United Airlines and Lyft are launching a new partnership, where MileagePlus members can earn miles on eligible Lyft rides within the U.S. Through the collaboration, MileagePlus members link their accounts to the Lyft app, and then have numerous options to rack up miles.
A new partnership makes earning miles and perks easier from pickup to takeoff
When United MileagePlus members sign up for Lyft, they can receive 1,000 bonus miles just for linking their account, listing “United MileagePlus” as their rewards partner, and booking two rides within 30 days. The best part? It’s free to sign up for MileagePlus. Also planned for early 2026, MileagePlus members can book Lyft rides via the app using miles, and also receive automated ride reminders and flight alerts.
In addition, MileagePlus members who link to Lyft get (via United):
- 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; and non-scheduled rides to and from the airport;
- 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.
“This collaboration brings our brand purpose of ‘serve and connect’ to life in a powerful way,” says Lyft CMO Brian Irving. “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.”
“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,” said Richard Nunn, CEO of United MileagePlus. “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.”
