New UA Promo: Redeem miles for your United flight discount
Jul 6, 2005, 8:42 am
#76
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Boston
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 102
1750 for $25
I'm a 1P on the way to 1K (80k EQM this year with 22K booked). I have about 115k in the bank.
I got the $25 cert for 1750 miles. Unfortunately I probably won't use it as the only personal travel I'll book this year is international and it can't be used there.
Otherwise its a good offer though!
I got the $25 cert for 1750 miles. Unfortunately I probably won't use it as the only personal travel I'll book this year is international and it can't be used there.
Otherwise its a good offer though!
Jul 6, 2005, 8:58 am
#77
Join Date: May 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: DL-Plat, UA-Plat 2MM, AA-PlatPro, B6-Mosaic 3, AY-Plat, HY-Globalist, MR-LT Plat, HH-Gold
Posts: 1,235
1K with just over 300k in the bank. Rec'd the 15,000 for $200 offer. I was really happy about this offer until I read the usual "some flights are not electronic certificate eligible" language. I agree with others that in the past this has rendered most of these certs useless. If you're using a form of "payment" instead of just a comp coupon or discount, I don't understand why these should not be treated as travel credits that are good on any fare. At the very least, they could exclude S,T fares to make it transparent rather than make us redeem miles with no clue as to whether we'd be able to use the cert. But really, using miles for discounts is a form of payment and should have no fare restrictions. 
I will be curious to hear about whether others have more success with these certs - if so, I would be happy to cash in some miles for discounts that still award EQM's/RDM's.
I will be curious to hear about whether others have more success with these certs - if so, I would be happy to cash in some miles for discounts that still award EQM's/RDM's.
Jul 6, 2005, 9:49 am
#78
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,108
I haven't received the offer yet... which is usual for MP promos for me it seems. I'm sure I'll find out which variant I have been targeted for in a day or so.
But anyway, I would actually find the discounts useful, depending on the price point in terms of miles ($25 off a $250 flight is nearly useless--I'll just use an Entertainment e-cert, or one of the 10% ones I've already gotten from UA). As I really hate to redeem miles for award travel due to the lack of earning miles--if UA would make standard awards eligible to earn EQMs, I might change my tune--and do so only when the cost of a flight I have to be on makes paying $$ out of the question. This is a way to get me to redeem miles for things other than u/g's on p.s. flights
But anyway, I would actually find the discounts useful, depending on the price point in terms of miles ($25 off a $250 flight is nearly useless--I'll just use an Entertainment e-cert, or one of the 10% ones I've already gotten from UA). As I really hate to redeem miles for award travel due to the lack of earning miles--if UA would make standard awards eligible to earn EQMs, I might change my tune--and do so only when the cost of a flight I have to be on makes paying $$ out of the question. This is a way to get me to redeem miles for things other than u/g's on p.s. flights
Jul 6, 2005, 9:54 am
#79
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: EWR
Programs: UA; DL;
Posts: 651
Originally Posted by wharvey
Useless to me.
Here is mine and I am a 1K:
Dear William H Harvey,
As a valued member of United's Mileage Plus, you now have another unique way to redeem the miles you've earned. From July 5 to July 31, 2005, you can redeem 5,000 miles for a $50 e-Certificate off your next qualifying, roundtrip flight purchased on united.com with a minimum fare of $250 — excluding taxes and fees.
Here is mine and I am a 1K:
Dear William H Harvey,
As a valued member of United's Mileage Plus, you now have another unique way to redeem the miles you've earned. From July 5 to July 31, 2005, you can redeem 5,000 miles for a $50 e-Certificate off your next qualifying, roundtrip flight purchased on united.com with a minimum fare of $250 — excluding taxes and fees.
Jul 6, 2005, 10:02 am
#80
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Texas, U.S.A.
Posts: 19,523
I am 1 K. I received no offer.
Jul 6, 2005, 10:39 am
#81
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: USA
Programs: UA Platinum, 1MM
Posts: 13,457
I was hoping to find something in my inbox this morning and nothing. I wonder how they targetted this promotion.
Jul 6, 2005, 11:45 am
#82
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Cambridge MA (BOS)
Programs: MP Platinum
Posts: 2,240
Variables in the experiment (so far):
Cert value: $25, $50, $100, $200
Miles/$: 40, 70, 100
Fare Restrictions: Economy only, Minimum Fare $250, No Minimum
Problem Points: One person allowed on itinerary, RT only, No International, CERT may not apply to may fares
Pluses: Can earn RDM/EQM, and be used with upgrades.
Cert value: $25, $50, $100, $200
Miles/$: 40, 70, 100
Fare Restrictions: Economy only, Minimum Fare $250, No Minimum
Problem Points: One person allowed on itinerary, RT only, No International, CERT may not apply to may fares
Pluses: Can earn RDM/EQM, and be used with upgrades.
Jul 6, 2005, 11:49 am
#83
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: United MM- Marriott Titanium - Air France/KLM Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 4,835
Originally Posted by PremEx
Same here. No offer of any kind on this promo.
Jul 6, 2005, 1:08 pm
#84
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
Finally got my offer earlier this morning: 20,000 miles for a $200 voucher.
But it has a minimum $250 ticket purchase and only for US destinations.
If it was international it might be tempting. Don't know what I will do with it
Disappointed I'm not part of the the elite "no offer" group anymore
But it has a minimum $250 ticket purchase and only for US destinations.
If it was international it might be tempting. Don't know what I will do with it
Disappointed I'm not part of the the elite "no offer" group anymore
Jul 6, 2005, 1:28 pm
#85
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Washington, DC area
Posts: 124
Since we're sharing:
I am Premier with 24k EQM this year, and 10k booked, 150k in the bank
$25 for 2500 miles
only one cert per flight - not combinable
Ticketing period: July 5, 2005 through October 31, 2005
Travel period: July 5, 2005 through January 31, 2006
No codeshares
This discount may be used on published United First® (F, A), United Business® (C, D, Z) or United Economy® class (Y, E, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T or L) fares for qualifying travel within the 50 United States Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada.
This discount may not be used on the following fare types: internet-only fares, companion, travel industry G class, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group, military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant, tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.
No open-jaws.
Can only be used on united.com
You can get miles for discounted flights
I am Premier with 24k EQM this year, and 10k booked, 150k in the bank
$25 for 2500 miles
only one cert per flight - not combinable
Ticketing period: July 5, 2005 through October 31, 2005
Travel period: July 5, 2005 through January 31, 2006
No codeshares
This discount may be used on published United First® (F, A), United Business® (C, D, Z) or United Economy® class (Y, E, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T or L) fares for qualifying travel within the 50 United States Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada.
This discount may not be used on the following fare types: internet-only fares, companion, travel industry G class, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group, military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant, tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.
No open-jaws.
Can only be used on united.com
You can get miles for discounted flights
Jul 6, 2005, 1:35 pm
#86
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: UA 1K 1MM (finally!), IHG AMB-Spire, HH Diamond
Posts: 60,158
My spouse and child (both bumped down to Blue cards) got nothing as well. I'm a bit surprised...I'd figure they'd offer something to get those who have lost their way back on the wagon....after all they did get the "Great Offer 2005".
Jul 6, 2005, 5:45 pm
#87
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Washington
Programs: AA Exec Plat, UA 1K
Posts: 512
1000 for $25
Originally Posted by LAX_FLR
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Seems to be the best value for your miles $0.014 per mile. Reardless of whether 3500/$50 cert (my offer) or 7000/$100 the economics is the same. Assuming I have 130.5 K miles in my account, and have three dom tickets to buy, which is more economical??? buy three tickets at 40K miles apeice or get three $50K e-certs and apply them toward the purchase price, (while earning miles).
Seems like a huge marketing experiment which may have ramifications beyond the expected...... or, just, revenge of the programmers.....
So, what is the value of 1 mile???
Seems to be the best value for your miles $0.014 per mile. Reardless of whether 3500/$50 cert (my offer) or 7000/$100 the economics is the same. Assuming I have 130.5 K miles in my account, and have three dom tickets to buy, which is more economical??? buy three tickets at 40K miles apeice or get three $50K e-certs and apply them toward the purchase price, (while earning miles).
Seems like a huge marketing experiment which may have ramifications beyond the expected...... or, just, revenge of the programmers.....
So, what is the value of 1 mile???
Jul 6, 2005, 5:48 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: We got lucky9876coins
Programs: Life IS good !!! ®
Posts: 3,180
Originally Posted by dcgators
7,000 miles for $100 off. 
Jul 6, 2005, 6:25 pm
#89
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New York
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 186
Mpd 955
I got the 1750 miles for $25 off. No minimum.
https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com/MP0506TH.jsp?G=EC
Not sure if the refering URL in the email is unique - does look like it might be.
Qualifying Fares: This discount may be used on published United First(R) (F, A), United Business(R) (C, D, Z) or United Economy(R) class (Y, E, B, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T or L) fares for qualifying travel within the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or Canada.
Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fare types: internet-only fares, companion, travel industry G class, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group,
military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant, tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.
So, seems like should work for most fare classes. Promo code is MPD 955, tho I'm not sure where that comes into play. Sign-up landing page URL is:Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fare types: internet-only fares, companion, travel industry G class, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group,
military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant, tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.
https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com/MP0506TH.jsp?G=EC
Not sure if the refering URL in the email is unique - does look like it might be.
Jul 6, 2005, 6:49 pm
#90
Moderator: Luxury Hotels and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
Posts: 17,847
1k, about 400k miles in the bank, got the $50 coupon for 5,000 miles offer (min fare $250). No way I am selling my points for 1 cent each when international upgrades and international C/F awards have a MUCH higher value. Plus, I am usually able to get confirmed upgrades on the routes I use for some reason, maybe I am just lucky in where I want to go!
UA really have come up with a really wacky algorithm. I might have considered the $100 off for 7,000 miles flavor, but that would be about the only one that sounds even vaguely interesting.
UA really have come up with a really wacky algorithm. I might have considered the $100 off for 7,000 miles flavor, but that would be about the only one that sounds even vaguely interesting.