How to Transfer United MileagePlus Miles to Another Account

United Airlines allows MileagePlus members to transfer miles to another person, though there are fees associated with the transfer. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Log in to Your United MileagePlus Account

1. Go to the United Airlines website.

2. Click on “Sign In” at the top right corner.

3. Enter your MileagePlus number and password, then click “Sign In.”

Step 2: Navigate to the Transfer Miles Page

1. Hover over the “MileagePlus” tab in the top menu.

2. Under “Buy, Transfer, & Give Miles”, click on “Transfer Miles.”

3. This will take you to the Mileage Transfer page.

Step 3: Enter Recipient Information

1. Enter the recipient’s MileagePlus number and name exactly as it appears on their MileagePlus account.

2. Enter the number of miles you wish to transfer (minimum 500 miles, maximum 100,000 miles per year).

Step 4: Review Fees & Confirm Transfer

1. United charges $7.50 per 500 miles transferred, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction.

2. Review the total cost and confirm the transaction.

Step 5: Enter Payment Details

1. Provide a valid credit or debit card for payment.

2. Double-check all information, then click “Submit” to process the transfer.

Step 6: Check Confirmation & Notify the Recipient

1. You will receive an email confirmation once the transfer is complete.

2. The recipient should check their MileagePlus account to ensure the miles have been added.

Important Notes:

• Miles transfers cannot be reversed once completed.

• The fees can make transferring miles less cost-effective than simply booking a flight for someone else.

• If you want to use your miles for someone else’s flight, consider booking directly in their name instead of transferring miles.

Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles Transfer)

Step 1: Log in to Your SkyMiles Account

1. Visit the Delta website.

2. Click “Sign In” and enter your SkyMiles credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Miles Transfer Page

1. Go to the “SkyMiles” section in the top menu.

2. Click “Transfer Miles” under the “Buy, Gift, Transfer” section.

Step 3: Enter Recipient Details & Select Miles

1. Enter the recipient’s name and SkyMiles number.

2. Choose the amount of miles to transfer (minimum 1,000 miles, maximum 30,000 miles per transaction, up to 150,000 per year).

Step 4: Review Fees & Confirm

• Delta charges $0.01 per mile transferred, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction.

• Review the total cost and confirm.

Step 5: Payment & Confirmation

1. Enter your credit or debit card details.

2. Complete the transaction and receive email confirmation.

💡 Tip: Instead of transferring miles, you can use your SkyMiles to book a ticket in someone else’s name to avoid fees.

TAP Air Portugal (Miles&Go Miles Transfer)

Step 1: Log in to Your TAP Miles&Go Account

1. Go to the TAP Air Portugal website.

2. Click “Login” and enter your Miles&Go credentials.

Step 2: Access the Transfer Miles Page

1. Navigate to “Miles&Go” in the menu.

2. Click on “Transfer Miles”.

Step 3: Enter Transfer Details

1. Input the recipient’s Miles&Go number.

2. Select the number of miles to transfer (minimum 1,000 miles).

Step 4: Review Fees & Confirm

• TAP charges €10 per 1,000 miles transferred.

• Confirm the transaction and proceed with payment.

Step 5: Payment & Final Confirmation

1. Enter your payment details and complete the transfer.

2. The recipient will receive the miles in their account.

💡 Tip: If you frequently share miles, consider booking directly in the recipient’s name instead of transferring to avoid fees.

Air Canada (Aeroplan Points Transfer)

Step 1: Log in to Your Aeroplan Account

1. Visit Air Canada’s Aeroplan website.

2. Click “Sign In” and enter your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Transfer Miles Section

1. Go to the “Aeroplan” section.

2. Select “Transfer Points”.

Step 3: Enter Transfer Information

1. Enter the recipient’s Aeroplan number.

2. Choose the number of miles to transfer (minimum 1,000 points).

Step 4: Review Fees & Confirm

• Aeroplan charges $0.02 per mile transferred, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction.

• Review the cost before proceeding.

Step 5: Complete Payment & Confirmation

1. Enter your payment details and submit the request.

2. The recipient will receive the transferred points in their Aeroplan account.

💡 Tip: Air Canada allows Family Sharing, where members can pool miles instead of paying transfer fees.