Can I share a credit card referral link in this community?
No. The rule named No self promotion bans all self promotion, including drive-by self promo, and the rule named No credit card referrals bans referrals in posts and comments.
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r/unitedairlines rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/unitedairlines: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 266,044
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Travel and rental car communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- No extended political convo/don't make things political: Do not argue/discuss politics in here, and do not attempt to make threads political. We do not care.
- No reposts: No reposts
- No incorrect information: Incorrect info/misinformation will be removed
- Belongs in a megathread: Posts that fit the criteria for any of the sub's megathreads must be posted there.
- No rants about people's shoes/feet/socks on seats: We don't care about that shit. Don't post it. Posts that include images showcasing their own seat legroom or how they fit in the seat are probably fine, since that's different.
- No credit card referrals: No credit card referrals anywhere in posts or comments. Keep it to the DMs, out of sight.
- No self promotion: No self promotion anywhere. No drive-by self promo either.
- No low effort/low quality/pointless content unless tagged shitpost/satire: Low effort or low quality or pointless posts/comments are subject to removal at moderator discretion. The exceptions are shitposts/satirical posts, which must be flaired accordingly.
- Posts must be about United Airlines (or Star Alliance for comparison purposes): Posts must be about United Airlines (or Star Alliance for comparison purposes, at moderator discretion)
- No excessive AI-generated content: You cannot use AI to make your posts or comments. If you want to use AI to refine something (For example: Using it to refine a wall of text you saw someone post) it may be allowed on a case by case basis, at moderator discretion.
Works well
- A detailed trip report on a United flight, including route, cabin, and what went well or wrong, with enough context for others to advise.
- A question about United MileagePlus redemption options or status credits, framed as a genuine flyer question with no product mention.
- A side by side comparison of United and a Star Alliance partner on the same route, focused on the passenger experience.
- A helpful answer in a megathread where someone asks about a United policy, written from real experience and with no link or brand mention.
Avoid
- Posting credit card referral links anywhere in posts or comments, since the rule named No credit card referrals bans them outright.
- Promoting your own product, service, or brand, because the rule named No self promotion covers drive-by self promo too.
- Posting low effort or low quality content without the shitpost or satire flair, as the rule named No low effort/low quality/pointless content unless tagged shitpost/satire allows removal at moderator discretion.
- Starting or pushing political discussion, since the rule named No extended political convo/don't make things political is explicit that the community does not care.
- Reposting existing content, because the rule named No reposts is a standalone ban.
- Sharing incorrect information or misinformation, which the rule named No incorrect information says will be removed.
What r/unitedairlines Is For
This is a community for people who fly United Airlines and want to talk about the experience, ask for advice, share complaints, or compare United with Star Alliance partners. The public description makes clear that complaints are welcome, but only if you elaborate on the issue and bring real detail. It is not an official United channel, not run by employees, and the moderator explicitly says they ban shills. Special flairs exist for verified United employees and Global Services members, which means some high-value insiders are present alongside regular flyers.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a marketing-adjacent post are No self promotion and No credit card referrals, since both ban promotional content anywhere in posts or comments. No incorrect information matters because any factual claim about United, its policies, or its services must be accurate or it will be removed. No low effort/low quality/pointless content unless tagged shitpost/satire means a thin or vague post is at risk, and No excessive AI-generated content means you cannot lean on AI to draft your contribution. Posts must be about United Airlines (or Star Alliance for comparison purposes) keeps the scope tight, and Belongs in a megathread can redirect your post if a relevant megathread is active.
What To Post
A good post here is a detailed, United-specific question or experience that helps other flyers or invites useful advice. If you are a founder with a product relevant to air travel, the only safe path is to participate as a genuine flyer first, answer questions where your product knowledge adds real value, and keep any mention of your own brand out of it unless someone explicitly asks and even then you should be cautious. If you have a detailed trip report, a fare or routing question, or a comparison between United and a Star Alliance partner, those fit the stated scope. Tag a post as shitpost or satire only if it is genuinely a joke, and never use that flair to sneak in promotion.
What To Avoid
Avoid any self promotion or credit card referral, in posts or comments, because both are explicitly banned. Do not post political arguments or try to make a thread political, as the community does not want that. Do not repost existing content, do not share incorrect information, and do not post low effort or low quality content unless you flair it as a shitpost or satire. Avoid AI-generated posts and comments, since the rule named No excessive AI-generated content bans them. Do not post rants about people's shoes, feet, or socks on seats, because the rule named No rants about people's shoes/feet/socks on seats calls that out directly. Finally, if your topic fits an active megathread, do not post it as a standalone thread.
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Common questions about r/unitedairlines
Can I post a joke or meme here?
Only if it is flaired as shitpost or satire. Otherwise the rule named No low effort/low quality/pointless content unless tagged shitpost/satire allows moderators to remove it.
Can I use AI to write my post here?
No. The rule named No excessive AI-generated content says you cannot use AI to make your posts or comments, with only case by case exceptions for refining existing text at moderator discretion.
Where should I post a common question or recurring topic?
Check the active megathreads first. The rule named Belongs in a megathread requires posts fitting any megathread criteria to be posted there.
Can I post about a competitor airline or a general travel topic?
No. The rule named Posts must be about United Airlines (or Star Alliance for comparison purposes) limits topics to United or Star Alliance comparisons at moderator discretion.
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