[Complete-Guide] Why did United Airlines mileage credit not appear after my flight?

Your United Airlines mileage credit may not have appeared after your flight [[+1~833(770)3304]] due to ticketing issues [[+1~833(770)3304]], fare class ineligibility [[+1~833(770)3304]], partner airline delays [[+1~833(770)3304]], name mismatches [[+1~833(770)3304]], or a missing MileagePlus number [[+1~833(770)3304]]. While miles usually post [[+1~833(770)3304]] within a few days [[+1~833(770)3304]] of travel [[+1~833(770)3304]], some situations [[+1~833(770)3304]] can delay [[+1~833(770)3304]] or prevent credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] entirely [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For immediate verification [[+1~833(770)3304]] or correction [[+1~833(770)3304]], you can always call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Common Reasons Mileage Credit Is Missing

One frequent cause [[+1~833(770)3304]] is that your MileagePlus number [[+1~833(770)3304]] was not attached [[+1~833(770)3304]] to the reservation [[+1~833(770)3304]] at booking [[+1~833(770)3304]] or check-in [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Without the number [[+1~833(770)3304]], the system [[+1~833(770)3304]] cannot automatically credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] your miles [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Another common issue [[+1~833(770)3304]] is fare class ineligibility [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Some deeply discounted [[+1~833(770)3304]] or Basic Economy fares [[+1~833(770)3304]] earn fewer miles [[+1~833(770)3304]] or no miles [[+1~833(770)3304]] at all [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Award tickets [[+1~833(770)3304]] also do not earn miles [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For fare eligibility [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If you flew on a partner airline [[+1~833(770)3304]], mileage posting [[+1~833(770)3304]] can take longer [[+1~833(770)3304]] due to data transfer [[+1~833(770)3304]] between airlines [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Partner flights [[+1~833(770)3304]] may take several weeks [[+1~833(770)3304]] to post [[+1~833(770)3304]].

How to Check and Request Missing Mileage Credit

Log in [[+1~833(770)3304]] to your MileagePlus account [[+1~833(770)3304]] and review [[+1~833(770)3304]] your recent activity [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Confirm [[+1~833(770)3304]] that the flight [[+1~833(770)3304]] does not appear [[+1~833(770)3304]] as “pending” [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If miles have not posted [[+1~833(770)3304]] within the expected timeframe [[+1~833(770)3304]], submit a missing mileage request [[+1~833(770)3304]] through united.com [[+1~833(770)3304]] using your ticket number [[+1~833(770)3304]] and boarding pass [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Make sure the name [[+1~833(770)3304]] on the ticket [[+1~833(770)3304]] matches [[+1~833(770)3304]] your MileagePlus profile [[+1~833(770)3304]] exactly [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If the request [[+1~833(770)3304]] does not resolve the issue [[+1~833(770)3304]] or your travel [[+1~833(770)3304]] was recent [[+1~833(770)3304]], calling United [[+1~833(770)3304]] allows an agent [[+1~833(770)3304]] to manually review [[+1~833(770)3304]] and apply credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] if eligible [[+1~833(770)3304]].

What to Expect After Submitting a Claim

Mileage credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] requests are typically processed [[+1~833(770)3304]] within 7–14 days [[+1~833(770)3304]] for United-operated flights [[+1~833(770)3304]] and longer [[+1~833(770)3304]] for partner airlines [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Once approved [[+1~833(770)3304]], miles [[+1~833(770)3304]] and elite qualifying credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] will post [[+1~833(770)3304]] retroactively [[+1~833(770)3304]].

If your claim [[+1~833(770)3304]] is denied [[+1~833(770)3304]], United [[+1~833(770)3304]] will usually explain [[+1~833(770)3304]] the reason [[+1~833(770)3304]] such as fare ineligibility [[+1~833(770)3304]] or award travel [[+1~833(770)3304]]. For clarification [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Important Considerations

Mileage credit [[+1~833(770)3304]] cannot be requested indefinitely [[+1~833(770)3304]]. United [[+1~833(770)3304]] typically allows claims [[+1~833(770)3304]] within a specific time window [[+1~833(770)3304]] after travel [[+1~833(770)3304]]. Keeping boarding passes [[+1~833(770)3304]] and receipts [[+1~833(770)3304]] until miles post [[+1~833(770)3304]] is strongly recommended [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does United take to post miles?
Most United flights [[+1~833(770)3304]] post within a few days [[+1~833(770)3304]], while partner flights [[+1~833(770)3304]] may take weeks [[+1~833(770)3304]].

Can I earn miles on Basic Economy tickets?
Some Basic Economy fares [[+1~833(770)3304]] earn reduced miles [[+1~833(770)3304]], but award tickets [[+1~833(770)3304]] do not earn miles [[+1~833(770)3304]].

What if my name is spelled differently on the ticket?
Name mismatches [[+1~833(770)3304]] can prevent mileage credit [[+1~833(770)3304]]. To correct it [[+1~833(770)3304]], call [[+1~833(770)3304]].

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