Official UA Press Release on SAA: EQM in April, RDM and Code Share Now
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United and South African Airways frequent fliers began earning miles on each other's flights in November 2005. In April when South African Airways joins the Star Alliance, Mileage Plus members will earn elite benefits including Elite Qualifying Miles, which are miles that count toward elite status, and the ability to redeem their miles for award travel on South African.