https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-went-big-on-credit-cards-in-2026-more-changes-are-coming-mileageplus-boss-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-went-big-on-credit-cards-in-2026-more-changes-are-coming-mileageplus-boss-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/united-went-big-on-credit-cards-in-2026-more-changes-are-coming-mileageplus-boss-says#u175898Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:20:21 +0000United Airlines is shifting its MileagePlus loyalty program to prioritize spending over flight activity. Starting in 2027, the airline will remove flight segments as a qualification for elite status, making spending the only metric for qualification. This follows a 2026 push toward credit card integration, where co-branded cardholders now receive more miles and superior award redemption options compared to non-cardholders. Jarad Fisher, the head of MileagePlus, indicates that further changes to the loyalty program are expected.Why it mattersThe shift mirrors a broader industry trend where carr