Qualifying Purchases Will Count Toward Elite Status in United's Mileage
Plus Program
CHICAGO and WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United
Airlines(R) and Chase (NYSE: JPM) invite customers to use their Mileage
Plus(R) Visa(R) cards for holiday shopping between Nov. 20, 2005, and Dec. 28,
2005, to earn miles toward their 2006 elite membership status in the Mileage
Plus program.
When customers earn 25,000 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQM) and 30 Elite
Qualifying Segments (EQS) on United in a calendar year, they attain Premier(R)
status in the United Mileage Plus program. If they earn 50,000 EQM and 60
EQS, they attain Premier Executive(R) status; and if they earn 100,000 EQM and
100 EQS, they attain 1K(R) status in the Mileage Plus program.
"This offer is a great opportunity for our customers to earn elite status
faster by using their Mileage Plus Visa cards during the most popular shopping
time of the year," said Kenneth Feldman, United's vice president of Loyalty
and E-Commerce. "By obtaining elite status, members receive added benefits
such as Economy Plus(R) seating -- which offers up to five more inches of
legroom -- and is another example of how United recognizes and rewards our
most loyal customers."
"This holiday season consumers can give themselves a gift when using their
Mileage Plus Visa cards to make all of their purchases," said Joe Venuti,
senior vice president, Chase Card Services. "We're excited to offer loyal
cardmembers the opportunity to earn elite status more quickly."
To qualify for the Mileage Plus Visa holiday shopping offer, members must
register online at http://united.com/mpvisaeqm and pay a one-time only $50
processing fee. Once registered, members who spend $10,000 with their card
between Nov. 20, 2005, and Dec. 28, 2005, will earn 5,000 EQM and 5 EQS.
Members who spend $5,000 during the valid promotion period will earn 2,500
EQM/2.5 EQS. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit
http://united.com/mpvisaeqm .
The Elite Qualifying Miles and the Elite Qualifying Segments that
customers earn on Mileage Plus Visa purchases through Dec. 28, 2005, can also
give them the balance needed to enjoy the reward of their choice, which
includes multiple chances to win a million miles or other great rewards. To
qualify for a reward of their choice, members who currently hold Premier(R)
status must reach 40,000 EQM or 40 EQS by Dec. 31, 2005. The promotional
threshold for members currently holding Premier Executive(R) status is 75,000
EQM/75 EQS, and members currently holding 1K(R) status need 125,000 EQM/125
EQS to qualify for this offer. For details and to register, visit
http://united.com/yourchoice .
About United Mileage Plus
United Mileage Plus, with over 45 million enrolled members, has been voted
the best frequent flyer program by readers of Business Traveler for the past
nine years (Nov.1996-Nov. 2004) by Travel Savvy magazine (Sept. 2004-Sept.
2005) and by Global Traveler (Nov. 2004-Nov. 2005). It also received the 2005
Frost & Sullivan CEO Choice Award for Best Frequent Flyer Program. Members
earn miles by flying on United, Ted(SM), United Express(R) or Star Alliance
member airlines, or by purchasing products or services through the
comprehensive network of over 100 participating Mileage Plus partners at more
than 10,000 locations worldwide. Mileage Plus also offers one of the most
extensive selections of award travel destinations, including 790 destinations
in 138 countries. For more information, a complete list of Mileage Plus
partners, or to enroll, visit http://united.com .
About United
United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ) operates more than 3,400
flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 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 is also a founding
member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 790
destinations in 138 countries worldwide. United's 57,000 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
http://united.com .
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services
firm with assets of $1.2 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries.
The company has more than 100 million credit cards issued. Under the
JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in
the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate,
institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available
at http://www.jpmorganchase.com .
Terms and Conditions:
Offer valid for Mileage Plus Visa cardholders for qualifying purchases
made between November 20 through December 28, 2005. Registration is required
and must be completed from November 1 through December 28, 2005, along with
payment. A one-time-only nonrefundable $50 (USD) processing fee is required.
Offer is combinable with other combinable offers. Offer valid on net retail
purchases only. Balance transfers, convenience checks, cash advances, fees,
including fees for products that protect or insure the balance of the account,
or other finance charges do not count towards the $5,000 and $10,000 spend
hurdles for this promotion. Total spend must be on one Mileage Plus Visa
account. Offer may be earned a maximum of one time. This offer is neither
transferable nor refundable. Offer subject to change without notice and other
restrictions may apply.
Spend $10,000 with Mileage Plus Visa card and earn 5,000 Elite Qualifying
Miles (EQM) and 5 Elite Qualifying Segments (EQS). Or, spend $5,000 and earn
2,500 EQM and 2.5 EQS. Elite Qualifying Miles and Elite Qualifying Segments
earned through this promotion will be credited to your 2005 Elite Qualifying
Miles/Segments balance valid toward 2006 elite status. Participation in this
offer does not guarantee elite status. Elite Qualifying Miles cannot be
redeemed for award travel. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for redeemable miles to
be posted to your Mileage Plus account.
United reserves the right to change or terminate the Mileage Plus program
at any time without notice. United and Mileage Plus are registered service
marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus program, visit
http://www.united.com . Miles accrued and awards issued are subject to the
rules of the United Mileage Plus program. United, its subsidiaries,
affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products and services of
other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award
travel are the responsibility of the passenger. United and Mileage Plus are
registered service marks. For complete details about the Mileage Plus
program, visit http://www.united.com . (MPDF45).
Worldwide Press Office:
Days: 847.700.5538
Evenings/Weekends: 847.700.4088
Chase:
Jessica Iben: 302.282.6150
Jessica.e.iben@chase.com
SOURCE United Airlines
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Related links:
http://www.united.com
http://united.com/mpvisaeqm http://united.com/yourchoice
http://www.jpmorganchase.com
CONTACT:
United Airlines Worldwide Press Office, Days,
+1-847-700-5538, or Evenings-Weekends, +1-847-700-4088, or
Jessica Iben of Chase, +1-302-282-6150, Jessica.e.iben@chase.com
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