Happy Friday!

United just unveiled the most premium plane in the country, and there’s a lot for travelers to unpack.

I’m also sharing an easy way to skip the lounge line, a few limited-time offers worth knowing about, and more.

Catch up below, and enjoy your weekend.

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United is making a massive bet that the seemingly insatiable premium demand trends we've seen in recent years are here to stay.

To that end, the airline just formally announced its first Elevated Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights.

This will be the most premium-heavy jet in the country — and it’s not even close. It features a whopping 99 premium seats compared to just 84 in regular economy.

The plane features an all-new business-class-plus product, dubbed Polaris Studio, as well as upgraded regular Polaris pods, new premium economy recliners, and much more.

Initially, the Elevated jets will be based in San Francisco.

They’ll launch on the following long-haul routes. Tickets are on sale now.

Starting on March 29, United plans to deploy the Elevated jet on domestic service between San Francisco and Houston for crew familiarization purposes. I’d expect plenty of free upgrades if you’re flying this Dreamliner domestically!

With the introduction of the Polaris Studio, United will be offering an all-new cabin experience.

The seats are the biggest in the United fleet, and they'll feature a slew of extra amenities, including:

Plus, six of the eight seats offer an ottoman with a seatbelt for companions.

When United unveiled the Polaris Studio, it said it would reveal pricing details in the future.

Well, here's the launch pricing: $499 for the seat assignment — on top of the Polaris fare. At that price, I’d probably try it once for the novelty.

(And yes, you earn extra Premier Qualifying Points from the seat purchase.)

Here’s a question I haven’t seen many people asking: what happens to Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways once this conflict is over?

Not in the next few weeks, but in the months and years that follow. How long will it take for travelers to feel comfortable connecting in the Gulf again? And what does that mean for the Europeans who typically winter there?

My guess: any recovery will be slow and uneven.

I’m curious where you land. Tap the option below that fits you best.

If you’re still waiting in line to use the airport lounge, you’re doing it wrong.

Two of the three biggest card issuers (looking at you, Chase) allow you to join the lounge waitlist before you even get to the airport.

Capital One just released a brand-new Capital One Travel app that puts the lounge experience front and center.

Amex also lets you join the waitlist from the app, but navigating the process is a bit more convoluted.

Either way, there’s no reason to wait until you arrive at the lounge to join the waitlist. (See, I told you subscribing to FTTT will make you a better traveler.)

Chase has seemingly been on a health kick recently.

The issuer is out with a new offer on its Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

Through March 31, Sapphire Reserve cardholders can receive 50% cash back on a Function Health subscription (normally $365 a year).

Sapphire Preferred cardmembers get just 15% cash back. Make sure to activate the offer before making a purchase.

This is similar to how Chase launched a Sapphire-exclusive offer for Whoop recently, which is still available through May 12.

Did you know that you can earn 2,500 bonus SkyMiles on every single trip?

All you need to do is check a bag and hope it reaches the belt more than 20 minutes after you pull up at the gate. It’s part of Delta’s 20-Minute Bag Guarantee.

To claim your miles, you’ll need to fill out an easy online form. That form used to be available within 72 hours of your arrival.

Now, Delta confirms that it’ll only accept submissions within two hours of arrival. Sure, this adds another hurdle, but at least Delta didn’t cut the long-standing program.

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