United and Marriott Launch New Reciprocal Promo: Earn 2,000 Bonvoy Points + 1,500 United Miles Per Stay & Flight

If you hold elite status with both United and Marriott, there's a new promotion that could pad your balances a bit. It's not a game-changer, but it's easy enough to register and earn if you already have upcoming paid travel with both brands. Here's what you need to know.

How the United/Marriott Double-Dip Works

The mechanics are straightforward: every time you complete both a paid United flight and a paid Marriott stay during the promo period, you'll earn 2,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points and 1,500 bonus United MileagePlus miles.

The flight and stay don't have to happen on the same trip. You could fly United in July and stay at a Marriott in August, and you'd still trigger the bonus. But you need at least one of each—two flights alone or two stays alone won't earn anything. Each unique flight and each unique stay counts once, so if you have multiple paid flights and stays, you can earn the bonus multiple times.

Who Qualifies for This Promo

This offer is only open to members who already have elite status with either Marriott or United. Specifically, you need Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status, or United MileagePlus Premier Gold, Premier Platinum, or Premier 1K status.

You also must be enrolled in the Marriott Bonvoy & United MileagePlus Preferred Partnership Program. If you haven't linked your accounts yet, you can do so through either the Marriott or United partnership page. Once linked, you still need to register for this specific promotion during the registration window.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Registration opened on July 1, 2026, and closes on August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All travel—both flights and stays—must be booked and commenced by September 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The travel window itself runs from July 15 to September 30, 2026.

If you're planning any paid United flights or Marriott stays this summer or early fall, it's worth registering now so you don't miss out.

What Counts as a Qualified Booking

For flights, you need a paid itinerary operated by United or United Express. Award tickets and "money and miles" bookings don't count. The flight must have a confirmation number and be paid for with cash.

For stays, you need at least one night at a participating Marriott Bonvoy hotel, paid for with cash. Point redemptions and "points and money" rates are excluded. The stay must begin by September 30, 2026.

Is It Worth Your Time?

Let's be honest: 2,000 Bonvoy points and 1,500 United miles isn't a huge haul. Depending on how you value them, that's maybe $20–$40 in total value. But if you're already booking paid United flights and Marriott stays, it's essentially free money for a few minutes of registration.

The bigger value might come from stacking this with other promotions or credit card bonuses. For example, if you have a Marriott co-branded card or a United card, you might earn additional points or miles on the same spending. Just remember that this promo requires both a flight and a stay to trigger—so if you only have one or the other, you won't earn anything.

Watch Out for These Pitfalls

First, make sure your accounts are linked before you register. If you're not already enrolled in the Preferred Partnership Program, you'll need to do that first. Second, only paid travel counts. If you're using points or miles, you're out of luck. Third, the registration deadline is August 31, 2026—don't wait until the last minute.

Finally, keep in mind that bonuses may take several weeks to post after travel is completed. If you don't see them right away, don't panic. But do keep your boarding passes and hotel receipts just in case you need to follow up.

Bottom Line

• Earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and 1,500 United miles each time you complete both a paid United flight and a paid Marriott stay.
• You must have Marriott Titanium/Ambassador or United Premier Gold+ status and be enrolled in the Preferred Partnership Program.
• Register by August 31, 2026; travel must be booked and commenced by September 30, 2026.
• Only paid flights and stays count—award tickets and point redemptions are excluded.
• The flight and stay don't need to be on the same trip, but you need at least one of each to earn the bonus.

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