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United (NASDAQ: UAL) and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) launched a collaboration giving MileagePlus members targeted benefits, including seven days of $0 delivery fees on Instacart orders placed right before, during, or shortly after a domestic U.S. United flight. New members earn 5,000 bonus miles after four orders of $35+ within eight weeks and can earn an additional 5,000 miles by enrolling in an annual Instacart+ membership and maintaining it 30 days. Existing Instacart users receive 500 miles for linking accounts and placing a $35+ order within 60 days. Offers include limitations, minimums, and enrollment windows; enroll at United.com/Instacart.

Positive

• Seven days of $0 delivery fees activated around domestic U.S. flights
• New MileagePlus members earn 5,000 miles after four $35+ orders
• Additional 5,000 miles for annual Instacart+ enrollment maintained 30 days
• Existing Instacart users get 500 miles for linking and a $35+ order
• Instacart access to ~1,800 retail partners and ~100,000 stores

Negative

• $0 delivery fee applies only on orders of $10+; service fees apply
• $35 minimum applies for Costco orders
• Many offers are one-time redemptions and subject to enrollment windows
• Seven-day complimentary Instacart+ trial limits ongoing $0 delivery access

In the news release, United and Instacart Team Up to Bring Loyalty Members More Rewards and More Convenience, Including $0 Delivery Fees, issued 06-Oct-2025 by United Airlines over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that a URL has been updated (Instacart.com/United). The complete, corrected release follows:

United and Instacart Team Up to Bring Loyalty Members More Rewards and More Convenience, Including $0 Delivery Fees

United MileagePlus® members get $0 delivery fees on orders placed right before, during or shortly after domestic flights – a simple and fast way to stock the fridge at a rental, add items that were forgotten or just place an order that's ready when you get home

MileagePlus members who are new to Instacart can also enjoy 5,000 bonus MileagePlus bonus miles when they sign up and complete four orders, and can earn an additional 5,000 miles if they enroll in an Instacart+ membership

CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United (NASDAQ: UAL) and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), today launched a new collaboration that gives the airline's loyalty members even more ways to save time, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive benefits when they shop with Instacart. In a first for an airline, Instacart is offering United MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees* on orders placed right before, during or shortly after they take a domestic flight – making it effortless to replace forgotten items on the go or restock their fridge the moment they arrive home. Additionally, MileagePlus members who link their United MileagePlus and Instacart accounts can also enjoy mileage rewards across a variety of offers found at United.com/Instacart. This new suite of benefits builds on United's existing relationship with Instacart; earlier this year, United and Chase refreshed their portfolio of co-branded credit cards and announced Instacart benefits for eligible Chase United Cardmembers.

"With Instacart, travelers can spend less time running errands and more time enjoying the journey and the destination – and now, United MileagePlus members can enjoy added benefits when they link their account to Instacart," said Ryan Hamburger, Vice President, Commercial Partnerships for Instacart. "We're excited to make the convenience of Instacart – whether shopping at home or while traveling – even more rewarding for United MileagePlus members. This partnership solidifies Instacart's position as a critical piece of the journey, ensuring our customers have everything they need, wherever they are."

"We're always looking for new ways to make our loyalty program even more valuable for our members and the partners we choose go a long way towards making travel –and life—easier and more rewarding," said Richard Nunn, CEO of United MileagePlus. "This Instacart collaboration gives members the peace of mind to know they can add groceries and other essentials at just about any stage of their trip – from making sure that order is waiting for them when they check into their rental property to stocking up at home so they can hit the ground running when they return. All while earning miles along the way."

Unbeatable Benefits and Rewards: Exclusive Perks for Every Journey

Starting today, United MileagePlus members can effortlessly earn miles and unlock special offers when they use Instacart, making it easier than ever to enjoy the convenience of online grocery delivery at home or on the road. With the Instacart collaboration, United MileagePlus members can access benefits like:

• $0 Delivery Fees with Instacart, Every Time You Travel: MileagePlus members who book a domestic U.S. United flight can enroll in a $0 delivery fee* offer to make it easier to get last-minute essentials before a trip, snacks and forgotten items at a destination, or have groceries waiting at the door when returning home.
  • Once activated, United MileagePlus members receive seven days of $0 delivery fees.
• Miles Just for Getting Started: MileagePlus members who are new to Instacart, can earn 5,000 miles when placing four grocery orders of $35+ each within eight weeks.** 
  • Members who already have Instacart accounts will also receive 500 additional miles when they link their United MileagePlus and Instacart accounts and place an order $35+ within 60 days. 
• Even Bigger Rewards: After completing the Getting Started offer, MileagePlus members can earn an additional 5,000 miles if they enroll in a paid, annual Instacart+ membership and maintain the membership for at least 30 days. 
  • When United MileagePlus members become annual Instacart+ members through the United offer, they'll unlock even more benefits, making it easier to save time and money at home, on the road, and everywhere in between.

Instacart and United are both focused on making travel and daily life easier for millions of consumers. As the leading online grocery marketplace, Instacart connects consumers to over 1,800 retail partners and nearly 100,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada. United Airlines rewards travelers across the globe through MileagePlus, the airline's free to join loyalty program with millions of members, and makes travel easier for customers through the United app, one of the most-used airline apps in the world. Together, Instacart and United are delivering meaningful benefits to U.S. travelers: more miles, more convenience, and more reasons to stock their fridge with Instacart, whether they're at home or on the road.

Members can start earning today by enrolling at United.com/Instacart. See offer details and terms for enrollment windows and expiration dates, which vary by offer.

Kinective Media and Instacart

Instacart is also working closely with Kinective Media^SM by United Airlines to reach MileagePlus members throughout their travel journey with targeted messaging across United's channels like the United app, in-flight entertainment and more. Travelers can expect to see offers from Instacart during timely moments such as on their mobile boarding pass in the United app and on seatback screens as they're traveling to and from their destination.

*On orders of $10+. Service fees apply. $35 minimum for Costco. Instacart users who are not existing Instacart+ members will get the $0 delivery fee benefit through a 7-day complimentary Instacart+ membership.

**Please see here for full offer details and terms. Only one MileagePlus account may be linked to each Instacart account. Select offers (including the First Order Bonus and Qualifying Orders Offers) are limited to a one-time redemption per account. 

About United
At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,800 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from nearly 100,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. With Instacart Health, the company is providing tools to increase nutrition security, make healthy choices easier for consumers, and expand the role that food can play in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. Maplebear Inc. is the registered corporate name of Instacart.

 

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FAQ

What does the United and Instacart partnership mean for UAL MileagePlus members?

MileagePlus members get targeted Instacart benefits including seven days of $0 delivery fees around domestic U.S. flights and mileage-earning offers.

How do UAL MileagePlus members earn the 5,000 bonus miles from Instacart?

New members earn 5,000 miles after placing four Instacart orders of $35+ each within eight weeks.

Can existing Instacart users earn miles with United (UAL)?

Yes — existing Instacart users get 500 miles for linking accounts and placing a $35+ order within 60 days.

How can MileagePlus members get the additional 5,000 miles tied to Instacart+?

Members earn another 5,000 miles by enrolling in an annual Instacart+ membership through the United offer and keeping it for 30 days.

Are there minimums or restrictions on the $0 delivery fee offer for UAL passengers?

Yes — the $0 delivery fee applies to orders of $10+, service fees apply, and some offers have enrollment windows and one-time limits.

Where do UAL members enroll to link MileagePlus and Instacart accounts?

Members can enroll and link accounts at United.com/Instacart to start accessing offers and earning miles.