Can I add my wife to my MileagePlus account?

Can I add my wife to my MileagePlus account? *Terms & Conditions. MileagePlus accounts can be merged only if they belong to the same person. The full name (first, middle and last) must match between the accounts.

Can my wife use my United miles?

You can use your United MileagePlus miles to book an award flight for anyone. The booking process is the same as if you were purchasing the award for yourself, but you will need to know the traveler's details (i.e., first and last name, date of birth and other relevant details depending on the origin/destination).

Do MileagePlus miles expire?

While redeeming is the fun part (who doesn't love free travel?), you have to earn those MileagePlus miles first. One of the biggest perks of earning MileagePlus miles is that they never expire. So, you can start accumulating them years before a trip and redeem them when you're ready.

Can a family member use my frequent flyer?

Most frequent flyer programs only allow you to credit mileage to the account of the person flying. Inputting the same frequent flyer number for two different passengers wouldn't work, because the name on the account has to match the name on the ticket.

How much is 50000 United miles worth?

According to Bankrate's recent points and miles valuations, United miles are worth about 1.1 cents each. This means that, on average, you'll get 1.1 cents per mile in value when you redeem your rewards for airfare. When you break it down further, this means 50,000 miles are worth approximately $550.

Can I combine United points with spouse?

Unfortunately, it's not as simple as just transferring points from one person's account to the other. Points transfers are only available if both members live in the same household. However, you can use one of your authorized users' accounts and transfer the points back and forth between your accounts when needed.

Does United allow family pooling?

Most frequent flyer programs do not allow family pooling of miles, and United is no exception.

Is United MileagePlus worth it?

The United MileagePlus program is worth joining if you fly with United or its Star Alliance partners even occasionally, especially if you live in or near a United hub. And it's definitely worth it for any United frequent flyer. It's free to join MileagePlus, and you can begin earning miles as soon as you sign up.