United Airlines Benefits for WeSalute Military & Veterans

United Airlines is a global industry leader in air transportation, with 339 destinations worldwide, and hubs in the four largest cities in America.  

United has a longstanding commitment to recognizing, respecting and rewarding those who serve our country. Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy where he trained as a aircraft pilot. There are over 8,000 U.S. military veterans working at United today. 

"We are very proud to have many courageous men and women veterans working on the United team, and we recognize that their unique talents and military skills contribute to our success as a company," says United leadership.

Since 2004, United Airlines has been a WeSalute military verification partner and proud supporter of WeSalute (formerly Veterans Advantage). WeSalute is a member-supported military advocacy organization dedicated to veterans privacy with the WeSalute+Card, a secure military ID.

United offers a 5% OFF United WeSalute+ discount as its military discount on United fares in the United military benefits program. The United military benefits program also offers active-duty travel benefits, such as free bags, that are combinable with the United WeSalute+ discount.

United boasts an industry-leading loyalty program, Mileage Plus, that provides more opportunities to earn and redeem miles worldwide. United WeSalute+ discounts are combinable with earning miles for United's active-duty and veteran travelers and their family members with a WeSalute+ Card ID.