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Tips for using miles

You have choice and flexibility. You have many opportunities to use miles. From an award ticket to Hawaii to a gift for someone special, the choice is yours.
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Low on miles? You can use a combination of miles and money to book your flights, hotels and car rental.

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With Hotel & Car Awards, choose from thousands of properties and even book your hotel and car at the same time.

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Award miles are not just for travel — use them to buy gifts, flowers or even gift certificates to local restaurants.

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As a MileagePlus member, you can transfer award miles into another member's account.