budget conscious traveler, into romantic getaways, business traveler, flying solo, paying cash
Pros
partnerships with other airlines, competative prices, Great rewards
DEC
13
2008
United Airlines —
I will start by saying that I fly more than I like. I travel between US an Europe 4-7 times per year. I typically use United. There fares are compareable to the other optional airline. With their partner airline the connections are ok. I will say that they are not very flexible for letting you on different flights even when you have no luggage and there are empty seat unless it is in their favor. Example arrive to ORD and their is a flight to STL in 20 minutes but your booked flight is for the next flight in 1 1/2 hours but if there is an over booked next flight or something that might result in them paying for a room or some accomodation they will put you on no problem. The other thing that I really don't care for is that United is the only airline that I spend $6 a beer on an international flight. All other airlines that I travel international don't charge for drinks. But in the big scope of things this is not that important really. I find their website useful and easy to book. If you are forced to fly United is as good as it is going to get.