United MileagePlus News & Updates

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Ultimate Guide

The Ultimate Guide To United MileagePlus

Sep 30, 2024

by Ian Snyder

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Latest News

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

Oct 3, 2026

2 days ago

by Harrison Pierce

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

Sep 29, 2026

6 days ago

by Skye Class

151

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Harrison Pierce

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

Sep 9, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Andrew George Bradshaw

207

by 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

Sep 8, 2026

by Skye Class JT Genter

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

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

Sep 5, 2026

by Harrison Pierce

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

Aug 26, 2026

by Cameron Laufer

Reviewed By

Harrison Pierce

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

Aug 24, 2026

by Sam Helmy

Reviewed By

Harrison Pierce

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

Aug 20, 2026

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Harrison Pierce

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

Aug 12, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Harrison Pierce

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

Jul 31, 2026

by JT Genter Tyler Glatt

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

Jul 21, 2026

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

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

Jul 21, 2026

by Skye Class Cameron Laufer

United Airlines Status Match: Apply Now and Unlock Premier Benefits Through January 2028

Jul 1, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

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

Jul 1, 2026

by Tyler Glatt

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

Jun 16, 2026

by Cameron Laufer

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Convert Hotel Points to United MileagePlus Miles to Get a 25% Transfer Bonus

Jun 1, 2026

by JT Genter Skye Class

Reviewed By

JT Genter

JetBlue and United Announce Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits: Here’s What This Means for Travelers

May 14, 2026

by Harrison Pierce

Earn Bonus Miles on United Card Spending With Targeted Offers — Here’s How to Activate

May 5, 2026

by Skye Class

United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2026 — Here’s How to Claim Yours

Apr 20, 2026

by Skye Class JT Genter

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Pay More, Get Less: United to Introduce New Polaris and Premium Plus Fares With Fewer Benefits

Apr 3, 2026

by Tyler Glatt

United Elevated 2026: AwardWallet’s On-the-Ground Recap of the Airline’s Biggest New Announcements

Mar 25, 2026

by Tyler Glatt

Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More

Mar 7, 2026

by Tyler Glatt

Instacart Perks and Promotions for United MileagePlus Members: Earn up to 10,500 Miles, Complimentary Instacart+, and More

Mar 3, 2026

by Skye Class Max Prosperi

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United Prioritizes Cardmembers and Premier Status Holders in Latest Update, Slashes Earnings for Everyone Else

Feb 19, 2026

by Harrison Pierce

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Most of United’s Regional Jets Now Offer Starlink Wi-Fi — Here’s When the Rest of the Fleet Will Get It

Feb 18, 2026

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United and JetBlue’s Blue Sky Partnership Expands Again — Reciprocal Cash Bookings Added

Feb 12, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Mark Jackson

A Brief Guide to the United Airlines-Deutsche Bahn Partnership

Jan 23, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Skye Class

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

Book Today: Flights to Amsterdam for 28K United MileagePlus Miles Each Way

Jan 9, 2026

by Tyler Glatt JT Genter

You Can Multiply the United Miles You Earned Last Month by up to 6X — But Is It Worth It?

Dec 30, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

FoundersCard Members Can Earn United Premier Status With This New Promotion — Here’s How

Dec 18, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

United MileagePlus Changes for 2026: More Ways to Earn PlusPoints, Better Award Availability, and More

Dec 12, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

United Cardholders Can Now Earn 2X MileagePlus Miles on Rent Paid Through Bilt — Here’s How

Dec 4, 2025

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United Airlines Cardholder Flash Sale: Save up to 28% on Award Flights to Over 30 Destinations

Dec 1, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United MileagePlus Members Can Get a Free TimeShifter Subscription or Earn 500 Bonus Miles

Nov 21, 2025

by Skye Class

United Launches a Debit Card: Earn Miles on Purchases, Score a Welcome Bonus, and More

Nov 6, 2025

by Mark Jackson

United MileagePlus Drops Rates on Partner Business Class Awards — Here Are the New, Lower Rates

Nov 5, 2025

by Cameron Laufer

New: Earn United MileagePlus Miles on Lyft Rides

Nov 5, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

One Month Only: Transfer United MileagePlus Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points With a 20% Bonus

Nov 4, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

United and ITA Launch Earn-and-Redeem Partnership — And Mileage Redemptions Are Already Live

Sep 8, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

Buy up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points Through August 24 — But Is It Worth It?

Aug 22, 2025

by Harrison Pierce

Earn up to 2,000 Bonus Miles After Making Digital Wallet Purchases With Your United Credit Card

Jul 3, 2025

by Skye Class

United Expands PlusPoints: 5 New Ways to Redeem Your Points — Including Gifting 1K Status

Jun 20, 2025

by Cameron Laufer

Sail for Miles: Earn up to 60,000 Bonus United MileagePlus Miles Through United Cruises

Jun 11, 2025

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Points of Interest: Mileage Bargains Not Dead, Surprise Hyatt Card Bonus Categories, and More Program Updates

Jun 7, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Mileage Redemptions and Perks Coming as United and JetBlue Announce New Partnership

May 29, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

United Cutting Excursionist Perk, Revamping Upgrades in MileagePlus Shake-Up

May 22, 2025

by Cameron Laufer

Unlock CLEAR+ Discounts as a United Cardholder or MileagePlus Member

May 4, 2025

by Scott Sikes Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United Seems to be Hiding Award Space From U.S. Travelers — Here's How to Reveal It

Apr 21, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

More Fees, More Perks: My Take on the Winners and Losers in United's Credit Card Overhaul

Mar 25, 2025

by Brie Bash

United Overhauls Card Portfolio to Add Perks, Increase Annual Fees

Mar 24, 2025

by JT Genter

Chase and United Downgrade Travel Credits: Key Changes to United Quest and Business Cards in 2025

Jan 20, 2025

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United Premier Elite Status Buy-Up Offers Are Back. Here's How to Check Your Offer.

Jan 17, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

You Can Redeem United Miles to Offset Your Credit Card’s Annual Fee. But Should You Do It?

Dec 14, 2024

by Ryan Smith

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Earn 5X United MileagePlus Miles on Your First Turo Car Rental

Dec 7, 2024

by Skye Class

United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks

Oct 29, 2024

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Hikes International First Class Award Prices by as Much as 100%

Apr 23, 2024

by Tyler Glatt

United Miles Pooling: A Great Option with Downsides You Don't Want to Overlook

Mar 21, 2024

by Carissa Rawson

Should United MileagePlus Members Transfer Miles With the Current Promotion?

Mar 2, 2024

by Skye Class

United's Months of Miles Is Back, Offering Up to 20,000 Bonus Miles on Card Spending

Feb 7, 2024

by Skye Class

United Changes How You'll Earn Elite Status in 2024, Further Rewarding Card Spending

Nov 10, 2023

by Carissa Rawson

United Hotels Promotion Offers 5X Miles on Stays Through End of 2023

Oct 26, 2023

by Skye Class

Earn 3X United Miles Plus on Vrbo Bookings

Aug 15, 2023

by Skye Class

United Makes Major Award Chart Devaluation. Here's What We Know So Far.

May 17, 2023

by Ryan Smith

Emirates-United Mileage Earning and Redemption Rates Live (Plus Double Miles Promotion)

Mar 31, 2023

by Sam Helmy

Marriott Eliminates 10% Bonus on Point Transfers to United, Boosts Bonus on 60k-Point Transfers

Mar 8, 2023

by JT Genter

United Increases Elite Status Requirements, Adds Elite Earnings on Awards Starting in 2023

Nov 10, 2022

by Max Prosperi

United and Emirates Announce New Codeshare and Mileage Partnership

Sep 15, 2022

by Sam Helmy

Virgin Australia Partner Switch: Delta Out, United In

Mar 27, 2022

by Ryan Smith

Bilt Rewards Adds United MileagePlus and Asia Miles as 1:1 Transfer Partners

Mar 16, 2022

by Ryan Smith

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Core Learning

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

by Andrew Kunesh Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

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

by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

Reviewed By

JT Genter

How to Book United Airlines Award Flights With MileagePlus Miles

by Jenna Hansen

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

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

by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

Which Points Transfer to United Airlines? A Guide to Mileage Plus Partners

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

Get Access To Hidden Award Space With United Credit Cards

by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

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by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

How to Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) on Credit Card Spending in 2026

by Jenna Hansen Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It

by Harrison Pierce

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

The Complete Guide to United Basic Economy: Rules, Fees, and How to Make It Bearable

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

How to Upgrade United Flights With Miles — And When It’s Actually Worth It

by Ajay Jain

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines 'Expert Mode'

by Payton Turner Carissa Rawson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Complete Guide to Using United PlusPoints to Confirm Upgrades, Exchange for Perks, and More

by Carissa Rawson

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Erik Paquet

From No Annual Fee to Club Lounge Access: Find the United Credit Card for You After Recent Changes

by Tyler Glatt Erik Paquet

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights

by Ross Denkin Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

Erik Paquet

United Miles Pooling: A Great Option with Downsides You Don't Want to Overlook

by Carissa Rawson

Latest Guides

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

Oct 1, 2026

4 days ago

by Tyler Glatt Harrison Pierce

Reviewed By

Gabriela Milton

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

Sep 6, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

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

Sep 4, 2026

by Sam Helmy

Reviewed By

JT Genter

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

Aug 5, 2026

by Andrew Kunesh Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

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

Jul 24, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

Reviewed By

JT Genter

How to Book United Airlines Award Flights With MileagePlus Miles

Jul 4, 2026

by Jenna Hansen

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

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

Jun 25, 2026

by Ashley Onadele Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

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

Jun 19, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

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

Jun 14, 2026

by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

Which Points Transfer to United Airlines? A Guide to Mileage Plus Partners

Jun 13, 2026

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Toni Southam

The United℠ Explorer Card Review: Lots of Perks and a $0 Annual Fee for the First Year

Jun 13, 2026

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

The United Gateway℠ Card Review: Earn MileagePlus Miles Without Paying an Annual Fee

Jun 7, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

The United Quest℠ Card Review: Extensive Travel Benefits That Offset the Annual Fee

May 26, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Hotels Credit: What It Covers and When To Use It

May 21, 2026

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

How to Track Your Delta, Southwest, United Accounts in AwardWallet

Mar 22, 2026

by Jerod Morales Cameron Laufer

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Flying JSX? Here’s How to Earn United MileagePlus Miles or Club JSX Rewards on Your Flight

Mar 13, 2026

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Get Access To Hidden Award Space With United Credit Cards

Feb 26, 2026

by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

145

by Tyler Glatt Ian Snyder

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Toni Southam

New United℠ Business Card Offer: Earn up to 100,000 Bonus MileagePlus Miles and 2,000 PQP

Feb 4, 2026

by Jess Farley Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

How to Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) on Credit Card Spending in 2026

Jan 25, 2026

by Jenna Hansen Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It

Jan 5, 2026

by Harrison Pierce

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards

Dec 27, 2025

by Ross Denkin

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

Earn up to 100,000 MileagePlus Miles With the United Club Card — Plus Lounge Access, Travel Perks, and More

Nov 7, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities

Nov 3, 2025

by Senitra Horbrook Skye Class

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

CLEAR+ Membership Deals: Earn 1,500 Alaska Points and Ways to Enroll for Free

Oct 31, 2025

by Skye Class

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Adds 4 New European Routes for Summer 2026 — and Award Seats Are Already Available

Oct 14, 2025

by Cameron Laufer

Book Short-Haul United Flights From 3,500 Points Through This Overlooked Mileage Program

Oct 10, 2025

by Ajay Jain

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

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

Aug 26, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Score up to 90k Bonus Miles and 500 PQP With the United Quest Card's Welcome Offer

Aug 18, 2025

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

How to Upgrade United Flights With Miles — And When It’s Actually Worth It

Aug 16, 2025

by Ajay Jain

Reviewed By

Allie Johnson

How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines 'Expert Mode'

Aug 12, 2025

by Payton Turner Carissa Rawson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Complete Guide to Using United PlusPoints to Confirm Upgrades, Exchange for Perks, and More

Jul 29, 2025

by Carissa Rawson

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Subscribe to United Miles by the Month for Discounts on United Miles — But Is The Purchase Rate Worth It?

Jul 14, 2025

by Max Prosperi

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Best Ways to Book Lufthansa Allegris With Points and Miles — Plus Current Routes

Jun 21, 2025

by Ajay Jain

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United Club℠ Business Card Review: Elite-Like Perks and Lounge Access, High Annual Fee

Jun 14, 2025

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

All the Ways to Get United Club Access Before Your Next Flight

Apr 29, 2025

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Erik Paquet

United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More

Apr 28, 2025

by Tyler Glatt Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

You Can Redeem MileagePlus Miles for a Fixed Value via United Money + Miles — But Should You?

Apr 17, 2025

by Ian Snyder

Reviewed By

JT Genter

From No Annual Fee to Club Lounge Access: Find the United Credit Card for You After Recent Changes

Mar 27, 2025

by Tyler Glatt Erik Paquet

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Million Miler: How To Earn Premier Elite Status (And Star Alliance Gold) for Life

Feb 23, 2025

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

JT Genter

Stack Your Travel Rewards: Double-Dip Opportunities with Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs

Feb 15, 2025

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United & Marriott’s RewardsPlus Program: Status Matches, Enhanced Point Transfers, and More

Feb 6, 2025

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United’s Gift Card Exchange: Convert Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles — But Is It Worth It?

Jan 12, 2025

by Samantha Holland

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

The (Unofficial) MileagePlus Award Chart for United and Partner Airline Flights

Dec 19, 2024

by Ross Denkin Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Award Travel Rules

Dec 7, 2024

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

Erik Paquet

Boost Your Miles: A Guide to the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal

Oct 22, 2024

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

How To Use the United Excursionist Perk to Book Award Flights for Zero Miles

Aug 24, 2024

by Mark Jackson

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases

Jun 22, 2024

by Brie Bash

Reviewed By

Tyler Glatt

Disgruntled With United MileagePlus? Here Are Some Better Alternatives.

Jun 3, 2024

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

United Skyrockets Business Class Partner Award Pricing by up to 200%

May 1, 2024

by Tyler Glatt

Reviewed By

JT Genter

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