How do I qualify and register for this offer?
You must be a Mileage Plus® member, purchase a qualifying flight on www.united.com, and complete the registration requirements on www.united.com/ski.
What is a qualifying flight for this offer?
A qualifying flight is a flight purchased on www.united.com to Colorado between Oct. 28, 2005 and Feb. 7, 2006. Your inbound flight must be completed to Colorado or within Colorado between January 3, 2006, and February 10, 2006. The flight must be completed on United®, United Express®, or Ted(SM) carriers. Your point of origin must be within the domestic 50 United States, with a stopover or final destination in the state of Colorado. United marketed code-share flights or Star Partners flights are not applicable.
Where do I purchase my qualifying flight?
To qualify for this offer, you must purchase your flight through www.united.com on United, United Express, or Ted carriers. United marketed code-share flights or Star Partners flights are not applicable. This offer isn't valid through any other online site, such as Travelocity®, Orbitz®, Cheap Tickets Inc.®, etc.
Why do I have to be a Mileage Plus Member?
We confirm your ticket verification with your Mileage Plus number. If you do not include your Mileage Plus number on your booking, we will be unable to confirm your purchase of your qualifying flight and you won't be able to redeem it for your lift ticket. To join United's award winning Mileage Plus program visit www.united.com.
Can I purchase my flight on any site online?
No. This offer is only valid if you purchase your qualifying flight through www.united.com. This offer isn't valid through any other online site, such as Travelocity, Orbitz, Cheap Tickets Inc., etc.
When do I have to purchase my qualifying flight?
To qualify for this offer, you must book your flight through www.united.com between October 28, 2005, through February 7, 2006.
Do I qualify if I purchase my ticket with award miles?
No, Mileage Plus Award tickets do not qualify for this offer.
Between which dates does my flight have to take place?
Your inbound flight must be completed to Colorado or within Colorado between January 3, 2006, and February 10, 2006.
What does it mean to have an inbound completed flight to Colorado or within Colorado?
If your flight is a stop-over or a destination, you must arrive in a Colorado airport between January 3, 2006, and February 10, 2006.
What qualifies as a Colorado airport?
Stop-overs or destination travel must be to a Colorado airport, which includes Denver, Colorado Springs, Gunnison, Aspen, Vail/Eagle, Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Durango, Montrose, or Grand Junction.
Is an EasyCheck-in® Online boarding pass accepted?
No, you must have a gate-issued boarding-pass stub to qualify.
Why isn't an EasyCheck-in Online boarding pass accepted?
Due to duplication issues, the EasyCheck-in Online boarding pass is not accepted.
How do I get a gate-issued boarding pass if I have an Easy Check-in
pass?
Before your flight into Colorado, please approach the agent at the gate and explain that you need a gate-issued boarding pass to qualify for this offer.
What happens if my flight gets canceled, delayed, or rerouted to an airline other than United, etc.?
If your inbound flight is changed due to airport operations, please follow the directions of the airport customer service personnel. After your travel reaccommodation arrangements are confirmed, then contact our web Customer Service line at 800-598-5582 for special handling of the promotion needs.
How long will it take for me to receive my coupon?
The ticket verification process will take approximately two business days — weekdays that do not fall on holidays.
What if I don't receive my coupon within two (2) business days?
Please check first you have completed the following requirements of the program.
Registered for the promotion at www.united.com/ski
Purchased your flight on www.united.com (no other online website) between 10/28/05 - 2/7/06
Entered the same Mileage Plus number into both your registration and united.com booking
Inbound flight to/within Colorado scheduled for completion between 1/3/06 - 2/10/06
Inbound flight is on United, United Express or Ted (not code-share)
If you have purchased a last-minute ticket, you will not receive your coupon in time. You must allow for two business days.
If you adjusted your itinerary after the purchase of your ticket, or have met all of the requirements of this offer but did not received your coupon, please call customer service at 1-800-589-5582.
What if I lose or misplace my coupon en route?
Please call customer service at 1-800-589-5582.
At which ski resorts can I redeem my coupon?
You can redeem your coupon at one of these Vail Resorts® ticket offices in Colorado, Vail®, Beaver Creek®, Breckenridge®, or Keystone® resorts.
What do I need to present at the resort to get my lift ticket?
You must present three items all with the same name:
Your valid Carvé Diem coupon
Your government-issued photo identification (minors without government-issued identification must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian);
Your qualifying United boarding-pass stub. (EasyCheck-in Online boarding passes are not accepted.) Please note United uses a 12-character format when printing names on gate-issued boarding-pass stubs. Therefore, only 12 characters of your name will appear, including a "/" between your last and first names.
Are there any blackout dates for the lift ticket?
Yes. The blackout dates include January 14, 2006 & January 15, 2006. You will not be able to use the lift ticket at any of the Vail Resorts on these days. (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend.)
What if I lose my United boarding-pass stub?
The United boarding-pass stub is part of the requirements for issuance of your lift ticket. Unfortunately, you won't receive your lift ticket without your stub.
How many lift tickets can I redeem?
You may redeem one lift-ticket coupon per each inbound qualifying flight ticket.
How long is my Vail Resorts lift ticket good?
The lift ticket is good for one (1) day only, within the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, or Keystone resorts regular operation hours.
By what date must I redeem my coupon?
You are required to redeem the coupon by February 15 at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, or Keystone resorts.
Is my coupon refundable, transferable, or redeemable for cash?
No. The coupon is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and not redeemable for cash. The coupon will not be accepted if counterfeited, reproduced, bartered, or sold.
