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United MileagePlus
MileagePlus miles · United Airlines · USA
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Baseline value
1.30¢/pt
Surcharges
None
Chart type
dynamic
Bookable partners
5
Sweet spots
0
How it works
United went fully dynamic but charges zero fuel surcharges and has excellent, wide-open Star Alliance partner award search on its website — making it a powerful tool even when its own prices fluctuate. Excursionist Perk gives a free one-way inside a round trip. As a 1:1 Chase Ultimate Rewards partner, it's the default Star Alliance currency for US flyers.
- United.com shows the most Star Alliance partner space of any program — use it to scout even if you book elsewhere.
- No fuel surcharges, ever — taxes stay low across partners.
- Exploit the Excursionist Perk for a free one-way segment within a round trip.
- 1:1 from Chase Ultimate Rewards and Bilt; partner award pricing is fixed-ish even as own-metal goes dynamic.
Sweet spots
No documented sweet spots for this program yet.
Book these airlines
Estimates only — award pricing, transfer ratios and surcharges change frequently. Always confirm live pricing and availability with the program before transferring points.