CHICAGO,
March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United is celebrating spring
by offering customers special low-fare tickets today for travel to many
favorite worldwide destinations. Special fares are available for U.S. and
international destinations for purchase through
April 9, 2007. Customers can
book their travel at united.com and earn bonus miles, or call United
Reservations at 1-800-UNITED1 (1-800-864-8331).
Sample fares to U.S. destinations on United are each way, based on
required roundtrip purchase by April 9, 2007, and valid for travel through
June 7, 2007.
-- $39 -- Boston-Washington, D.C.
-- $45 -- Los Angeles-San Francisco
-- $59 -- Orlando-Chicago
-- $99 -- San Diego-Denver
-- $149 -- Oakland-Washington, D.C.
-- $159 -- New York City-Los Angeles
-- $299 -- Kona-Chicago
Sample international fares on United are each way, based on required
roundtrip purchase by April 9, 2007. Fares to Atlantic destinations are valid
for travel on any United or Lufthansa flight. Travel dates may vary by
destination; see "Fare Facts" below or visit united.com.
-- $129 -- Denver-Puerto Vallarta
-- $189 -- Chicago-Mexico City
-- $356 -- Seattle-Zurich**
-- $316 -- Los Angeles-Paris**
-- $313 -- San Francisco-Amsterdam**
-- $455 -- Washington, D.C.-Beijing
Customers may earn up to 500 bonus miles each time they purchase
qualifying travel at united.com, which also offers no booking fees and the
guaranteed lowest United fares. Terms and conditions of the offers are
available at united.com.
About United
United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates more than 3,600*** 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 855
destinations in 155 countries worldwide. United's 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
http://united.com.
*FARE FACTS: Fares above are each way based on required roundtrip
purchase for United Economy(R) travel on United Airlines(R), Ted(SM), and
United Express(R) carriers. Tickets purchased through United reservation
offices are $15 per ticket higher and tickets purchased at airport ticket
counters are $20 per ticket higher. Fares purchased through other distribution
channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to
united.com to find United's lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be
available on all flights/dates. Purchase Requirements: Tickets for U.S. and
Canada destinations must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and ticketed
within 24 hours of making reservations, but no later than 4/9/07. Tickets for
International destinations must be purchased at least 7 days in advance and
ticketed within 72 hours of making reservations, but no later than 4/9/07.
Sale fares for U.S. and Canada destinations apply to U.S. and Canada point-of-
sale only. International sale fares apply to U.S. point-of-sale only.
Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed
simultaneously. Travel Days/Dates: U.S. and Canada fares shown above are valid
for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday for travel commencing between
4/9/07 and 6/7/07. Atlantic fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday
through Thursday for travel commencing between 4/2/07 through 5/17/07. Pacific
fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday through Thursday for travel
commencing between 4/2/07 through 4/24/07 and all travel must be complete by
4/30/07. Latin fares shown above are valid for travel commencing between
4/1/07 through 6/30/07, except where noted below. Sale fares for other days of
the week are higher. Blackout Dates: Fares are not valid for Latin
destinations between 4/6/07 and 4/8/07, or between 5/24/07 and 5/26/07, or
between 5/28/07 and 5/29/07. Domestic Min./Max. Stay: A 2-night minimum stay
is required. The maximum stay is 30 days. International Min./Max. Stay: For
Atlantic destinations, a Saturday night minimum stay is required. For Pacific
destinations, a 6-night minimum stay is required. For Latin destinations, a 3-
night minimum stay is required. The maximum stay is 30 days. Additional
Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.40 per flight segment tax or the
September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per flight segment. A flight segment is
defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include Passenger
Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the
itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska do not include a $7.50 (each way)
departure tax. All international fares are subject to U.S. arrival and
departure taxes and agricultural, immigration and customs fees of up to $50.
For travel to some countries, additional airport, transportation, embarkation,
security, and passenger service taxes/surcharges of up to $175 will apply
depending on destination. For return travel from some countries, fares do not
include airport and/or departure taxes of up to $45, which may be collected by
the foreign government. Itinerary Changes: Tickets are non-refundable, but the
return portion may be changed for a fee ($100 for U.S. Canadian and Latin,
$200 for Atlantic and Pacific), provided the new itinerary is within the
parameters of this offer, minimum and maximum stay requirements are met, and
the origin and destination are not changed. If the reservation is cancelled
before the ticketed departure date, the itinerary may be rebooked up to one
year from the original ticket issue date for a service charge ($100 for U.S.
Canadian and Latin, $200 for Atlantic and Pacific). If a reservation is not
cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value. Other
Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other
restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.
Exceptions for St. Thomas: Fares shown above are valid for travel on Tuesday,
Saturday or Sunday for travel commencing between 4/2/07 through 4/30/07 and
are valid for travel on Saturday for travel commencing between 5/1/07 through
6/30/07. Exceptions for Cancun: Fares shown above are valid for travel on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday for travel commencing between
4/2/07 through 4/30/07 and are valid for travel on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
or Saturday for travel commencing between 5/1/07 through 6/30/07. Exceptions
for Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo: Fares shown above are valid for travel on Saturday for
travel commencing between 4/2/07 through 6/30/07.
**For the fares above, service is provided by United Airlines or Ted,
except where noted. Portions of this service may be operated by the
following carriers doing business as United Express(R) or as code-share
partners: Air Canada, Chautauqua Airlines, Colgan Air, GoJet, Lufthansa, Mesa
Airlines, Republic Airlines(R), Shuttle America, SkyWest(R), Trans States
Airlines, US Airways.
***Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.
Worldwide Press Office:
Days: 847.700.5538
Evenings/Weekends: 847.700.4088