United to cut business fares by 25% to 50%
Oct 2, 2001, 3:59 am
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United to cut business fares by 25% to 50%
Wall Street Journal
To combat the anemic traffic, UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said last night it is cutting business fares through year-end by 25% to 50%, without a Saturday night stay.
http://interactive.wsj.com/articles/...5238274120.htm
To combat the anemic traffic, UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said last night it is cutting business fares through year-end by 25% to 50%, without a Saturday night stay.
http://interactive.wsj.com/articles/...5238274120.htm
Oct 2, 2001, 12:13 pm
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UNITED AIRLINES INTRODUCES NEW BUSINESS FARES
OFFERING DISCOUNTS OF UP TO 50%
United Airlines today announced two new "Back to Business" fare options for business travelers who are able to book in advance of their travel. These new fares offer significant price savings and do not require a Saturday night stay.
The new low fare options are available today and apply for travel through December 31, 2001. United is offering a new fare option which is priced at 50% off the current
unrestricted business fare; this new fare requires a 21-day advance purchase and a one or two night minimum stay. A similar fare with up to a 25% off discount is also available with a 10-day advance purchase.
"In response to customer needs, United is now offering more choice and flexibility when traveling for business," said Patricia Mash, vice-president of revenue management for United. "These fares are designed to help America get back to business."
For the latest information in security, flight schedules or United's "Back to Business" fares visit
http://www.united.com
or call United reservations at 1-800-241-6522.
U.S. DOMESTIC FARE FACTS:
Fares require roundtrip purchase and apply for United Economy(R) travel on United Airlines. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Purchase
Requirements: Tickets must be purchased at least 10 or 21 days in advance and within 24 hours of making reservations. Travel Days/Dates: Fares are valid for
travel all days of the week through 12/31/01. Blackout Dates: None. Minimum/Maximum Stay: Fares require either
a one or two night minimum stay. The maximum stay is 30 days. Additional Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a
$2.75 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include
Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Itinerary Changes:
Tickets are nonrefundable, but may be changed for a $100 fee, provided the new itinerary is within the parameters
of this offer, minimum and maximum stay requirements are met, and the origin and destination are not changed. Other Conditions: Fares are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations. Percentage discounts
calculated off of United's standard unrestricted economy class fares in B class (typically BUA or B Shuttle fare
codes).
OFFERING DISCOUNTS OF UP TO 50%
United Airlines today announced two new "Back to Business" fare options for business travelers who are able to book in advance of their travel. These new fares offer significant price savings and do not require a Saturday night stay.
The new low fare options are available today and apply for travel through December 31, 2001. United is offering a new fare option which is priced at 50% off the current
unrestricted business fare; this new fare requires a 21-day advance purchase and a one or two night minimum stay. A similar fare with up to a 25% off discount is also available with a 10-day advance purchase.
"In response to customer needs, United is now offering more choice and flexibility when traveling for business," said Patricia Mash, vice-president of revenue management for United. "These fares are designed to help America get back to business."
For the latest information in security, flight schedules or United's "Back to Business" fares visit
http://www.united.com
or call United reservations at 1-800-241-6522.
U.S. DOMESTIC FARE FACTS:
Fares require roundtrip purchase and apply for United Economy(R) travel on United Airlines. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates. Purchase
Requirements: Tickets must be purchased at least 10 or 21 days in advance and within 24 hours of making reservations. Travel Days/Dates: Fares are valid for
travel all days of the week through 12/31/01. Blackout Dates: None. Minimum/Maximum Stay: Fares require either
a one or two night minimum stay. The maximum stay is 30 days. Additional Taxes/Fees: Fares do not include a
$2.75 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include
Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Itinerary Changes:
Tickets are nonrefundable, but may be changed for a $100 fee, provided the new itinerary is within the parameters
of this offer, minimum and maximum stay requirements are met, and the origin and destination are not changed. Other Conditions: Fares are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations. Percentage discounts
calculated off of United's standard unrestricted economy class fares in B class (typically BUA or B Shuttle fare
codes).