Bangkok--25 Aug--Spark Communications
United Airlines staged a promotional event for its award-winning Mileage Plus? frequent flyer program at the Erawan Bangkok last month. The event celebrated the 25th anniversary of Mileage Plus?, which has over 47 million enrolled members worldwide.
The promotion attracted hundreds of new members to apply for Mileage Plus membership. Applicants were eligible for free enrollment and can receive double miles with their first United flight after 90 days of application date. This promotion valids until December 20th. In addition, the first 100 customers to purchase tickets with United will also receive a facial massage voucher worth Bt 2,000 from Est?e Lauder. United also offered special gifts to new enrolled members including Pilot Teddy Bears, Inflatable Airplanes, Mobile Straps and more.
“Over the past 25 years, Mileage Plus? has evolved to meet the needs of our 47 million members worldwide, and has become one of the world’s leading frequent flyer programs. On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, I’d like to thank all our Mileage Plus members residing in Thailand for their continued support of United” - said Mr. Eric Wilson, General Manager, United Airlines - Thailand.
About United Mileage Plus?
United Mileage Plus, with over 47 million enrolled members, has been voted the best frequent flyer program by readers of Business Traveler for the past ten years (Nov.1996-Nov. 2005) by Travel Savvy magazine (Sept. 2004-Sept. 2005) and by Global Traveler (Nov. 2004-Nov. 2005). It also received the 2005 Frost & Sullivan CEO Choice Award for Best Frequent Flyer Program. Members earn miles by flying on United, TedSM, United Express? or Star Alliance member airlines, or by purchasing products or services through a comprehensive network of over 100 participating Mileage Plus partners at more than 10,000 locations worldwide. To enroll or see a complete list of our partners, visit www.unitedairlines.co.th .
About United
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) operates more than 3,700* flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 210 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 842 destinations in 152 countries worldwide. United's 56,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.
*Based on the flight schedule between May 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2006.
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