How to Share United Miles with Family Members: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to transfer United MileagePlus miles to family members easily and book flights for them using your miles.

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Sharing United miles with family members involves transferring miles through your United MileagePlus account. Log in, navigate to the 'Buy, Transfer, & Give miles' section, and select 'Transfer Miles.' Enter the recipient’s details and the number of miles to transfer. A fee applies for each transaction. Alternatively, you can book a flight using your miles directly for a family member without a transfer.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer United miles to any family member? Yes, you can transfer United miles to most family members by entering their details in your MileagePlus account under the 'Transfer Miles' section, but fees apply per transaction.
  2. Is there a fee to transfer United miles to family members? Yes, United charges a fee for each miles transfer transaction, which varies by the number of miles transferred.
  3. Can I use my United miles to book a flight directly for a family member? Yes, instead of transferring miles, you can book a flight directly for a family member by redeeming your miles without incurring transfer fees.