If you’re looking to book premium air travel, buying miles can offer great value. United MileagePlus has launched a new promotion where you can earn up to a 100% bonus on purchased miles. Here’s everything you need to know:
Promo Details
The offer is valid through September 20, 2024, 11:59 PM Central Time. The tiered bonus structure looks like this:
- Buy 5,000 – 19,000 miles: Get a 30% bonus
- Buy 20,000 – 39,000 miles: Get a 65% bonus
- Buy 40,000 – 100,000 miles: Get a 100% bonus
At the top tier, you can purchase 200,000 miles for USD 3,762.50, which equals 1.88 cents per mile (INR 1.58).
Purchase Limits
You can buy up to 200,000 MileagePlus miles per calendar year, including bonuses. Miles may take up to 48 hours to post to your account.
Best Credit Cards for Buying Miles
Purchases are processed via Points.com, not directly by United, so you’ll pay in USD. The best cards for international purchases include:
- Axis Olympus
- Axis Reserve
- American Express Platinum Charge Card
These cards offer extra points for foreign currency spends.
Why Buy United MileagePlus Miles?
- No fuel surcharges on award tickets
- Miles never expire
- Use miles on Star Alliance member airlines
However, note that United can adjust points needed for redemptions as they don’t publish an award chart.
This is a great opportunity for frequent flyers looking to stack up their miles for future travel!