United is putting premium perks for sale, from $49 each way

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

United Airlines has begun to sell packages of perks that used to be exclusive benefits of elite frequent flier status. The two new options, dubbed Premier Travel and Premier Travel Plus, allow passengers to buy upgrades to roomier economy seats, faster boarding, and free checked luggage.

Get your stuff out of the airline seatback pocket pronto!

Brad Tuttle recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

The airline seatback pocket may not be spacious, but it has at least traditionally been a place to stash your magazine or water bottle while you snooze. Not anymore.