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- Starting April 2, United MileagePlus changes prioritize cardholders: cardholders will earn more miles, receive 10% off award flights (15%+ for Premier) and gain access to Saver Award inventory in Polaris Business; earning rates for non-status/non-cardholders are reduced. - Example: MileagePlus Gold with a United Quest card earns 13 miles per $1 on standard United tickets (more than double vs non-cardholders); no miles on basic economy fares for those without elite status or a United card. - Family benefits: Children of United cardmembers can earn more miles and can be linked to share earn rate and discount pricing starting April 2; savings will appear in the app/website.
(Now In Effect) United Making Big Changes to MileagePlus Program Prioritizing Cardholders Shop Amazon and we earn a commission! Find all of the latest deals. United Making Big Changes to MileagePlus Program United Airlines is making big changes to its loyalty program. The airline will prioritize cardholders while reducing rates for Basic economy and those without status. Starting with tickets purchased on or after April 2 (now live), United will cut earning rates for flyers without status or a United card while cardholders will earn more. Those with a United card will also get discounts of 10% on award flights, or 15% or more for those with Premier status. United cardholders will also get access to Saver Award inventory in United Polaris Business Class that was previously only available to Platinum and 1K members. MileagePlus primary cardholders will earn more miles on standard United tickets and will get additional miles when they pay for their flight with an eligible United card.For example, a MileagePlus Gold member buying a ticket using their United Quest℠ card will now earn 13 total miles per dollar. That’s more than double the miles earned by a MileagePlus Gold members who does not hold a card. United customers will no longer earn miles on basic economy fares if they do not have elite status or one of the United MileagePlus credit cards. If you’re curious about e...