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Old Jun 21, 2019, 11:09 am
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Prize: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A trip for winner and one (1) guest to Houston, Texas on United's space flight (the "Trip package"). Trip package includes one way, economy air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner's home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to New York, NY vicinity; one way economy air transportation for two (2) on United Airlines' July 17, 2019 "Space Flight" from Newark International Airport to Houston, TX; one way, economy air transportation for two (2) from Houston, TX to a major airport near winner's home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); two (2) nights' accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); two (2) Houston CityPASSes (terms and conditions apply); a $100 H Town Restaurant Group gift card (terms and conditions apply): a Level 9 VIP Tour for two (2) at Space Center Houston (all details determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); and two (2) tickets to Space Center Houston's Space on Screen screening and dinner on July 18, 2019 (all details determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); and travel agent services. Winner must travel on July 17-19, 2019 or prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Trip must be booked at least seven (7) days prior to departure. Travel and accommodations are subject to availability. Travel must be round trip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight. Travel is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Sweepstakes, and those set forth by the Sponsor's airline carrier of choice as detailed in the passenger ticket contract. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above, including but not limited to, meals, ground transportation, incidentals, gratuities, passenger tariffs or duties, airline fees, surcharges, airport fees, service charges or facility charges, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses are the responsibility solely of winner. Winner's guest must be eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of departure, unless said guest is the minor child of the winner. If the minor child of winner, guest must be fourteen (14) years of age or older as of the date of departure. Winner's guest must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Winner's guest must execute liability/publicity releases prior to issuance of travel documents. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. If in the judgment of Sponsor air travel is not required due to winner's proximity to Newark or Houston, ground transportation will be substituted for air travel at Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. Approximate Retail Value: $4,927.85. Actual value may vary based on airfare fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 12:36 pm
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Celebrating the moon walk 50 year anniversary with a surcharge for window seats with a view of the moon on night flights??
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 12:37 pm
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Some promotion/sweepstakes and tie-in with NASA for 50th anniversary of the Moon landing?
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by EWR764
Some promotion/sweepstakes and tie-in with NASA for 50th anniversary of the Moon landing?
Maybe Apollo 11 / Moon themed amenity kits?
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 12:47 pm
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NASA partnered catering - space (saving) food in tubes and freeze dried sundae in premium cabins.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:02 pm
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I would be disappointed if this was a Star Wars related announcement...
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:09 pm
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UA codeshares on commercial passenger space flights -- NASA, Virgin Galactic, ... (with mileage earning )
Space tourism - Wikipedia
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:19 pm
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Every single time United teases some good news, we have the following outcomes:

1. the news turns out to be completely lame and makes the marketing campaign look even more ridiculous
2. the news turns out to be pretty decent, followed within 48-72 hours by a major "change that nobody likes" - a major decimation of the product, service or MP program

I am probably waiting for #2 - my guess, Kirby's lifelong dream comes true and Elite status is only earned on H fares and above.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:35 pm
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One BE ticket on every flight out of IAH will be offered at inflation-adjusted 1969 prices
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:39 pm
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Originally Posted by lincolnjkc
Based on all of the space puns in their replies I'm guessing it has something to do with physical space onboard.
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Don’t forget all the extra space they’re trying to create in the basic lounges!
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by zymm
One BE ticket on every flight out of IAH will be offered at inflation-adjusted 1969 prices
Cumulative inflation since 1969 has been 597.8%. Perhaps you mean non-inflation-adjusted prices? Because I don’t think anybody would appreciate a BE ticket that costs more than F.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 1:56 pm
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Originally Posted by jsloan

Cumulative inflation since 1969 has been 597.8%. Perhaps you mean non-inflation-adjusted prices? Because I don’t think anybody would appreciate a BE ticket that costs more than F.
Wouldn't be surprised if a 1969 ticket price, without inflation adjusting, would still be uncompetitive today. Airfare is amazingly cheap today.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 2:05 pm
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Maybe we are off of SHARES and back to Apollo?
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 2:10 pm
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Originally Posted by jsloan

Cumulative inflation since 1969 has been 597.8%. Perhaps you mean non-inflation-adjusted prices? Because I don’t think anybody would appreciate a BE ticket that costs more than F.
Good catch, I did indeed mean non-inflation adjusted! Although I would find quite a bit of humor in outrageously high BE prices showing up in search :P
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 2:17 pm
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New Signature Beverage: TANG.
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Old Jun 20, 2019, 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by jhayes_1780
"Houston we have final confirmation for liftoff"

Its got to be an IAH based route.... right?
A new route from/to the Mother Ship. How surprising.
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