T R A V E L     I N F O 

  Several articles and links regarding travel are on this page.

  Scroll on down for all pertinent info.

  And there is a lot, keep on scrolling!

  If you have listed for your travel you can click on this link within 24 hours of your planned departure to print your Departure Management Card (DMC) and proceed directly to Security and on to the departure Gate. 

(It works well, even for international travel. Most kiosks can scan/read your passport as well, saves the laborious input of passport info. ed)

* Beginning Dec. 7, employees, travel eligibles and companions must use EasyCheck-in Online or EasyCheck-in kiosks when checking in for flights.

The cut-off time to use an EasyCheck-in kiosk is 45 minutes before departure, if you are checking baggage, and 30 minutes if you have no baggage. Online check-in cut-off time is one hour before departure.

Something you may not know is that United Express flights' boarding priority is first come, first served, as opposed to boarding by seniority. Because of this, it's advantageous to check in online for UAX flights 24 hours in advance.

As a reminder, don't forget to share your file number or record locator with your travel eligibles and companions to access the EasyCheck-in kiosks at the airport, or EasyCheck-in Online through united.com. EasyCheck-in Online is available 24 hours in advance of scheduled departures. To do so, you, your eligibles and companions should visit www.united.com/employeetravel on a computer connected to a printer, to print your departure management cards or boarding passes.

UAL Retirees
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [UAL-Retiree] Help - Weblist vs. ual.com

The UAL.Com Seat Maps are NOT a good indicator.

The seat maps have many seats blocked. The Ecomony +5 is blocked so that those seat can only go to those who are entitled or paying to upgrade to those seats. The same can be said for aisle seats, though I do not know to what extent.

A recent event - the gate agent gave an economy customer a seat in the Ecomony +5 section because of some inconvenience the agent felt compelied to give to the customer. In minutes the phone rang at the gate and Revenue Accounting wanted to know where the money was for the upgrade?

Mileage deduction could also be used and recorded. It was not attached to the customers record. Also in the original seat chart set-up they do a 2 X 2 ; Window/aisle and aisle/window leaving the center seats blocked. We are to take care of those K-2 types and hi-mileage customers.

Those center seats will get used for NRSAs when they run out of every thing else. There may be seats blocked for crew rest seats in original seat chart displays - to be determined how many inflight attendants are working the trip and/or the need for rest-seats. Also higher fare customers may make seats seletion and even check-in for advance check-in customers.

There may be no-shows a/c over-sleeping - it happens. Seat charts you are looking at are NOT good indicators.

You do understand that United is VERY HARD at work to maximize the revenue.

This accounts for the auto authorizing of number of seats to be sold by space planning. This is done by segment and days of the week by average no-show percentages. United makes money by over-gaging; The volunteers pick a popular time to travel and we move them (revenue) to a later less popular flight. Also United knows that only 78% of the voucher coupons are ever used.

A word of caution - Companions Pass are for pleasure NOT BUSINESS travel. Someone on a companion pass going for a job interview is BUSINESS travel. Do not jeopardize your pass privileges by letting this happen. There are two booklets published and available though Benefit Services - OR - SkyNet rules on Companion Pass travel. I urge everyone to read the sponsoring employee guide and the one for the companion pass traveler. Companion Pass travelers are the Gates Agents biggest continuing problems - please do what you can to help the Gate Agent.

Back to best passenger counts: SkyNet and Apollo PXCs are in sync. The only thing is you cannot tell in advance what the over-gage percentage that is set at by Space Planning. You can see it happening but not how many are authorized.

Standby is not a guarantee you will get on. This past week NWA was sending many customers to United, often times effecting the number of standbys accommodated. If they want to travel encourage companions to go out for the first flights of the day and standby regardless - that is the way to get on. One little secret - do not leave the gate until that flight is pushed back. I have been accommodated numerous times when some one got off, fore what ever reason.

Hope this helps,

Bob Brumfield
Seattle Retiree Travel Desk
Local 206 433-4218
out of area 888 826-3375
M-T-W-Th 10AM - 2PM

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Companion travel instructions:

* Listing companions for multiple flights on the same day to the same destination is not permitted,
nor is it necessary. If the companion cannot be accommodated on their desired flight, and there is
another flight that day with the same origin and destination, their listing will roll over to the
next scheduled flight.

* Employees must list their companions at least four hours before domestic travel and 12 hours for
international flights. Companions cannot create their own initial listings.

* You are responsible for keeping track of the number of companion segments used and ensuring that
no more than 24 companion segments are used per program year. Your 2007 companion segments are
shown under "My Coupons" in WebList.

* These important companion travel rules and others are listed in the "Companion Travel Guide" for
employees and retirees and the "Companion Brochure," a reference guide for companions. Both tools are available on SkyNet>Travel>Companion Travel Information.

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United and United Express Launch New and Seasonal Services on December 15
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United is launching a new non-stop service from Los Angeles to
Frankfurt on December 15 as well as a number of seasonal services.

* With the introduction of the LAX-FRA service, United will serve
Frankfurt eight times daily from four of our International Gateways,
twice daily from San Francisco and Chicago; and three times daily from
Washington, D.C.

* The Chicago to Jackson Hole, Wyo. service, which has previously been
a summer market for United Express, will operate using mainline
aircraft for the ski season. Additionally, United Express is adding a
new daily service from Chicago to Steamboat Springs, Colo.

* United will resume seasonal service from Chicago to Cozumel, Mexico,
operating one flight a week from December 15 through April 22, 2008.

* Other seasonal routes beginning on December 15 include:

Chicago - Aspen Chicago - Liberia Chicago - Montego Bay Chicago -
Punta Cana Denver - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Denver - Maui Washington Dulles
- West Palm Beach Washington Dulles - Montego Bay Washington Dulles -
Punta Cana Los Angeles - Aspen Los Angeles - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Los
Angeles - Jackson Hole San Francisco - Aspen

To the group:

Through the Corporate headquarters Morehead Travel ( my house) of www.moreheadtravel. com ,I met a good guy with Carnival Cruise lines. Carnival has an interline department that a lot of people are not aware of.

My contact is a guy named Brian Jacoby and he can be reached at :

Brian Jacoby
1-800-819-3902 ext.85772
Email: bjacoby@carnivalpvp .com

He is a good guy (tell him I referred you).

If you get on his mailing list, it is different than the MAIN Carnival Mailing list for past guests, etc. He comes up with specials from time to time. Obviously he can discount cruises and ALWAYS can beat the WEBSITE which is good in itself. Unless a cruise if FULL, He has ALWAYS discounted the cruise between 10% and 50%.

But the IMPORTANT thing you asked about was his ability to NOT charge a single supplement for those people going solo. I have no exact numbers (please don't hold me to this) but when a cruise is only at the 75%-95% range which is most common when schools are in session, some stay-home holidays, and in hurricane season in the Caribbean, it is considered "fairly light". So the sales people have the ability to "deal". My last two cruises were $99 for 4 days and $350 for 7. One was MIA and the other FLL. He has flexibility to NOT charge a single supplement EXTRA and the price for one is the price for the cabin! If I am going to take someone with me to my room, I want to choose who it is!!!!!

You can play with Carnival's website and plan to book the cruise and see the list price and then enter your numbers like ONE (1). You will see instantly if the 1 price is much different than the TWO (2) price divided by 2. Often there IS a substantial ( 50% ish) charge for the single supplement ONLINE.

Then call Brian and ask him what he can do when you have a certain ship/cruise/ date in mind. You often get a day or so to think it over with no guarantees. I don't know if you know that airlines and cruise lines can and do change their fares some 4 times per day! You have to act and be ready to go if you want the good deals.

Both cruises in the last 6 months have been set up with less than 30 days notice. On one, I had 12 hours to make a commitment and the other about 48 hours. In my own situation, I can't plan more than 30 days out and so this works for me.

I know that they want people to fill up cruises,because they know that you will spend money on pictures, drinks, and shore excursions so they want a warm body in every cabin. The staff needs people to tip very honestly and your goal is to have a good time, be with your friends, or meet somebody.

It would be fun to put something together for people interested. The RUPA cruises have been good in the past and they are more high (er) end. I was on the first 5 or so and hope to go again.

As a retiree, you can only reserve one cabin, I recall. If someone is active, I think they can do three at the price that you can negotiate. But active or retired, Carnival's interline department will work with you. Brian has been good for me. I just need to win the lottery.

Another point is South Florida is the hub for a lot of cruises and this time of year is the unpredictable hurricane season (none yet) and that's why some people don't want to take cruise because sometimes it is unpredictable. I doubt you will get a discount on a cruise at peak season with anyone. Those people that have flexibility can do well and Brian is the guy who can make sure no Single supplement is charged. I'm 2 for 2 and he keeps begging me to go more often. I told him about the pension and he can't fix that either <bfg>!

JIM MOREHEAD

*  The program is only limping along. *

For example: Feb.6 - 2007. Not a busy day.

The Detroit desk could not help for a late minute same day emergency travel request. The Airport ticketing staff in LAX was not manning the ticket writing position but arrived 30 minutes later. However, they were NOT experienced in writing an ID 90 so had to wait for a supervisor. No one really had time to help out but our travelers had lots of time and the LAX CSR were understanding so eventually the tickets were written.

I'd be willing to pay for the PNR # so as to revive the old system that did work.     by editor AvN

Sep. 20. 2006

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This is from Skynet Travel Files.
Discount 20 Travel Program:

Skynet - Todays' Headlines

Friends Plus Certificates are Back

The 2006-2007 Friends Plus e-certificates are now available for employees.

This program continues to provide employees with an opportunity to generate revenue on United, United Express and Ted flights by offering a 10 percent discount on select United Economy fares to friends and family. Employees can find their e-certificate numbers in the "My Coupon" section of Weblist. The e-cert number may be sent to five separate individuals, and each individual may use the e-cert for up to four passengers traveling on the same itinerary.

Redeeming your e-certificate is fast and easy. Fromyour local site follow these steps:

1. Enter your origin and destination information. Then search by schedule.
2. Select your travel dates and enter your e-certificate number shown above.
3. All flights eligible for this offer will be identified with a green star. green starSelect your flights and your discount will be calculated automatically. All the flights you select must be e-certificate-eligible to receive the discount.
4. Choose your seat and purchase your flight.

To identify your local site please visit http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,2578,00.html

Friends Plus 10% Off Electronic Certificate
Terms & Conditions

Discount Amount: 10% off a qualifying flight purchased at united.com

Booking period: September 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Travel period: September 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Valid Carrier: This discount may be applied to United, United Express(R) and Ted(SM) operated flights, but not to flights operated by other airlines (such as United-marketed codeshare and Star Alliance flights). This discount will not be available in some markets when operated by Colgan, SkyWest and Trans States Airlines.

Valid Routing: To take advantage of this discount you must travel between any two cities served by United, United Express® or Ted worldwide during the above travel period and your itinerary must follow a permitted routing.

Qualifying Fares: This discount may be used on published United Economy® (Q, V, W, S, T) class fares.

Restricted Fares: This discount may not be used on the following fare types: United First® (F,A,P) class, United Business® (C,D,Z) class, United Economy (Y, B, M, E, U, H, L, K) internet-only fares, companion, travel industry G class, contract, bulk, convention, tour conductor, children, family plan, government, group, military, senior citizen, student, youth, infant, tour basing, Round the World, Circle the Pacific, Visit USA, or any non-published fares.

Fare Rules: The published fare you qualify for depends on what class of service is available on the days you travel. Some markets may have lower fares available without the discount. This discount may not be used when you travel one-way.

Maximum number of passengers per itinerary: Four

Min/Max Stay Requirements: None

Blackout Dates: None

Ticketing: Electronic certificates cannot be redeemed by calling United Airlines (except where noted below) or your travel professional.
For residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, People’s Republic of China, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, and Singapore, you may redeem this electronic certificate on your local united site only. Discount only applies when ticket is purchased on a united worldwide site using the certificate number and a credit card with a valid local billing address.
For residents for Belgium, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, Korea, El Salvador, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam, please make your reservation through your local United Reservations office and refer the agent to the profile S*PMO/Friends Plus and account code RM2007. Once your reservation is made, print your e-mail certificate and mail it within 24 hours of booking to your local United ticketing facility. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.

Electronic certificate is valid towards a qualifying flight purchased at united.com between 12:01 am CST September 1, 2006 through 11:59 pm CST October 31, 2007 only, for travel between September 1, 2006 and October 31, 2007.

Mileage Plus Accrual: The passenger may accrue Mileage Plus miles with this discount.

Upgrades: To determine if an upgrade certificate may be used together with this discount, refer to the terms and conditions and booking class restrictions associated with each upgrade.

Changes/Refunds: The rules of the United fare you purchase will determine what changes or refunds are allowed. Any refund due is based on the amount actually paid. The electronic certificate discount may not be reapplied 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). Check with United.

Important Notes: Not all flights are eligible for an electronic certificate discount. In some instances you may find flights that are not electronic certificate eligible, because they have already been discounted and are less expensive than the electronic certificate eligible flights. This discount may only be used for up to four passengers traveling on the same itinerary. It may not be applied to previously ticketed reservations. This e-certificate is transferable, but void if sold or bartered.

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

Employees, retirees, surviving spouses/domestic partners/dependents and their travel eligibles can purchase and travel on revenue confirmed
tickets on United Airlines at 20% off most published fares.

Eligibility Requirements
---- Travel may be confirmed and tickets purchased by the employee, retiree, spouse/domestic partner, surviving spouse/domestic
      partner/dependents or any travel eligible dependent, including parents who are listed on the employee's/retiree's *FNZ in Apollo. See     Miscellaneous Rules and Guidelines below for domestic partner tax information.
---- Employees who are eligible for this travel benefit, include full-time, part-time and temporary active employees, as well as those on
       leave of absence, furlough, surplus and special leave of absence, as long as they are still eligible for travel benefits.
---- Companions are not eligible to purchase tickets or travel on this discounted travel program.
---- Companions traveling on a space-available companion ticket with a traveler using a Discount 20 revenue ticket will be assigned the same
boarding priority as an unaccompanied companion.

Program Requirements
---- When making travel arrangements or purchasing tickets, reference must be made to the Apollo resource S*PMO/EMP20.
---- The employee/retiree file number must be provided to the CSR/RSSR/TSR when making travel arrangements or purchasing tickets.
---- Travel is for pleasure purposes only, business travel is not permitted.
---- Travel is permitted on true domestic or international United  routes. This discount does not apply to United Express (UAX), Star Alliance
      or Code Share flights.
---- Discount can NOT be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount certificate/coupon.
---- Travel is eligible for Mileage Plus mileage accrual.
---- Upgrades are permitted (rules of fare and upgrade certificates apply).
---- All fare rules apply, e.g., advance purchase requirements, minimum stay, non-refundable, flight specific, etc. The following are not
      eligible fares: internet-only fares, travel industry discounts, bulk fares, tour conductor fares, military fares, agency discounts, contract fares,
      convention discounts, government fares, group fares/discounts, tour basing fares, senior citizen 10% discount and Senior TravelPac.
---- Service fees for fares that require a change fee will be applicable.
---- Upgrades using non-revenue, space-available (NRSA) pleasure travel or non-revenue, positive-space travel coupons are not permitted.
---- Tickets can NOT be purchased on united.com.
---- Travelers are eligible for denied boarding compensation using the discounted tickets.
---- Applicable taxes and fees, such as segment fees, passenger facility charges or the security fee, are not discounted.
---- A spouse's or surviving spouse's parents are not eligible to purchase or travel on Discount 20 tickets.

Reservations and Ticketing Process

---- Reservations may be made and tickets may be purchased through United reservations, airports or city ticket offices.
---- Full payment is required at the time of purchase.
---- The RSSR/CSR/TSR must verify the traveler's eligibility for the discount by displaying the names listed on the employee/retiree *FNZ in
      Apollo. The name must be listed on the *FNZ with coding E, S, A, P, D or the ticket will not be issued. I coding on the *FNZ is not eligible for
      this discount.
---- The traveler must present a government-issued picture ID upon check-in that matches the name on the ticket. A United company photo ID is
      acceptable for employees. When a credit card is used to purchase a ticket by phone, the credit card used to purchase the ticket may be
      required to be presented at check-in. If travelers are unable to display the credit card at check-in they will be required to purchase a new ticket.
---- Effective September 17, 2004, the $5 reservations ticketing fee the $10 airport ticketing fee is waived. The ticketing fee, if paid
      for previously purchased travel is non refundable.

Miscellaneous Rules and Guidelines
---- Refund will be provided according to fare rules and UA policies.
---- Applicable service charges will apply per fare rules.
---- Guaranteed Airfare (GAF) applies.
---- An unused ticket may be exchanged for the purchase of a new ticket within one year of the original ticket issuance date with appropriate
       service charges applied.
---- For domestic partner travel, the 20% discount must be reported as income to the employee/retiree/surviving domestic partner, and is
subject to Federal, State and Local taxes. Employees and retirees are also subject to F.I.C.A. tax for their domestic partners' travel.
---- Refundable tickets may be processed for refund through reservations, airports or city ticket offices or sent to: United Airlines- WHQAK
     Refunds Department P.O. Box 66100 Chicago, IL 60666

Questions should be directed to the United Benefits Service Center at
1-888-825-0188.

Last Updated: 09/16/2004

For information contact: United Benefits Service Center at
1-888-825-0188

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Here is an old Reminder that is still appropiate.  Remember Dress Code During Pleasure Travel
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Employees, their travel eligibles and companions have been turned away at the gate for being inappropriately dressed for non-revenue, space- available travel. The purpose of United's dress code -- which applies to travelers age 12 and above -- is to ensure that the appearance of employees and their eligible travelers reflects favorably upon customers.

These instances also place the customer service representatives (CSRs) working these flights in the awkward situation of serving as dress-code referees. To spare our CSRs this time-consuming duty -- and ensure that you, and your travel eligibles and companions are not turned away from flights or denied the opportunity to travel first class for inappropriate attire -- please remember United's dress code for pleasure travel.

Not allowed in any class of service are flip-flops or thong sandals, shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, mini skirts, bare midriffs, workout attire or jogging suits. Jeans are prohibited for NRSA travelers listed for the first-class cabin.

 

From "Employee Pleasure Travel Benefits" Dated 3/06

Dress Code

United has guidelines regarding appropriate attire for space-available travel that are described in Series 10 Travel Benefits Regulations.

? Unacceptable attire - any class of service: Worn or frayed clothing with patches or

designer holes, sweat clothing or workout attire, T-shirts, bare feet, bathing suits, beach

sandals, bare midriffs, mini skirts, halter or bra tops, sheer or see-through clothing, tank

tops, sleeveless muscle shirts and undergarments worn as outer garments.

 

? Unacceptable attire - First class or business class: All of the above as well as any type

of jean, denim or denim-looking clothing (any color), athletic shoes, hiking or militarystyle

boots, skin tight or form-fitting pants (except when worn with a mid-thigh length

top), shorts and baseball caps.

 

Additional details about United's travel benefits dress code can be found in Series 10 Travel Benefits Regulations.

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