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Update: New round is rolling out for next quarter. Activate here.

01/22/26: United Airlines has launched a new round of its targeted “Mile Play” promotion. Offers are personalized, so your challenge, reward, and minimum spend vary.

Regardless of your specific offer, the “fine print” rules are generally the same.

You can check your specific Mile Play offer here.

The Golden Rule: Order of Operations

To qualify, you must follow this strict timeline. If you book out of order, you get zero points.

• 1. Register: Click the “Register” button on the official promotion page first.
• 2. Book: Trips booked *after* registration only count. Previously booked travel doesn’t apply.
• 3. Fly: Complete travel by the deadline (currently March 9, 2026).

How Much Do Offers Vary?

Here are two different examples of offers for the this campaign:

Offer A:

• Goal: Book 2 trips.
• Min Spend: $100 per trip.
• Reward: 2,900 Bonus Miles.

Offer B:

• Goal: Book 1 trip.
• Min Spend: $275 per trip.
• Reward: 7,200 Bonus Miles.

Key Takeaway: Check your specific dashboard for trip quantity and minimum spend, and if the reward makes sense!

Crucial “Fine Print” (Applies to Everyone)

These four rules apply to all Mile Play offers.

• “Fare” vs. “Total”: Base Fare only counts towards minimum spend. Taxes and fees don’t.
• United Metal Only: Flights must be operated by United or United Express. Partner airlines (Star Alliance) do not qualify.
• No Award Travel: Flights booked with miles do not count.
• Cash Portion Only: If you use “Money + Miles,” only the cash portion of the base fare counts toward your spend requirement.

When Do I Get the Points?

Bonus miles typically post to your MileagePlus account 6-8 weeks after the promotion ends (not immediately after your flight).

Note: These are not Premier Qualifying Points (PQP).