Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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United Airlines partners with Star Alliance members, non-alliance carriers, and well-known travel brands such as Marriott Bonvoy, Hyatt, Avis, Budget, and Chase. Below, you'll find detailed information on these partnerships.
United Airlines Star Alliance Partners
- Aegean Airlines
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air India
- Air New Zealand
- ANA
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Avianca
- Brussels Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- EgyptAir
- Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Airways
- Juneyao Air
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Swiss International Air Lines
- TAP Air Portugal
- THAI Airways International
- Turkish Airlines
As a member of the Star Alliance, United Airlines allows passengers to earn and redeem miles with a wide range of international partners. United Premier members can also enjoy additional benefits like lounge access and extra baggage allowance when traveling with these partner airlines. In addition to its Star Alliance membership, United Airlines partners with several other airlines, allowing MileagePlus members to earn award miles and Premier qualifying credits on eligible flights. These additional partner airlines include:
Non-Star Alliance United Partners
- Aer Lingus
- Air Dolomiti
- Airlink
- Azul
- Boutique Air
- Cape Air
- Discover Airlines
- Edelweiss
- Emirates
- Eurowings
- Flydubai
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JSX
- Lufthansa City Airlines
- Olympic Air
- Silver Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Vistara
To earn United mileage credit with these airlines, be sure to add your MileagePlus number to your reservation and confirm that it appears on your boarding pass before you fly. Note that each partner may have specific restrictions for MileagePlus members, such as eligible fare classes, applicable bonuses, and excluded routes. Check United's airline partners page for complete details on each partner.
United’s Hotel Partners
- Abound by Marriott Vacations
- United Hotels
- Vrbo
- Villas of Distinction
- Rocketmiles
- Marriott Hotels
- Wyndham Hotels
- IHG® Hotels & Resorts
- Hyatt
- Langham Hospitality Group
- Best Western
- Choice Hotels International
- Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts
- Millennium Copthorne Collection
- Millennium Hotels and Resorts
- Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
- Traders Hotels
United offers an extensive range of hotel partners, enabling MileagePlus members to earn and redeem miles while staying at various hotels worldwide.
Car Rental Partners
United Airlines has partnered with Avis and Budget to offer MileagePlus members the opportunity to earn and use miles on car rentals. Book a car with Avis or Budget and earn up to 1,250 award miles per qualifying rental. Plus, you can save up to 35% with the MileagePlus® Avis discount.
Other Partners
United Airlines and Chase Bank have established a strategic partnership, offering a range of co-branded credit cards designed to enhance the travel experience for United loyalists. These United MileagePlus credit cards allow cardholders to earn miles on everyday purchases, which can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and more within the United Airlines network. In addition to earning miles, cardholders enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority boarding, complimentary checked bags, and United Club℠ passes.
People also ask
Can I transfer United miles to British Airways?
No, you cannot transfer United MileagePlus miles to British Airways Avios points. Frequent flyer programs typically do not allow direct transfers between different airlines unless they are part of the same alliance.
United Airlines (Star Alliance) and British Airways (Oneworld) are in separate alliances and do not have a direct partnership.
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow can I transfer United Airlines miles to Marriott?
You can convert United miles into Marriott Bonvoy points from the RewardsPlus partnership program, if you have United Premier Silver status or higher. The conversion ratio is 1 to 1, meaning that 10,000 United miles convert to 10,000 Marriott points.
To convert United MileagePlus miles to Marriott Bonvoy points, a minimum transfer of 500 miles is required, and each member can convert up to 200,000 miles per calendar year.
How to Convert United Miles to Marriott...
read full answer by Alex Breen, Rewards AnalystHow much are 10,000 United miles worth?
10,000 United miles are worth an average of $121, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your United MileagePlus miles when you redeem them for flights, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much United Miles Are Worth
| Number of United Miles | Average Value |
| 10,000 | $121 |
| 20,000 | ... |
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