OK these are terms below Bing posted last year:

Change dates a year forward I guess.

However I am using one a friendly FT'ers shared with me, (who I think would prefer to be not named, but he knows I'll be most grateful!) from SYD-FRA, SYD-AMS, SYD-ZRH in Feb 07, that can be upgraded with SWU.

I am getting Q fares but the Certs are NOT taking?

Anyone tried them out yet and had them work??


Friends Plus 10% Off Electronic Certificate

Terms & Conditions

Discount Amount: 10% off a qualifying flight purchased at united.com

Booking period: September 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Travel period: September 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Valid Carrier: This discount may be applied to United, United Express(R) and Ted(SM) operated flights, but not to flights operated by other airlines (such as United-marketed codeshare and Star Alliance flights). This discount will not be available in some markets when operated by Colgan, SkyWest and Trans States Airlines.

Valid Routing: To take advantage of this discount you must travel between any two cities served by United, United Express® or Ted worldwide during the above travel period and your itinerary must follow a permitted routing.

Qualifying Fares: This discount may be used on published United Economy® (Q, V, W, S, T) class fares.

Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fare types: United First® (F,A,P) class, United Business® (C,D,Z) class, United Economy (Y, B, M, E, U, H, L, K) 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.

Fare Rules: The published fare you qualify for depends on what class of service is available on the days you travel. Some markets may have lower fares available without the discount. This discount may not be used when you travel one-way.

Maximum number of passengers per itinerary: Four

Min/Max Stay Requirements: None

Blackout Dates: None

Ticketing: Electronic certificates cannot be redeemed by calling United Airlines (except where noted below) or your travel professional.
For residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, People’s Republic of China, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, and Singapore, you may redeem this electronic certificate on your local united site only. Discount only applies when ticket is purchased on a united worldwide site using the certificate number and a credit card with a valid local billing address.
For residents for Belgium, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, Korea, El Salvador, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam, please make your reservation through your local United Reservations office and refer the agent to the profile S*PMO/Friends Plus and account code RM2007. Once your reservation is made, print your e-mail certificate and mail it within 24 hours of booking to your local United ticketing facility. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.

Electronic certificate is valid towards a qualifying flight purchased at united.com between 12:01 am CST September 1, 2006 through 11:59 pm CST October 31, 2007 only, for travel between September 1, 2006 and October 31, 2007.

Mileage Plus Accrual: The passenger may accrue Mileage Plus miles with this discount.

Upgrades: To determine if an upgrade certificate may be used together with this discount, refer to the terms and conditions and booking class restrictions associated with each upgrade.

Changes/Refunds: The rules of the United fare you purchase will determine what changes or refunds are allowed. Any refund due is based on the amount actually paid. The electronic certificate discount may not be reapplied toward the purchase of another ticket when exchanging or refunding your original ticket, except when the original ticket qualifies for a reduced fare (guaranteed airfare rule applies). Check with United.

Important Notes: Not all flights are eligible for an electronic certificate discount. In some instances you may find flights that are not electronic certificate eligible, because they have already been discounted and are less expensive than the electronic certificate eligible flights. This discount may only be used for up to four passengers traveling on the same itinerary. It may not be applied to previously ticketed reservations. This e-certificate is transferable, but void if sold or bartered.

Offer subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.