United Sale: 75 off Economy or 250 off Polaris® to Europe

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United is offering a discount on tickets to Europe (and Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB), Amman (AMM), and Dubai (DXB)). Use code VACAYABROAD to save $75 off Economy or $250 off United Polaris® fares. The offer says that it is targeted, but I was able to use it even logged out of my MileagePlus account. I happened to find this randomly on United.com. Book before January 26th and travel between February 1st and May 17th.

Here is how to book on United.com:

1. If you go to the united.com home page, enter origin, destination, travel dates and other search criteria; select the “Advanced search” link; and follow step 2.
2. Enter your promotion code, VACAYABROAD, in the “Promotions and certificates” field. Please do not include any spaces. Select the “Search” button.
3. In your search results, flights displaying “Special offer” are eligible for your discount. The price shown is the discounted price.
4. Tickets are not permitted through United Reservation, airport ticketing or a travel agent.

Here is how to book through the United app:

1. If you go to the United mobile app home page, click Book Flight, and enter origin, destination, travel dates and other search criteria; select the “Advanced search” link; and follow step 2.
2. Enter your promotion code, VACAYABROAD, in the “Promo code” field. Please do not include any spaces. Select the “Search” button.
3. In your search results, flights displaying “Special offer” are eligible for your discount. The price shown is the discounted price.
4. Choose your seats and book your flights.
5. If you did not enter the promotion code in the “Advanced search” link, you can enter it on the “Review booking” screen, in the “Have a promo code?” field. The coupon code will apply after entering if eligible fares are selected.

Here are the terms and conditions:

1. This targeted promotional offer is non-transferable.
2. Permitted Travel Area: Valid for published roundtrip fares for travel from the United States to Europe, Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB), Amman (AMM), and Dubai (DXB).
3. Discount Amount: $75 off qualifying purchase of Economy fare or $250 off qualifying purchase of United Polaris fare. Maximum discount applies to direct roundtrip flights only. The discount applies only to the base fare, and not to any taxes or government-imposed fees or surcharges. Total price shown on the Review and Purchase page on united.com is inclusive of taxes and government-imposed fees and surcharges. Additional charges and other optional services may apply and are not subject to the discount.
4. Eligibility Restrictions: This discount may only be applied to the purchase of new tickets and may not be applied to previously issued tickets. Valid on applicable adult published fares purchased on united.com only. Published fares are those made generally available to the public by United Airlines. Not all published fares may allow the discount. United Packages, United Vacations, and United Specials purchases do not qualify for this offer.
5. Valid carrier: Discount is valid for travel only on United® and United Express® flights. Travel restrictions of the purchased fare apply.
6. Ticketing Dates: Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) January 26, 2023, while supplies last.
7. Ticketing: Discount only applies when ticket is purchased within the United States. All monetary amounts are stated in USD.
8. Travel Dates: Discount valid for travel between February 1, 2023, and May 17, 2023. All travel must be completed by May 17, 2023.
9. Blackout Dates: Travel is valid any day meeting travel period requirements.
10. Min/Max Stay Requirements: Per rule of fare purchased.
11. Valid Routing: Travel is valid for any permitted United routing meeting travel period requirements.
12. Stopovers: Per rule of fare purchased.
13. Fare Rules: All rules and travel restrictions of the purchased fare apply.
14. Qualifying Fares: The discount may only be used on United Economy or United Polaris fares, excluding Basic Economy.
15. Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fares: companion, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group, military, tour basing, senior discount, student, youth, infant, Around the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.
16. Flights on award travel tickets are not valid for discount.
17. Maximum number of passengers per itinerary: 9. All passengers must be ticketed in the same reservation/record locator.
18. Combinability: Not combinable with any other discount travel certificate or other discounted fares.
19. Upgrades: To determine if the fare purchased with this discount allows the use of an upgrade certificate, refer to the terms, conditions and booking class restrictions associated with the upgrade type you are using.
20. MileagePlus® Accrual: MileagePlus mileage credit is awarded based on the purchased fare.
21. Changes: Rules of the fare determine if changes are permitted. If changes are allowed, there may be service charges and fees associated with a change. You will receive the value of the discounted ticket, less any of the aforementioned service charges and/or fees, towards the purchase of a new ticket.
22. Reaccommodation: In the event of a flight irregularity, alternative travel will be provided only on United flights or select partner airline flights.
23. Refunds: This discount is non-refundable. Once used, the discount will not be reissued for future use. Any refund due is based on the amount actually paid, minus any service fees. The discount may not be applied toward the purchase of another ticket when exchanging or refunding your original ticket, except when the original ticket qualifies for a reduced fare (guaranteed airfare rule applies).
24. Denied Boarding Compensation: Permitted.
25. Transfer of Certificate: This certificate is not transferable. Offer Code has no cash or MileagePlus deposit value and may not be sold, bartered or purchased.
26. Important Notes: Offer subject to availability and may not be available on all flights/dates. United’s Contract of Carriage will be applicable to all travel undertaken, hereby.

Offer subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

Anthony’s Take: If you’re planning to travel to Europe or the other few applicable destinations in the next few months, this could save you between $75 and $250.

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