Current and Recent MP Promotions

 
Old Sep 13, 2004, 10:59 pm
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The idea of this thread is to need the "search" function a little bit less

Actually, it is meant to provide a quick overview of current and recent MP promotions and links to the threads that discuss them.

In other words, please continue to start threads about MP promotions and hold the discussions in those threads as we have so far. If at all possible, when starting a thread about a promotion, please include the full T&Cs. A good example of a promotion OP is this.

Some Promotion FAQs:
  • Targeting:
    For targeted promotions, the conventional wisdom on the board seems to be that if you were not targeted, you will not receive the promotion benefits, even if the system accepts your registration or a CSR "manually" registers you for the promotion.
  • Combinability:
    Non-combinable offers are combinable with other combinable offers.
    Non-combinable offers are not combinable with other non-combinable offers.
    In the event that qualifying activity is applicable to two non-combinable offers, you will receive the benefits of the first offer for which you registered.
  • Registration:
    If you are having trouble registering for a promotion and use antivirus software, disable it temporarily and re-attempt your registration.

Please help keep this list complete and current by reporting promotions and their threads.

Thank you.


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Old Sep 13, 2004, 11:00 pm
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Current Promotions

EQMs/ Status Promotions:

No current status promotions


Bonus Miles Promotions:

Link to MP's webpage listing current bonus miles promotions for air travel open to everyone.

5,000 Bonus Miles U.S.-Japan (MPD 015)
Registration required prior to flight activity.
Not targeted. Combinable? Valid 1/1/05 to 3/31/05.

Triple Miles HKG-SGN (MPA 234)
Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 12/10/04 to 3/31/05.


Free Travel Promotions:

Free Worlwide Ticket (in Y or C) for travelling to Europe or Asia in F or C (MPE 094)
Free travel valid 4/1/05 to 12/31/05.
Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 10/15/04 to 2/15/05.

Fly 1 Free for Every 3 (MPD I44)
Registration by 11/30/04.
Not targeted. Combinable. Valid 9/7/04 to 1/31/05.

Go Around the World (MPD A44)
Not targeted. Combinable. Valid 5/1/04 to 4/30/05.
Discussions on the value of the award RTW: [1] - [2]
Promotion Account log-in page


MP Referral Bonus:

In case I'm missing something, I'd recommend a search with the term "referral."

Up to 12k miles (MPD N94)
Targeted. Non-combinable with other referral promotions. Valid 10/20/04 to 1/18/05.


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Old Sep 13, 2004, 11:00 pm
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Recent Promotions

EQMs/ Status Promotions:

"1K choice" bonus for reaching 125k EQMs in 2004 (MPW 134)
Gift 2P status to someone and receive 2 CR-1s or double miles during April 2005.
Open to 2004 1Ks. Combinable. Announced 10/15/04; valid to 12/31/04.

Double your EQMs and EQSs for $150 (MPW 124)
Not targeted. Combinable. Valid 10/25/04 to 12/15/04.

5/10/15k bonus miles and EQMs to CDG and LHR (MPD D74)
Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 8/16/04 to 12/15/04.

Three (Dulles) offers reserved for you (promotion code?)
Includes bonus miles and EQMs, CR-1s, and RCC passes.
Targeted. Combinable. Valid to 12/15/04.

5/10/15k bonus miles and EQMs (MPD F74 and MPD F84)
Targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/1/04 to 11/12/04.

10,000 EQMs for 1 R/T (MPD H34)
Targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/15/04 to 10/31/04.

Fly 2/4 RTs (and pay $50) for 2P/1P Status (MPW 094)
Targeted. Combinable. Valid 9/10/04 to 10/25/04.
How to book qualifying fares on ual.com (applicable to this promotion only)


Bonus Miles Promotions:

Take off to/from Dulles for 2,500 bonus miles (MPD 884)
Promotion included a $25-off e-cert.
Registration ended on 4/30/04. Travel booking deadline was 9/30/04.
Not targeted. Combinable. Valid 4/16/04 to 12/31/04.

Double miles on one R/T (MPG X44)
Targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 10/15/04 to 12/15/04.

U.S. to Asia - Up to 8k bonus miles (MPI 234)
Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/1/04 to 12/9/04.

Double your pleasure with double miles (MPD F24 and MPD F34)
Targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/1/04 to 11/12/04.

Up to 15k bonus miles to/from IAD (MPD 824 and MPD A84 )
Not targeted. Combinable. Valid 6/15/04 to 9/30/04.


Free Travel Promotions:

Fly Away Free (After 2 R/Ts) (FLY FRE)
Targeted. Combinable. Valid 9/23/04 to 12/15/04.

Free trip for two in C to HKG for Chinese New Year (MPD K14)
Register by 11/17/04. This promotion is a contest!
Open to 1Ks as of 10/21/04. Combinable. Valid 11/1/04 to 11/30/04.

Free Companion Ticket after one R/T (MPD F44 and MPD F54)
Targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 6/9/04 to 11/12/04.

Free ex-LAX Companion Ticket after two LAX-BOS/JFK/IAD R/Ts (MPD B84)
The origin for both the qualifying travel and the companion cert is LAX.
Registration is required prior to qualifying flight activity.

Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/1/04 to 11/12/04.

ex-UK only!! - Two free UK->Europe tickets (MPE 084)
Not targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 9/6/04 to 10/31/04.

United 1 for 2 (MPD 414)
Travel by 4/15/05.
14-day advance booking required.

Discussion about booking free ticket
A booking tip

Fly 3/Fly Free - Fly 6/Fly First (MPD 584)
Travel between 9/1/04 and 6/15/05.
14-day advance booking required.

Free ticket T&Cs
Discussion about upgrading the Economy free ticket


MP Referral Bonus:

for USA members!! - Up to 25k miles
There appear to be two promotions: MPD 984 and MPD 994
May be targeted. Appear to be combinable. Valid 6/15/04 to 12/31/04.

for non-USA members!! - Up to 45k miles (MPI 214)
May be targeted. Non-combinable. Valid 8/1/04 to 10/31/04.

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Old Sep 13, 2004, 11:01 pm
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Classic Promotions

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Old Sep 13, 2004, 11:02 pm
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 11:31 am
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Is this intended to replace the following thread (which is pointed to by the FAQ at the top of this forum)?

All Current Promo [sic]

This other thread has been added to, but not maintained in a rational way -- the first post hasn't been edited since May 23; rather, posts have been added on, so that it isn't so easy to find things any more.

If a "current promo" thread is going to be offered, someone has to undertake the (frequent) maintenance and updating of it, which means editing the first few posts in it every couple of days or so. Also, maybe an "archive" of expired promos needs to be maintained in one of the posts, for easy reference; this would require monitoring promo expiration dates.
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 12:15 pm
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
If a "current promo" thread is going to be offered, someone has to undertake the (frequent) maintenance and updating of it, which means editing the first few posts in it every couple of days or so.
That's the idea, Kathy, and in starting the thread I have pretty much committed to the maintenance.


Also, maybe an "archive" of expired promos needs to be maintained in one of the posts, for easy reference; this would require monitoring promo expiration dates.
Thought of that too. The promotion validity dates are listed with each linked promo. That makes it easy for me to know when to "move" the expired promos to post #3 (Recent promos).

I am in the process of compiling links to recently expired promos that still have some relevance (such as 1for2 and Fly3/Fly6) to post in this "archive." I welcome and thank any additions and suggestions.
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How about making this thread a "sticky"?
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 2:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Seeksreal
How about making this thread a "sticky"?
Yes, this was already mentioned at the bottom of post #1.
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 3:57 pm
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New EQ Prom (Targeted)

Dear XXXXX,

Congratulations! You have been invited to earn elite status
in as few as two round trips.

Simply register, pay the $50 registration fee and then:
__________________________________________________ __________

<> Fly 2 United(R), Ted(SM) or United Express(R)
qualifying, roundtrip flights in F, A, P, C, D, Y, B,
or M class and earn Premier status valid through
February 2006.

<> Fly 4 United, Ted or United Express qualifying,
roundtrip flights in F, A, P, C, D, Y, B, or M class
and earn Premier Executive status valid through
February 2006.

Flights must be flown between September 10, 2004 and
October 25, 2004.

To register and pay the fee by credit card, visit
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/60987/...dd2e7802bf5342
__________________________________________________ _________

DON'T MISS OUT ON ELITE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
<> Elite mileage bonus (extra redeemable miles for every
United, Ted or United Express flight)
<> Priority check-in and boarding
<> Access to Economy Plus(R) seating
<> Complimentary upgrades from select full fare
economy purchases

Visit united.com for complete elite membership details.
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/60988/...dd2e7802bf5342

Register now! This elite status offer is only valid for
travel between September 10, 2004 and October 25, 2004.
http://mymileageplus.com/mmps/60987/...dd2e7802bf5342

================================================== ==========

Terms and conditions:
Offer valid for travel between September 10, 2004 and
October 25, 2004. Qualifying travel must be posted to the
Mileage Plus account to qualify for the offer on/before
December 15, 2004. Offer valid on roundtrip flights operated
by United, Ted and United Express only on paid published
fares in classes F, A, P, C, D, Y, B and M. 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, with all travel on UA, United
Express or Ted. Open jaws are not permitted. This offer is
not valid on United-marketed code-share flights operated by
other carriers. Registration and payment must be completed
by October 25, 2004. E-ticket(SM) purchase is required. A
one-time-only $50 (USD) fee is required. Offer is combinable
with other combinable offers. The $50 fee for this offer is
not refundable. Premier and Premier Executive status is not
transferable. This offer is valid only for recipients of
this communication. Taxes and fees related to award travel
are the responsibility of the passenger and additional taxes
may apply for international residents. This offer is not
valid on government fares. Mileage Plus number must be
provided prior to flight departure for trip to qualify.
Offer subject to change without notice. Other restrictions
may apply. United, its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents
are not responsible for any products and services of other
participating companies and partners. Premier or Premier
Executive status awarded under this promotion will be
updated and available for viewing on united.com upon
completion of qualifying flight activity and will be
followed by processing of updated membership materials.
United reserves the right to change or terminate the Mileage
Plus program at any time without notice. United and Mileage
Plus are registered service marks. For complete details
about the Mileage Plus program, visit
united.com/mileageplus. (MPW 094)
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by WindFlyer
(Note to moderators: would you kindly consider making this thread a sticky of its own rather than part of the FAQ? Thank you.)
I will disagree with this thought. The whole point of the FAQ is to not have a plethora of stickies in this forum. Just one. If this is a sticky, why wouldn't a large number of the others qualify? It should go in the FAQ with the rest.

Thanks for taking this on!

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Old Sep 14, 2004, 7:51 pm
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Originally Posted by V9
Dear XXXXX,
Congratulations! You have been invited to earn elite status
in as few as two round trips.

<snip>

(MPW 094)
Thank you for posting about this promotion. It already has its own thread (linked above).
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Old Sep 14, 2004, 8:05 pm
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Originally Posted by glg
The whole point of the FAQ is to not have a plethora of stickies in this forum.
I agree with this in principle and for most issues (having contributed a number of the links in the FAQ).


If this is a sticky, why wouldn't a large number of the others qualify?
Perhaps because of the nature of the content and the high traffic associated with the content of this thread... While there may be some, I can't think of another single subject that generates more threads and duplicated threads (for example, look at how many threads were started last week alone about promo MPW 094).

There is also the "derivative" aspect of it: putting it in the FAQs gives you a link to a thread that has links to promotion threads... That would probably negate a lot of the usefulness this thread can serve.

At any rate, it is something I put to the moderators for their consideration and decision, and whatever they decide to do will be fine by me.


Thanks for taking this on!
You're welcome. Thank you for your support.
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Old Sep 15, 2004, 1:30 am
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Originally Posted by WindFlyer
Perhaps because of the nature of the content and the high traffic associated with the content of this thread... While there may be some, I can't think of another single subject that generates more threads and duplicated threads (for example, look at how many threads were started last week alone about promo MPW 094).
I agree with the high traffic, likely why the "All Current Promo" thread you're looking to replace was first in the FAQ. I guess we'll just have to disagree

One other thought, have you thought about contacting anc-ord772 or mods about shutting down the other thread?
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Old Sep 16, 2004, 11:19 pm
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Update!

Added MP Referral promotions.
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