Optathlon Game on United's Website
Jul 30, 2010, 3:50 pm
#152
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 212
I've played about 50 times over the past week and no 10% e-certs... boo-urns!
Jul 30, 2010, 4:06 pm
#153
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NRT/HND, IWK, SAT, BWI, NAP, OKA, AUS, DEN, COS and PUB
Programs: UA 1K.. 1MM
Posts: 994
finally got a 10% coupon and also, finally got a worthwhile jump 
cracked the top 10!! #6 last I checked 
cracked the top 10!! #6 last I checked
Jul 30, 2010, 6:54 pm
#154
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Portland
Programs: UA 1K, AK Gold 75K, etc. etc.
Posts: 1,660
so for those who have won a 10% off certificate, did you have a good score? or is score irrelevant?
still none for me
still none for me
Jul 30, 2010, 7:19 pm
#155
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Jul 30, 2010, 7:35 pm
#156
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Virginia
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 1,231
This guy has sold several UA 10% off e-certs in the past few days on eBay for $19.99 each, as soon as one sells they immediately list a new one.
That being said I wouldn't recommend doing this.
That being said I wouldn't recommend doing this.
Jul 31, 2010, 1:55 am
#157
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 125
I WON!
Hey, so I just won the e-certificate of 10% by playing Optathlon.
I am not in US right now, so I am not a resident of US apparently. I will be in US by next month. Firstly, by 'resident', I can be a non-US passport holder (but 'reside' in US) and still get the award right?
So how and when can I use this 10% e-certificate? What is the validity?
Anything else?
I am not in US right now, so I am not a resident of US apparently. I will be in US by next month. Firstly, by 'resident', I can be a non-US passport holder (but 'reside' in US) and still get the award right?
So how and when can I use this 10% e-certificate? What is the validity?
Anything else?
Jul 31, 2010, 2:02 am
#158
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WAS
Posts: 3,010
I can't speak as to the residency issues.
As for the rest, you can look at the T and C of the certificate (should be a link in the e-mail you got). Generally, use for travel in the US, must be on UA/UAX metal, applicable to any published fare (including C/F). Seems pretty easy to use, from what I've seen so far (haven't booked any travel with it, but been looking at some itineraries with it).
As for the rest, you can look at the T and C of the certificate (should be a link in the e-mail you got). Generally, use for travel in the US, must be on UA/UAX metal, applicable to any published fare (including C/F). Seems pretty easy to use, from what I've seen so far (haven't booked any travel with it, but been looking at some itineraries with it).
Jul 31, 2010, 2:19 am
#159
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Usually HKG, LAX, or SFO
Programs: Mileage Plus 1.78MM, AAdvantage, Skymiles
Posts: 290
Oops, forgot to congratulate the OP for winning! Congrats!
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Jul 31, 2010, 2:21 am
#160
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 125
I can't speak as to the residency issues.
As for the rest, you can look at the T and C of the certificate (should be a link in the e-mail you got). Generally, use for travel in the US, must be on UA/UAX metal, applicable to any published fare (including C/F). Seems pretty easy to use, from what I've seen so far (haven't booked any travel with it, but been looking at some itineraries with it).
As for the rest, you can look at the T and C of the certificate (should be a link in the e-mail you got). Generally, use for travel in the US, must be on UA/UAX metal, applicable to any published fare (including C/F). Seems pretty easy to use, from what I've seen so far (haven't booked any travel with it, but been looking at some itineraries with it).
I will be travelling this August from Asia to the US. Now, I have already booked the ticket and got the ticket. Is there anyway to get a refund of 10% using this e-certificate? If not, can I use this 10% as an upgrade in the domestic sector once I'm in US?
If not, I doubt I will be travelling United by this December (the validity date).
So what other way can I use this award? Restaurants? Anything else?
Hey thanks man!!
Could you help me with the remaining queries I posted above your post (i figured we posted at the same time so you might have missed it
)
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Jul 31, 2010, 2:43 am
#161
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There is no way to get 10% off retroactively.
Jul 31, 2010, 2:55 am
#162
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
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Hey thanks!
I will be travelling this August from Asia to the US. Now, I have already booked the ticket and got the ticket. Is there anyway to get a refund of 10% using this e-certificate? If not, can I use this 10% as an upgrade in the domestic sector once I'm in US?
If not, I doubt I will be travelling United by this December (the validity date).
So what other way can I use this award? Restaurants? Anything else?
I will be travelling this August from Asia to the US. Now, I have already booked the ticket and got the ticket. Is there anyway to get a refund of 10% using this e-certificate? If not, can I use this 10% as an upgrade in the domestic sector once I'm in US?
If not, I doubt I will be travelling United by this December (the validity date).
So what other way can I use this award? Restaurants? Anything else?
Once again, as already suggested, READ the Terms & Conditions of the e-cert!!!
In general, these e-certs do not permit retroactive discounts on already-booked itineraries, nor are they good for upgrades.
Jul 31, 2010, 2:58 am
#163
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Usually HKG, LAX, or SFO
Programs: Mileage Plus 1.78MM, AAdvantage, Skymiles
Posts: 290
However, a typical 10% e-cert won't work for restaurants, merchandise, or other non-flying items. The only variation I've seen on those e-certs is that some of them will honor the discount on a traveling companion when that person is booked on the same PNR.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Jul 31, 2010, 3:27 am
#164
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According to the T&C of the Optathlon game itself (as opposed to the T&C of the 10% off e-cert 
):
http://www.optathlon.com/?links=uct
I gather that the OP has already selected the e-cert as the prize. Or?
):
...Instant winners can choose either an (1) Economy Plus upgrade (if they are in-airport, they must show winning screen on their phone to a United gate agent, who will upgrade their ticket) (ARV=$9 to $109), (2) a Premier Line upgrade (same as above) (ARV=$19-$49), (3) a Red Carpet Club one-time pass (same as above except this will have an 15 digit code which the winner must also show to a Red Carpet Club agent for access to club) (ARV=$39-$50), or (4) an e-certificate discount, which will be emailed to the winner.
I gather that the OP has already selected the e-cert as the prize. Or?
Jul 31, 2010, 3:35 am
#165
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 125
According to the T&C of the Optathlon game itself (as opposed to the T&C of the 10% off e-cert ):
http://www.optathlon.com/?links=uct
I gather that the OP has already selected the e-cert as the prize. Or?
):http://www.optathlon.com/?links=uct
I gather that the OP has already selected the e-cert as the prize. Or?
Nope, there was no option to select. They just asked my email, name. And sent me a long e-certificate via email. Its up to me what I do with it now. But I don't have much of a clue what I can do with it yet...