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Get a 100% Transfer Bonus When Transferring Wyndham Rewards Points to United Miles

For a limited time, Wyndham Rewards members can transfer points to United miles with a 100% bonus. In this post, we dig into the numbers to show you when it might make sense.

JT Genter & Skye Class

United Making It Harder To Earn Premier Status in 2027 — Here’s What’s Changing

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United is officially moving to a revenue-based elite status program and removing flight segments as a metric for earning United Premier status. Starting in 2027, you'll only need to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). Here's everything you need to know about United's Premier qualification changes.

Harrison Pierce

Earn Bonus Miles on United Card Spending Through December 2026 — Here's How to Check Your Offer

October 13, 2026 10

United's new ExtraMile promotion offers targeted cardholders bonus miles for eligible spending between October 1 and December 31, 2026. Offers vary, and registration is required by December 15. Here's how to check yours and decide whether it's worth pursuing.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Airlines Status Match: Limited-Time Offer for SkyMiles and AAdvantage Members

October 6, 2026 27

Through October 15, SkyMiles and AAdvantage members can status match to MileagePlus elite status with reduced requirements. Once you sign up, you will have 90 days to reach a spending threshold to extend your status into 2028. Meanwhile, elite status members with other airlines have an ongoing status match program.

Skye Class & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

New Best-Ever Offer on the No-Annual-Fee United Gateway Card

October 6, 2026 1

The easiest way to earn a big sum of United MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee is by applying for the United Gateway℠ Card. Right now, this card comes with an elevated welcome offer worth up to 50,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities. Here are the details.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn up to 80,000 Bonus Miles With the United℠ Explorer Card — With No Annual Fee the First Year

October 4, 2026 5

Chase is running an offer on the United℠ Explorer Card of up to 80,000 bonus miles after you meet qualifying activities. Here's why now is the perfect time to add this card to your wallet.

Harrison Pierce & Jess Farley

Reviewed by JT Genter

Weekly News Roundup: New Ways To Use AAdvantage Miles, Improved Airline Apps, and More

October 3, 2026 0

There's no doubt that it's been an incredibly busy week. Beyond breaking developments, we've learned some interesting information about a few of our favorite airlines and card issuers. Here's a recap of some travel news you might've missed this week.

Harrison Pierce

Earn up to 100k Miles and Bonus PQP With United MileagePlus Card Offers

October 1, 2026 4

If you're in the market for a United MileagePlus credit card, now’s an ideal time to apply. We’re seeing elevated offers across the entire lineup, with bonuses of up to 100,000 miles and up to 2,000 PQP after meeting the minimum spending requirements. Here's an overview of these offers and how to apply.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Gabriela Milton

Earn 500 Bonus Miles or Win $7,500 With Airline Shopping Portal Promotions

September 29, 2026 151

Airline shopping portal promotions are a great way to earn extra miles for your next flight. United just launched a small promotion offering members 500 bonus miles after spending a small amount with MileagePlus Shopping. Plus, enter to win up to $7,500 through the Delta SkyMiles Shopping sweepstakes.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

United Launches a New up to 100% Bonus on Buying Miles

September 9, 2026 207

If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through September 30, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus. Either way, this targeted promotion drops the effective purchase rate to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Launching Today: Get Tickets for Three New Exclusive United Airlines Behind-The-Scenes Experiences From 40K Miles

September 8, 2026 1

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for three behind-the-scenes experiences with United. Here's what's included in the packages, how to snag tickets, and a few ways to top off your account so you're ready to act when sales open.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Step-By-Step Instructions of How to Transfer Chase Points to United MileagePlus

September 6, 2026 2

With daily flights to hundreds of destinations and a deep roster of partner airlines, there's incredible value you can unlock with United MileagePlus miles. If you're working with a sum of Chase Ultimate Rewards, you can easily convert them into valuable miles. In this post, we'll teach you how to transfer Chase points to United in just a few simple steps.

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Travel News Roundup: New Emirates Premium Economy, United's Upgraded App, Aeroplan Sweepstakes, and More

September 5, 2026 0

We're officially in September, which means this week has been full of travel news. In the past few days, we've covered a ton of breaking news, which means you might've missed other developments from the week. Here's everything you should know.

Harrison Pierce

United MileagePlus Expiration Policy: Miles Don’t Expire, But You Can Still Lose Them

September 4, 2026 2

While United MileagePlus miles don't expire due to inactivity, you can still lose them by breaking these six rules. Here's what you need to know about United expiration rules.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Announces 13 New Routes for 2027 — Here’s What MileagePlus Awards Cost

August 26, 2026 0

United has planned ten new destinations that will begin service in May 2027. These exciting locations in Europe and Asia will help U.S. travelers get to more places directly. Check out all the details of these new routes, including award pricing.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

UK Residents: Earn United MileagePlus Premier Status With One Round-Trip Flight

August 24, 2026 0

United MileagePlus announced a Status Match promotion for travelers to and from the UK (London). With the offer, participants can leverage their current status up to Premier 1K with United MileagePlus.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Earn up to 2,750 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental

August 20, 2026 2

Looking for new ways to earn extra United MileagePlus miles? United has finally launched a new promotion for MileagePlus members to earn up to 2,750 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals for a limited time. Here are the details on this offer — and the promo codes you need to take advantage of it.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Save the Date: Bid United Miles for a Rare Flight Simulator Experience Starting August 14

August 12, 2026 1

Sure, you can use United MileagePlus miles to fly on a plane. But now, you can also use them to fly a plane. Well, sort of. Starting August 14, 2026, United will open bidding for a new MileagePlus experience that lets co-branded United cardholders bid miles for time in a flight simulator. Here's what to know and how to bid.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

United MileagePlus Sweet Spots: 5 Great Ways To Use Your United Miles

August 5, 2026 41

United MileagePlus miles are incredibly useful for flights around the U.S. and abroad. You can redeem them for flights on United and its various partners, which includes all Star Alliance carriers and JetBlue. Here, we'll show you some of the best ways to redeem your United miles for maximum value.

Andrew Kunesh & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Get 5X Bonus United Miles by Donating to the Make-A-Wish Foundation

August 4, 2026 1

Chase and United Airlines are teaming up to offer rewards for donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through August 31, 2026, you can earn 5 United MileagePlus miles per dollar donated when you use an eligible United co-branded credit card. Here's a look at the donation promotion and the cards you can use to bank some bonus United miles.

Harrison Pierce & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Launches New Mile Play Offers: Earn up to 25,000 Bonus United Miles After Completing Targeted Tasks

July 31, 2026 73

United just launched another round of its "Mile Play" promotion. Through October 5, 2026, eligible United flyers can complete targeted tasks to earn bonus miles. Here's how to check which tasks you've been assigned and how many bonus miles you can earn.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying

July 24, 2026 5

United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.

Tyler Glatt & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

Just Launched: United and Lufthansa Add Reciprocal Perks for Top-Tier Elite Members

July 21, 2026 0

United Airlines and Lufthansa Group have just expanded reciprocal benefits for their highest-tier elite members, giving United Global Services members and Lufthansa HON Circle members additional recognition and benefits when flying with participating partner airlines. Here's what top-tier elite members can now expect.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Register to Earn Triple United MileagePlus Miles on IHG Stays Through September 30

July 21, 2026 18

IHG One Rewards and United MileagePlus have brought back a popular promotion. Travelers now have the option to earn triple United miles on IHG stays. Bonus miles are given on stays of any length. However, you'll need to make some adjustments to your settings to earn these miles. Here's how.

Skye Class & Cameron Laufer

How to Book United Airlines Award Flights With MileagePlus Miles

July 4, 2026 1

The United Airlines MileagePlus program is one of the easiest frequent flyer programs to use. Learn how United award pricing works, how to search for and book award flights step by step, and the main ways to earn MileagePlus miles for your next redemption.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Register to Earn Bonus Marriott Points on United Flights, Bonus United Miles on Marriott Stays

July 1, 2026 3

Marriott and United Airlines are launching a promotion that'll award Bonvoy points on flights and MileagePlus miles on stays. This offer is an extension of Marriott's and United's preferred partnership. Here's all you need to know about this limited-time bonus United miles and bonus Marriott points promotion.

Tyler Glatt

United℠ Business Card Review: Lucrative Welcome Offer, Tons of Perks for United Fans, and More

June 25, 2026 56

The United℠ Business Card is useful for anyone with a small business who flies with United multiple times a year. Benefits include a first checked bag free, United Club passes each year, priority boarding on United, access to additional award space, and 5,000 bonus miles every account anniversary if you also hold a United personal card. Check out our full review for all the details.

Ashley Onadele & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The United Club℠ Card Review: Lounge Access and Amazing Perks for United Airlines Frequent Flyers

June 19, 2026 1

The United Club℠ Card is Chase's premium United co-branded card and provides a host of top perks and benefits for anyone who regularly flies United. Check out our full review of the United Club to see if this card deserves a spot in your wallet.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Pooled United MileagePlus Miles Can Now Be Redeemed on Dozens of Carriers — Here’s What to Know

June 16, 2026 0

United previously allowed pooled miles to be used only for United or United Express-operated flights. This has now changed. United has amended its policy, now allowing pooled miles to be used on award flights operated by select parters. Here's what to know.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Polaris Lounges: Locations, Access Policies, and What Makes Them Stand Out

June 14, 2026 0

Polaris Lounges are United Airlines ultrapremium offering of airport lounges reserved only to passengers flying the most exclusive routes in Polaris business class. Here's how you can get into one of them on your next United Airlines international flight or a Star Alliance airline member.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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