CHICAGO, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced today a fare
sale with advance purchase fares up to 30 percent below regular levels for
travel during winter and spring.
Among the bargain fares now available are Chicago-San Francisco,
$278 round trip; Denver-Phoenix, $198; and New York-Denver, $274.
Internationally, sample bargain fares include Los Angeles-Paris for $518 and
Chicago-London for $348.
"Winter offers a splendid opportunity for a getaway, and these fares
provide a powerful economic incentive for taking to the skies between now and
the end of April," said Rob Salt, director of domestic revenue management for
the airline.
Customers purchasing on the carrier's Web site, http://www.ual.com , by
Jan. 14, 2000 can get up to 5 percent off sale fares plus 1,000 Mileage Plus
bonus miles. Those booking on line for the first time will receive an
additional 3,000 bonus miles.
Among the restrictions are the following
-- Fares must be purchased at least 14 days in advance of travel, and the
maximum stay is 30 days.
-- In most markets, off-peak fare levels apply for flights on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday.
-- The sale offers two discount periods, with the greatest reductions for
travel through Feb. 16.
-- Blackouts are in place for Feb. 18, 19, 21 and April 21-24, 2000.
-- Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 14, 2000.
-- Here are additional sample fares in markets across the country:
Chicago-Boston, $259; Chicago-Honolulu, $582; Chicago-San Francisco,
$278; Denver-Miami, $406; Denver-New Orleans, $344; Los Angeles-Dallas,
$353; San Francisco-Honolulu, $319; Washington-Steamboat Springs, $408;
Washington-Sacramento, $445; Chicago-Mexico City, $290;
San Francisco-Hong Kong, $598; Los Angeles-San Diego, $45, and
Los Angeles-Palm Springs, $75.
Domestic U.S. Fare Facts:
Fares are for round-trip United Economy travel on United Airlines, United
Shuttle, and United Express and United Ground Link carriers. Seats are
limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Purchase Requirements:
Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and within 24 hours of
making reservations, but no later than 1/14/00. Travel Days/Dates: Fares
listed above are valid for travel through 2/16/00 and are valid only on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday except as noted below. Fares for other days
of the week are higher. Fares for travel between 2/17/00 and 4/30/00 may be
higher. Blackout Dates: 2/18, 19, and 21/00 and 4/21-24/00. Min./Max. Stay:
A Saturday night stay is required and the maximum stay is 30 days, except as
noted below. Additional Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include Passenger
Facilities Charges of up to $12 that may be collected depending upon
itinerary. Fares do not include $2.50 per flight segment tax. A flight
segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Itinerary Changes:
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be exchanged for a $75 per ticket service
charge provided the new itinerary is within the parameters of this offer,
except as noted below. Other Conditions: Fares are subject to change without
notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select
destinations. Exceptions for Florida: Fares for Florida are valid for travel
To Florida Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Travel from Florida is
valid Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Exceptions for Hawaii: Fares
for Hawaii are valid for travel Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. A
three-day minimum stay is required and the maximum stay is 60 days. Hawaii
fares do not include a $6.20 (each way) international departure tax.
Exceptions for United Shuttle: United Shuttle tickets are non-refundable, but
may be applied toward future travel on United Shuttle or United Airlines.
International Fare Facts:
Fares above are round-trip based on required round-trip purchase for
United Economy travel on United Airlines, United Shuttle, Lufthansa,
Scandinavian Airlines System, British Midland, Varig, Mexicana and United
Express(R) carriers. Seats are limited and may not be available on all
flights/dates. Purchase Requirements: Tickets for travel to Atlantic (except
U.K. and Germany) and Pacific destinations must be purchased within 72 hrs of
making reservations, but not later than 01/24/00. Tickets for travel to Latin
destinations must be purchased within 72 hrs of making reservations, but not
later than 01/14/00. Tickets for travel to Germany destinations must be
purchased within 72 hrs of making reservations and at least 7 days before
departure, but not later than 01/24/00. Tickets for travel to U.K.
destinations must be purchased within 48 hrs of making reservations and at
least 7 days before departure, but not later than 01/24/00. Travel Dates:
Travel to Atlantic and Pacific destinations must commence by 04/09/00 and be
completed by 04/30/00. Travel to Latin destinations must commence on/after
01/11/00 and be completed by 04/30/00 (except for travel to Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico which must be completed by 04/06/00).
Quoted fares listed above are valid for travel Monday through Thursday. Fares
for other days of the week are higher. Fares for travel to Atlantic
destinations between 03/19/00 and 04/30/00 may be higher than fares listed
above. Sale fares apply to U.S. Point of Sale only. Blackout Dates: For
Brazil: 02/26/00-02/29/00 and 03/01/00-03/18/00. Min./Max. Stay: Saturday
night stay is required and maximum stay is 30 days. Additional Taxes/Fees:
Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $12 which may be
collected depending on itinerary. All international fares are subject to U.S.
departure, agricultural, immigrations, customs and security taxes/surcharges
of up to $47. For travel to some countries, additional airport,
transportation, embarkation, security, duty, equalization and passenger
service taxes/surcharges up to $35 will apply depending on destination. For
return travel from some countries, fares do not include airport and/or
departure taxes up to $37 which may be collected by the foreign government.
Itinerary Changes: Tickets are non-refundable. The outbound portion may not
be changed, but the return portion may be changed for a $150 per ticket
service charge provided the new return travel date is within the parameters of
this original offer, minimum/maximum stays are met, and the origin and
destination are not changed. Other conditions: Fares are subject to change
without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Even lower fares may be
available to selected destinations.
SOURCE United Airlines
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