Mileage Plus program changes
United announced its annual changes to the Mileage Plus program

In 2009, there are three:
Introducing Unlimited Domestic Upgrades
Car and Hotel awards
Eliminate close in fees
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Introducing Unlimited Domestic Upgrades
With the addition of Unlimited Domestic Upgrades, United now offers the most comfortable seats for elite members. Only Mileage Plus:

Offers all elite members Unlimited Domestic Upgrades – even to sunny Hawaii
There's no need to request an upgrade – United® will automatically request one on your behalf.
One companion traveling with you can also upgrade.

Gives top-tier elite members the ability to earn unlimited Systemwide Upgrades – the more you fly, the more you earn!
Earn two additional Systemwide Upgrades for every 50,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) earned above 100,000.
Upgrades clear as early as time of ticketing.

Offers all elite members unlimited access to Economy Plus® seating – more room to stretch out and relax
One companion traveling on the same flight can enjoy Economy Plus with you.
Economy Plus is also available on many United Express flights.

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Car and Hotel awards
Use your miles in more ways than ever before
Mileage Plus members can now easily redeem miles for hotel and car awards, in addition to the air travel awards they've always enjoyed.

Now all Mileage Plus members can:
Redeem any miles for hotel and car awards.
Access thousands of hotel properties worldwide, including four-and-five star hotels.
Rent cars across the U.S. and Canada.
Discover helpful travel information, like reviews from TripAdvisor®.
Make car and hotel reservations in one simple booking.

Explore new ways to get more from your miles
Car and hotel awards
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Eliminate close in fees
Redeem a last minute travel award, no longer pay a fee
On July 30, 2009 we removed the close-in award processing fee, becoming the first airline to do so.

Now, you can book a Mileage Plus® Award less than 21 days in advance, and pay no close-in award processing fees.

We understand that you're looking for an easier redemption experience, and we're happy to say we are leading the way. Yet another way Mileage Plus is working to bring you more value for your loyalty.

Now all Mileage Plus members can:
Redeem any miles for hotel and car awards.
Access thousands of hotel properties worldwide, including four-and-five star hotels.
Rent cars across the U.S. and Canada.
Discover helpful travel information, like reviews from TripAdvisor®.
Make car and hotel reservations in one simple booking.

Book an award ticket today
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