I kept my MileagePlus explorer card because I read somewhere that it gives my higher availability (number of seats) for award flights. If I’m already gold at United do I need this card? I think (cont)

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It doesn't get you more saver options, nor award options in general compared to say Plat or 1K status, @E1

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One of the benefits from silver was the extra availability as well

It gives you upgrades on award tickets for domestic flights. Which can be useful. Otherwise, you’re right: no reason to keep it

Don’t believe it provides any incremental availability over being Premier. Like BCG1 says it does allow you to be eligible for CPUs on award tickets but not any companions or on international flights

Yes you get more saver award options. I’ve searched awards logged out and then logged in and had many more options. Other than that there’s not much benefit if you’re gold

I had the same question a few months ago. A United customer service rep told me the card doesn’t offer any available saver fares beyond what you get for having Premier Gold status. I downgraded my card to a no-fee United card

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