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expired Posted by serra | Staff • May 6, 2021

United Mileage Plus: RT Travel (Select Flights): Domestic 8K Miles, International

(Valid Today 5/6/21 Only)

40,000 Miles

United Airlines Points
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United Airlines Mileage Plus Program is offering international flights for 40,000 miles roundtrip, or domestic flights for 4,000 miles each way (plus taxes and fees starting at $5.60; roundtrip purchase required).

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to United Airlines Mileage Plus Program
  2. Scroll down on the page to see the domestic and international routes included in this promotion
  3. Book your travel by tonight
  4. Travel June 1 - August 31, 2021
Terms and Conditions
  • Tickets: Tickets must be purchased no later than May 6, 2021. Roundtrip purchase is required.
  • Travel Period: Travel may not begin until June 1, 2021, and must be completed by August 31, 2021.
  • Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on United/United Express carriers and certain codeshare operated flights only. Some flights may be operated by the following airlines, doing business as United Express: Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, ExpressJet Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Air, Republic Airlines, or SkyWest Airlines; or may be operated pursuant to a codeshare agreement, such as Silver Airways.
  • Minimum Stay: Saturday night stay is required.
  • Blackout Dates: Travel is valid for any day meeting travel period requirements.
  • Miscellaneous: Fares, fees, rules and offers are subject to change without notice. Seats are capacity-controlled and may not be available on all flights or days. Fares are nonrefundable except during the first 24 hours after purchase. Other restrictions may apply.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to united.com.
    • You may check how many miles you have earned via this link (you must be logged in into your account to view balance).

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Written by serra | Staff
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United Airlines Mileage Plus Program is offering international flights for 40,000 miles roundtrip, or domestic flights for 4,000 miles each way (plus taxes and fees starting at $5.60; roundtrip purchase required).

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to United Airlines Mileage Plus Program
  2. Scroll down on the page to see the domestic and international routes included in this promotion
  3. Book your travel by tonight
  4. Travel June 1 - August 31, 2021
Terms and Conditions
  • Tickets: Tickets must be purchased no later than May 6, 2021. Roundtrip purchase is required.
  • Travel Period: Travel may not begin until June 1, 2021, and must be completed by August 31, 2021.
  • Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on United/United Express carriers and certain codeshare operated flights only. Some flights may be operated by the following airlines, doing business as United Express: Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, ExpressJet Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Air, Republic Airlines, or SkyWest Airlines; or may be operated pursuant to a codeshare agreement, such as Silver Airways.
  • Minimum Stay: Saturday night stay is required.
  • Blackout Dates: Travel is valid for any day meeting travel period requirements.
  • Miscellaneous: Fares, fees, rules and offers are subject to change without notice. Seats are capacity-controlled and may not be available on all flights or days. Fares are nonrefundable except during the first 24 hours after purchase. Other restrictions may apply.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to united.com.
    • You may check how many miles you have earned via this link (you must be logged in into your account to view balance).

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Written by serra | Staff

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May 6, 2021
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observer1313
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Quote from kingburrito :
Neat in theory but doesn't always happen in practice. I got bumped from a flight where no one was asked to volunteer - they just told me I drew the short straw and told me to get lost after everyone else was boarded. Didn't get to fly until the next day and obviously missed my connecting flight (which I bought separately - definitely a mistake I won't make again). F British Airways.
If it was a flight to or from an EU airport read p on the rules (EC 261) and see if you have a case. If I recall correctly you have three years from the event to submit for compensation. There are companies that will handle your case - for 1/3 of what you will actually get.
However, I tested them and found that they will take only cases where the liability on the part of the airline is quite clear and you could easily handle the matter yourself.

If the event happened after Brexit then the rule applies if the flight was to depart from any airport in the EU, but possibly not if it was taking off from outside the EU and landing in the EU, since in that case the airline would have to be headquartered in the EU.
Last edited by observer1313 May 6, 2021 at 12:05 PM.
May 6, 2021
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observer1313
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Quote from PaulP6715 :
Yep. I don't know what rules if any were in play, but we were offered the cash, or something like 25% more in flight vouchers, and everyone took the cash.
Smart decision to take the cash.
May 6, 2021
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mr.guy.tal
May 6, 2021
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Can it be canceled later?
I want to purchase tickets to Canada and not sure whether they will reopen
May 6, 2021
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observer1313
May 6, 2021
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Quote from mr.guy.tal :
Can it be canceled later?
I want to purchase tickets to Canada and not sure whether they will reopen
You have to read the fine print for that.
Also check if you get the taxes & fees back in case you cancel.
May 6, 2021
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TalentedBanana464
May 6, 2021
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Quote from PaulP6715 :
If other people also continue to refuse, they increase the compensation offered for whomever volunteers to get bumped. It doesn't take long until someone volunteers when the offers start increasing.
Yup, I had that happen once and I offered to give up my ticket for a certain price but as soon as they raised it to what I thought was a pitiful amount people jumped on it. Apparently they don't know how to hold out for better offers.
May 6, 2021
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Aliens333
May 6, 2021
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40000
Last edited by amussio May 6, 2021 at 01:57 PM.
May 6, 2021
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raacerx
May 6, 2021
285 Posts
SFO to PPT (Tahiti) as an example: 40,000 miles for a currently $675 flight. That's barely an "ok" valuation in my book. For 80,000 miles you could have a $2000+ flight.

Keep in mind you will also earn quite a few miles if you purchase the flight, especially as a Premier member.

Base miles earned, around 3500. $675 x 5 pts/$ on your AMEX Platinum = 3375 points. So at the minimum you are earning nearly 7000 miles for your $675 ticket, and substantially more if you are a Silver or Gold member.

That's not even factoring in the value of the PQP and PQF if you're trying to reach status.

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May 6, 2021
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superslickz
May 6, 2021
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Quote from sjracer25 :
Tahiti from sfo, 40k round trip. Weekend flights. That's pretty slick.
Is Tahiti open to US residents?
May 6, 2021
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raacerx
May 6, 2021
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Quote from superslickz :
Is Tahiti open to US residents?
Yes, on May 1st they opened back up. It's highly recommended you are vaccinated or I believe there is a mandatory quarantine regardless of negative test.
May 6, 2021
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raacerx
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Quote from superslickz :
Is Tahiti open to US residents?
Yes, they opened back up on May 1st. It's highly recommended you are vaccinated, otherwise I believe there is a mandatory quarantine even with testing.
May 6, 2021
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superslickz
May 6, 2021
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Quote from raacerx :
Yes, they opened back up on May 1st. It's highly recommended you are vaccinated, otherwise I believe there is a mandatory quarantine even with testing.
Mandatory quarantine is basically a no.
May 6, 2021
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Jdmalibu
May 6, 2021
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Points are 50% off as well if you need to purchase
May 6, 2021
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observer1313
May 6, 2021
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Quote from TalentedBanana464 :
Yup, I had that happen once and I offered to give up my ticket for a certain price but as soon as they raised it to what I thought was a pitiful amount people jumped on it. Apparently they don't know how to hold out for better offers.
In a similar situation I pulled people who were waiting for an offer aside and suggested we all hold out. We did. The offer started at $100. I got $200 plus a later flight - the price of my RT ticket was $159 (it was a short flight of about an hour).
May 6, 2021
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Jdmalibu
May 6, 2021
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Quote from ManoelO :
Nothing from Boston Frown
How can you tell?

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ManoelO
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Quote from Jdmalibu :
How can you tell?
Once you click on the link, you can do a word search on the page for Boston. Ctrl F. I couldn't see any.

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