Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus: Up to 2,000 Points + 1,500 Bonus Miles This Summer
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Marriott Bonvoy and United Airlines are bringing back their summer dual-currency promotion: with registration, elite members of both programs can earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and 1,500 United MileagePlus miles for each paid stay paired with a paid flight, between July 15 and September 30, 2026.
Who is eligible?
Despite what its name suggests, this promotion isn’t open to all members of both programs. It’s reserved for the highest tiers—an already loyal audience:
- Hotel side: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite
- Airline side: United MileagePlus Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, or Premier 1K
If you do not have one of these statuses, you are unfortunately not eligible, even if your Bonvoy and MileagePlus accounts are already linked.
How the Promotion Works
First register at marriottbonvoy.com/stayflyearn, then earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and 1,500 United MileagePlus miles each time you pair a stay with a flight.
- The two activities can be separate (no need for them to be on the same trip)
- Stays and flights must be paid in cash: free nights, award flights, and points+cash bookings are excluded
- The number of eligible stays and flights must be equal: with 4 flights and 7 stays, only 4 pairs are counted; the 3 additional stays earn nothing
- Your already booked reservations count, provided you register in time and travel before September 30, 2026
- Registration required by August 31, 2026
- Allow up to 12 weeks after the end of the promotion for points and miles to be distributed
Conversions and RewardsPlus statuses year-round
Beyond this summer promo, the permanent RewardsPlus partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus offers attractive conversions year-round:
For United Premier Silver members and above:
- Convert 60,000 Marriott points into United miles → you receive an additional 10,000 bonus miles
- Standard ratio: 3 points = 1 mile
- Additional bonus: 10% bonus on the conversion
For Marriott Titanium Elite members and above:
- Access to enhanced conversion rates with United MileagePlus
- 10% bonus on your point-to-mile conversions
To earn your Marriott points daily, a card is designed for this program:
- Annual fee
- $120
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$600Total$600Plus $100 of bonus paid after the first year, not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $600
- Welcome offerAfter $3,000 in 3 months
- Up to 70,000 points
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Complimentary elite statuses
If you are an eligible member, you can also obtain complementary elite statuses via RewardsPlus:
- United Premier Gold+ members: complimentary Marriott Gold Elite status (registration required at getrewardsplus.com)
- Marriott Titanium Elite+ members: complimentary United Premier Silver status (registration required)
These statuses provide immediate benefits such as room upgrades, cabin upgrades, and access to priority services.
This promotion is worthwhile for you if you already have elite status on both sides and are travelling this summer, with no booking-date restrictions.
Separately, targeted Amex Offers are also active this summer at Marriott Bonvoy hotels and at Toronto Pearson Airport, worth checking if you hold an eligible American Express card.
The Final Word
This promotion targets a limited audience: if you’re already Titanium Elite or Ambassador on the Marriott side, or Premier Gold, Platinum, or 1K on the United side, and you already have stays and flights planned this summer, registration takes just two minutes and the bonus is easy to earn.
If you’re not eligible, there’s no point reorganizing your travel plans for a few thousand points—save your one annual dual-currency participation for a more worthwhile promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Stay, Fly, Earn More promotion?
Only Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite members, as well as United MileagePlus Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, or Premier 1K members, are eligible.
Do stays and flights paid with points count?
No. Only stays and flights paid entirely in cash are eligible. Free nights, award flights, and points+cash bookings are excluded.
What happens if I have more flights than stays (or vice versa)?
Only the lowest equal number is counted. For example, with 4 flights and 7 stays, you only receive 4 bonus pairs.
Do the stay and flight need to be part of the same trip?
No. You can complete your Marriott stay and your United flight during separate trips, as long as both activities take place between July 15 and September 30, 2026.
When will I receive my points and miles?
Allow up to 12 weeks after the end of the promotion (September 30, 2026) for the bonuses to be distributed to your accounts.
Can I participate in another Marriott dual-currency promotion this year?
No. Members are entitled to only one dual-currency promotion per calendar year. Registering for this one uses your participation for 2026.