Are You Targeted for United's Runway Promotion to Earn Bonus Miles?

United is targeting MileagePlus members to earn bonus miles for taking flights by July 31, 2018. As part of the Runway promotion, United is offering select members the opportunity to earn a varying number of MileagePlus miles, potentially representing some good value to be had.

To check to see if you were targeted for this promotion, head to the Runway promotions page on United's site. Enter your MileagePlus number and click through to view your offer. If it looks appealing, click Register now, and you're set to start working toward your goals for bonus miles.

I was targeted to earn 13,600 bonus miles in tiers. If I spend $250 by July 31, I'll earn 6,300 bonus miles, and if I spend an additional $300 ($550 total), I'll earn a total of 13,600 MileagePlus miles. Based on TPG's most recent valuations, those bonus miles are worth $190.

According to the terms and conditions, only the dollars spent on the fare — base fare plus carrier-imposed surcharges but excluding government-imposed taxes and surcharges — on eligible flights operated by United and United Express will qualify toward the spending requirements. In addition, you must register by July 17, 2018, in order to be eligible to earn the bonus miles.

Unfortunately, only tickets purchased and ticketed after registration and flown within the time frame will qualify. Plus, basic economy (N fare class) tickets will not count toward the spend requirements. Bonus miles earned are redeemable miles and do not count toward Premier status.

Depending on your offer — if at all — this could be a promotion worth taking advantage of. If you're thinking about booking a trip with United, it could be worth checking the Runway promotion to see if you were targeted. If so, register and then book your flight to help earn your way to bonus miles.