How and Why to Bust Out of United MileagePlus Bondage—for Travel to Asia, Europe, and South America (Part 2)

Fly United and its partners in Business and First Class for up 80,000 fewer miles to Asia, Europe and South America—or save enough for a free domestic First Class round-trip for every long-haul booked.

In February, FCF wrote about why United-focused travelers should earn Amex or Starwood Starpoints and transfer them to an All Nippon mileage account to fly on United. That’s because All Nippon gives you a much better value-per-mile than that offered by using United co-branded cards. Use the United card to hit your elite-status spend bonus, then switch over.

This month FCF is taking a closer look at the United-Asiana partnership as a possible back-up to United MileagePlus. Stock-up on Asiana miles through purchases or transfers so you have an alternative wallet.