What to Expect from United Airlines' New App

What to Expect from United Airlines' New App

Author: The Points Guy January 15, 2019 Duration: 38:17
On this episode of "Talking Points," host Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, and Linda Jojo, United Airlines' technology and chief digital officer, break down what passengers can expect from the carrier's updated app. Afterward, Kelly brings on TPG editor-at-large and United 1K member Zach Honig to talk about finding award availability and upgrades, and the state of the airline's lounges.

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