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Website features

Home page — Our most popular functions can be accessed right on the home page

• Fare search and ticketing
• MileagePlus account management
• Flight check-in
• Flight status
• Reservations list
• Contact us

Book travel — united.com is a full-service, one-stop shopping site where you can search for and book:

• Flights for United, United Express^®, and codeshare flights on our global alliance partners
• Tickets purchased online can be changed, canceled, or refunded
• MileagePlus award availability using convenient two-month calendar
• Car rentals
• Hotels, including united.com Hotel Specials (prepayment required)
• Cruises
• Vacation packages

Payment options — shop safely and securely

• Credit/debit cards — American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover Network, MasterCard, Universal Air Travel Plan, Visa
• Cash (paid at Western Union or at a United Ticket Office)
• Check (Telecheck)
• Bill Me Later® — buy now and pay later plan
• PayPal™

Travel planning — a variety of resources are offered to help you plan your trip

• Route maps
• Currency converter
• Online passport, visa, and health requirements guide

Onboard our flights — learn about all of our onboard services before you depart:

• Aircraft seat maps, from which you can select your seat
• Inflight connectivity options
• Meal and beverage services
• Inflight entertainment options
• Shopping programs

Stay informed — a variety of programs are offered to help you stay informed before, during and after your trip

• Opt-in email programs
  • United Specials — weekly
  • MileagePlus Statement — monthly
  • MileagePlus News and Offers — twice per month
  • MileagePlus Partner Offers — monthly
• Flight status notification subscription — automatically sends flight status updates to your phone or text-messaging device as you travel
• Check-in reminders — automatically sent 24 hours before your departure
• Electronic timetables and other utilities are available for computers and mobile devices

MileagePlus program — join to earn and use miles every day

• Join MileagePlus, United's loyalty program.
• Manage your account: Check your mileage summary, view statements, update your profile, manage reservations and more.
• Earn miles by flying United, United Express®, Copa Airlines or Star Alliance^TM airlines and by purchasing products or services from a wide variety of partners worldwide.
• Search and book award travel.
• Use miles for travel, hotel rooms and car rentals, plus everyday purchases and activities.
• View and register for MileagePlus promotions and offers.

Other languages/worldwide sites:

• Many functions are offered en Español, including Flight status, Timetable, MileagePlus enrollment and account management
• Worldwide sites with localized content are offered for customers in several countries
• Customers can book online (in English) from every country served by United