Now that you have accumulated all of these United MileagePlus miles, how can you use these miles for free travel? The options are listed below. Also click here to read about how The Points Mom used United MileagePlus miles for free flights to Vail and Aspen.
1. Use Miles For Flights
You can use your MileagePlus miles to book flights on United, Star Alliance carriers and other airline partners.
2. Use Miles For Upgrades
You can use miles to request an upgrade to United Global First, United First, United BusinessFirst or United Business on most paid tickets on United-operated flights. You can also try to use miles to request an upgrade on a Star Alliance flight, but these upgrades are only available on participating carriers only and based on availability.
3. Use Miles For Hotel Stays
Use your miles to book stays at hotels and resorts.
4. Use Miles For Car Rentals
5. Convert Miles To Marriott Rewards Points
With RewardsPlus, Premier members can convert miles into Marriott Rewards points. MileagePlus Premier members can convert MileagePlus miles to Marriott Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio – up to 50,000 miles yearly.
6. Use Miles For Exclusive Redemption Options As A MileagePlus Cardmember
MileagePlus Cardmembers can use miles to redeem an airfare statement credit for United tickets purchased at united.com and for for annual fee reimbursement.
7. What happens if you need to cancel a flight books with miles?
Learn about earning United MileagePlus miles here
