Mileage Plus program changes
Date: February 1, 2010
One-Way Awards
If you only need a one-way ticket, take advantage of our new One-Way Awards. You'll get more flexibility to use your miles.

  • Fly one way for half the miles of a roundtrip award ticket.

  • Use One-Way Awards for both Saver Awards and Standard Awards.
  • Date: February 1, 2010
    Miles & Money Awards
    Don't have enough miles? With our new Miles & Money Awards, you can use a combination of miles and money.

  • Use fewer miles for roundtrip flights, hotel stays or car rentals – just pay the difference with money.

  • Use Miles & Money Awards to book select roundtrip Saver Awards.
  • Date: November 17, 2009
    Elite benefits on Continental
    Starting in the second quarter of 2010, Elite members will also get the best seats on Continental, our newest partner airline, and enjoy premium seating – the same privileges offered on United.

  • Enjoy complimentary upgrade requests on Continental.

  • Requests are automatic – no certificates needed.


  • Date: November 17, 2009
    1K members to continue to earn Regional Upgrades


    Fly in comfort all the time. Even when Unlimited Domestic Upgrades are introduced in second quarter 2010, 1K® members will still earn Regional Upgrades.
    Date: October 12, 2009
    Unlimited Domestic Upgrades
    You shouldn't have to ask. Beginning in the second quarter of 2010, we're introducing automatic Unlimited Domestic Upgrades as a way of thanking our most loyal members.

  • Get automatic Unlimited Domestic Upgrades for travel within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean.

  • Good for you and a companion traveling with you.
  • Date: September 29, 2009
    Hotel and Car Awards
    Use your miles for hotel stays and car rentals. With one simple booking, you can reserve both your hotel and car at the same time.

  • Access thousands of hotel properties worldwide, even 4- and 5-star hotels.

  • Rent cars throughout the U.S. and Canada.

  • Get reviews from TripAdvisor®.
  • Date: July 30, 2010
    Elimination of close-in fees
    Want to go on a trip at the last minute using your miles? You shouldn’t have to pay an additional fee. And at United, you won’t.

  • Book a Mileage Plus award ticket less than 21 days in advance.

  • Pay no close-in award processing fees.


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