Earn United miles on Air China
Air China is one of China’s largest airlines. It has hubs in Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Air China flies to more than 70 destinations within China and to cities in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. For more information, visit the Air China website.
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Air China is one of China’s largest airlines. It has hubs in Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Air China flies to more than 70 destinations within China and to cities in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. For more information, visit the Air China website.
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Earn United miles on Air China
Air China is one of China’s largest airlines. It has hubs in Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Air China flies to more than 70 destinations within China and to cities in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. For more information, visit the Air China website.
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Air China flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Air China flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus status:
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
 Member |
5 miles per dollar |
 Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
 Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
 Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
 Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| First | F | 250% |
| Discount First | A | 200% |
| Full-fare Busines | J,C | 200% |
| Business | D | 150% |
| Discount Business | Z,R | 125% |
| Premium | G | 110% |
| Discount Premium | E | 90% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y,B | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H, Q, V | 75% |
| Discount Economy | W, S, T | 50% |
| Deep discount Economy | L, K, P | 25% |
| No mileage credit | O, I, X, N | No miles earned |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| First | F | 250% |
| Discount First | A | 200% |
| Full-fare Busines | J,C | 200% |
| Business | D | 150% |
| Discount Business | Z,R | 125% |
| Premium | G | 110% |
| Discount Premium | E | 90% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y,B | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H, Q, V | 75% |
| Discount Economy | W, S, T | 50% |
| Deep discount Economy | L, K, P | 25% |
| No mileage credit | O, I, X, N | No miles earned |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| First | F | 250% |
| Discount First | A | 200% |
| Full-fare Busines | J,C | 200% |
| Business | D | 150% |
| Discount Business | Z,R | 125% |
| Premium | G | 110% |
| Discount Premium | E | 90% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y,B | 100% |
| Economy | M, U, H, Q, V | 75% |
| Discount Economy | W, S, T | 50% |
| Deep discount Economy | L, K, P | 25% |
| No mileage credit | O, I, X, N | No miles earned |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use your miles to book regular award flights on Air China online or by calling our reservations line. Air China award flights must be booked at least 5 days prior to flight departure. There may be service charges depending on the type of ticket, travel dates and your MileagePlus status. You can also use miles to upgrade your ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards. Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport.
Members with Premier status flying on Air China will also get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air China:
- Air China may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Air China:
- Air China may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.