CHICAGO, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines makes holiday shopping easier for busy frequent flyers this year by offering its top eight tips on turning Mileage Plus miles into extraordinary gifts for family and friends - all with a few clicks of the mouse. More information on all gift possibilities is available on united.com.
"We want to make the hectic holiday season a bit easier for our loyal customers with these great ways to turn their miles into gifts," says David Keenan, managing director-Mileage Plus. "We are committed to offering one of the most diverse travel rewards programs in the industry, and this is one of the ways we are doing that."
1. Give the gift of flight -- exchange miles for a travel certificate,
new from Mileage Plus.
With United's new e-Certificates,* Mileage Plus members can redeem 1,000 miles for a $25 discount travel certificate or 5,000 miles for a $75 discount travel certificate. This first-in-the-industry option makes it easy to save money on flights and is good toward trips purchased on united.com for travel on United, United Express or Ted within the 48 contiguous United States. Just a thousand miles can bring savings on future flights. The e-Certificates are available for redemption through June 1, 2007, for travel through June 14, 2007.
2. Shop online with Mileage Plus Merchandise Rewards.
Mileage Plus 1K, Premier Executive, Premier and Premier Associate members, as well as Mileage Plus Visa(R) cardmembers, may redeem miles for brand-name merchandise at united.com/mileageplusrewards. Premium products such as Coach sunglasses, Callaway Heavenwood clubs, Boston Acoustics HD radios, Canon digital cameras, Hartman 3-piece luggage sets or Toshiba 27" Integrated HD-DVD Combo LCD televisions are available.
3. Deserving of deliciousness? Dining gift certificates abound on united.com/diningawards.
Through Mileage Plus partner Restaurant.com, as few as 1,000 miles can be redeemed for a $25 certificate or 2,000 miles for $100 in certificates at more than 6,000 restaurants nationwide.
4. Give them a trip with Award travel.
Use your miles to send them on a trip or bring them home. Details on how to redeem miles for Saver or Standard Award tickets are available at united.com/awards.
5. Treat them to comfort while they travel with a Red Carpet Club
membership.
United's renowned lounges await you in more than 40 locations worldwide. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack. Connect with your office in a quiet atmosphere. Or simply relax and escape the hustle of the world before your next flight.
6. Help them round out vacation plans with hotel nights and car rentals.
This opportunity for hotel nights and car rentals in cities around the world is exclusive to Elite Mileage Plus members and Mileage Plus Visa(R) cardmembers.
7. Let 'em get their groove on -- download tunes from Sony Connect.
Choose from one of the best selections in digital music at united.com/sonyconnect. Redeem 10,000 miles for either 100 tracks or 10 albums from the latest soundtracks, featuring today's top hits and classic favorites.
8. Exchange miles for magazines -- subscriptions available to 15 popular
periodicals.
Whether for news junkies or pop culture fans, find gifts to suit all tastes at magsformiles.com.
About United
United Airlines operates more than 3,700** flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 210 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 841 destinations in 157 countries worldwide. United's more than 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
*Terms & Conditions of Mileage Plus e-Certificates offer:
1. Discount Amount: $25 off or $75 off a qualifying roundtrip flight
purchased at united.com
2. Valid routing: Offer valid for qualifying travel purchased on
united.com for flights operated by United, United Express or Ted
within the 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska & Hawaii).
3. Valid carrier: Discount may be applied to United, United Express(R)
and Ted (SM) operated flights, but not to flights operated by other
airlines (such as United-marketed code share and Star Alliance
flights).
4. Qualifying Fares: This discount may be used on qualifying, published
United First(R) (F, A, P), United Business(R) (C, D, Z), or United
Economy(R) class (Y, B, M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T or L) fares and
web/internet-only fares available on united.com for travel within the
48 contiguous United States.
5. Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fare
types: United Economy (K) class, companion, travel industry G class,
contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan,
government, group, military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant,
tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or some
non-published fares.
6. Fare Rules: The published fare you qualify for depends on what class
of service is available on the days you travel. You must travel
roundtrip on United, United Express, and/or Ted. Open jaw and circle
trips are not allowed. This discount may not be used when you travel
one-way.
7. Discount Rules: This e-certificate is transferable. This discount may
only be applied to the purchase of one new ticket and may not be
applied to previously ticketed reservations.
8. Maximum number of passengers per electronic certificate: 1
9. Validity period: Miles must be redeemed for discount e-certificate
between December 5, 2006 and June 1, 2007. Electronic Certificate is
valid towards qualifying flight purchase at united.com from 12:01 am
CDT December 5, 2006 through 11:59 PM CST June 14, 2007 only, for
travel December 5, 2006 through June 14, 2007. All travel must be
completed by June 14, 2007.
10. Blackout Dates: December 21 through December 31, 2006; January 1
through January 3, 2007
11. Ticketing: E-Cert may be redeemed on united.com only. Discount only
applies when ticket is purchased on united.com using the certificate
number and a credit card that has a valid U.S. billing address.
E-Certs cannot be redeemed by calling United Airlines or a travel
professional.
12. Fulfillment: Electronic certificates will only be delivered to a valid
e-mail address.
13. Eligibility: Offer valid for Mileage Plus members who reside in the
United States.
14. Upgrades: To determine if an upgrade certificate may be used together
with this discount, refer to the terms and conditions and booking
class restrictions associated with each upgrade.
15. Mileage Plus Accrual: Passenger may accrue Mileage Plus miles with
this discount.
16. Changes/Refunds: Mileage Plus miles will not be re-deposited into the
member's account once redeemed for an electronic certificate. The
rules of the fare you purchase determine what changes or refunds are
allowed. Any refund due is based on the amount actually paid. The
electronic certificate discount may not be reapplied toward the
purchase of another ticket when exchanging or refunding your original
ticket, except when the original ticket qualifies for a reduced fare
(guaranteed airfare rule applies). Check with United Airlines.
17. Other Important Notes: Multiple electronic certificates may be
redeemed using miles, but may not be combined on a single reservation.
Maximum number of passengers per reservation booked using an
electronic certificate: 1. Only one discount certificate, discount
voucher or promotional discount may be used per ticket. When the
discount certificate amount is greater than the cost of the ticket,
the difference will be forfeited. E-Certificate has no cash value and
may not be altered, duplicated, sold or bartered. Lost, stolen,
expired or destroyed certificates will not be replaced. Offer subject
to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Promotion
Code: MPDE66
**Based on the flight schedule between May 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2006.
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Days: 847.700.5538
Evenings/Weekends: 847.700.4088
