Fly 1 Free for Every 3 (A new twist on Fly 3, Fly Free)
Sep 6, 2004, 11:17 pm
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Fly 1 Free for Every 3 (A new twist on Fly 3, Fly Free)
Found this on united.com. http://www.united.com/onefreeforthree
Pay close attention to the rules, the key ones are:
-No Saturday night stay allowed
-Minimum fare of $250
-Qualifying travel must take place between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005
-You must register for this offer by November 30, 2004.
-Maximum of four free tickets may be earned.
"For every three qualifying flights you fly on United, United Express® or Ted(SM) between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005 to any worldwide destination, you'll get one free economy roundtrip ticket. So, now's the time to fly United because good things come in threes!"
Complete Terms and conditions:
For more information or to register, go to http://www.united.com/onefreeforthree
Pay close attention to the rules, the key ones are:
-No Saturday night stay allowed
-Minimum fare of $250
-Qualifying travel must take place between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005
-You must register for this offer by November 30, 2004.
-Maximum of four free tickets may be earned.
"For every three qualifying flights you fly on United, United Express® or Ted(SM) between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005 to any worldwide destination, you'll get one free economy roundtrip ticket. So, now's the time to fly United because good things come in threes!"
Complete Terms and conditions:
Passenger must fly three paid qualifying roundtrips on United, United Express or Ted between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005 to earn a free roundtrip ticket valid for travel on United, United Express or Ted in the contiguous 48 United States. For residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the free ticket is valid for roundtrip travel from these locations to the contiguous 48 states. Any individual may earn a maximum of four free tickets. Offer is restricted to residents of the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travel on flights operated by other airlines, such as United marketed codeshare and Star Alliance flights, does not qualify for this offer. Offer is combinable with other offers. Your free ticket will arrive 4 to 6 weeks after completion of your last trip.
Qualifying Travel Dates: To qualify for this offer, travel must take place between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005. Passenger must fly a paid qualifying roundtrip to any worldwide destination served by United, United Express or Ted. Roundtrip travel is defined as two each-way trips that depart from and return to the same co-terminal booked in a single reservation under one qualifying ticket number. All trips must be on United, United Express or Ted and no open jaws are permitted.
Qualifying Booking Classes: Qualifying travel may be booked in any booking class in United First, United Business or United Economy Class with a minimum roundtrip fare purchase of $250 or more. The fare purchased must be a valid, published fare. This promotion is not valid on government fares.
Min/Max Stay Requirements: First Class roundtrip travel and Business Class roundtrip travel have no stay requirements. Economy Class roundtrip travel may not include a Saturday night stay. Economy Class roundtrip travel in Y or B booking classes only may include a Saturday night stay.
United Mileage Plus Membership Requirement: Passenger must be a member of United's Mileage Plus frequent flyer program for travel to qualify for this offer.
Ticketing: E-ticket purchase is required.
Registration Requirement: Passenger must register for this offer and provide a valid e-mail address by November 30, 2004 in order for travel during the valid travel period of this offer to qualify for the free ticket offer. Flights must be credited to the passenger's Mileage Plus account to qualify. To register for the offer, go to http://www.united.com/onefreeforthree. By taking advantage of this offer, you give us permission to send you an e-mail that allows us to fulfill the offer. Your e-mail must remain valid until 10 weeks after the promotion ends in order to remain eligible for the award. If valid e-mail is not available to United at time of offer fulfillment, no award will be given. For residents of Canada a paper certificate will be mailed to be redeemed through a United representative.
Free Ticket Terms & Conditions:
The free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel on United, United Express and Ted flights within the 48 contiguous United States. For residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel from these locations to the contiguous 48 states.
Valid Travel Dates for Free Ticket: The free ticket will be valid for travel between October 15, 2004 and June 10, 2005, except on dates noted below.
Valid Ticketing Dates: Ticketing must occur between October 1, 2004 and May 27, 2005.
Valid Routing: The free ticket is valid for roundtrip travel on any route in the contiguous 48 states where United publishes fares. For residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel from these locations to the contiguous 48 states. No stopovers or circle trips are allowed.
Blackout Dates for Travel on Free Ticket: The free ticket will not be valid for travel on the following dates: November 24, 28, 29, 2004; December 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2004; January 1, 2, 3, 2005; February 11, 12, 13, 15, 2005; March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2005; April 2, 3, 2005.
Booking Class for Free Ticket: The free ticket will be booked in S or T booking classes. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or on all days of the week when you travel.
Advance Booking Requirement for Free Ticket: Travel on the free ticket must be booked at least 14 days in advance of departure.
Min/Max Stay Requirement for Free Ticket: Travel must include a Saturday night stay. The maximum stay is 30 days.
Transferability of Free Ticket: Free ticket is transferable, but may not be bartered or sold.
Mileage Plus Accrual: Passenger traveling on this free ticket may not accrue Mileage Plus miles or earn miles toward Mileage Plus status.
Upgradeability: This free ticket is not upgradeable.
Transferability of Free Ticket: For residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this certificate must be redeemed on united.com. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously. For residents of Canada, E-Tickets will be issued where available. Paper tickets are available upon request for the applicable fee (tickets-by-mail are allowed). Free ticket reservations must be booked and ticketed by United Airlines. Refer the United Airlines representative to the profile name on the front of this certificate. Certificate is required for redemption and must be presented at the time of ticketing. Accept original certificate only. This certificate may not be redeemed via the Internet or a travel agency.
*Free Ticket Additional Taxes/Fees: Passenger is responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, and charges associated with their free ticket. Passengers will pay a $3.10 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers will pay the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10.00 maximum per roundtrip and Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18.00, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. For travel from Alaska and Hawaii, passengers will pay a $6.90 (each way) international departure tax. For travel from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, passengers will pay a $13.70 (each way) international departure tax. Additionally, for travel from Canada, passengers are responsible for U.S. Inspection Fees of $7.00 and for all taxes and fees imposed by the Canadian government of up to $24.00. Additional restrictions may apply.
Free Ticket Itinerary Changes: No changes can be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket. Changes made before departure are subject to a service charge of $100usd/136cad.
Other Conditions: Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Promotion code: MPDI44
Qualifying Travel Dates: To qualify for this offer, travel must take place between September 7, 2004 and January 31, 2005. Passenger must fly a paid qualifying roundtrip to any worldwide destination served by United, United Express or Ted. Roundtrip travel is defined as two each-way trips that depart from and return to the same co-terminal booked in a single reservation under one qualifying ticket number. All trips must be on United, United Express or Ted and no open jaws are permitted.
Qualifying Booking Classes: Qualifying travel may be booked in any booking class in United First, United Business or United Economy Class with a minimum roundtrip fare purchase of $250 or more. The fare purchased must be a valid, published fare. This promotion is not valid on government fares.
Min/Max Stay Requirements: First Class roundtrip travel and Business Class roundtrip travel have no stay requirements. Economy Class roundtrip travel may not include a Saturday night stay. Economy Class roundtrip travel in Y or B booking classes only may include a Saturday night stay.
United Mileage Plus Membership Requirement: Passenger must be a member of United's Mileage Plus frequent flyer program for travel to qualify for this offer.
Ticketing: E-ticket purchase is required.
Registration Requirement: Passenger must register for this offer and provide a valid e-mail address by November 30, 2004 in order for travel during the valid travel period of this offer to qualify for the free ticket offer. Flights must be credited to the passenger's Mileage Plus account to qualify. To register for the offer, go to http://www.united.com/onefreeforthree. By taking advantage of this offer, you give us permission to send you an e-mail that allows us to fulfill the offer. Your e-mail must remain valid until 10 weeks after the promotion ends in order to remain eligible for the award. If valid e-mail is not available to United at time of offer fulfillment, no award will be given. For residents of Canada a paper certificate will be mailed to be redeemed through a United representative.
Free Ticket Terms & Conditions:
The free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel on United, United Express and Ted flights within the 48 contiguous United States. For residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel from these locations to the contiguous 48 states.
Valid Travel Dates for Free Ticket: The free ticket will be valid for travel between October 15, 2004 and June 10, 2005, except on dates noted below.
Valid Ticketing Dates: Ticketing must occur between October 1, 2004 and May 27, 2005.
Valid Routing: The free ticket is valid for roundtrip travel on any route in the contiguous 48 states where United publishes fares. For residents of Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the free ticket will be valid for roundtrip travel from these locations to the contiguous 48 states. No stopovers or circle trips are allowed.
Blackout Dates for Travel on Free Ticket: The free ticket will not be valid for travel on the following dates: November 24, 28, 29, 2004; December 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2004; January 1, 2, 3, 2005; February 11, 12, 13, 15, 2005; March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2005; April 2, 3, 2005.
Booking Class for Free Ticket: The free ticket will be booked in S or T booking classes. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights or on all days of the week when you travel.
Advance Booking Requirement for Free Ticket: Travel on the free ticket must be booked at least 14 days in advance of departure.
Min/Max Stay Requirement for Free Ticket: Travel must include a Saturday night stay. The maximum stay is 30 days.
Transferability of Free Ticket: Free ticket is transferable, but may not be bartered or sold.
Mileage Plus Accrual: Passenger traveling on this free ticket may not accrue Mileage Plus miles or earn miles toward Mileage Plus status.
Upgradeability: This free ticket is not upgradeable.
Transferability of Free Ticket: For residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this certificate must be redeemed on united.com. Reservations and ticket purchases on united.com must be completed simultaneously. For residents of Canada, E-Tickets will be issued where available. Paper tickets are available upon request for the applicable fee (tickets-by-mail are allowed). Free ticket reservations must be booked and ticketed by United Airlines. Refer the United Airlines representative to the profile name on the front of this certificate. Certificate is required for redemption and must be presented at the time of ticketing. Accept original certificate only. This certificate may not be redeemed via the Internet or a travel agency.
*Free Ticket Additional Taxes/Fees: Passenger is responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, and charges associated with their free ticket. Passengers will pay a $3.10 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers will pay the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10.00 maximum per roundtrip and Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18.00, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. For travel from Alaska and Hawaii, passengers will pay a $6.90 (each way) international departure tax. For travel from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, passengers will pay a $13.70 (each way) international departure tax. Additionally, for travel from Canada, passengers are responsible for U.S. Inspection Fees of $7.00 and for all taxes and fees imposed by the Canadian government of up to $24.00. Additional restrictions may apply.
Free Ticket Itinerary Changes: No changes can be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket. Changes made before departure are subject to a service charge of $100usd/136cad.
Other Conditions: Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Promotion code: MPDI44
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Sep 7, 2004, 1:31 am
#2
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Hmm, no Saturday night stays allowed for Economy tickets except Y or B?? Tricky! Looks like this won't do me much good unfortunately. But has anyone seen this condition in other promotions before?
Sep 7, 2004, 5:33 am
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This will be an easy 4 more free tickets.
I don't stay over Saturday nights, and just about every ticket is more than $250.
I don't stay over Saturday nights, and just about every ticket is more than $250.
Last edited by 1K_From_SNA; Sep 7, 2004 at 5:40 am Reason: I just answered my own question.
Sep 7, 2004, 6:05 am
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Just what I need -- four MORE free tickets. I'm not complaining, though!
Sep 7, 2004, 7:02 am
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Now I know what I'll be giving my sisters for Christmas this year.
Sep 7, 2004, 7:12 am
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The booking class of the free tickets being only S or T will be a challenge but I'll take them. ^
Sep 7, 2004, 7:26 am
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Got that one and I like it....
Sep 7, 2004, 8:02 am
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Weird .. .got a message "we already have your email on file - you're not able to register. . ." 
Sep 7, 2004, 8:05 am
#9
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Originally Posted by ldsant
Weird .. .got a message "we already have your email on file - you're not able to register. . ."
The BigO
Sep 7, 2004, 8:06 am
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United should horsewhip whoever writes their web page text -- the teaser says "For every three qualifying flights" (which in my mind means segments) whereas in the rules it specifies roundtrips.
And what about "Min/Max Stay Requirements: First Class roundtrip travel and Business Class roundtrip travel have no stay requirements. Economy Class roundtrip travel may not include a Saturday night stay. Economy Class roundtrip travel in Y or B booking classes only may include a Saturday night stay."? Couldn't they have simply said: "Economy tickets that include a Saturday night stay do not qualify for this promotion, unless booked in class Y or B."
And what about "Min/Max Stay Requirements: First Class roundtrip travel and Business Class roundtrip travel have no stay requirements. Economy Class roundtrip travel may not include a Saturday night stay. Economy Class roundtrip travel in Y or B booking classes only may include a Saturday night stay."? Couldn't they have simply said: "Economy tickets that include a Saturday night stay do not qualify for this promotion, unless booked in class Y or B."
Sep 7, 2004, 8:08 am
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Originally Posted by ldsant
Weird .. .got a message "we already have your email on file - you're not able to register. . ."
Sep 7, 2004, 9:01 am
#12
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Same thing with me
I believe the error is due to the fact that you are already registered. I clicked on the button I received via email and the registration was automatic. I then tried again with the link from Flyertalk requiring me to fill in my info and got the error you described. You should be registered.
Another 4 free tickets for me - this is easy as these qualifying flights are what I do every week.
Another 4 free tickets for me - this is easy as these qualifying flights are what I do every week.
Sep 7, 2004, 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by bigo2000
I got the same message so I just put in a different email address than the one I have on my account; no problems registering...
The BigO
The BigO
Sep 7, 2004, 9:58 am
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Subject line is absolutely correct, this is almost identical to the Fly3FlyFree from earlier this year. No Sat stays allowed, free ticket in S or T with a required Sat stay. Just has a limit of 4 instead of 2 and not a first class for the second one.
Sep 7, 2004, 10:04 am
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so let me get this straight. I live in washington. If i fly three united trips not over a saturday night, I get one free national ticket and one free regional ticket plus miles and what else? a player to be named later?