New Offer for IAD/DCA/BWI Flyers
Apr 27, 2004, 5:44 am
#1
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New Offer for IAD/DCA/BWI Flyers
http://www.united.com/page/article/0...aroundtheworld
Because a little loyalty goes a long way.
The greatest thing in life to is to say you've been there. And now, United® gives you an opportunity to say you've been around the world. In addition to your Mileage Plus miles, earn one credit for every flight segment originating or terminating from BWI, Dulles or Reagan airports. Then redeem these flight credits for free travel. The more credits you earn, the further you can go - all the way to the ultimate reward – a free* trip around the world. And earning credits is easy since United offers the most flights to the most destinations from Washington, D.C.
United, United Express® and TedSM flights of $100 or more completed between May 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005 qualify for the offer and still earn Mileage Plus® miles. Registration and membership in Mileage Plus is required. Flights must be credited to your Mileage Plus account to qualify.
Special Awards for Washington, D.C. Travelers:
Fly 2 roundtrips (or 4 flight segments) ... Earn free regional domestic roundtrip ticket
Fly 4 roundtrips (or 8 flight segments)
... Earn free domestic roundtrip ticket
Fly 6 roundtrips (or 12 flight segments)
... Earn free roundtrip ticket to Hawaii or the Caribbean
Fly 8 roundtrips (or 16 flight segments)
... Earn free International roundtrip ticket
Fly 12 roundtrips (or 24 flight segments)
... Earn free ticket around the world
Lots of terms and conditions, so be sure to check out that link.
Because a little loyalty goes a long way.
The greatest thing in life to is to say you've been there. And now, United® gives you an opportunity to say you've been around the world. In addition to your Mileage Plus miles, earn one credit for every flight segment originating or terminating from BWI, Dulles or Reagan airports. Then redeem these flight credits for free travel. The more credits you earn, the further you can go - all the way to the ultimate reward – a free* trip around the world. And earning credits is easy since United offers the most flights to the most destinations from Washington, D.C.
United, United Express® and TedSM flights of $100 or more completed between May 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005 qualify for the offer and still earn Mileage Plus® miles. Registration and membership in Mileage Plus is required. Flights must be credited to your Mileage Plus account to qualify.
Special Awards for Washington, D.C. Travelers:
Fly 2 roundtrips (or 4 flight segments) ... Earn free regional domestic roundtrip ticket
Fly 4 roundtrips (or 8 flight segments)
... Earn free domestic roundtrip ticket
Fly 6 roundtrips (or 12 flight segments)
... Earn free roundtrip ticket to Hawaii or the Caribbean
Fly 8 roundtrips (or 16 flight segments)
... Earn free International roundtrip ticket
Fly 12 roundtrips (or 24 flight segments)
... Earn free ticket around the world
Lots of terms and conditions, so be sure to check out that link.
Apr 27, 2004, 6:13 am
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
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Thanks
I didn't see anything about it being allowed (or not) to be combined with other promos.
It's almost like a separate MP program just for the DC area
-- works for me, I registered.
It's almost like a separate MP program just for the DC area
-- works for me, I registered.
Apr 27, 2004, 6:16 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: random hotels
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Seems too easy...
12 roundtrips in a year, in any fare class for a free RTW ticket? Seems too easy. I just signed up. I figure with my normal travel it will take about 4 months. Thanks United!
Apr 27, 2004, 6:32 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SFO, 5 year 1K but mostly local these days
Posts: 412
Originally Posted by GoingAway
I didn't see anything about it being allowed (or not) to be combined with other promos.
Offer is restricted to residents of the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travel on flights operated by other airlines, such as United marketed codeshare and Star Alliance flights, does not qualify for this offer. Offer is combinable with other offers.
Looks like United is trying to make the first year very though for Independence air. They both hit them whith a long term promotion that will last for long time with lofty goals that can be attained (RTW in C) so that people will be engaged for a long time as well as hit Independence air with its weakness (international travel).
Very similar to the JFK fly two fly anywhere type of promotion aimed at other competitors that lack a similar route network.
It is going to be interesting to see what other IAD carriers will do to counter this given UA's size at IAD.
Apr 27, 2004, 6:37 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
I fly through IAD 15-20 times per year. I may seriously consider driving up from RDU to do this. Am I crazy 
Apr 27, 2004, 6:58 am
#6
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: MD, USA
Posts: 417
Signed up. Also interesting that you can get tickets for Business/First Class provided you have enough trips/segments. There is also no BLACKOUT dates.
Also:
Starting June 1st you can visit http://united.com/viewatw and see your total credits and redeem your free award.
Also:
Starting June 1st you can visit http://united.com/viewatw and see your total credits and redeem your free award.
Last edited by h_united; Apr 27, 2004 at 7:15 am
Apr 27, 2004, 7:37 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: washington, dc
Posts: 53
Also signed up for this first thing this morning after seeing the huge centerfold ad in the Washington Post. One question: is it possible to fly around the world on United metal? Thought that service was mostly through Star Alliance partners.
Apr 27, 2004, 7:39 am
#8
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It's called hitting Independence Air with a sledgehammer!
Apr 27, 2004, 7:43 am
#9
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Posts: 1,150
Could anyone try to translate the following t and c:
E-ticket purchase is required where available
E-ticket purchase is required where available
Apr 27, 2004, 7:47 am
#10
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Nevermind, found an answer to my question.
Last edited by yevlesh2; Apr 27, 2004 at 7:50 am
Apr 27, 2004, 7:49 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: MD, USA
Posts: 417
Originally Posted by CapitolHill
Also signed up for this first thing this morning after seeing the huge centerfold ad in the Washington Post. One question: is it possible to fly around the world on United metal? Thought that service was mostly through Star Alliance partners.
Apr 27, 2004, 7:49 am
#12
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Would have pushed a couple of trips back a week or two to hit the May 1 start date for this one. Good find!
Apr 27, 2004, 7:53 am
#13
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Location: MD, USA
Posts: 417
Originally Posted by yevlesh2
Hold on, is this 12 round trip or 24 segments? So, would 3 8-segment MRs for example fullfill the requirement?
2 Roundtrips/4 segments - Free Regional domestic
4 Roundtrips/8 segments - Free domestic
6 Roundtrips/12 Segments - Free Hawaii or Carribean
8 Roundtrips/16 Segments - Free international
12 Roundrips/24 Segments - RTW
I am assuming they are all in economy.
Apr 27, 2004, 7:58 am
#14
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As is usual these days, the Ts & Cs are so complex as to be incomprehensible.
Two things I wonder about. First, it says that "ticketing and travel must be completed between May 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005". Does this mean that my already-booked flights to and from Reagan on May 5 will not count?
Also, it says that "Passenger must register for this offer for travel during the valid travel period of this offer in order to qualify for the program". Since the travel period starts May 1, it appears that everyone that has been registering now would in fact not qualify and would need to register starting May 1. I know it doesn't make sense, but that's what it says.
Two things I wonder about. First, it says that "ticketing and travel must be completed between May 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005". Does this mean that my already-booked flights to and from Reagan on May 5 will not count?
Also, it says that "Passenger must register for this offer for travel during the valid travel period of this offer in order to qualify for the program". Since the travel period starts May 1, it appears that everyone that has been registering now would in fact not qualify and would need to register starting May 1. I know it doesn't make sense, but that's what it says.
Apr 27, 2004, 8:03 am
#15
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From the terms & conditions:
The Around the World free* ticket will be valid for qualifying roundtrip travel on United, United Express or Ted flights wherever United has service. Star Alliance partners may be used where United does not have service or publish fares.
The Around the World free* ticket will be valid for qualifying roundtrip travel on United, United Express or Ted flights wherever United has service. Star Alliance partners may be used where United does not have service or publish fares.