Why join United MileagePlus
MileagePlus members can earn frequent flyer miles on United and over three dozen other partner airlines. It's worth creating a free account even if United isn’t your favourite airline.
This link will allow you to create your United MileagePlus login. Once you have entered your details, you will be given a United frequent flyer code. Add your United account number to make it easy to keep track of this number.
Destinations and MileagePlus Partner Airlines
United Airlines is the largest U.S. airline with service to 78 destinations. Chicago (ORD), Newark, EWR, Houston (IAH), Washington D.C.(IAD), Denver [DEN], San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX) are all hub airports.
MileagePlus's extensive coverage of international routes is perhaps its best feature. Star Alliance is United's founding member. This is the largest airline alliance, with 26 members.
Independent Partners
MileagePlus partners not only with Star Alliance members, but also with 12 independent airlines. You have more options for reaching destinations further off the beaten track with United miles.
It is easier to arrange partners by geography, as there are so many. United MileagePlus has a stronger reputation in Europe and Africa than other programs. However, you can still find a partner anywhere in the world.
How to earn United Miles
Flying was the only way to earn United MileagePlus points many years ago. There are many ways to earn miles without flying. We'll cover the most important strategies--including earning with a United credit card, transferring points from Chase Ultimate Rewards, and making purchases with United's shopping, dining, and travel partners.
With a United Credit Card, you can earn MileagePlus Miles
One of the best ways to accumulate significant MileagePlus points is to sign up for a Chase United card. United Airlines and Chase bank have partnered to provide a complete line of co-branded cards that can be used for personal or business purposes.
Many cards come with a generous signup bonus, which can help you quickly accumulate enough miles to take off on your next trip. The average offer for new cardmembers is between 30,000 and 100,000 points, depending on which card you have and whether you are eligible for a limited-time offer.
We'll be discussing them in the next section. There are many other rewards cards that offer better returns than the United cards for everyday spending. Even if you fly with United only a few times per calendar year, these cobranded credit cards offer great perks that will make it easier to get ahead once the annual fee is paid.
