UNDAEROSPACE From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 107 posts, RR: 0 Posted (8 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1114 times:
United Airlines Launches Full-Service Cruise Website
Thursday July 15, 12:00 pm ET
Airline Industry's First Cruise Rewards Program Now Offers Online Packages, New Mileage Plus(R) Opportunities, and Low Prices from More than 20 Cruise Operators
2,500 Miles Online Booking Bonus Offered Through August
CHICAGO, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ - News) today launched its new cruise website, united.com/cruises, where visitors can purchase cruise packages from more than 20 different cruise operators, and earn and redeem United Mileage Plus miles for cruises. United is the only major airline to offer its frequent fliers the opportunity to both earn and redeem miles for cruises.
"Since we became the first airline to launch our own cruise program, we have made the process of booking a cruise as seamless as possible for our customers," said Scott Garner, managing director - Travel Products, United. "With more cruise selections than any other airline website, united.com offers cruise packages that fit the needs of travelers, at the most competitive rates plus the added-value of earning Mileage Plus miles for every cruise purchased."
More than 20 different cruise lines, representing nearly all North American cruises, are affiliated with United Cruises, including Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Carnival, and Radisson Seven Seas.
Travelers can book a cruise by going to http://www.united.com/cruises , or by dialing toll-free, 1-888-UAL-2-SEA.
Mileage Plus members can redeem miles for a cruise or use a combination of cash and a minimum of 10,000 miles to purchase their cruise. United's Mileage Plus members will also earn one mile for every dollar spent on cruises at united.com, including purchases for shore excursions and other expenditures. To enroll in Mileage Plus, visit http://www.united.com/mileageplus .
United.com is offering 2,500 bonus miles for Mileage Plus members who book online until August 31, 2004. After August, Mileage Plus members will earn 1,000 bonus miles when they book their cruise through united.com.
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UNDAEROSPACE From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 107 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (8 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1092 times:
MSYtristar From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 6242 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (8 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1070 times:
Why did they start this? To copy Frontier's already popular and successful cruise booking site I would imagine. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery as we all know.
TOLtommy From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 3220 posts, RR: 4 Reply 4, posted (8 years 10 months 1 week 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 1044 times:
Everything old is new again. What's the website address? www.allegis.com?
I agree, United ought to focus on what they say they do best! And selling cruises ain't it!
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