Feb 17, 2021, 6:18 pm
Last edit by: nexus7556
Take a Break from Business
While we love flying with you for work, we know that sometimes you need a break - that's why we're offering you (and all employees at your company) a discount on personal travel. Start booking your next adventure on united.com today.
Enjoy a 10% discount
Your company's partnership with United gives you 10% off domestic and varying discounts on international travel, whether you're flying Economy, Business or any cabin in between.*
*Basic Economy fares excluded
Family and friends included
Use your Break from Business discount to book up to nine travelers (including yourself) on the same reservation.
Travel the world
Your Break from Business discounts are valid anywhere United flies.*
*Fly from the U.S. to anywhere in the world, or fly from anywhere in the world to the U.S.
Additional Terms & Conditions
Before you can book Break from Business fares, you need to register to connect your work email to your MileagePlus account.
Valid on united.com while logged in to your MileagePlus account. The "Business travel" checkbox must be unchecked on the united.com homepage to view these discounts. Not yet available on mobile devices.
The Break from Business discount applies to published fares in all cabins and class of service, with the exception of Basic Economy. These fares are not combinable with other discounted fares, such as other private fares.
Subject to normal fare rules as stated on united.com.
Valid on United-marketed flights operated by United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa (LH), Air Canada (AC), and All Nippon Airways (NH). For flights originating in Japan, this discount is only valid on United-operated flights.
Discount valid for U.S. Point of Origin to all destinations and Worldwide Point of Origin to U.S. destinations.
Does not apply to government imposed taxes and fees.
While we love flying with you for work, we know that sometimes you need a break - that's why we're offering you (and all employees at your company) a discount on personal travel. Start booking your next adventure on united.com today.
Enjoy a 10% discount
Your company's partnership with United gives you 10% off domestic and varying discounts on international travel, whether you're flying Economy, Business or any cabin in between.*
*Basic Economy fares excluded
Family and friends included
Use your Break from Business discount to book up to nine travelers (including yourself) on the same reservation.
Travel the world
Your Break from Business discounts are valid anywhere United flies.*
*Fly from the U.S. to anywhere in the world, or fly from anywhere in the world to the U.S.
Additional Terms & Conditions
Before you can book Break from Business fares, you need to register to connect your work email to your MileagePlus account.
Valid on united.com while logged in to your MileagePlus account. The "Business travel" checkbox must be unchecked on the united.com homepage to view these discounts. Not yet available on mobile devices.
The Break from Business discount applies to published fares in all cabins and class of service, with the exception of Basic Economy. These fares are not combinable with other discounted fares, such as other private fares.
Subject to normal fare rules as stated on united.com.
Valid on United-marketed flights operated by United Airlines (UA), Lufthansa (LH), Air Canada (AC), and All Nippon Airways (NH). For flights originating in Japan, this discount is only valid on United-operated flights.
Discount valid for U.S. Point of Origin to all destinations and Worldwide Point of Origin to U.S. destinations.
Does not apply to government imposed taxes and fees.
- login to Concur
- click on the profile icon in the top right
- click Profile Settings
- click on Frequent-Flyer settings from the left-hand nav
- remove your United MP# for 24 hours by clicking on the trash bin icon next to your MP#
- then re-add it, wait another 24 hours for it to re-sync to United
related thread -- Corporate booking option on United.com & UA App
United Corporate Leisure rate - United Corporate Direct - "Break from Business"
May 25, 2021, 11:39 am
#46
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Tried to apply FFC online and it errored out. (It somehow also created a placeholder PNR.)
Tweet'd and called. Both refused to honor the discount. Oh well - the difference is about $15. I just gave up.
The "new" checkout page was horrible! Not to mention that call center wait time is so looooong.
Tweet'd and called. Both refused to honor the discount. Oh well - the difference is about $15. I just gave up.
The "new" checkout page was horrible! Not to mention that call center wait time is so looooong.
May 25, 2021, 2:50 pm
#47
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Programs: United MileagePlus Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite, Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 52
I don't think UA published the end date - this website does reference April 1. I've booked travel after April 1 and received the discount.
PowerPoint Presentation (miami.edu)
"While we love flying with you for work, we know that sometimes you need a break. Your company’s relationship with United gives you access to up to 10% off your personal travel through April 1, 2021."
PowerPoint Presentation (miami.edu)
"While we love flying with you for work, we know that sometimes you need a break. Your company’s relationship with United gives you access to up to 10% off your personal travel through April 1, 2021."
May 25, 2021, 3:53 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: LAX
Programs: UA
Posts: 119
What cfischer had suggested was the right path. The rate desk needs the specific fare designator for your qualifying company in order to apply the discount. Although, sounds like there is a PNR created with the discount, and they could not apply FFC to it?
Two phone agents both refused to call the rate desk. I also started a twitter conservation, but it ended after the agent stated this wasn't possible. I suggested otherwise, but no replies since. Perhaps I was just not lucky enough to find a helpful and competent agent.
May 25, 2021, 9:09 pm
#49
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum, Raddison Platinum, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 5,271
I've noticed that seemingly randomly, my ticket confirmations for personal flights booked on be UA will get sent to my work email even though my personal it's primary. It only happens sometimes so I thought it might have something to do with this. Anyone else encounter this?
May 26, 2021, 10:30 am
#50
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Yes, this auto-created PNR had the discounted fare. (So-I didn't have to do the "pay in person" option.)
Two phone agents both refused to call the rate desk. I also started a twitter conservation, but it ended after the agent stated this wasn't possible. I suggested otherwise, but no replies since. Perhaps I was just not lucky enough to find a helpful and competent agent.
Two phone agents both refused to call the rate desk. I also started a twitter conservation, but it ended after the agent stated this wasn't possible. I suggested otherwise, but no replies since. Perhaps I was just not lucky enough to find a helpful and competent agent.
I've noticed that seemingly randomly, my ticket confirmations for personal flights booked on be UA will get sent to my work email even though my personal it's primary. It only happens sometimes so I thought it might have something to do with this. Anyone else encounter this?
Jul 11, 2021, 10:41 pm
#51
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: USA
Programs: UA Platinum, 1MM
Posts: 13,460
It appears that my employer's Break from Business personal travel fares pull anything from 5-10% discount depending on any given itinerary. Appears US domestic travel is about 5% discount. Better than nothing.
The Corporate discount is much better of course.
The Corporate discount is much better of course.
Jul 11, 2021, 11:33 pm
#52
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
Do you have some examples? I find my break from business fares better than my corporate rate.
Jul 11, 2021, 11:42 pm
#53
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
How to enroll? Do you need to set your work email primary? I just add my work email and didn't see the business leisure showing.
Jul 11, 2021, 11:48 pm
#54
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: HNL
Programs: UA GS4MM, MR LT Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,447
You don't enroll. You either get it via your corporate booking engine tying your frequent flier number in Concur with UA - and when you book on United.com it automatically shows up.
Jul 12, 2021, 12:37 am
#55
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
I just enrolled my work email tying my FFN via my company's link not via the corporate booking engine. The link page says: While we love flying with you for work, we know thatsometimes you need a break. Your company’s relationship with United gives you access to up to 10% off your personal travel when you book by December 31, 2021.
Jul 19, 2021, 9:49 pm
#56
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: أمريكا
Posts: 26,763
I made some changes to flights recently booked through this program. Each time you have to call in and get the agent to talk to the rate desk to apply the discount to the new flight. Took 20-30 minutes to save $20. I apologized for wasting everyone's time for such a small amount of money, but it's not my fault that United's systems don't work.
Jul 23, 2021, 10:18 am
#57
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: USA
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Last edited by CApreppie; Jul 23, 2021 at 10:23 am
Jul 23, 2021, 12:18 pm
#58
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Corporate discount is very much YMMV, as each contract is different for each company. In theory, corporate discount should only be used for business-related travel, while the Break from Business should only be used for leisure travel, since they affect contract fulfillment requirements.
Jul 23, 2021, 12:34 pm
#59
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Location: USA
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Agree - it all depends on the contract each corporation has with United. I wonder how much customization United allows with corporate contracts. I assume the larger the corporate client, the higher chance it is customized.
My employer wants us to use the internal 3rd-party travel booking engine whenever possible so I'd probably be out of policy if I booked it directly on United.com anyways. And they really encourage us to use the corporate-provided credit card. If you don't, you need to always give a reason.
My employer wants us to use the internal 3rd-party travel booking engine whenever possible so I'd probably be out of policy if I booked it directly on United.com anyways. And they really encourage us to use the corporate-provided credit card. If you don't, you need to always give a reason.
Jul 23, 2021, 3:37 pm
#60
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Agree - it all depends on the contract each corporation has with United. I wonder how much customization United allows with corporate contracts. I assume the larger the corporate client, the higher chance it is customized.
My employer wants us to use the internal 3rd-party travel booking engine whenever possible so I'd probably be out of policy if I booked it directly on United.com anyways. And they really encourage us to use the corporate-provided credit card. If you don't, you need to always give a reason.
My employer wants us to use the internal 3rd-party travel booking engine whenever possible so I'd probably be out of policy if I booked it directly on United.com anyways. And they really encourage us to use the corporate-provided credit card. If you don't, you need to always give a reason.