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Lyft and United Launch MileagePlus-Earning Partnership for Rides

The tie-up signals Lyft’s post-Delta pivot, reflecting a push to grow high‑margin loyalty revenue.

Overview

  • Lyft riders can now link accounts with United to start earning MileagePlus miles on eligible trips.
  • Members earn 1 mile per dollar on standard, Priority Pickup and XL rides, 2 miles per dollar on business-profile bookings, 3 miles per dollar on airport trips and premium rides, and 4 miles per dollar on prescheduled airport rides.
  • United is offering 1,000 bonus miles to new Lyft riders who link their accounts and complete two rides within 30 days.
  • United miles are planned to be redeemable for Lyft rides, with in-app flight alerts and reminders targeted to roll out early next year.
  • Rewards do not stack, and only the highest applicable multiplier applies to each booking, emphasizing airport and premium ride incentives.