United Airlines has announced a new partnership with the ridesharing company Lyft, allowing members of its MileagePlus loyalty program to earn award miles on Lyft rides. This collaboration aims to create a more seamless travel experience for United customers, rewarding them from the moment they leave for the airport until they reach their final destination. Under the new agreement, MileagePlus members can link their accounts to their Lyft profiles to start earning miles. To promote the launch, United is offering 1,000 bonus miles to new Lyft riders who sign up, link their accounts, select MileagePlus as their rewards partner, and complete two rides within the first 30 days. This move is part of a broader trend of travel companies integrating their loyalty programs with other services to increase customer engagement and provide more value.