Wintrust Business Minute: United Airlines launches campaign for travelers to switch to their Mileage Plus program

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

Chicago’s hometown airline is making a play for the loyalty customers of competing airlines. According to Crain’s, a new campaign launched by United Airlines is trying to get travelers to switch to its Mileage Plus program and promises they can keep their frequent-flyer status if they move. United will match a flyer’s status for 120-days, and if the traveler books enough travel during that time, they keep their status level. United hopes to capitalize on a wave of popularity and beefed-up flight schedule. The airline’s CEO recently said United has made double-digit market share gains in Chicago bookings. 

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