Jul 23, 2016, 6:26 am
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Additional Info about MyPoints
UA occasionally goes out of stock, but usually returns within a few days.
UA occasionally goes out of stock, but usually returns within a few days.
MyPoints [Master Thread]--NEW
Jul 31, 2024 | 10:11 am
#2146
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 472
Greetings,
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Jul 31, 2024 | 10:54 am
#2147
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: IND
Programs: UA Million Miler (Lifetime Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,533
Greetings,
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Jul 31, 2024 | 11:17 am
#2148
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS (PLT), BA, DL, HH (G), MR (TIT/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (1,94MM), WN
Posts: 5,332
Greetings,
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?
I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.
Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.
Cheers.
Jon
Jul 31, 2024 | 12:19 pm
#2149
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: SW Florida
Programs: DL Platinum, HHDiamond, IHG Gold Regular Joe Everywhere Else
Posts: 772
I use it from time to time, but mostly for bonuses off charitable donations. The offers have mostly dried up and the last time I've redeemed was 18 months ago. Prodege also administers Upromise, and does a much better job there than on MyPoints even though it's ridiculously hard to get customer support on both platforms. I honestly don't think it's worth using this site anymore, but I'm almost at another redemption. 
Jul 31, 2024 | 7:59 pm
#2151
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,343
Aug 1, 2024 | 4:54 am
#2152
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: IND
Programs: UA Million Miler (Lifetime Gold), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,533
Aug 1, 2024 | 7:17 am
#2153
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS (PLT), BA, DL, HH (G), MR (TIT/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (1,94MM), WN
Posts: 5,332
The UA devaluation happened more than 5 years ago, IIRC. I am fine with the price. It is still a good redemption given the relative value of UA miles.
Aug 3, 2024 | 6:16 pm
#2154
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,343
You do not know the 3 devaluations in past 18 months? Those are HUGE devaluations. Comparatively those happened 5 years ago are NOTHING. There were at least 6 to 8 devaluations since the 5 years ago one, FYI.
Aug 3, 2024 | 6:24 pm
#2155
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS (PLT), BA, DL, HH (G), MR (TIT/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (1,94MM), WN
Posts: 5,332
Are you referring to a MyPoints devaluation? Or a United devaluation? If UA, then ofc not. I fly AA, which is like flying Frontier, but with fewer fees. 😹
Aug 3, 2024 | 6:54 pm
#2156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,343
Essentially what you paid for with the same amount of MyPoints, in exchange for goods that are 50% less in value - that is my point. No pun intended.
Aug 3, 2024 | 7:13 pm
#2157
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS (PLT), BA, DL, HH (G), MR (TIT/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (1,94MM), WN
Posts: 5,332
UA devaluations. That is why I said the cost to redeem UA miles is way too high when UA miles are worth only 1/2 or less comparing just 18 months ago.
Essentially what you paid for with the same amount of MyPoints, in exchange for goods that are 50% less in value - that is my point. No pun intended.
Essentially what you paid for with the same amount of MyPoints, in exchange for goods that are 50% less in value - that is my point. No pun intended.
Aug 3, 2024 | 7:21 pm
#2158
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 30,343
UA program is literally out of the game right now. It now becomes only useful for shorthaul intra EU on occasions, since Star Alliance has many EU members, far outnumbered the other 2 alliances.
Sep 11, 2024 | 6:48 am
#2159
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Platinum, Delta SM, Atmos Silver, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 8,167
Im getting an error message about not matching an account if I try to redeem for UA. IIRC its something to do with Uniteds side putting a zip code +4 in the account and the MyPoints form not liking that.
Will either fix it later or start redeeming for Starbucks instead
Will either fix it later or start redeeming for Starbucks instead
Sep 13, 2024 | 7:55 am
#2160
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: JFK, BUR, YVR
Programs: AC, AS (PLT), BA, DL, HH (G), MR (TIT/LTP), UA (*S), UScAAre (1,94MM), WN
Posts: 5,332
Im getting an error message about not matching an account if I try to redeem for UA. IIRC its something to do with Uniteds side putting a zip code +4 in the account and the MyPoints form not liking that.
Will either fix it later or start redeeming for Starbucks instead
Will either fix it later or start redeeming for Starbucks instead