Originally Posted by
ExplorerWannabe
United just validated my decision to drop the MileagePlus Explorer card with its concentration on travel on United. I can use cash back better than reward miles anyway and pick whichever airline best meets my flight needs for a given itinerary.
I dropped mine a year ago as AMEX Platinum gives 5 points per $$ on the tickets and even the Costco visa card provides 3% back on travel. As Lifetime United (Red Carpet) Club member- the passes were given away.