Sign up for SMS alerts and get 10% off your next United flight

United Airlines is celebrating National Aviation Day on August 19 by giving budget-conscious travelers the gift of savings. United shared the offer via its Instagram page with a cheeky message implying that United text messages are better than your ex’s.

With this promotion you can save 10% on your next United domestic flight, but you have to act fast to get this offer.

On Monday, United will text signed-up members a discount code for 10% off round-trip flights within 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 through this link. You must complete this step before United will send the code via text message on Monday. Then, on Monday, United will send a code to anyone who has opted in to receive text messages, but you’ll want to keep your phone handy because only the first 819 people (August 19, get it?) to use the code will receive the discount.

While you decide where you would like to fly with this discount, here are the full details of the offer:

Business Basics

Airline: Airlines merged

Routes: Anywhere United flies within the contiguous United StatesHow to book: Directly with the airline using the 10% discount code provided via text message on August 19th

Travel dates: Valid for return flights between September 3 and November 19

Fitness: The code can only be used on United economy fares (excluding basic economy) and is valid for cash bookings only.

Book from: 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 by using this 10% offer.

The regular price for 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 offer, you could lower the base fare to $505.80.

For a shorter flight between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), you could save nearly $33 with this offer, bringing your base from $327 to $294.30.

Optimize your bookings

If you book this offer, use a credit card that allows you to accumulate bonus points on airline ticket purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points for every dollar spent on travel.
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel.
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points for every dollar spent on airline tickets booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel (up to $500,000 of such purchases per calendar year, so 1 point per dollar).
• Chase® Sapphire Reserve: 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare.
• United℠ Explorer Card: 2 miles for every dollar spent on United purchases, plus a free first checked bag for the cardholder and one companion and two one-time United Club passes per year, among other benefits.
• United Club℠ Infinite Card: 4 miles for every dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags and access to the United Club and select Star Alliance lounges for the cardholder and one companion, among other benefits.
• United Quest℠ Card: 3 miles for every dollar spent on United purchases, plus up to two free checked bags for the cardholder and one companion and a $125 annual credit on United purchases, among other benefits.

In conclusion

You’ll need to contact United via text message to take advantage of this offer, so be sure to register before August 19. Also, plan your preferred itinerary ahead of time so you can be one of the first 819 people to use the code and get this amazing discount.

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