United has officially announced a collaboration with Instacart to help airline’s loyalty members access even more ways to save time, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive benefits when they shop with Instacart.
Under the agreed terms, Instacart will offer United MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees* on orders placed right before, during, or shortly after they take a domestic flight, something which simplifies the process of replacing forgotten items on the go or restocking your fridge the moment they arrive home.
On top of it, MileagePlus members, who link their United MileagePlus and Instacart accounts, can also come expecting to enjoy mileage rewards across a variety of offers found at Instacart.com/United.
Talk about the whole collaboration on a slightly deeper level, we begin by expanding upon the promise of $0 Delivery Fees with Instacart every time you travel. This translates to how MileagePlus members, who book a domestic U.S. United flight, can enroll in a $0 delivery fee* offer to enjoy last-minute essentials before a trip, or avail groceries right at their doorstep when returning home.
In fact, once activated, United MileagePlus members receive seven days worth of $0 delivery fee benefits.
Next up, we must dig into how MileagePlus members new to Instacart can earn 5,000 miles when placing four grocery orders of $35+ each within eight weeks. As for members who already have Instacart accounts, they stand to receive 500 more miles when they link their United MileagePlus with Instacart accounts and place an order $35+ within 60 days.
“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.”
Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the potential for even bigger rewards. You see, after completing the Getting Started offer, MileagePlus members can earn an extra 5,000 miles if they enroll in a paid, annual Instacart+ membership, as well as maintain the membership for at least 30 days.
Among other things, it ought to be acknowledged how Instacart is also working closely with Kinective MediaSM by United Airlines to reach MileagePlus members throughout their travel journey with targeted messaging across the airline’s core communication channels like the United app.
Here, travellers can basically leverage offers from Instacart during timely moments, including on their mobile boarding pass in the United app and on seatback screens as they’re traveling to and from their destination.
As for what makes Instacart an ideal candidate for the given collaboration, the answer resides in its track-record of connecting consumers to over 1,800 retail partners and nearly 100,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
“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.”
