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United Airlines and MileagePlus

United Airlines is a Star Alliance partner based in the United States. This article looks at how you can earn Avios on United flights, strangely!

Our guide on how to earn United MileagePlus miles from UK credit cards is here.

You can learn more about MileagePlus on the United website here.

United Airlines adds flights from Edinburgh

United Airlines has announced that its service from Edinburgh to Washington DC is moving to (almost) year-round from ‘summer only’. Instead of ending on 25th October, flights will now .....

United Airlines has announced that its service from Edinburgh to Washington DC is moving to (almost) .....

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Is flying Premium Economy worth it?

Since joining HfP six years ago, I’ve managed to try a number of different premium economy products on a variety of airlines – most recently flying JAL premium economy to Tokyo. First .....

Since joining HfP six years ago, I’ve managed to try a number of different premium economy products on a .....

by Rhys Jones124 comments

How can you earn United Airlines MileagePlus miles from UK credit cards?

How can you earn United Airlines MileagePlus miles from UK credit cards? United Airlines no longer has its own UK credit card. It used to have a UK card, issued by MBNA. The card was withdrawn in mid .....

How can you earn United Airlines MileagePlus miles from UK credit cards? United Airlines no longer has its own .....

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How to earn Avios when you fly United Airlines, a member of Star Alliance

As there are six separate Avios loyalty schemes – British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, Vueling Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Finnair Plus – which each .....

As there are six separate Avios loyalty schemes – British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer .....

by Rob Burgess18 comments

What is the best Star Alliance credit card?

What credit card should you get if you want to redeem for flights with a Star Alliance airline? Let’s find out. Who are the members of Star Alliance? The bulk of major global airlines have .....

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What is the best Star Alliance frequent flyer programme for you?

A lot of people ask us about the best Star Alliance frequent flyer programme so I thought it was worth running through the options again today. Unfortunately, this is the ultimate ‘how long .....

A lot of people ask us about the best Star Alliance frequent flyer programme so I thought it was worth .....

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