Unlock Bonus Miles with United Airlines New Mile Play Promotion

United Airlines has rolled out an exciting new round of Mile Play promotions, designed to reward targeted MileagePlus members with bonus miles after completing specific travel tasks. If you’re a United member, now is the perfect time to check your eligibility and register, even if your travel plans are not yet set in stone.

To find out if you qualify and to register for the promotion, head over to United’s Mile Play page. Simply enter your MileagePlus number, confirm that you’re not a robot, and click “Start Mile Play.”

As is customary with these promotions, the offers can vary significantly from one member to another. Some members may not be targeted for this round of Mile Play, while others may receive different rewards and criteria for earning those miles. A quick survey of our team at The Points Guy (TPG) revealed a range of offers:

– Lyndsey Matthews, our senior travel editor without MileagePlus status, was offered 2,800 bonus miles for booking and completing two trips by December 22, with each fare needing to exceed $300.
– Summer Hull, our senior director of content who holds Premier Gold status, received an offer for 9,000 bonus miles if she completes five trips costing $100 or more.
– Rachel Craft, a TPG writer without status, was offered 7,200 miles for booking and completing two trips by December 22, with fares needing to be over $175.
– Eric Rosen, our director of travel, can earn 3,000 miles after booking and taking one trip costing $100 or more.
– Katie Genter, a lead writer with United Silver status due to her Marriott Titanium Elite status, received an enticing offer of 14,000 miles for booking and completing two trips by December 22, with each fare needing to exceed $225.

Other TPG team members received various offers as well, illustrating the diverse nature of this promotion.

It’s important to note that for your trips to count toward the Mile Play promotion, they generally must be booked and flown after you register but before the promotion concludes on December 22. If you already have travel plans during this period, those flights won’t qualify for the bonus miles—though you might consider canceling and rebooking if your Mile Play offer is appealing enough. Unless stated otherwise in your offer’s terms, only paid flights marketed and operated by United and United Express will count toward the Mile Play offers.

Even if you aren’t targeted for this specific promotion, there are still plenty of opportunities to earn bonus miles with United. One way to do this is by opening a cobranded credit card. Here’s a look at some current welcome bonuses available on select United cards:

While cobranded credit cards can help you rack up United miles, you might find that using one of the best cards for airfare purchases can yield even greater rewards. For instance, the American Express Platinum Card® offers 5 points per dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of such purchases each calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).

Even if you don’t have immediate travel plans with United, registering for the Mile Play promotion is worthwhile. It might also be the right time to start planning your next trip. If you have any refundable flights booked—whether with United or another airline—consider whether your Mile Play offer is enticing enough to justify canceling and rebooking with United.

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In summary, check your eligibility for United’s Mile Play promotion today, and consider how you can enhance your travel experience with bonus miles. Happy travels!