UNITED AIRLINES ANNOUNCES GREAT SAVINGS IN FIRST & BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL TO ITS ENTIRE NORTH AMERICAN NETWORK

Half-price special fares available for single round-trip bookings also offer more convenience and flexibility for business travelers

United Airlines today announced the offer of new special First and Business class fares that dramatically cut the cost of travel from Hong Kong to any of the 220 U.S. cities that United and United Express serve.

Depending on the destination chosen, these represent more than 50 per cent discount on normal rates during the season at only HK$40,000 for a United First round-trip ticket and HK$20,000 for a United Business round-trip ticket to any United or United Express cities. One free stopover in the routing is also included. The new fares are available for purchase through December 20, 2001 and travel must be completed by July 31, 2002.

In addition, and as an added bonus, United is offering a free upgrade bonus for travel between Hong Kong and Tokyo. All customers who take advantage of the new First and Business class fares will receive two complimentary one-cabin upgrade certificates upon check-in at Hong Kong International Airport. These certificates are valid for use through March 31, 2002 on any fare for travel on United’s Hong Kong-Tokyo flights.

“Unlike some other options in the market which require travelers make a commitment to buy more than one ticket at the same time, United is demonstrating its own commitment to Hong Kong by offering the best benefits with the most convenience for business travelers,” said Nicolas E. Ferri, United’s General Sales Manager for Hong Kong.

“In the fast changing world of business, we fully understand that business travelers need advance planning for their travel, yet flexibility has to be built in to their plans. These First and Business fares are designed to take care of this, while offering great savings for customers. Travelers can buy as many tickets as they want, to as many destinations as they need to go to during this period, and enjoy the same great savings every time.”

All the United B747-400 aircraft which serve out of Hong Kong feature the United First Suite, a lie-flat sleeper seat that converts from an airborne office, and enhanced Business Class configuration for 20 per cent more personal space.

“We are making every effort to reward the customers who choose United. These new fares are just one of our initiatives. Others include the ongoing onboard enhancement program and a series of Mileage Plus offers,” added Mr Ferri.

United is also offering very competitive fares representing great value for money for travel in Economy Class. Mileage Plus, United’s award winning frequent flyer program, has already announced double miles offers, travel award sale and new premier member qualification criteria for 2002.

United Airlines offers nearly 1,650 flights a day on a network that spans the globe. In Hong Kong, United operates daily non-stop service to San Francisco, Chicago and Tokyo.

United Airlines is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the first comprehensive global airline network.