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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…

Save money with one way flights

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A few days ago I decided that it would be fun to join my wife on her business trip to DC.  She already had...

United Airlines offers to take your money. Say no.

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United has unveiled a new service in which they will let you trade gift cards to them in exchange for miles.  If you’re interested,...

Where to?

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This weekend, long-held vacation plans were thrown out the window.  Not one, but two itineraries now compete to replace the original.  Months ago,...

I get by (and to Alaska) with a little help from my friends

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In my recent post “Where to?” I mentioned that my family had scrapped plans for Paris in favor of either an Alaskan cruise or...

Is the United card worth keeping?

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Every couple of weeks, I get an email like this one inviting me to earn up to 65K United Miles for signing up for...

Ultimate Rewards Mall, Feb 2013 Edition

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Another dull month in the Ultimate Rewards Mall…  Every month, the Ultimate Rewards Mall has new month-long specials. Last month, I wrote about...

Why I’m excited about United and Marriott hooking up

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While its unclear who proposed, you've probably heard by now that United Airlines and Marriott got married, and their new union is named RewardsPlus. ...

Hacking your way to Marriott Platinum and United Silver status

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Here's how to go from no status to top-tier elite with Marriott and first-level elite with United... Recently United Airlines and Marriott announced...

When to convert United miles to Marriott points

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And, when to convert Ultimate Rewards to Marriott too...  In one of my recent posts about United and Marriott's new "RewardsPlus" partnership, I...

Maximizing the 2 day Sears/MileagePlus 16X promotion

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As I reported earlier today via my QuickDeals page, Sears is currently offering 12 miles per dollar for shopping through the United MileagePlus Shopping...

Finally, a new portal mega deal! My thoughts on today’s 37X opportunity

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It used to be the case that lucrative portal offers were common.  In fact, I used to post every month about the latest and...

Sears gift cards and the mysterious case of changing terms and conditions

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Sears has been offering amazing bonuses through shopping portals recently.  First they offered up to 16 miles per dollar through the MileagePlus Shopping portal,...

Waiting and watching for points to post

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Last week, Sears offered 12 to 16 miles per dollar through the United MileagePlus Shopping portal and then 12 miles per dollar through the...

Buy United miles for 2.2 cents each and get a free 7 night hotel...

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Recently, United sent out emails inviting customers to earn 25% more miles when they convert hotel and car rental points into United miles.  Registration...

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