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United MileagePlus Overview

The United MileagePlus program has changed pretty significantly in recent years, from the introduction of the valuable excursionist perk to the abolition of award charts (which has led to a series of stealthy-ish devaluations) and a decent suite of credit cards.

The key strength of United miles is the simplicity of redeeming miles for partner flights. United does not pass on fuel surcharges, which makes it easy to choose the most convenient partner for an award flight. Furthermore, their 2-month award availability calendar makes it easy to see which days have premium cabin availability, which can make award searches a relatively easy process.

In terms of elite status and benefits, United’s program offers less choice than Delta SkyMiles but offers what some would consider greater flexibility for confirmed upgrades for top-tier elites.

Read more about United MileagePlus in our complete guide here…

Here are some of the things you’ll read about in our guide:

You can also check out the posts we’ve written about United MileagePlus…

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New United Mile Play Offers: See If You’re Targeted For Bonus Miles

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United has released another round of targeted Mile Play offers and, in at least some cases, they'll be easy challenges to complete. Neither my wife...
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Podcast: United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07

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Tragically, United appears to to be blocking saver award space from Star Alliance partner bookings. In this coffee break episode we'll talk about what...

Another United devaluation, BLADE delivering organs and Southwest is adding…seat assignments? (Saturday Selection)

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BLADE helicopter service is actually an organ transport service in disguise, United devalues partner awards again and Southwest may end its cattle call boarding...

[Update: I made it!] My award alert, flight change, and a risky layover

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Update: I got up at 4am this morning and rushed to the Detroit airport. I needed to be there at the start of boarding...

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