United Increases Elite Status Requirements, Adds Elite Earnings on Awards Starting in 2023 by Max Prosperi November 10, 2022 9 United MileagePlus announced some major program changes for next year. Beginning in 2023, United will implement changes to the MileagePlus program including significant increases to what's required for elite status, adding elite earnings on award flights, and removing award redeposit fees. Here's what members need to know about changes to the United MileagePlus program.
United and Emirates Announce New Codeshare and Mileage Partnership by Sam Helmy September 15, 2022 1 On Wednesday, Emirates and United Airlines announced a new partnership at a large media event at Dulles International Airport. The new relationship will allow members to earn miles on each other's flights, limited lounge access, and even a launch new United route from Newark to Dubai starting in March 2023.
United Airlines Award Sale to Hawaii From 9,400 Miles Each Way by Ryan Smith September 2, 2022 18 Who doesn't love traveling to Hawaii? This morning, the AwardWallet team stumbled across a United Airlines award sale to Hawaii with flights as low as 9,400 miles per person each way. Here's a rundown on routing and availability to help you find the cheapest flights.
Extended: PayPal Promotion Offers $15 Back After United In-Flight Purchase by Skye Class June 10, 2022 0 Paypal just extended its promotion valid on all domestic United flights to get $15 cashback when using the Paypal QR code for a purchase in-flight. This promotion is valid until September 30, 2022. It's unclear if this promotion works for everyone, but it's definitely worth a try. Here are the details.
Earn Bonus United PQP on Credit Card Spending Through June [Targeted] by Skye Class April 29, 2022 0 United is currently offering targeted cardholders a promotion to earn bonus Premier Qualifying Points on credit card spending through June 30, 2022. However, you'll want to register as soon as possible to maximize your bonus with this promotion. Here's how to see if you're targeted and to register.
Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In by Ryan Smith March 27, 2022 3 In an email to members of its Velocity frequent flyer program, Virgin Australia announced United Airlines as its new U.S. partner. This spells the end of Virgin Australia's long-standing partnership with Delta Air Lines. There is a 10-week grace period, so there may be things you need to get in order before June 13, 2022. Here are the details.
Bilt Rewards Adds United MileagePlus and Asia Miles as 1:1 Transfer Partners by Ryan Smith March 16, 2022 3 Today, Bilt Rewards just added two new transfer partners: United MileagePlus and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. These new transfer partners offer 1:1 transfers for your Bilt Rewards points and bring some nice redemption opportunities to the table. Here's how they boost the Bilt Rewards program and how they can up your travel game.
Can TAP Portugal Access More United Awards than United’s Own Members? by Joe Petrovic February 9, 2022 0 AwardWallet's Award Travel 101 group seems to have uncovered a unique way to unlock United business class award space: the TAP Miles&Go program. Here's how you can maximize this to fly to Hawaii for much cheaper than booking through United's MileagePlus program.
United Extends Elite Status (for Some), Plus Easier Path to Status in 2022 by Ryan Smith December 29, 2021 1 In a surprise move, some United MileagePlus members are seeing their elite extended again through all of 2022. Additionally, United has announced that it will keep the reduced status requirements from 2021, making it easier to earn elite status in 2022. Here's what we know about both of these developments.
Everything You Need to Know About United Airlines’ Miles by the Month by Max Prosperi November 22, 2021 18 There's a new subscription-based way to earn miles with United: Miles by the Month. United Airlines is the first U.S. airline to allow members to pay each month to earn a fixed amount of MileagePlus miles. Here's everything you need to know about this program - including how to purchase miles at an even-better rate.
Your Vaccine Shot Could Win You Free United Flights for a Year by Max Prosperi May 26, 2021 62 The COVID-19 vaccine could be your ticket to free flights for a year. United Airlines is currently running a sweepstakes to give vaccinated travelers a shot at free flights for a year. Here's how to enter to win.
[Status Boost Posted] United Makes It Easier to Earn Premier Status in 2021 by Patrick Stouffer January 15, 2021 25 United has announced a series of changes to the MileagePlus program for 2021. These include lowering status thresholds, giving current elite members an elite-qualifying boost, increasing PQP earning rates in early 2021, and allowing co-branded cardholders to spend their way to higher statuses. But with 'normal' travel still a dream, are these changes enough to get you to fly United?
Get up to a 10% Bonus by Funding Your United TravelBank by December 9 by Skye Class December 7, 2020 8 This week, United is offering a 5% or 10% bonus when adding funds to your United TravelBank account. Get up to a $100 bonus by loading $1,000 in funds. Also, this may be a great way to utilize any remaining Airline Fee Credits or other travel credits that you have left this year.
How to Redeem United Miles for Maximum Value by Patrick Stouffer December 6, 2020 41 United miles are incredibly useful. You can use them for award travel on 35+ partner airlines with some of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any program. In this post, I cover some of the best ways to maximize United Miles for amazing award travel.
How to Check if Your United Card is Targeted for up to 20,000 Bonus Miles or $200 Credit by Skye Class December 4, 2020 13 United and Chase are offering a new promotion to targeted United cardholders. Select cardholders get the choice to earn up to 20,000 bonus MileagePlus miles or get a total of $200 in TravelBank cash in 2021. Here's how to check if your United card is targeted for this offer.
The Best Ways to Book United’s New Routes to Africa, India, And Hawaii by Ross Denkin October 27, 2022 14 United has announced 7 exciting new routes for 2021 to Hawaii, Africa and India. Although details are slim on some routes, others are already on sale. So, we at AwardWallet dug into the best ways to book these new routes with miles and points. Here's how to book United business class to Hawaii from 15,000 miles each way, Africa starting at 52,000 miles each way, and India for as little as 52,500 miles each way.
Book Domestic Award Flights Starting at Just 5,000 United Miles Each Way by Skye Class September 3, 2020 13 Since United ditched its award charts in November 2019, the airline can price awards at any level it wants. And currently, United is pricing some domestic awards at just 5,000 miles each way. Here's a roundup of award deals to/from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle, and more—including coast-to-coast flights from 6,500 miles one-way.
United Eliminates Partner Award Chart, Makes It Harder to Earn Elite Status When Flying Partners by Patrick Stouffer April 29, 2020 31 Over the last few days, United has made earning elite status harder and removed partner award charts from its website. Both without any notice whatsoever. They say bad things come in pairs. In this case, they were right. In this post, we go through what this means for you.
Last Day for up to 45% Off Award Flights to Tahiti by Joe Petrovic January 23, 2020 16 French Polynesia anyone? United is offering economy award tickets to Tahiti (up to 45% off) for as low as 39-49K miles per person round trip.
United MileagePlus Increases All Award Costs Close To Departure by Ross Denkin December 1, 2019 83 United Airlines has eliminated its $75 close-in-booking fee for awards ticketed within 21 days of departure. However, the same flights now cost up to 3,500 extra miles to book. Look to book the same flights through one of many Star Alliance partner programs to avoid paying these increased mileage costs.
Hurry! 1,000 United Bonus Miles for Linking Your United Card to the App by Sam Helmy March 29, 2019 57 United has announced a promotion giving you a free and easy 1,000 bonus United miles for linking your United Visa card to the new United MileagePlus X app. The deadline for this promo is this Sunday, March 31, 2019.
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