United to award miles to security researchers who discover bugs – Wi-Fi, entertainment systems and avionics are off-limits

If you’re a security expert and fond of traveling, United Airlines’ new bug bounty program will likely be of interest.

Companies such as Google, Microsoft and Facebook offer monetary rewards to outside researchers who discover and disclose security flaws. Now, United has started a similar program, but, in keeping with the company’s services, has chosen to offer air miles as rewards.