Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, especially for seniors who want to visit family, attend reunions, or check items off their bucket list. But wouldn’t it be nice to earn rewards along the way? That’s where United Airlines MileagePlus comes in.
MileagePlus is United’s frequent flyer program, and it’s free to join. Members earn miles on flights, credit card purchases, and even everyday activities like dining or shopping. Those miles can then be redeemed for flights, seat upgrades, hotels, or even trips for loved ones.
If you’d like help checking your balance or signing up, call 877-297-0699 and a United agent can walk you through the process.
MileagePlus is United’s loyalty program, designed to reward travelers. It’s not just for frequent flyers—seniors who travel once or twice a year can benefit too.
Earn miles whenever you fly United or partner airlines.
Save them in your account (and don’t worry—miles never expire).
Redeem rewards for flights, upgrades, vacation packages, and more.
💡 Visual idea: A simple “Earn → Save → Redeem” graphic to show how MileagePlus works.
Every time you fly with United or Star Alliance airlines, you earn miles based on your ticket.
Use a United credit card to earn miles for groceries, dining, or gas—things you already buy.
Thousands of retailers and restaurants partner with United, offering bonus miles.
Watch for seasonal offers that give extra miles for certain flights or purchases.
👵 Example: A retiree in California paid for her groceries with her United Explorer Card and slowly built up enough miles for a free flight to see her grandchildren in New York.
Once you’ve collected miles, you can redeem them in several ways:
Award Flights: Domestic or international tickets.
Seat Upgrades: Add comfort to long flights.
Vacation Packages: Bundle hotels, flights, and cars.
Other Rewards: Gift cards, shopping, or even booking for family members.
Senior tip: If online booking feels complicated, call 877-297-0699 and let a United agent help you.
No expiration worry: Since 2019, United miles never expire.
Flexibility: Use miles for your own trips or to book for family.
Global access: Through Star Alliance, you can redeem miles with over 25 partner airlines.
Phone support: Friendly agents are available to guide you through booking.
👴 Example: A grandfather in Texas used his saved miles to fly his grandchildren to visit him during summer break.
Does it cost to join MileagePlus? No, it’s free.
Do miles expire? No, United ended expiration in 2019.
Can I use my miles for someone else? Yes, you can book flights for family or friends.
Do I need a United credit card? No, but it helps you earn miles faster.
United Airlines MileagePlus is a simple, senior-friendly way to make travel more rewarding. Whether you’re flying to see family, planning a vacation, or just saving miles for the future, MileagePlus gives you options. Best of all, it’s free and easy to use.
To check your balance, redeem miles, or get help signing up, call 877-297-0699 today. Your next adventure—or family visit—may already be waiting in your MileagePlus account.