You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You? by Ian Snyder April 17, 2025 0 While redeeming MileagePlus miles for standard award tickets will get you the biggest bang for your buck, you can also redeem miles for United flights using United Money + Miles. This option provides a fixed value for your points. Here's how it works and when it's worth it.
The United Club℠ Card Review: Lounge Access and Amazing Perks for United Airlines Frequent Flyers by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 17, 2025 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.
The United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 12, 2025 4 The United Gateway℠ Card allows travelers to collect MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee. While the card doesn't automatically offer as many benefits as some of the other United cards, it punches above its weight by offering a variety of perks including statement credits for in-flight purchases, mileage pooling, and more. Is it right for you?
The United℠ Explorer Card Review: Lots of Perks and a $0 Annual Fee for the First Year by Tyler Glatt April 2, 2025 55 If United is your airline of choice, carrying a co-branded credit card will give you a bunch of perks often associated with elite status. Early boarding, free checked bags and lounge access can be yours. And it's possible to get those without a high annual fee, thanks to the United℠ Explorer Card.
The United Quest℠ Card Review: Extensive Travel Benefits That Offset the Annual Fee by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash March 27, 2025 41 The United Quest℠ Card is the Goldilocks option in Chase’s lineup of MileagePlus credit cards. It offers a solid set of benefits that justify its $350 annual fee. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it belongs in your wallet.
From No Annual Fee to Club Lounge Access: Find the United Credit Card for You After Recent Changes by Tyler Glatt and Erik Paquet March 27, 2025 0 With Chase and United announcing sweeping changes to the co-branded family of cards, you may wonder if one of these cards is right for you. Here's a comparison of each card, including the updated benefits, to help you decide which one is the best fit for your budget and travel plans.
More Fees, More Perks: My Take on the Winners and Losers in United’s Credit Card Overhaul by Brie Bash March 25, 2025 1 United and Chase are shaking things up, rolling out sweeping changes across their entire family of co-branded cards. The updates include higher annual fees, paired with a range of new benefits intended to offset the added cost. Is it still worth hanging onto your United card? Which changes may actually be beneficial? Here's my take on the new United cobranded cards.
United Overhauls Card Portfolio to Add Perks, Increase Annual Fees by JT Genter March 24, 2025 3 Chase and United have decided to take a page out of the American Express playbook with a massive overhaul of the United card portfolio, adding a long list of new statement credits and perks in exchange for higher fees. Here's a breakdown of the changes.
Flying JSX? Here’s How to Earn United Miles or JetBlue Points on Your Flight by Mark Jackson March 7, 2025 0 Air carrier JSX has partnered with both United Airlines and JetBlue to allow members to earn miles. You'll earn more with United than JetBlue, though neither airline gives you elite status credit on JSX flights. Here's all you need to know.
United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life by Brie Bash February 23, 2025 0 United’s Million Miler status offers lifetime elite perks for those who log an extraordinary number of miles with United. Unlike annual status, these benefits never reset. So, how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Here’s everything you need to know about this lifetime status.
United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2025 — Here’s How to Claim Yours by Skye Class February 20, 2025 4 United Luggage tags are one of those unique benefits for Premier elite status members. The opportunity to claim them has rolled around again for anyone who achieved Premier elite status for 2025. Unlike in previous years, tags aren't set out automatically. Furthermore, there are some limitations members need to know. Here are the details.
Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs by Mark Jackson February 15, 2025 0 There are a lot of double-dipping opportunities out courtesy of a wide variety of airline and hotel partnerships. By leveraging your loyalty in one program, you can hopefully "double-dip" in another and stack more rewards with little effort. Here are all the airlines and hotels with these types of partnerships.
United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More by Mark Jackson February 6, 2025 26 United and Marriott have a long-running partnership, called RewardsPlus, which offers United and Marriott elites reciprocal benefits plus point transfer enhancements. Let's look at the benefits available and how you can qualify for them.
Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025 by Skye Class January 20, 2025 2 This March, Chase and United are significantly changing how the United Quest℠ Card and the United℠ Business Card holders earn and use card benefit credits. Here's what to know about these changes and why this is bad news for cardholders.
United Premier Elite Status Buy-Up Offers Are Back. Here’s How to Check Your Offer. by Tyler Glatt January 17, 2025 0 If you have United MileagePlus Premier status but haven't checked your email inbox in a few days, you might want to. United is sending out targeted offers to upgrade your Premier status to the next tier, but it comes with a cost. United is offering the ability to buy up to the next status tier, even if you're just a "member," allowing you to pay in miles or cash.
United’s Gift Card Exchange: Convert Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles — But Is It Worth It? by Samantha Holland December 22, 2025 0 If you've got a gift card you'll never use, there's no sense in letting it collect dust. You can turn your gift card into a sum of United miles through the MileagePlus gift card exchange. Here's how — and whether or not it's worth doing.
The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights by Ross Denkin and Brie Bash December 19, 2024 31 Although United Airlines no longer publishes award charts, we’ve compiled an unofficial guide to help you navigate award pricing for both United-operated and partner flights. Here's a look at the rates so that you know what you'll pay when it's time to redeem.
You Can Redeem United Miles to Offset Your Credit Card’s Annual Fee. But Should You Do It? by Ryan Smith December 14, 2024 27 We've seen several devaluations to the United Airlines MileagePlus program in recent years, so you may be excited to learn about a consistent way to get competitive value from your hard-earned rewards: Using miles to cover your credit card's annual fee. But is this something you should take advantage of?
A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules by Mark Jackson December 7, 2024 4 United MileagePlus is one of the most useful frequent-flyer programs for U.S.-based travelers. In this post, we'll cover the key rules for United award travel so that you have the necessary tools to book your next trip.
Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental by Skye Class December 7, 2024 0 United is the newest airline to partner with Turo, offering MileagePlus members miles on Turo car rentals. You can earn 5X miles on your first trip to celebrate the partnership. Here are the details of the Turo-United partnership and how to claim your miles.
Earn Up to 2,250 United MileagePlus Miles per Avis or Budget Car Rental by Skye Class February 4, 2025 2 Looking for new ways to earn extra MileagePlus miles? A current United promotion offers MileagePlus members up to 2,250 United miles with Avis and Budget car rentals through February 3, 2025. Here are the details.
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 0 Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, and United is making MileagePlus program updates for 2025. There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up. Here's a recap of what's changing with the United MileagePlus program next year.
Boost Your Miles: A Guide to the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal by Brie Bash October 22, 2024 0 Want to earn a lot of United MileagePlus miles? With just a few extra clicks, you can earn miles on everyday purchases and reach your next reward flight even faster! Here's what you need to know about the MileagePlus Shopping Portal.
How To Use the United Excursionist Perk to Book Award Flights for Zero Miles by Mark Jackson August 24, 2024 0 The United Excursionist Perk is one of my favorite ways to travel on an award, especially for larger trips where I'm exploring multiple countries. In short, the perk will grant you a free award in the region you're traveling round-trip, so long as you follow the rules. There are even more creative ways to maximize this benefit; check out our post to see all the details!
The Basics of Booking an Award Flight with United by Jenna Hansen July 31, 2024 1 The United Airlines MileagePlus program is popular and easy to use. This post shows you the step-by-step process to booking award travel through United MileagePlus, including options for earning miles and how United award pricing works.
United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases by Brie Bash June 22, 2024 1 You may wonder if there is a way to earn extra miles or points when you shop in person at a local store. There is. United MileagePlus X is a unique app that allows you to earn bonus United miles at stores near you — like you would through a shopping portal. Here's what you need to know to earn miles with the MileagePlus X app, and how you can score 25% bonus miles on every purchase.
Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives. by Tyler Glatt June 3, 2024 5 Sometimes, it's time to move on. If United Airlines MileagePlus has fallen out of your good graces — of which there are several reasons it very well could have — rest assured, plenty of other mileage programs and elite status programs are worth your attention. Here's the best alternatives to United MileagePlus, even if United is still your most convenient airline.
Earn Triple United Miles on IHG Stays (Up to 15,000 Bonus Miles) by Skye Class May 18, 2024 18 IHG One Rewards and United MileagePlus have brought back a promotion from last year but with better rewards this time around. Travelers now have the option to earn triple United miles on IHG stays, up to a total of 15,000 bonus miles. Bonus miles are given on stays of any length. However, you'll need to make some adjustments to your settings to earn these miles.
