Summary
- Use Star Alliance Upgrade Awards for up to 4 people on the same itinerary.
- Star Alliance’s Lufthansa operates the Boeing 747-400 to the US on select routes.
- MileagePlus members can earn miles by traveling on partner airlines, booking partner hotel stays, or using partner rental cars.
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United Airlines’ frequent flyers can use miles within the Star Alliance to earn awards and upgrade their flights, making travel more enjoyable and luxurious. Travelers can experience over 160 countries with Star Alliance partner airlines.
The miles earned can be redeemed for several premium services. This includes upgrading from economy to business or first class, transforming a long flight into a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Besides flight upgrades, these miles can also grant access to exclusive airport lounges. Within these lounges, passengers can relax, eat, or work in a peaceful environment away from the bustling airport terminals. Additionally, the miles can be used for in-flight amenities, further enhancing the travel experience by ensuring comfort and satisfaction during the flight.
Request upgrade award
Upgrade awards can be used for one direct flight. The miles needed for a Star Alliance Upgrade Award depend on the traveler’s starting point, destination, and cabin class. However, upgrades depend on availability and are not guaranteed. Passengers can use their miles for a Star Alliance Upgrade Award for up to four people traveling on the same itinerary. Certain fares may have a fee for those without MileagePlus Premier status.
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Passengers can get a complimentary premier upgrade for one travel companion on some flights. PlusPoints are flexible points for Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members. They can be used to upgrade on United flights and select partner airlines. Use PlusPoints to upgrade another traveler, even if they’re not on the same reservation.
Earn more miles with United Airlines
When MileagePlus members purchase eligible tickets and travel with United, they will earn miles. The number of miles earned on a flight depends on each passenger’s MileagePlus status, the date of travel, the type of ticket purchased, the ticketing airline, and the operating airline. Airline partners
To earn miles, get miles for flying with United Airlines’ Star Alliance and other airline partners, car rentals, cruises, hotel and vacation rentals. After purchasing their ticket, passengers can request upgrades on Star Alliance member airlines. Passengers can use miles to sponsor a Star Alliance Upgrade Award for up to four people traveling on the same itinerary.
Experience the luxurious B747 with the Star Alliance
The Star Alliance’s Lufthansa is the only scheduled passenger airline to use the Boeing 747 to the US. This summer, the Star Alliance carrier will fly between three US airports: Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (ORD), Houston (HOU), and New York (JFK). Use miles to upgrade and experience the 747’s first or business class.
The dimensions of the Boeing 747 earned the airplane its world-famous nickname, “Jumbo.” The latest version, the 747-8, is the longest airplane in the world. Lufthansa’s stretch jumbo jet seats 364 passengers and features a modern cabin design concept. With its innovative wings and General Electric engines, the Boeing 747-8 performs better than its predecessor models in fuel efficiency.
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Boeing stated, “The historic 747, dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ revolutionized air travel as the world’s first twin-aisle airplane, enabling more people to fly farther, faster, and more affordable than ever before. Marked by its distinctively recognizable hump, this iconic airplane is a symbol of excellent engineering, innovation and often noted as an outstanding work of architecture.”
About the Star Alliance
In 1997, five airlines from the Americas, Europe, and Asia founded the Star Alliance, the first global aviation alliance. Over 25 years later, the Star Alliance is still pioneering and dedicated to international travel and providing customers with a seamless journey.
Today, Star Alliance comprises 26 member airlines, each with its own distinctive culture and style of service. Alliance members come together at over 50 global hubs to offer smooth connections across a world-leading global network. A management company based in Frankfurt, Germany, and Singapore, coordinates Star Alliance projects and activities, which include airport co-location, digital infrastructure, frequent flier integration, joint business lounge projects, and other services to improve the travel experience.
United Airlines, part of the Star Alliance, enables travelers to use award miles for flight upgrades, lounge access, and inflight amenities in over 160 countries through its partner airlines. Upgrade awards are available for direct flights, subject to seat availability, and vary according to the traveler’s starting point, destination, and class. Additionally, traveling on eligible tickets with United and other Star Alliance partners allows members to earn miles calculated based on the MileagePlus status, ticket type, and the airlines involved.
Lufthansa, a Star Alliance member, notably uses the Boeing 747, the longest passenger airplane in the world, for its flights to the US, enhancing fuel efficiency over previous models. Star Alliance, composed of 26 airlines, strives to deliver a seamless global network experience through over 50 hubs worldwide, focusing on improving travel experience through various joint projects and services.
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