If you’re sitting on a healthy stash of transferable points and miles and want to fly United Airlines for less, your first instinct may be to move them to United's MileagePlus program. But thanks to Star Alliance partner Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program, you can often book the same United-operated flights using Aeroplan points instead — and in some situations, you’ll pay fewer points than if you booked with United miles.
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.
Related: Why Air Canada Aeroplan has become my favorite Star Alliance loyalty program
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
