Do MileagePlus miles expire?

United's current published policy is that they do not expire. Because programmes change terms, verify directly with United before making assumptions.

What is the Excursionist Perk?

It is a MileagePlus feature that can make one segment of a qualifying multi-city award free in miles. Rules are specific, so check United's conditions.

Is buying United miles from United ever better?

Sometimes, particularly during a promotion. We always suggest comparing the airline's own price with any quote you receive.

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MileagePlus

MileagePlus is United's loyalty programme. United removed published award charts some years ago, so its own awards price dynamically while Star Alliance partner awards tend to sit in narrower bands.

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MileagePlus miles do not expire under United's current published policy, which is a meaningful difference from most large programmes and often relevant to long-term balance holders.

Earning MileagePlus miles

Miles are earned on United and Star Alliance flights, co-brand cards, the MileagePlus shopping portal, hotel and car partners, and periodic promotions.

Redeeming MileagePlus miles

Redemptions include United flights, Star Alliance partner awards, Excursionist Perk itineraries on round trips, and upgrade awards.

Expiry rules

United's published policy is that MileagePlus miles do not expire. Confirm on united.com, as programme terms can change.

Transfers and pooling

United supports buying, gifting and transferring miles for a fee, and Chase Ultimate Rewards lists MileagePlus as a transfer partner.

Buying miles from United Airlines

United sells miles directly on united.com, sometimes with promotional bonuses on larger purchases.

Where the value sits

With dynamic pricing on United metal, the honest way to value MileagePlus miles is against the exact itinerary and cash fare in front of you.

MileagePlus questions

Do MileagePlus miles expire?: United's current published policy is that they do not expire. Because programmes change terms, verify directly with United before making assumptions.
What is the Excursionist Perk?: It is a MileagePlus feature that can make one segment of a qualifying multi-city award free in miles. Rules are specific, so check United's conditions.
Is buying United miles from United ever better?: Sometimes, particularly during a promotion. We always suggest comparing the airline's own price with any quote you receive.

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