United Airlines Rings in the New Year with International and U.S. Destinations on Sale Today

CHICAGO, Jan. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United is welcoming the new year by offering customers special low fares for travel to many favorite cities across the globe. These special fares are available for purchase for U.S. and international destinations through Jan. 10, 2008. Customers can book their travel at united.com or call United reservations at 1-800-UNITED1 (1-800-864-8331).

Sample domestic fares on United are each way for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday with all travel complete by March 6, 2008, and are based on required roundtrip purchase by Jan. 10, 2008. See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.

    Domestic Fares:
    --  $64 -- Chicago-Denver
    --  $79 -- San Francisco-Las Vegas
    --  $119 -- Denver-Los Angeles
    --  $149 -- Chicago-San Francisco
    --  $169 -- Los Angeles-New York

Sample international fares on United are each way, based on required roundtrip purchase for travel Monday through Thursday on select off-peak days and travel periods vary by destination. See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.

    International Fares:
    --  $120 -- Denver-Puerto Vallarta
    --  $230 -- Chicago-Amsterdam
    --  $247 -- Chicago-London
    --  $324 -- San Francisco-Rome
    --  $388 -- Los Angeles-Tokyo
    --  $489 -- Washington Dulles-Buenos Aires

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 these offers are available at united.com.

About United

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates more than 3,300* 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 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 united.com.

*Based on the flight schedule between Jan. 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2007.

*FARE FACTS: Fares above are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy(R) travel on United Airlines(R), Ted(SM), Lufthansa, 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 1/10/08. 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 1/10/08. 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 to/from the U.S., all travel must be complete by 3/6/08, except where noted below. For travel to/from Canada, all travel must be complete by 4/30/08. Atlantic fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday through Thursday for travel commencing between 1/7/08 through 3/13/08, except where noted below. Pacific fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday through Thursday for travel commencing between 1/7/08 through 3/13/08. Latin fares shown above are valid for travel commencing between 1/7/08 through 3/14/08, except where noted below. Sale fares for other days of the week are higher. Blackout Dates: For U.S. travel, fares above are not valid on 2/15/08 and 2/18/08. For Canada travel, fares above are not valid on 2/15/08-2/18/08, 3/2/08, 3/7/08, 3/9/08, 3/14/08, 3/16/08, 3/21/08-3/24/08, 3/28/08, and 3/30/08. For travel to/from China and Taiwan, fares above are not valid for travel between 2/1/08-2/5/08. For travel to Brazil, fares above are not valid between 1/25/08-2/5/08. For travel from Brazil, fares above are not valid between 1/31/08-2/19/08. For travel to Mexico/Caribbean, fares above are not valid between 2/15/08-2/17/08.

For travel from Mexico/Caribbean, fares above are not valid between 2/22/08-2/24/08. U.S. and Canada Min./Max. Stay: When departure from origin is Sunday-Thursday, fares require a 2-night minimum stay. When departure from fare origin is Friday/Saturday, fares require a Saturday night minimum stay. The maximum stay is 30 days. International Min./Max. Stay: For Atlantic and Latin destinations, a Saturday night minimum stay is required. For Pacific destinations, a 6-night minimum stay is required. The maximum stay is 30 days. Additional Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a $3.50 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 $7.70 (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 Hawaii: Fares shown above are valid for travel to Hawaii on Monday-Wednesday and from Hawaii on Tuesday-Thursday. For travel to/from Hawaii, a minimum stay of 3 days is required. Exceptions for Great Britain: Fares shown above are valid for travel on Monday-Wednesday. Exceptions for Mexico: Fares shown above have no advance purchase, minimum stay, and maximum stay requirements. Exceptions for Argentina/Brazil/Central America: Fares shown above have no advance purchase requirement. Fares shown have a 3-night minimum stay, and a 3 month maximum stay is permitted. Exceptions for the Caribbean: Fares shown above must be purchased at least 14 days in advance. Fares shown above have no minimum or maximum stay requirements.