How to claim miles from United Airlines

Complete guidance on using and claiming the miles at United Airlines

Having miles with United Airlines, still getting problems while using it due to this, you can't use it preferably, for this, you search for how to use it or claim it. However, don't worry, as this article will help you claim United Airlines's miles. Therefore, you must continue to read this content. 

Can I claim miles from past United flights?

Yes, you can claim miles from past flights on United Airlines. You can request missing miles for flights flown up to 12 months after the flight date. There are two ways to claim miles from past flights on United:

Online: Also, you can claim it by submitting a request online at the United website.

Phone: You can call the MileagePlus Service Center at 1-800-421-4655.

When submitting a request, you will need to provide your MileagePlus account number, name and contact information, flight number(s) and dates of travel, ticket number(s), and copy of your boarding pass(es); after that, Once you have submitted your request, United will review it and post the missing miles to your account within 48 hours.

How do I add miles to my United account after a flight?

• Visit the United Airlines website and navigate to the "Request MileagePlus Credit" page. 

• Fill out the required information, including your MileagePlus account number, ticket number, flight number(s), and travel dates. 
• You may also need to upload a copy of your boarding pass.
• Once you've entered all the information, review your request for accuracy. Afterward, click the "Submit" button. United will process your request and post the eligible miles to your account within 48 hours.

Can I add an old trip to United MileagePlus?

Yes, you can add an old trip to United MileagePlus, but there are certain limitations depending on how long ago the trip took place.

For flights taken within the past 12 months: You can easily add past flights flown within the last 12 months to your MileagePlus account through the United Airlines website or by contacting the MileagePlus Service Center. You must provide your MileagePlus account number, ticket number, boarding pass, and flight details.

For flights taken more than 12 months ago: For flights flown more than 12 months ago, the process is slightly more complex, and you may need to provide additional documentation to verify the trip. You can still add these past flights by contacting the MileagePlus Service Center at 1-800-421-4655.

Can you get United miles for someone else's flight?

Yes, you can earn United miles for someone else's flight if they are a MileagePlus member. 

• Add their MileagePlus number to your reservation- When you book a flight for someone else, you can add their MileagePlus number. It will automatically credit them with the miles earned for the flight.
• Use a mileage transfer partner- United has several partners, such as Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and United Club℠ Infinite Card. You can transfer miles from these partners to a MileagePlus account.
• Gift miles- You can gift miles to another MileagePlus member, it is the best to help someone earn enough miles for an award flight.