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United and Southwest Perks and Promotions

United Airlines has announced that it is rolling out a bundle called Premier Travel, which can be purchased online when booking or when checking in.  It lets you check two bags at no charge, use premium security and boarding lines, get a seat in United’s “Economy Plus’’ coach section and earn a 25% mileage bonus. Also with Premier Travel Plus, you get double miles and access to United’s airport clubs. For short trips, Premier Travel starts at $47 each way and Premier Travel Plus starts at $84 each way. All the details can be found here.

Also, Southwest Airlines is bringing back double credits for a little over a month. You can get double frequent-flier credits on flights between September 17th and October 31st. Details and registration for the promotion can be found here.

AA - Double Elite Qualifying Miles

American Airlines is launching a double elite-qualifying miles promotion starting today through December 15. Any AA flight flown between now and then will earn 2x EQ points, just in time for those milage runs.

Also, American is offering rewards to AAdvantage members who reach an elite-qualifying level but won’t make it to a higher level. AA is offering extra upgrade credits, airport club access or bonus frequent-flier miles.

You have to sign up for the promotion which can be done on AA.com here.

United Award ticket sale - 20% off

Between now and July 24, United is offering discounts for Mileage Plus awards for United Economy Saver Award travel of at least 20% off the normal cost of miles:

• Ticketing period: July 15 - July 24, 2009
• Travel period: August 18 - November 18, 2009
• Saver Awards only, not Standard
• Economy class only, no first or business
• United or United Express only, no Star Alliance partners

Details on the exact discounts for which markets is on United.com.

Double miles until the end of the year on Delta

In what could be one of the largest frequent flyer promotions of the year, Delta has decided to offer double miles on all flights, in all classes, flown between now and December 31st.  The Delta promotion is available to Amex Delta SkyMiles card holders only however.  While many Delta frequent flyers already have the card, it may be a significant enough promotion to convert those that don't.  Either way, enjoy it while it lasts.