Save 20% Now on Award Miles
Jan 21, 2012, 6:36 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Illinois.
Programs: Switched from UA 1K to AA so I could earn EQD's on partners. Mid-tier on most major hotel programs.
Posts: 542
I'm gold. . . got a 30% discount offer if I buy 25,000 or more miles, or a 20% discount if I buy fewer miles.
However, both offers (the 30% offer being 2.63 cents per mile) are well above the 2 cpm offer I get to add on miles to my existing reservation on united.com. Interestingly, adding miles to the same existing reservation at co.com costs 3 cpm.
However, both offers (the 30% offer being 2.63 cents per mile) are well above the 2 cpm offer I get to add on miles to my existing reservation on united.com. Interestingly, adding miles to the same existing reservation at co.com costs 3 cpm.
Jan 22, 2012, 12:04 am
#32
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
I think anyone can use the 30% offer, you just need to use the 30% offer link that came in the mail. It's been posted in other threads but I haven't seen it yet here so here it is:
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
My daughter and I are both GM's. She got the mail and I didn't. She has very little miles in her account, I have a lot mostly from MP Visa.
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
My daughter and I are both GM's. She got the mail and I didn't. She has very little miles in her account, I have a lot mostly from MP Visa.
I know everyone is saying that the even at the discount the miles are still overpriced, but I'm interested in purchasing some miles to hopefully book a Star award for 2 first class seats on ANA rather than business class.
My offer was only for 20%, so this link to the 30% discount looks tempting, but I don't understand why this link allows you to enter and purchase for any MP account, while the targeting e-mails had the specific account No. already entered. And the email offer was only good until Jan 25, while this link offer is good until Feb 6.
Any ideas/comments regarding the link offer?
Jan 22, 2012, 12:06 am
#33
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sheffield, UK and Taipei, Taiwan
Programs: DL silver and UA silver
Posts: 709
I deleted my 25% email accidentally...
Anyone could tell me how to get this email or offer link again?
I really need to buy some miles for a award ticket.
Many thanks.
I really need to buy some miles for a award ticket.
Many thanks.
Jan 22, 2012, 9:41 pm
#34
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Illinois.
Programs: Switched from UA 1K to AA so I could earn EQD's on partners. Mid-tier on most major hotel programs.
Posts: 542
I don't know if there is a way. You could book at flight at United.com (not continental, where the award miles will be a relatively expensive 3 cents per mile), purchase extra miles as an option after you complete the ticket (which may be much cheaper than the email offer any way), and then be sure to get a refund for the ticket within 24 hours. The miles you purchase are non-refundable and thus won't be impacted by the ticket refund. You don't have anything to risk by at least giving this a try. . .
Jan 23, 2012, 8:36 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Is this link legit?
I'd like to top off my account for an upcoming award. My targeted e-mail was for 20% off, but someone posted this link for 30% off that seems possible for anyone to use. Since all the e-mail offers were targeted at varying discounts, it seems strange that this link off is available. I'd hat to get caught up in a phising scam. Is there some way to be sure that the link offer is legit?
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
Jan 23, 2012, 8:48 pm
#36
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,176
Yes, it's legitimate.
In theory the 30% off is a targeted offer that is only available via an email that was sent out recently ('This is an exclusive offer. Savings are only available through the links in this email.') however I would not be surprised if it work for everyone.
In theory the 30% off is a targeted offer that is only available via an email that was sent out recently ('This is an exclusive offer. Savings are only available through the links in this email.') however I would not be surprised if it work for everyone.
Jan 23, 2012, 8:59 pm
#37
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: CO-plat, SPG-plat
Posts: 1,655
I'd like to top off my account for an upcoming award. My targeted e-mail was for 20% off, but someone posted this link for 30% off that seems possible for anyone to use. Since all the e-mail offers were targeted at varying discounts, it seems strange that this link off is available. I'd hat to get caught up in a phising scam. Is there some way to be sure that the link offer is legit?
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
http://ualmiles.com/janmailoffer
Jan 23, 2012, 9:27 pm
#38
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Illinois.
Programs: Switched from UA 1K to AA so I could earn EQD's on partners. Mid-tier on most major hotel programs.
Posts: 542
I know that cpm is the standard rate at continental.com, but I know many are getting a much cheaper rate for award accelerator at united.com (my offer is 2 cpm). You may have already checked this, but I thought I would mention this just in case. . .
