United Airlines is celebrating National Aviation Day on Aug.19 by giving budget-savvy travelers the gift of savings. United shared the deal via its Instagram page with a cheeky message implying that texts from United are better than texts from your ex.
With this promotion, you can save 10% off your next domestic United flight — but you must act fast to get this deal.
On Monday, United will text enrolled subscribers with a discount code for 10% off round-trip flights in the contiguous U.S. between Sept. 3, 2024, and Nov. 19, 2024.
To sign up, you must first opt-in to receive text messages from United using this link. You must complete this step before United texts the code on Monday. Then, on Monday, United will send a code to anyone who is opted-in to receive text messages, but you’ll want to keep your phone close by because only the first 819 (Aug. 19, get it?) people to use the code will receive the discount.
While you figure out where you’d like to fly using this discount, here are the full details of the deal:
Deal basics
Airline: United Airlines
Routes: Anywhere United flies within the contiguous U.S.How to book: Directly with the airline using the code 10% off code provided via text message on Aug. 19
Travel dates: Valid for round-trip flights between Sept. 3 and Nov. 19
Eligibility: The code may only be used on United economy fares (excluding basic economy) and is only valid for cash bookings
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Book by: Only the first 819 people who use the promo code will receive the discount
Sample flights
Here are a couple of examples to show you how much you could save using this 10% off deal.
The regular price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in mid-October is $562 (plus taxes and fees) in economy. With this deal, you could bring the base fare down to $505.80.
For a shorter flight between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), you could save nearly $33 with this deal, bringing your base far from $327 to $294.30
Maximize your booking
If you book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel.
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel.
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar).
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare.
- United℠ Explorer Card: 2 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus first checked bag free for the cardholder and a companion and two one-time United Club passes annually, among other benefits.
- United Club℠ Infinite Card: 4 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags and access to United Club and select Star Alliance lounges for the cardholder and a companion, among other benefits.
- United Quest℠ Card: 3 miles per dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags for the cardholder and a companion and a $125 annual United purchase credit, among other perks.
Bottom line
You’ll need to connect with United via text message to take advantage of this deal, so be sure to sign up before August 19. Additionally, plan your preferred itinerary ahead of time so you can be one of the first 819 people to use the code and score this awesome discount.
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