How to Get United Airlines Student Discounts?

United Airlines is a travel service provider whose aim is to provide travelers with reasonable and affordable costs to traveling to new places.

If you are someone who is between the ages of 18 years to 22 years, you can bag a student discount while traveling with United Airlines. Follow these steps to have access to the discounted fares while flying with United -

Download the United App on your device, and you would only get discounts if you use the app. To know user can visit United Airlines Official Site anytime. 

Log into your Mileage plus account, or you can sign up for the same if you don’t have an account.

You can click on the Book button that is available at the bottom of the navigation bar.

Hit on “Discounted travel (ages 18-22) “. When you click on it, then it will automatically show up when you search for any flights.

Who is eligible to bag this discount?

The members who have a Mileage Plus account who are aged between 18 - 22 years old when booking their tickets are definitely eligible for this kind of discount. They need to have their date of birth listed on their Mileage plus Account.

How can you get your date of birth registered with your Mileage plus Account?

You have to sign in to your Mileage plus Account through the United App to add your details of the date of birth. The date of birth must be verified with your documents as well.

Where can I sign up to have access to a Mileage plus Account?

You can sign up at the United App or United.com for a Mileage plus Account.

Can I book the student discounted ticket on united.com or another website?

No, the tickets which are discounted are available only in the united app.

What are seating options available at this discount?

The options are from United Economy or Basic Economy.

Is this discount applicable to all of the flights?

This discount is applicable for United or United Express-operated flights within the US and from select international destinations originating in the United States. The United Airlines Mileage Plus members will have access to the discount through the app only.

Can I get discount prices for a flight that has already been previously bought?

No, the student discount does not apply to a previously bought ticket. The new flights will be taken for this discount only.