# United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking your flights

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2026/11/14/united-airlines-blocks-ai-agents-booking-your-flights
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*On the Saturday, November 14th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking your flights; and Uber will give you a discount on a ride if you have a crappy plane seat over Thanksgiving.
- Can you legally gift your hotel points and airline miles to friends and family? The answer is generally yes and we’ll fill you in our **Smarter Traveler** update.
- Parking is about to get **a LOT** easier at the airport. We have an update on the new garage, which is opening very soon, and other passenger improvements.
- Why is Airbnb suddenly listing so many hotels? Why aren’t there kid free flights? We have the **answer to “Why”** in a new feature.

## Highlights

- [Update on American Airlines delay/cancellation policies](https://liveandletsfly.com/american-airlines-hotel-voucher-changes/)

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Previous Episode: [Jet Blue kicks off another race to increase baggage fees](https://travelguysradio.com/2026/11/06/jet-blue-kicks-another-race-increase-baggage-fees) — November 7, 2026

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