More United MileagePlus changes coming, loyalty boss says

Before he ran United Airlines’ MileagePlus program, Jarad Fisher was the type of traveler who went “all-in” for elite status. He read TPG, collected miles and occasionally went on ambitious end-of-year “status runs.” “My wife thought I was nuts,” he joked, recalling an epic out-and-back trip to Hawaii 12 years ago — where he never…

I tested Hertz President’s Circle status: Here’s what I got

I’ve kept the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card for several years now because it’s been my favorite premium travel credit card for many reasons. In all that time, I never once bothered to activate one of its perks: the complimentary Hertz President’s Circle status. Related: The best rental car loyalty programs in 2026…