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United Airlines Partners with Lyft, Giving MileagePlus Members a New Way to Earn Miles

Thanks to a new collaboration with United Airlines, Lyft riders in the U.S. can now earn airline miles every time they book an eligible ride.


United Airlines Launches New Partnership With Lyft - Courtesy United Airlines/PRNewswire
United Airlines Launches New Partnership With Lyft - Courtesy United Airlines/PRNewswire

On Wednesday (November 5, 2025), United Airlines announced the launch of a new partnership with the rideshare company Lyft.  U.S. Lyft riders can now earn airline miles every time they book an eligible ride.  Lyft users who are also MileagePlus® can link their accounts within the Lyft app, and earn four miles for every dollar spent on pre-scheduled rides to and from the airport, three miles for every dollar spent on Extra Comfort, Lyft Black, and Black SUV rides, as well as on non-scheduled rides to and from the airport.  Customers can also earn two miles for every dollar spent on Standard, Priority Pickup, and XL rides with your company business profile, and one mile for every dollar spent on Standard, Priority Pickup and XL rides (T&Cs apply).


In Wednesday’s announcement, Lyft’s Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Irving, said,


“This collaboration brings our brand purpose of 'serve and connect' to life in a powerful way.  A large amount of our customers use Lyft for trips to the airport, so we’re giving riders more value from rides they're already taking while making their entire travel journey more seamless.”


Also commenting on the new partnership, United MileagePlus’ CEO, Richard Nunn, said,


“This collaboration is the first step toward creating a truly seamless travel experience for our members—from the moment they leave home to when they arrive at their destination.  By integrating Lyft into the MileagePlus ecosystem, we’re giving travelers more ways to earn rewards today and building toward a future where every part of the journey is connected, efficient, and rewarding, enriching the traveler journey.”


Additionally, new riders will receive 1,000 bonus miles after signing up for Lyft, linking their MileagePlus account, selecting ‘United MileagePlus’ as their rewards partner, and then completing two rides within 30 days.  From early 2026, MileagePlus members will also be able to redeem miles directly for rides through the Lyft app and will receive automated flight alerts and ride reminders for United travelers.  Lyft users that link their MileagePlus account can take advantage of MileagePlus benefits including miles that never expire, no blackout dates, ticket purchasing with miles or a combination of miles and cash, no change fees on flight award tickets, and even pool miles with family and friends.



Source: United Airlines/PRNewswire

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