United Explorer Card Flights

Get 25% back as automatic statement credit on food, beverages, and Wi-Fi aboard United flights plus premium drinks at United Clubs.

Pro Tips

1. 1Covers Wi-Fi subscription purchases, not just one-time Wi-Fi sessions
2. 2Premium drinks at United Clubs are included - cocktails, wine, and premium spirits
3. 3Stacks with miles earned on these purchases for additional value

Value Analysis

Estimated Value

$25

You must complete two separate qualifying rentals to receive the full amount, and the credit comes as United TravelBank cash rather than a statement credit. Each rental has several hoops: it must be booked through the required portal, run at least two days, include your MileagePlus number, and use an eligible discount code. Credits post weeks after you return the car and are tied to posting dates, so delays can shift them into a different year.

Pro Tips

1. 1Plan rentals for at least two days at participating Avis or Budget locations, even if you only need one day, to meet the minimum requirement.
2. 2Schedule rentals with posting delays in mind, since credits arrive six to eight weeks after return and the posting date determines which cardmember year the credit counts toward.

Value Analysis

Face Value

$50

Estimated Value

$10

The credit applies only to purchases made directly with JSX and is capped per cardmember year. It can take six to eight weeks to post and is based on when the charge posts, not when you book or fly, so delays can push it into the next year’s limit. Unused amounts do not roll over.

Pro Tips

1. 1Pay JSX charges directly with the card, since third party bookings do not qualify.
2. 2Stack the credit with JSX promotions or membership pricing when available, as the statement credit applies after discounts.
3. 3Monitor posting closely because credits can take up to eight weeks and are based on the posting date, not the travel date.

Value Analysis

Face Value

$100

Estimated Value

$5