Lyft riders can now pay for rides using United Airlines miles in a new loyalty partnership.

Lyft and United Airlines have expanded their partnership to allow passengers to pay for Lyft rides using United Airlines MileagePlus miles. This is the first collaboration of its kind between an airline and a rideshare company, enabling members to redeem miles directly within the Lyft app for various ride types, including airport trips and premium options. The program is available to all MileagePlus members who link their accounts with Lyft, enhancing loyalty benefits and offering more flexible ways to use airline miles. This move reflects a broader airline trend of focusing on loyalty program revenue through credit card spending and partnerships rather than traditional rewards on flights.