If you\u2019re sitting on a healthy stash of transferable points and miles<\/a> and want to fly United Airlines for less, your first instinct may be to move them to United’s MileagePlus program<\/a>. But thanks to Star Alliance partner Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program<\/a>, you can often book the same United-operated flights using Aeroplan points instead \u2014 and in some situations, you\u2019ll pay fewer points than if you booked with United miles.<\/p>\n Here’s when it makes sense to use Aeroplan points to book United flights, how to actually make these bookings online, and the best ways to earn Aeroplan points.<\/p>\n Related: Why Air Canada Aeroplan has become my favorite Star Alliance loyalty program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Both Aeroplan and MileagePlus now price United-operated award flights dynamically<\/a>, meaning the number of points or miles required fluctuates depending on demand.<\/p>\n If you are considering whether to redeem United MileagePlus miles or Aeroplan points for your next United-operated flight, you can quickly and easily compare the prices of both at the same time using the handy Seats.aero tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are some occasions when it may be a better deal to book United flights with Aeroplan points than other points and miles, such as United’s own MileagePlus miles:<\/p>\nWhy and when you should choose Aeroplan to book United flights<\/h2>\n
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