This article has been reviewed by <\/span><\/i>Wego<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2019s editorial team to ensure that the <\/span><\/i>content is up to date & accurate<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Updated January 2025<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The United Airlines<\/a> student discount or the \u2018Young Adult Discount\u2019 is an exclusive discount offered to <\/span>MileagePlus members<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n United Airlines grants young adult MileagePlus members a <\/span>5% discount on United Economy and basic economy seats. <\/span>Passengers will also be offered the same benefits as a <\/span>Premium membership<\/span>, including boarding priority, full-sized carry-on baggage, and free checked baggage allowance.<\/span><\/p>\n To receive the discounted airfare, a booking must be made on the following flights:<\/span><\/p>\n Please note that discounted airfare does not include any taxes or fees.<\/span><\/p>\n To be eligible for the United Airlines student discount, applicants must:<\/span><\/p>\n To avail of the Young Adult discount, you must follow the application process below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Key takeaways\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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United Airlines offers a 5% discount for MileagePlus members aged 18\u201323 on Economy and Basic Economy seats.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
Benefits include boarding priority, full-sized carry-on baggage, and free checked baggage allowance.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
Bookings must be made by 31 December 2025 to avail of the discount.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What is the United Airlines student discount?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Special fares and benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to get the United Airlines student discount?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Eligibility<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Application process<\/span><\/h3>\n
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