Ensuring your comfort on flights has just gotten a little easier. We're pleased to announce the introduction of Star Alliance® Upgrade Awards, which enable you to redeem Mileage Plus® miles for upgrades on participating Star Alliance carriers. Star Alliance is proud to be the first airline alliance to allow customers to use miles earned through one frequent flyer program to upgrade on another airline.

Mileage Plus members enjoy Star Alliance Upgrade Awards on Asiana, TAP Portugal and Thai Airways. Star Alliance Upgrade Awards will also be available August 3, 2006 on ANA, Austrian Airlines Group, LOT Polish Airlines and Lufthansa.

As always, you can earn Mileage Plus miles for every flight on any Star Alliance or Air Partner. Visit united.com/starupgrades for more details or to book your Star Alliance Upgrade Award.