was damaged by a nearby strike.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said "Israeli warplanes" targeted a house in the village of Arnoun this morning.

Workers were seen clearing broken glass and damage from a hotel which was close to the allegedly targeted building.

"We were sleeping when we heard the sound of an airstrike, a loud sound," said Sara Awada, who was staying at the hotel after being displaced from Kfarkila village.

"We woke up to this noise and found all the glass in the room on the floor and on us. We heard a lot of screaming in the hotel, so we went downstairs because it might be safer in case there was a second strike. Everyone was scared and terrified," she said.

Hussein Hamdan, the owner of the hotel, said it had been hosting displaced families since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October.

"There is a significant damage, especially to the glass windows and the roof. Thank god there were no injuries," he said.

A top Iranian military commander has renewed the country's promise to retaliate after an airstrike in Syria killed 12 people, including two Iranian generals.

General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's joint chief of staff, told mourners gathered for the funeral of General Mohammad Reza Zahdi that Iran will decide when and how to stage an "operation" to take revenge.

"The time, type, plan of the operation will be decided by us, in a way that makes Israel regret what it did," Gen Bagheri said. "This will definitely be done."

The attack, which was widely blamed on Israel, destroyed Iran's consulate in Syria.

Gen Zahdi was the highest ranking commander killed in the strike.

The attack on an Iranian diplomatic compound was a significant escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two arch enemies, and Israel has been bracing for an Iranian response.

Tensions have flared against the backdrop of the six-month-old Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and raised renewed fears of a broader regional conflict.

The Islamic militant group Hamas, which has ruled Gaza for 17 years, is one of Iran's proxies, along with Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Yemen's Houthi rebels.

A German military vessel has intercepted a Houthi missile, the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea has said.

The German frigate "Hessen" stopped the missile attack from Houthi controlled territories to protect merchant ships, it said.

"The action performed by Hessen was effective, avoiding any damage to seafarers and merchant shipping", it added.

The EU's mission, known as Aspides, was launched in February to help protect the key maritime trade route from drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi militia.

The group has said it is retaliating against Israel's war on Gaza, but it has regularly attacked several ships with no known connection to Israel.

Tomorrow marks six months since Hamas launched its 7 October attacks on Israel.

Since then, tens of thousands of people in Gaza have been killed and more than 100 Israeli hostages remain trapped inside the besieged strip.

To mark the anniversary, thousands of protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv, calling for immediate elections in Israel and for all hostages to be released.

Some held up signs urging the Israeli government to do more to bring them home, with others carried placards reading "Half a year of hell".

Three "terror tunnels" have been destroyed in Khan Younis, the Israel Defence Forces has claimed.

In an update on Telegram, the IDF said it has been operating to locate, map and destroy the tunnels in recent months.

"During the activity, three offensive terror tunnels, that were under intelligence and technological surveillance by the IDF over recent years, were located," it wrote.

"Following preliminary ground activity, they were mapped and destroyed."

Hamas has a reputation for having some of the best underground tunnels of any militia.

It uses them to transport fighters, not only belonging to Hamas but also other militant groups like Islamic Jihad, from one end of the strip to the other.

They are also used to move and store weapons, launch attacks against Israel and, in this war, to hold hostages.

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How to Upgrade Your Airline Seat Without Breaking the Bank

F lying in first or business class might seem like it’s a privilege reserved only for ultra-wealthy travelers. But plenty of ordinary people fly in premium airline seats all the time. If you’re savvy about how you pursue an upgrade on a flight, you can score a spot in the front of the plane without paying exorbitantly.

Of course, many travelers cash in credit card points or airline miles to sit in business and first class, or receive a complimentary upgrade for being a frequent flier and having elite status. But what if you don’t have a travel credit card or status with an airline? Flying premium might still be in reach—and within your budget.

There are a few strategies you can try to upgrade your seat without shelling out too much extra money. Some tactics require extra planning before your trip, while for others, getting to the airport early is essential. Here are several ideas on how to upgrade your airline ticket without breaking the bank.

Be strategic

Want an upgrade? You’ll want to put yourself in the best position to score, especially if you aren’t a frequent flier or don’t have an airline’s credit card in your wallet.

One simple way to try for an upgrade: Check how full your flight is , which you can do directly on your airline’s website. Some really savvy travelers go further than that and specifically search for tickets on emptier flights to have a better chance at getting upgraded.

For example, say you wanted to fly United Airlines from Newark to Boston , and the airline operated 10 flights to Boston on the day you wanted to travel. If your travel plans are flexible, you would want to avoid booking the most full flight or ones with United MileagePlus elite members waiting for upgrades, as the likelihood of getting a free upgrade is slim.

There’s no guarantee that you’ll get an upgrade on an emptier flight or one that’s departing late at night or early in the morning, but you have a better shot than on a completely full plane, especially without elite status .

The myth that dressing nicely can score you an upgrade is just that: a myth. So you can leave your three-piece suit at home, but make sure to pack your manners.

You won’t know unless you ask, and that can also apply to scoring an upgrade. Some seasoned travelers have gotten upgraded during check-in at the airport or at their gate.

There’s no easy way to do this and no guarantee it’ll work. It’s also a lot less likely on popular routes like New York to Los Angeles and on international flights. But if you’re looking for a sample script, here’s one I’ve found has worked for me in the past:

“Hi, I noticed some seats open on today’s flight and wondering if those upgrades have cleared. If they have, and there’s still room, I’d love to be considered for an upgrade.” It's simple and straightforward.

Remember that gate agents have pretty stressful jobs dealing with harried travelers all day, so don’t be too put out if you get a no. But if you get a yes, rejoice and then relax in your more comfortable seat!

Pay for more legroom

If none of these options work out, you aren’t doomed to a cramped seat near the lavatory at the back of the plane. Several major airlines in the U.S., and even some low-cost carriers, have cheap premium seats you can pay for in cash or with a small amount of miles. Here are a few:

Not only does Delta’s Comfort+ seat offer up to three inches of extra legroom to stretch out, but travelers also get a dedicated overhead bin to place their bags. That means no more jostling with economy passengers for the last bin to place your suitcase in. What’s great about Comfort+, and makes it popular among even frequent fliers, is how cheap seats can be. Even if you don’t have tens of thousands of miles in your Delta account, you can still fly Comfort+, with some short-haul routes (typically between the same region of the US) for as low as 5,000 Delta SkyMiles each way.

American’s Main Cabin Extra includes more legroom and earlier boarding. A traveler in Main Cabin Extra can also enjoy beer, wine, spirits in addition to the free Biscoff cookies or mini pretzels and soft drinks served in regular coach. Seats start at just $20.

If you’re tired of having your knees jammed against the seat in front of you, JetBlue’s Even More Space is the way to go. JetBlue already has a reputation for having the roomiest economy seats among US airlines, but travelers who want extra space can book an Even More Space seat. These seats offer up to 38 inches of legroom—perfect for stretching out—and a few cool perks like early boarding and access to a priority security lane at a handful of airports, which will certainly make your travel companions who didn’t book the seat jealous.

While it's not an airline that has the best reputation for its service, Spirit's Big Front Seat is a pretty comfortable upgrade. The Big Front Seat measures 36 inches in pitch and 18.5 inches in width, giving travelers six inches of additional legroom compared to Spirit’s standard seats. And as the name suggests, these seats are located at the front of the plane. Depending on which aircraft you’re on , there are between four and 10 seats, so make sure you purchase ahead of time as the BFS has proven pretty popular among budget travelers.

Breeze Airways

Budget carrier Breeze Airways is known for connecting smaller regional airports across the country. If you’re flying in Breeze’s cheapest economy seat—called “Nice”—it could be worth it to pay a bit extra for the “Nicer” fare class, which is roomier and has more perks. “Nicer” seats have extra legroom (up to 39 inches in pitch, depending on the plane). Upgrades usually cost about $100, which might sound steep. But they also come with a free checked bag, a free carry-on bag, priority boarding, and a complimentary drink and snack, making the fare well worth the cost.

Alaska Airlines

Seattle-based carrier Alaska Airlines offers up to four inches of extra legroom in its Premium class. Passengers in Premium on flight routes of 350 miles or longer will also score free beer, wine, and spirits. Plus, upgrades from regular economy start at just $15.

Get up to six inches of extra legroom in United’s Economy Plus class. The roomier seats are at the front of the economy cabin and are relatively inexpensive, with upgrade fees starting at about $20. If you’re a frequent United flier, you could spring for the annual subscription to Economy Plus—it’s $599 and allows unlimited upgrades on any flight for a year.

Consider premium economy

Although more expensive than buying an extra legroom seat, sometimes upgrading to premium economy is worth the price (which is usually about double the price of an economy seat, on average). If you’re flying long-haul or on an international route, research if your airline has a premium economy cabin. Typically, on these longer routes, premium economy seats are much more spacious and more comfortable, with full leg rests and deeper reclines. There are other perks too, like priority check-in and boarding, as well as more upscale food and beverage service. If your airline offers all of these bells and whistles in the premium economy cabin, paying for the seat would be a good investment.

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Best Marathon (2024) April 3, 2024

The United States hosts around 1,000 marathons every year, the largest of which see tens of thousands of endurance runners crossing the finish line and conquering the grueling 26.2-mile distance.

To find the top races, USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of experts made their nominations, then readers voted for their favorites. Here are the 10 best marathons across the nation for 2024.

No. 10: Hatfield McCoy Marathon - Williamson, West Virginia

The longest-running marathon in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia is the popular Hatfield McCoy Marathon, which traverses both states on its journey. Named after the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud, the challenging course takes runners through the rugged and beautiful Appalachian Mountains and includes both road and trail sections.

No. 9: Honolulu Marathon - Honolulu, Hawaii

After New York, Chicago, and Boston, this is the fourth largest marathon in the United States. It's tropically scenic and warm, and there's no time limit, so everyone is allowed to finish, making it a great first-time marathon race. The course runs through downtown Honolulu and its famed Christmas lights, through Waikiki and up around Diamond Head, to a stunning oceanside finish in Kapiolani Park. The post-race treats are also legendary, with everyone getting fresh Hawaiian malasadas (scrumptious local versions of donuts dusted with sugar).

No. 8: Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Chicago, Illinois

One of the six World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is typically held on the second Sunday in October. The flat, fast course takes runners past iconic Chicago landmarks on its journey through 29 neighborhoods, starting and finishing in Grant Park. This popular race attracts more than a million spectators each year.

No. 7: Shiprock Marathon - Shiprock, New Mexico

Held the first weekend of May, the Shiprock Marathon takes runners through the rugged desert landscapes of the Navajo Nation. Along the way, participants enjoy a variety of live music to motivate runners, adding to this unique and memorable running experience.

No. 6: CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon - Indianapolis, Indiana

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a good qualifying event, as the USATF-certified course is flat and fast. You'll run through the heart of Indianapolis' historic neighborhoods and enjoy Hoosier hospitality before finishing near the Indiana State House. With a November date, you'll get crisp fall weather, and the final stretch is all downhill, so this is a great marathon for first-time long-distance aspirants.

No. 5: Coast Guard Marathon - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

If you've ever wanted a running tour of a military base, this one's for you. The Coast Guard Marathon runs through the U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, along the Pasquotank riverfront, and even takes participants on the runway and around one of the last standing WWII airship hangars. Registration is open to both military personnel and civilians.

No. 4: Big Sur International Marathon - Big Sur, California

Famed for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged coastline, and picturesque scenery, the Big Sur International Marathon is a favorite among runners and nature lovers alike. In addition to breathtaking vistas, this challenging course features significant elevation changes on its route from Big Sur, north along Highway 1, to the finish line in Carmel. The USATF-certified course has been called “one of the jewels of American running.”

No. 3: Marine Corps Marathon - Arlington, Virginia

Known as "The People's Marathon," the Marine Corps Marathon honors the dedication and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces. The race is known for its rich history and is one of the largest marathons in the world. With a course that winds through the streets of Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., the route passes many of the area's famous landmarks and monuments, including the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol.

No. 2: New York City Marathon - New York City, New York

Known for its enthusiastic crowd support, the famous New York City Marathon embodies the spirit and energy of the city where it takes place. A celebration of diversity and inclusivity, runners from all over the world come together to participate in this iconic event. The course takes runners through all five boroughs of the city, starting in Staten Island and finishing in Central Park. Along the way, runners pass by many of the city's famous landmarks, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the Empire State Building, and Times Square.

No. 1: Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Flying Pig Marathon is loved by runners, and for good reason. It's fun, with pig motifs used everywhere, from the "pig pen" corrals where different speed groups are segregated, to crossing the "finish swine" and attending the post-race party with pizza and beer. The course is also super attractive, albeit hilly, running through the most diverse and scenic neighborhoods of Cincinnati and surrounding townships, and alongside the Ohio River. Finishers get medals and mylar blankets to go with all the post-pig party refreshments.

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Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center

Established in 2008, Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center ranks among the largest, most modern venues in the world. The venue is located merely 20 km from Sheremetyevo International Airport and has its own metro station offering connections to Moscow. The capital of Russia is a major economic hub but also an important cultural centre, with diverse international events taking place in the city. Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center accommodates over 350 events per year, attended by more than 10,000,000 visitors.

The venue boasts 219,000 sq metres of outdoor exhibition area and 701,800 sq metres of covered exhibition space. A total of 19 exhibition halls and 49 conference halls are available, along with a vast array of services. Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center has 35,500 vehicle parking spaces.

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Airport: Sheremetyevo International Airport 19.6 km

Railway station: Moscow Passazhirskaya 22 km

Subway station: Myakinino 0.1 km

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Metro line 3 to Myakinino Metro Station

The expo centre can be accessed by the Volokolamskoye shosse, MKAD and Marshala Zhukova motorways.

GPS coordinates: latitude 55.825974; longitude 37.388149

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Address: Moscow Motor Ring 65-66 km (external side), Krasnogorsk , Moscow, Russia

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Total area: 920 800 m 2

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