Important informationUnited Airlines joining the Velocity Program

Effective 24 May 2022, United Airlines will be a new Velocity Program Partner. Points and Status Credit earn on United Airlines will commence for flights taken on/after 24 May 2022. The ability to book Reward seats on United Airlines will likewise commence 24 May 2022.

Access to United Airlines Owned and Operated Lounges

Commencing 24 May 2022.

Domestic lounge access into United Airlines owned and operated lounges within the USA is only available to Platinum and Gold Velocity members in conjunction with an International journey, where both flight sectors are booked on a single ticket. Lounge access is not available where a Velocity member is holding a domestic flight and an international flight on separate tickets.

International lounge access into United Airlines owned and operated lounges is only available to Platinum and Gold Velocity members in conjunction with an international same day boarding pass. Access to 3rd party lounges (e.g. Star Alliance owned and operated) lounges is currently not included in your ticket unless you travel in Business Class on a United Airlines operated flight.

Earn Points
Earn Points per mile flown when you travel in an eligible fare class on United1

The number of Velocity Points you earn with United is based on the fare class and the number of miles you are travelling, so the higher your fare type, the more Points you earn. ​​​​​​Use our Mileage calculator to determine the number of miles you will fly then refer to the tables below to know your Points earn rate.

To make a booking please visit United.com or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at the time of booking.
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Earn Status
Earn Status Credits when you travel in an eligible fare class on United operated flights with a UA or VA flight number. The Status Credits you earn will depend on where you fly and the fare purchased.

Calculate the number of Status Credits you can earn by using our Mileage Calculator to determine the number of miles you are flying. Then refer to the table below with your chosen Fare Type.

To make a booking please visit United.com or contact your preferred travel agent and enter your Velocity Frequent Flyer Member details at the booking screen.
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