What happened to my Continental Airlines miles?

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mileage Plus will become the frequent flier program for the merged United Airlines, the carrier said Wednesday. Continental's OnePass loyalty program will end Dec. 31 and its members will be automatically enrolled in Mileage Plus, with their award miles transferred into it.



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If you forgot to input your loyalty number during checkout—or if you weren't even a member at the time of your flight—you can retroactively claim those miles, or request a mileage credit.

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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Continental Airlines (CO) was finally merged into United Airlines (UA), the former ceasing brand operations in 2012. The combined companies created the largest airline globally based on the total number of passenger miles flown, valued at $3.2bn.

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DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Continental Airlines (CO) was finally merged into United Airlines (UA), the former ceasing brand operations in 2012. The combined companies created the largest airline globally based on the total number of passenger miles flown, valued at $3.2bn.

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But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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Redeeming airline miles is usually pretty simple. With most airlines, you can redeem your miles for a free flight by logging into your account during the booking process. You'll need to book on the airline's website, rather than travel websites such as Expedia or Kayak, if you want to pay with miles.

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50,000 American miles are worth about $850. How much are 80,000 American miles worth? 80,000 American miles are worth about $1,360.

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With most airlines, free flights generally start at 5,000 to 7,500 miles per one-way segment. So to book a round-trip flight, you typically need at least 10,000 to 15,000 miles. But prices that low tend to only be available on short hops, meaning flights of about an hour to an hour and a half.

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Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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You have up to 6 months from the date of your flight or transaction to submit your claim.

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