United Airlines has recently unveiled a new promotion that grants a 25% bonus when you exchange hotel points for United MileagePlus miles. This offer is available for transfers conducted between June 1 and June 30, 2026. Participants can accumulate up to 25,000 bonus MileagePlus miles, with registration necessary prior to executing a transfer. The bonus is applicable to transfers from several hotel affiliates, including Accor Live Limitless, Choice Privileges, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards, Shangri-La Circle, World of Hyatt, and Wyndham Rewards. Bonus miles are anticipated to be credited by January 31, 2027, although this duration seems quite lengthy.
Although the promotion may appear enticing, it is often unwise to convert hotel points into airline miles, except in particular instances like Marriott Bonvoy due to its collaboration with United. Typically, Marriott points convert to airline miles at a ratio of 3:1, plus an extra 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred. With the 25% bonus, converting 120,000 Bonvoy points would result in 70,000 MileagePlus miles, which amounts to 0.58 United miles per Marriott point. Nonetheless, acquiring United miles through Chase Ultimate Rewards or other Star Alliance associates may prove to be more effective. In summary, while the promotion may not offer substantial value, it could be advantageous for individuals with specific travel intentions.