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United Airlines has introduced a new feature for its MileagePlus members, allowing them to pool their miles with friends and family. This initiative aims to help members reach their travel goals more quickly by combining their accumulated miles.
The pooling option is particularly beneficial for families, as there is no age restriction on who can earn MileagePlus miles. It also assists those who may not have enough miles for an award flight, enabling them to reduce the cost of their trip by pooling resources.
Pooling can be advantageous when booking group trips, as it allows the use of miles from different accounts within a single reservation. To start pooling, one member must be designated as the "pool leader." This individual must be at least 18 years old and will manage the pooled miles. Members should choose someone they trust for this role since once miles are transferred into a pool, they cannot be withdrawn.
