Earn United Miles on Ethiopian Airlines


Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the flag carrier of Ethiopia . It has one of the largest pan-African airline networks. Ethiopian Airlines also serves dozens of cities across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Ethiopian Airlines website.

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines


Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the flag carrier of Ethiopia . It has one of the largest pan-African airline networks. Ethiopian Airlines also serves dozens of cities across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Ethiopian Airlines website.

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines

Earn United miles on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines is the flag carrier of Ethiopia . It has one of the largest pan-African airline networks. Ethiopian Airlines also serves dozens of cities across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Ethiopian Airlines website.



How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible Ethiopian Airlines 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 Ethiopian Airlines 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 |
---|---|
5 miles per dollar | |
7 miles per dollar | |
8 miles per dollar | |
9 miles per dollar | |
11 miles per dollar |
MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
---|---|
5 miles per dollar | |
7 miles per dollar | |
8 miles per dollar | |
9 miles per dollar | |
11 miles per dollar |
Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
---|---|---|
Business | C, J, D, P | 100% |
Full-fare Economy | G, S, B, Y, Z | 100% |
Economy | M, K, L, V, H, U | 75% |
Discount Economy | Q, T, W, E, O | 50% |
No mileage credit | A, F, I, N, R, X | No miles earned |
Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
---|---|---|
Business | C, J, D, P | 100% |
Full-fare Economy | G, S, B, Y, Z | 100% |
Economy | M, K, L, V, H, U | 75% |
Discount Economy | Q, T, W, E, O | 50% |
No mileage credit | A, F, I, N, R, X | No miles earned |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use miles to book regular award flights on Ethiopian Airlines 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 Ethiopian Airlines will also get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.

Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with Ethiopian Airlines:
- Ethiopian Airlines 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 Ethiopian Airlines:
- Ethiopian Airlines 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.