المصدر: CardLine. 9/4/2009, Vol. 9 Issue 36, p12-12. 1p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: *AIR travel, *DEBIT cards, *COMMERCIAL aeronautics, *ELECTRONIC funds transfers, TRANSATLANTIC flights

مصطلحات جغرافية: UNITED States

الشركة/الكيان: UNITED Airlines Inc. 088293720

مستخلص: The article reports that United Airlines Inc. will accept only credit and debit cards for onboard purchases on flights to Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Brazil and Argentina. The cashless-cabin trend among most major U.S. airlines started in 2008. United accepts cards carrying the Visa, MasterCard American Express, Discover and Diners Club brands. It is stated that United appears to be ahead of other airlines in eliminating cash on transatlantic flights.

المصدر: American Banker. 8/1/2006, Vol. 171 Issue 146, p6-6. 1/9p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: Frequent flyer programs, Credit cards, Air travel, Economics

الشركة/الكيان: UAL Corp. 048342034 UAL, United Airlines Inc. 088293720

مستخلص: The article reports that UAL Corp., the parent company of United Airlines, has said that a feature added in May to its frequent-flier credit card program is starting to pay off. The feature, called Choices, is a form of currency that cardholders can use to book United flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals.

المؤلفون: Jalili, H. Michael

المصدر: American Banker. 5/2/2006, Vol. 171 Issue 83, p4. 1/7p.

مصطلحات موضوعية: Commercial aeronautics, Airline industry, Air travel, Frequent flyer programs, Customer loyalty programs

الشركة/الكيان: United Airlines Inc. 088293720 , American Airlines Inc. 006979801

مستخلص: The article discusses how the 25th anniversary of the first frequent flyer reward programs has prompted two airlines to introduce promotions. United Airlines announced that cardholders can now earn "Choices," a form of currency that they could use to book seats on United, hotel stays, and car rentals, all through the carrier's Web site. American Airlines, whose AAdvantage program turned 25 on Monday, said it would give 1,700 passengers 25,000 AAdvantage miles each.