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United Airlines offers 2-for-1** flights to Canada
CHICAGO, June 25, 2009 – United customers wanting to discover a new getaway this summer have had their wishes granted. United is teaming up with the Canadian Tourism Commission to invite customers to enjoy some Canadian hospitality through United’s two-for-one promotion.
This special deal is available for roundtrip travel from United’s hubs in Chicago, Denver, and Washington to Canadian cities served by United, and customers may book their travel by calling United reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) and referencing the “Canada offer.” United will waive the phone reservation fee as part of the promotional offer.
Sample fares for the two-for-one promotion are each way for travel based on required roundtrip purchase by July 5, 2009 and travel between July 9, 2009 and September 30, 2009. The customer and companion are each responsible for taxes and additional fees. See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.**
Domestic Fares:***
Customers may visit www.canada.travel to choose the perfect Canadian getaway.
About United
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates over 3,100* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 912 destinations in 159 countries worldwide. United's 48,500 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
*Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for April 1, 2009 to April 1, 2010.
About the CTC
The CTC is Canada’s national tourism marketing organization. Our vision is inspiring the world to explore Canada. With our partners in the tourism industry and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories, we advertise and market Canada in 12 countries around the world, conduct industry research and studies, and promote product and industry development. For weekly updates on CTC initiatives, subscribe to CTC News, available through RSS feeds and by e-mail.
**FARE FACTS:Fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy® travel on United Airlines® and United Express® carriers. For tickets purchased at airport ticket counters, additional reservation fee of $30 will apply. For tickets purchased via reservations for the Canada offer only, the reservations fee will be waived. Fees are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates.
Purchase Requirements: Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and ticketed within 24 hours of making reservations but no later than July 5, 2009. Tickets are valid for travel to Canada and must be U.S. point-of-sale and U.S. point-of-origin. For every paying passenger one companion can fly for free* (subject to paying any applicable taxes, fees, and charges). Reservations for both passengers must be booked in the same PNR and tickets must be issued at the same time for the same itinerary, class of service, flights and dates. Tickets can be booked and ticketed by United reservations by calling 1-800-United-1 or by any travel agency in the United States. Offer cannot be booked or ticketed on united.com.
Travel Days/Dates: Fares are valid daily for travel from July 9, 2009 - September 30, 2009. Fares for some departure dates may be higher. The paying passenger and companion must travel together with no exceptions.
Combinability: This offer is not combinable with any other offers or discounts.
Stopovers: Stopovers are not permitted.
Blackout Dates: None.
Min./Max. Stay: Fares require a 2-night minimum stay and a 30-day maximum stay is permitted.
*Baggage Fees: Fees of up to $50 to check two bags may apply. For excess, overweight and/or oversize bags, additional fees may apply depending on itinerary. For more information about United’s baggage policy and applicable fees, go to www.united.com/baggage.
*Additional Taxes/Fees: Paying and companion tickets are both subject to applicable taxes, fees and charges. Fares do not include a $3.60 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. For travel from Canada, fares do not include U.S. Inspection fees of $8, taxes/fees imposed by the Canadian Government of up to $19.50, and a $32.20 international departure and arrival tax if outside of the 225 mile buffer zone.
Itinerary Changes: Tickets are non-refundable. No changes may be made after ticketed departure date for any portion of the ticket. Tickets whose reservations are cancelled prior to the ticketed departure date are valid for travel one year from the original issuance date for a service charge of $150. Changes made to the paying passenger ticket on or before departure are subject to fare rules and a service charge of $150. Changes made after ticketing may result in the free ticket being invalid and/or subject to additional charges/fees. If a reservation is not cancelled before the ticketed departure date, the ticket has no value.
Other Conditions: Fares, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Lower fares may be available to select destinations.
***Portions of this service may be operated by the following carriers doing business as United Express®: Chautauqua Airlines, Colgan Air, GoJet, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines, Shuttle America, SkyWest, Trans States Airlines
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