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United Airlines runs special auctions and redemption opportunities throughout the year known as MileagePlus Exclusives. These include dinners (see my recent experience at Formento’s here) as well as tickets to concerts, shows, and sporting events. Right now, United is offering a limited number of tickets for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Chicago, New York, and Santa Monica. Even better, if you book between November 16th and 26th the tickets are 25% less miles. You must hold a Chase United credit card to take advantage of these offers.
RPM Events (Chicago, IL)
317 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60652
From the description:
Fall down the rabbit hole with United Airlines this New Year’s Eve. Our Visa® Cardmembers are invited to a New Year’s Eve bash straight out of Wonderland at RPM Events in Chicago. Join us for an otherworldly celebration with intriguing cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres, and a live DJ. The magical evening also features a photo booth, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Platinum package purchasers are invited to dinner before the party kicks off. We look forward to raising a glass to the New Year with you!”
Gold Ticket
Experience Includes:
- Event Time: 9:00 PM-1:00 AM CST
- Champagne Toast
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Live Entertainment and DJ
- Photo Booth
- Open Bar
- New Year’s Themed Party Favors
- $30 Uber Credit
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 15,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 20,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Platinum Ticket
Experience Includes Everything in the Gold Ticket Experience Plus:
- Event Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM CST
- Four course dinner with wine pairing
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 25,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 30,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
For more information about RPM Events please visit here. As of publication of this article, there were 130 Gold Tickets and 4 Platinum Tickets available. Redeem here.
Charlie Palmer Steak (New York, NY)
135 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
From the description:
United Airlines is bringing Big Top energy to the Big Apple for New Years! Visa® Cardmembers are invited to step right up to the greatest New Year’s celebration in town at Charlie Palmer Steak in New York City. Prepare to be dazzled by unique cocktails, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and a live DJ before watching the ball drop in Times Square. The enthralling evening also includes a photo booth, festive party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Platinum package purchasers are invited to a dinner before the party kicks off. We look forward to ushering in the New Year with you!”
Gold Ticket
Experience Includes:
- Event Time: 9:00 PM-1:00 AM EST
- Champagne Toast
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Live Entertainment and DJ
- Photo Booth
- Open Bar
- New Year’s Themed Party Favors
- $30 Uber Credit
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 15,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 20,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Platinum Ticket
Experience Includes Everything in the Gold Ticket Experience Plus:
- Event Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST
- Four course dinner with wine pairing
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 25,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 30,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
For more information about Charlie Palmer Steak, NYC, please visit here. As of publication of this article, there were 130 Gold Tickets and 4 Platinum Tickets available. Redeem here.
The Huntley Hotel (Santa Monica, CA)
1111 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
From the description:
United invites our Visa Cardholders to a glittery, glamorous New Year’s celebration at The Huntley hotel in Santa Monica. Join us in the hotel’s penthouse restaurant for cocktails, hors d’oeurves, entertainment, and a DJ to keep you dancing into 2024. Platinum package purchasers are invited to a dinner before the party kicks off. We look forward to raising a glass with you to the New Year!
Cardmembers are also able to secure a special-rated room for the evening! Please contact The Huntley directly and mention “United MileagePlus Visa NYE” to secure your room via the phone number listed above (select 1 for room reservations and then 2 for group reservations) The number of rooms available are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.”
Gold Ticket
Experience Includes:
- Event Time: 9:00 PM-1:00 AM PST
- Champagne Toast
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Live Entertainment and DJ
- Photo Booth
- Open Bar
- New Year’s Themed Party Favors
- $30 Uber Credit
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 15,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 20,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles.
Platinum Ticket
Experience Includes Everything in the Gold Ticket Experience Plus:
- Event Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM PST
- Four course dinner with wine pairing
Presale Pricing (11/16 – 11/26) 25,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
Regular Pricing (11/27 – 12/31) 30,000 miles per ticket. Sold in singles, four ticket limit per Cardmember.
Hotel Accommodations:
Early Bird Room Rate: $369 plus taxes and fees for a Deluxe City View
Available until December 8, 2023 or while supplies last
Individual Cancellation Policy: less than 24-hours prior to arrival = one night room and tax penalty
Method of Reservations: The group rate is only available by calling The Huntley’s in-house Reservations Department directly at (888) 532-5155; select 1 for room reservations and then 2 for group reservations. Must request the United MileagePlus Visa NYE Party to be offered the special rate. Not available online. A valid credit card must be provided during the booking process to guarantee a room.
As of publication of this article, there were 130 Gold Tickets and 4 Platinum Tickets available. Redeem here.
Anthony’s Take: I’ve redeemed several dinners and tickets to shows like Dear Evan Hansen. These offer a great value (especially after the recent devaluation of miles). While I won’t be redeeming these, I’ll be definitely looking for more opportunities in the future.
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