Airlines
Meet the man who has flown 23 million miles with lifetime United pass to more than 100 countries
The 69-year-old New Jersey resident purchased a lifetime pass from United Airlines three decades ago and has since traveled more than 23 million miles and to more than 100 different countries.
Stuker promptly seized the opportunity when United Airlines marketed a lifetime pass for $290,000 in 1990. Stuker once went for 12 days without sleeping in a bed as he traveled by plane from Newark to San Francisco, then on to Bangkok and Dubai, only leaving the comfort of the sky to visit airport lounges.
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The newspaper was informed by Stuker, who is now 69, that his frequent travel was motivated by the collection of airline miles. The “best investment of my life,” he declared. Stuker claimed that he realized early on that using frequent flyer miles might be used for more than just expanding his travel options. He eventually sold and traded points with other people.
According to The Washington Post, Stuker “lived like a sultan on United Miles”. Consider luxurious hotel suites all over the world, lengthy luxury Crystal cruises, and fine dining from Perth to Paris. Flights and travel perks weren’t the only things included.
Even better, he used his miles to redeem enough gift cards to remodel his brother’s home. Additionally, he reportedly cashed Walmart gift cards for US$50,000 in a single day. He also utilized 451,000 miles to place a bid at a charity auction and win the opportunity to participate in a Seinfeld episode.
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There has been nothing United can do to stop him from playing the airline like three-card Monte. According to the newspaper, United no longer offers such passes to its passengers.
For Tom Stuker, the benefits of holding this lifetime United Airlines pass go beyond miles. He is not only recognized by the airlines, but he also receives a Mercedes on the airport tarmac anytime he needs one. Tom Stuker’s love of travel and exceptional flying achievements have solidified his place as an icon in the world of frequent flyers. He undoubtedly invested in an incredible life all those years ago.
Airlines
First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”
Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.
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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.
Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.
Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.
Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.
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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.
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