Who are United Airlines Mileage Partners

United Airlines Mileage Partners

Category : Airlines / Posted on: January 25, 2023 / Author: Admin

United Airlines Mileage Partners

You can use United MileagePlus miles on other airlines if you have them. You don't need to fly exclusively on United Airlines to earn United MileagePlus points.

United Airlines has a large network of partners, which includes hotels, rental cars companies, and retail outlets, that can be used as sources to earn and redeem United Miles.

United Star Alliance Partners

United Airlines, like most major U.S. airlines, is a founding member in good standing of the Star Alliance. This is the largest international airline alliance.

There are currently approximately two dozen United Star Alliance partner. To redeem or earn miles, fly with any one of these partners and give your United MileagePlus number to them during booking. United.com allows you to book award tickets for all United partners. This is the same process as booking any other United Award tickets. It's easy and quick.

For frequent travelers, having so many major airlines within one alliance is convenient. It allows you to earn miles on one airline and then use those miles for award travel on the other. You can, for example, earn United MileagePlus points on United flights or via partner flights and then redeem these miles to fly to Ireland with Aer Lingus, or Belgium with Brussels Airlines.

You could also save hundreds of miles booking with partner airlines using other airline miles. Sometimes, however, you might need fewer MileagePlus points to fly on a partner airline than your own.

MileagePlus members have access, not only to more than 35 United Airlines flight partners but also to many other travel partners. Below are details about United Airlines partners, including how to redeem or earn miles for travel.

Other United Airlines Partners

United currently has over a dozen partner airlines, beyond Star Alliance. These airlines are United's partners to expand its available destinations. However, there are restrictions on how you can earn or redeem miles for each flight. Hawaiian Airlines offers United miles only on inter-island flights, while Edelweiss miles are limited to certain flight numbers.

Check the details of your booking to find out when and where MileagePlus points can be earned.

United hotel partners

United also has partnered with several hotel chains to allow MileagePlus members to earn points on qualifying stays at more than 15,000 properties around the world. To earn points, search for a hotel stay at one of United's partners.

If you are a member in good standing of a loyalty program you might be eligible to link your MileagePlus account and transfer hotel points to miles. The following are United's partner hotel reward programs:

You can redeem your United miles for hotel stay bookings, in addition to earning United miles. Although you will get more value from your points if you use them to book flights however, we don't recommend it.

Book through United Hotels' own booking platform and travel partner platforms to earn miles. There are many promotions that can affect the earning rates, but these are the most common United miles you can expect to earn.

United Hotels: Earn 2 miles for every $1 you spend with United Hotels
Vrbo: Earn 3 Miles for Every $1 You Spend with Vrbo
Rocketmiles: Get 1,000 to 10,000 miles per booking
PointsHound: Get up to 10,000 miles per day!

United travel partners

United Airlines partnerships extend beyond hotels and airlines. Book a car rental with Avis, Budget and you can earn up to 1,250 MileagePlus points. To earn MileagePlus points, you must give your MileagePlus number when you make your reservation or pick up your rental car.

You can also earn miles when you book through United Cruises. These offers include discounts on over two dozen cruise lines, including Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages.

United partners can help make the most out of non-United spend

MileagePlus members can book on partner airlines with United to expand their travel options. It expands the number of destinations United frequent flyers can travel to, and it allows you to earn valuable miles by booking smartly. To maximize your earning potential and reap the benefits of your trips, make sure you connect your United account with its other partners such as hotels and rental cars.

United Airlines partners

United Airlines is a founding Member of the Star Alliance. This alliance unites 26 member airlines to make it easier to book and connect flights anywhere in the world. United also partners with 12 other airlines independently, giving you more ways to use your MileagePlus points.

United Star Alliance Partners

Aegean Airlines
Air Canada
Air China
Air India
Air New Zealand
All Nippon Airways (ANA).
Asiana Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Avianca Airlines
Brussels Airlines
Copa Airlines
Croatia Airlines
EgyptAir
Ethiopian Airlines
Eva Air
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Shenzhen Airlines
Singapore Airlines
South African Airways
Swiss International Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
Thai Airways International
Turkish Airlines

Non-Alliance United Airlines partners

Aer Lingus
Aeromar
Air Dolomiti
Azul
Boutique Air
Cape Air
Edelweiss
Euro wings
Hawaiian Airlines
Olympic Air
Silver Airways
Vistara

Partner flights earn you miles

Flying with United's airline partners can help you earn United Miles, whether it is through Star Alliance or an independent partnership. When you buy your tickets, simply add your MileagePlus number.

Your method of booking your partner flight will affect the number of miles that you earn. United will award miles depending on how you booked your ticket. You'll earn miles based on the distance and fare class you choose when you book a flight with a partner airline.

How to redeem United Miles on Partner Flights

United Airlines makes it easy for you to redeem your miles through its mileage partners. Search for flights with United by entering your travel dates and indicating that award travel is what you wish to search. All award seats are available with United and its Star Alliance partners. Then, you can book your flight with your United MileagePlus points.

How to Maximize United Miles

Book United flights directly through United and your United miles will travel further. Partner flights often require more miles than United-operated flights in all classes. If you want to maximize your United miles, book directly through United.

United's Excursionist Perk can be used to get a one-way free ticket when you book multi-city trips, provided that your trip meets certain criteria.