You can also redeem miles for merchandise, gift cards, newspapers and broadway tickets. Like redeeming for hotels, these redemptions are generally a poor value that we recommend skipping. This store offers electronics, luggage and home goods. For example, a pair of Bose QC headphones costs , miles.
This app lets you purchase gift cards for immediate use and earn miles in the process. As with many airlines, you can redeem United miles for magazine and newspaper subscriptions. This is a poor use of miles as it yields an extremely low redemption value. Broadway shows and concert tickets may not be at the top of your list during the coronavirus outbreak, but United still lets you redeem miles for tickets.
That said, steer clear of this redemption option as it provides a very low value. You can also donate United miles to select charities. You can donate a minimum of 1, miles at a time and can choose from a selection of different charities. This can be a good option for those who want to liquidate their mileage balance and give to a good cause.
That said, consider if a cash donation is a more effective way to help. Related: How you can donate your points and miles to charity. United miles have been devalued a few times over the years, but there are still a handful of excellent ways to redeem United miles. One of my favorite ways to use United miles is booking flights from the U.
This makes the ticket cheaper than booking with Avianca LifeMiles , another of my favorite Star Alliance loyalty programs. Its newly redesigned seat is comfortable, and on-board service includes tasty meals and a nice selection of drinks. United imposes mileage surcharges on partner award tickets, but not fuel surcharges.
These disappeared at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak but recently reappeared. Regardless, you should always check United before you book your next domestic award ticket. You may find an excellent deal in the process. One of the benefits of booking round-trip awards with United is the Excursionist Perk.
TPG editor Richard Kerr has an in-depth Excursionist guide with a list of interesting uses — make sure to check it out before you book your next United award ticket. Related: The ultimate guide to airline stopover programs.
Thankfully, finding United award space is very straightforward. Just search online and book accordingly.
That said, United. You can verify United. Related: The cheapest business class award tickets across all alliances. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding United MileagePlus. You can join United MileagePlus for free on United. Then, enter the requested information at the center of the screen. Make sure to add this number to United and Star Alliance partner bookings to earn mileage.
United recently changed its expiration policy for the better. You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to United at a ratio with a 1,mile minimum transfer.
These transfers process instantly , giving you a fast and easy way to accrue points. Meanwhile, Marriott Bonvoy points transfer to United at a This means that 60, Marriott Bonvoy points are equal to 27, United miles.
Transfers take roughly 48 hours to process. And with the ability to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United at a ratio, you can quickly boost your account and unlock some of these redemptions as you plan your next trip.
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This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our advertising policy page for more information. Skip to content. Advertiser Disclosure. Andrew Kunesh. Sign up for our daily newsletter. If you have PlusPoints that expire on or after January 1, , we have some good news. We extended PlusPoints an additional six months beyond their expiration to give you more time to use your upgrade benefits on upcoming trips.
This includes all PlusPoints earned from and activity. For the program year, we made changes to the way some of our cards earn PQP and qualify for Premier status. Learn more. Not an Explorer or Club Cardmember? Visit our Premier qualification page for full details on earning Premier qualifying points on your United MileagePlus credit card. Fly to the Finish: If you haven't requalified yet for the Premier status you held on July 27, , through the program year, you may be able to take advantage of our Fly to the Finish offer to earn Premier status through January Premier members eligible for the Fly to the Finish challenge who do not meet the challenge requirements will still be eligible to receive PQP trip bonuses after the challenge period closes for flights taken during the challenge period, and one of your eligible trips can be an award trip.
Learn more about the full details, terms and conditions of these offers. Earn PQF with your card: Qualifying cardmembers can reach the finish line faster without even flying. Your credit card spend can be across multiple United Chase MileagePlus credit cards, and each cardmember is eligible to receive a maximum of 2 PQF from credit card spend with this special offer.
Your current status will be extended through January 31, We know your travel has been interrupted and you may have been feeling anxious about how your status and benefits were impacted by COVID We hope these changes put any of those concerns at ease. The requirements are a reduction from the standard Premier status qualification levels we originally announced for the program year. For this reason, we updated Premier status requirements for status through , automatically deposited PQP in Premier accounts based on the Premier status you held at the end of , and allow PQP earned from your MileagePlus co-branded credit card to count toward 1K status.
If your status was extended through the program year, flight activity during will determine if you have status during the program year and will help you maintain status until January 31, Please allow until February 1, for these PQP deposits to be made.
Members who are in Trial Premier status will be given PQP based on their earned level, if any; not their trial level. The effective date for the PQP that Premier members will receive to give them a head start toward earning Premier status will not be changeable and will be equal to the date the PQP is automatically deposited in your account.
Despite the global disruption to travel that began in , United is still the only U. United also offers the most generous allotment of upgrades to our highest published level, Premier 1K.
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