Can I use my United miles on other airlines?


Can I use my United miles on other airlines? You can earn and use MileagePlus miles on more than 35 airlines worldwide. Select a Star Alliance™ or MileagePlus partner airline below for more information about earning miles on flights operated by that airline.


What miles can be transferred to Emirates?

Transferable currencies to Emirates Miles can be transferred on a 1:1 basis to Emirates from American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards?, and Citi ThankYou rewards.


Why am I not eligible to buy Emirates miles?

Miles can only be bought by Skywards members who have at least one prior earning activity in the history of the account. Mile purchases are non-refundable.


Is Lufthansa a member of Star Alliance?

As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa offers innumerable advantages in the world's biggest global network. Its regional strategy under the Lufthansa Regional brand connects Europe's regions with one another and with the world beyond. Bilateral partnerships augment and enhance the services portfolio.


Can you convert United miles to another airline?

You can't transfer airline miles from one airline to another. It's also impossible to combine two different types of miles into one account. However, you can use an airline's miles to book an award seat on another airline within the same alliance.


Can you use United miles on Lufthansa?

In other words, you can use United miles to fly with United and partners such as Air Canada, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and more.


Is Qatar Airways part of Star Alliance?

Qatar Airways is a proud member of oneworld, an alliance of 14 of the world's leading airlines, committed to providing the highest level of service and convenience.


How many miles to upgrade to Business Class Emirates?

The number of miles needed for an upgrade depends on whether you've purchased a Saver, Flex or Flex Plus fare. Between Sydney and Dubai, you'll churn 95,000 Skywards miles to bump up from a Saver seat; 70,200 miles from Flex or 54,000 miles from Flex Plus.


Which alliance is United Airlines part of?

Proud Member of the Star Alliance Network.


Can you transfer miles between Star Alliance airlines?

You can join multiple member airline frequent flyer programmes if you wish, but they are each managed separately, so you cannot transfer miles or points between them or combine them into one. By using a single frequent flyer programme whenever you fly, you will reach Star Alliance Silver or Gold status faster.


Can I use United miles on Emirates?

Using miles MileagePlus members can redeem miles on Emirates flights on select routes between Dubai (DXB) and Africa, the Middle East, and the South Asian Subcontinent as part of an award reservation that includes a United flight between Newark (EWR) and Dubai (DXB) all on the same ticket.


How much is 50000 Emirates miles worth?

50,000 Emirates miles are worth about $300. How much are 80,000 Emirates miles worth? 80,000 Emirates miles are worth about $480. How much are 100,000 Emirates miles worth?


Can I use my miles on another airline?

You typically aren't able to transfer miles between partner airlines (or any airlines). But what you can do is use your loyalty program points to book an award flight on a partner airline. While searching for a flight on your favorite airline's website, choose the option to book or redeem using points or miles.