United and Marriott get a room

United Airlines and Marriott are hooking up to offer reciprocal status, much like Delta and Starwood did earlier this year. Here’s the most important change: Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K, and Global Services members will receive complimentary Marriott Rewards Gold Elite status. Marriott Rewards Platinum Elite and Platinum Premier Elite will receive complimentary MileagePlus…

United Promotion: Up to 40% off purchased miles

Last Thursday, I arrived home to find a postcard in my mailbox advertising a United promotion offering up to 40% off purchased miles until June 20, 2013. At these prices, I wouldn’t purchase tons of United miles speculatively, but if I were topping off my United MileagePlus account with a specific award redemption in mind,…