Summary
- Book partner airlines directly to earn more miles based on distance – good for long-haul flights.
- Search flexibly for Saver Awards and take advantage of partner airlines for best-value redemptions.
- To best achieve elite status, look at the rules for earning from partner airlines and from linked credit cards.
MileagePlus is one of the world’s largest frequent flyer programs, with over 100 million members. There have been major changes to MileagePlus (and other loyalty programs) in recent years – making it more important to understand the best ways to earn and spend miles. This guide looks at some of the best value within the MileagePlus program, arranged as a series of tips related to earning and redeeming miles, and elite status.
Earning MileagePlus miles
Book partner airlines through the airline direct. All tickets issued by United Airlines will earn miles based on the ticket…
