Can I donate my United miles?


Can I donate my United miles? United Airlines Mileage Plus members can make donations to the American Red Cross through United Airline's Mileage Plus charity program. The minimum mileage requirement for a donation is 1,000 miles. All donations should be made by visiting the Mileage Plus Service Center or by calling 1-800-421-4655.


Can you use United miles to pay for part of a flight?

You can now use miles on domestic flights* to pay for a preferred seat or Economy Plus seat after making a reservation.


What happens to unused air miles?

Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.


Can I trade my miles in for cash?

Yes. You can sell your American Airlines miles and points in exchange for instant cash if you find your accumulated miles hard to use. Several online miles brokers buy these miles to help out other clients with flight bookings using your miles – MilesBuyer is one of them.


What is the best use of AIR MILES?

  • Traveling with points and miles.
  • Use rewards for premium flights.
  • Book luxury hotels closer to home.
  • Consider low-category extended stays.
  • Find deals on peak travel.
  • Travel during off-peak seasons.
  • Look for sweet-spot redemptions.
  • Redeem for good-enough value.


How many air miles do I need to get a free flight?

We sampled flight awards available with U.S. carriers and found that consumers need between about 8,000 and 57,000 miles to get a free one-way coach flight. Free flights in business or first class start at around 25,000 miles and climb to well over 150,000 miles one-way.


How much is 10000 United miles worth?

How much are 10,000 United miles worth? 10,000 United miles are worth about $120.


How many AIR MILES do you need for a free flight?

We sampled flight awards available with U.S. carriers and found that consumers need between about 8,000 and 57,000 miles to get a free one-way coach flight. Free flights in business or first class start at around 25,000 miles and climb to well over 150,000 miles one-way.