• New Partnership for Loyalty Benefits: United Airlines and Instacart have launched a collaboration offering United MileagePlus members expanded rewards and convenience, including $0 delivery fees on orders placed around domestic flights.
• Exclusive Delivery and Earning Opportunities: MileagePlus members can get $0 delivery fees for seven days when linked to a domestic United flight, and new Instacart users can earn up to 10,000 bonus miles through initial orders and Instacart+ membership.
• Enhanced Travel and Home Convenience: The program aims to simplify grocery and essential shopping for travelers, allowing them to order items for delivery to their destination or home, earning miles throughout the process.
• Strategic Collaboration: This partnership builds on existing relationships, leveraging Instacart’s leading grocery technology and United’s extensive loyalty program to deliver significant value and convenience to millions of consumers.

United Airlines and Instacart have launched an exciting new collaboration, providing United MileagePlus members with even more convenient ways to save time, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive benefits. This innovative partnership, effective October 6, 2025, marks a first for an airline, as Instacart now offers MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees on orders placed conveniently before, during, or shortly after domestic flights. This makes it wonderfully simple to restock a rental fridge, grab forgotten items, or have groceries waiting upon arrival home, truly enhancing the travel and home experience.

This collaboration beautifully builds upon United’s existing relationship with Instacart, which saw United and Chase refresh their co-branded credit cards earlier this year to include Instacart benefits. MileagePlus members who link their United MileagePlus and Instacart accounts can now effortlessly earn mileage rewards through various offers found at Instacart.com/United. Ryan Hamburger, Vice President, Commercial Partnerships for Instacart, expressed his enthusiasm, noting that travelers can now “spend less time running errands and more time enjoying the journey and the destination.” This partnership truly solidifies Instacart’s role as a critical piece of the journey, ensuring customers have everything they need, wherever they are.

Richard Nunn, CEO of United MileagePlus, highlighted the value this collaboration brings to members, stating, “We’re always looking for new ways to make our loyalty program even more valuable.” This Instacart partnership offers members the peace of mind that they can easily add groceries and other essentials at virtually any stage of their trip, all while earning valuable miles. It’s a fantastic way to ensure a seamless transition from travel to home or destination, allowing members to “hit the ground running” upon their return.

The collaboration offers a suite of unbeatable benefits and rewards tailored for every journey. MileagePlus members booking a domestic U.S. United flight can enroll for a $0 delivery fee offer, providing seven days of complimentary delivery on orders of $10 or more (or $35+ for Costco). New Instacart users who are MileagePlus members can earn 5,000 bonus miles by completing four grocery orders of $35+ each within eight weeks. Existing Instacart account holders who link their accounts receive an additional 500 miles with a qualifying order. For even bigger rewards, members can earn an extra 5,000 miles by enrolling in a paid, annual Instacart+ membership and maintaining it for at least 30 days, unlocking further benefits that save time and money.

Both Instacart and United are dedicated to simplifying daily life and travel for millions of consumers. Instacart, as North America’s leading online grocery marketplace, connects customers to over 1,800 retail partners and nearly 100,000 stores. United Airlines, with its MileagePlus program and the widely used United app, continuously strives to make travel easier and more rewarding globally. Together, they are delivering truly meaningful benefits, offering more miles, enhanced convenience, and more reasons for travelers to confidently stock their fridges, whether at home or on the road. Members can begin enjoying these benefits today by enrolling at Instacart.com/United, embarking on a more rewarding and convenient travel and shopping experience.