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Earn Maharaja Points on United Airlines

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Earning Points with United Airlines

Travel the World, Earn Like a Maharaja. Every eligible United flight is an opportunity to grow your Points balance. Just link your membership ID to your reservation to unlock exclusive Star Alliance benefits and premium rewards.

Mileage accrual for United Airlines–operated flights is determined by the booking class you are ticketed in. Each booking class is assigned a specific earning rate, as outlined in the table below

CabinBooking ClassEarning rate on miles travelled
BusinessJ, C, D1.25 x distance
Z, P1 x distance
Premium Economy/Economy O, A, R, Y, B, M, E, U, H1 x distance
Q, V, W0.75 x distance
S, T, L, K, G, N0.5 x distance

Booking classes not specified above shall be deemed ineligible for earnings

 

Members will also earn 1 Tier Point for every 2 Maharaja Points earned.

For codeshare flights operated by partner airlines, Points are calculated according to your booking class and the partner’s earning rules. Hence, Points credited may differ, and in certain cases, they may not be awarded at all. 

Claims for past United Airlines flights must be submitted within 12 months of the travel date.

Know More About Your Booking Class

Your Booking Class is a one-letter code that indicates your fare type, e.g., Economy Saver, Business Flex. To know your booking class, you can either check your e-ticket or go to the Manage Booking section, if your ticket was booked from the Air India website or mobile app.

If you are unable to find your booking class, please contact the  customer support team of the operating airline.

How to get Maharaja Points into your account

  • Most booking fares are eligible for accrual of Maharaja Points. Please refer to accrual level chart to verify the accrual levels for the relevant airline before making a reservation to determine the eligibility of your booking fare for Maharaja Points accrual.
  • Book under your name as it appears in your passport and Maharaja Club account.
  • Quote your Maharaja Club ID at the time of reservation.
  • Present your Maharaja Club ID at the time of check-in.
  • It may take up to four weeks after your flight for points to be credited to your Maharaja Club account.
  • To check if your Maharaja Points have been credited, please log in to your Maharaja Club account and view the Points section.

Redeem Maharaja Points on United Airlines

Use your Maharaja Points for Award Flights or Cabin Upgrades on eligible United Airline operated flights.

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Award Flights

Redeem your Maharaja Points for Award Flights across the United Airline network.

Before you redeem, please note:

  • Award Tickets are subject to seat availability.
  • Multi-sector journeys currently require separate Award Tickets for each flight sector.


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Cabin Upgrades

Upgrade your cabin using Maharaja Points on eligible bookings.

Only confirmed and ticketed bookings in eligible booking classes qualify for upgrades.

UpgradeEligible Booking Class
From Economy to BusinessY, B
From Business to FirstN/A

Before you upgrade, please note:

  • Upgrades are subject to availability.
  • Upgrades can be redeemed for yourself, family members or friends.
  • Codeshare flights are not eligible for upgrades.

About United Airlines

United Airlines is a major American carrier headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As a founding member of the Star Alliance, it operates one of the most extensive flight networks in the world, connecting passengers to more than 350 destinations across six continents. Operating one of the world's largest fleets with over 1300 aircrafts, the Airline has an extensive global network, flying to over 350 destinations across six continents. Major hubs include Chicago, Newark, San Francisco, and Denver.

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Terms and Conditions 

  • Points can be claimed for Star Alliance Partner Airlines only if you are a member of Maharaja Club on or before the date of travel.  
  • Members can submit a claim by entering their flight details. If a claim is not approved, the member’s boarding pass or travel certificate will be necessary as supporting documentation for further validation.

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