Earn United Miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

EgyptAir is the national airline of Egypt. From its hub in Cairo, it serves destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit the EgyptAir website.

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

EgyptAir is the national airline of Egypt. From its hub in Cairo, it serves destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit the EgyptAir website.

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

Earn United miles on EgyptAir

EgyptAir is the national airline of Egypt. From its hub in Cairo, it serves destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit the EgyptAir website.

How to earn miles

MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible EgyptAir 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 EgyptAir 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

If you bought your ticket from another airline, a third-party website or a travel agency4, you will earn miles based on flight distance5 and the fare class of your ticket3:

Type of ticketFare class6Award miles earned (including bonus)
BusinessC, D125%
Discount BusinessJ, Z100%
Full-fare EconomyY, B, M, H100%
EconomyQ, K75%
Discount EconomyV, L50%
Deep discount EconomyE, G, W, T, U, S25%
No mileage creditA, F, I, N, O, P, R, XNo miles earned
Type of ticketFare class6Award miles earned (including bonus)
BusinessC, D125%
Discount BusinessJ, Z100%
Full-fare EconomyY, B, M, H100%
EconomyQ, K75%
Discount EconomyV, L50%
Deep discount EconomyE, G, W, T, U, S25%
No mileage creditA, F, I, N, O, P, R, XNo miles earned

Award flights and upgrades

You can use miles to book regular award flights on EgyptAir online or by calling our reservations line. 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 EgyptAir will also get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.

Traveler pro tips

We have a few tips for traveling with EgyptAir:

  • EgyptAir 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 EgyptAir:

  • EgyptAir 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.