Do you have to book through United to earn miles?
Do you have to book through United to earn miles? Earning on other airlines: When the ticket is issued by United (ticket number starting with 016), you'll earn miles based on the cost of the fare. But if your ticket is booked through one of United's partners, miles are awarded based on a calculation involving the price and class of the ticket and the flight distance.
Can I earn miles for my child?
You can register your child with Miles & More from the age of 2 years and above. Airlines generally allocate children their own seat from that age which entitles them to earn miles.
Can I cancel my United flight and get my miles back?
Yes, you can cancel a United Airlines flight booked with miles. United Airlines has a specific policy for canceling award and skymiles tickets. So, if you booked your tickets using your miles balance, you can easily cancel a flight, but the refund of miles will depend on the time left for the flight's departure.
How to upgrade to first class on United for free?
You're automatically eligible for a Complimentary Premier Upgrade as long as you are a Premier member (the higher your status, the earlier you become eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades and are flying on an eligible ticket on any eligible United-operated flight.
Do you earn miles if you book with miles?
When you redeem miles to buy your ticket, you will not earn redeemable miles for the flight. In general, if the airline is not receiving revenue for your flight, you won't receive credit.
Can my wife and I use the same frequent flyer number?
Membership numbers are nontransferable. Only one person may be enrolled per SkyMiles account.
Why am I not earning miles on United?
MileagePlus miles may not be earned on certain United and MileagePlus partner airline tickets. These include, but are not limited to: United tickets purchased and used in violation of United's Contract of Carriage, fare tariffs and the MileagePlus Program Rules. All free travel and all MileagePlus award travel.