# United Airlines Buy Miles Promo Extended Through May 4, 2026

_Apr 28 03:13_

Tags: United Airlines, United MileagePlus, promotion, airline, loyalty program, promo

United Airlines has extended its Buy Miles promotion through May 4, 2026, offering up to 50% off. The purchase limit is now capped at 50,000 miles per 90-day period

> **Check before acting.** This offer was last reported 193 days ago, on April 28, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.

## Summary

United Airlines has extended its Buy Miles promotion through May 4, 2026, offering MileagePlus members up to 50% off the standard rate of 1.88 cents per mile. Key terms include a new cap of 50,000 miles per 90-day period (including bonus miles), down from previous limits, while the annual calendar year cap remains at 200,000 miles. The offer is valid from 8:00 a.m. CT on April 6, 2026, through :59 p.m. CT on May 4, 2026. Purchases are nonrefundable and do not count toward Premier status. Miles are credited upon transaction completion, though some may take up to 72 hours

## Why it matters

Affects United Airlines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/04/27/united-airlines-buy-miles-up-to-50-discount-now-through-may-4-2026?omhide=true) — United Airlines Buy Miles Up To 50% Discount Now Through May 4, 2026

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