United Airlines Launches Sale on Convenient Door-to-Door Baggage Service

Airline announces $25 per bag sale just in time for spring break travel

CHICAGO, March 17, 2010 – United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) is taking the lug out of luggage, with special Door-to-Door Baggage pricing just in time for spring break. For the low price of $25 per item each way, customers can send their bags, golf clubs and skis ahead to their final destination via FedEx standard overnight delivery.

Customers booked for travel between March 18 and March 29 within the continental United States on at least one United-operated or United-marketed flight are eligible. Sale prices are limited and available until 5 p.m. EDT on March 19 or while supplies last. Travelers may purchase the Door-to-Door Baggage option up to 10 days before departure. Terms and conditions apply and are listed below.

Door-to-Door Baggage offers customers the convenience of traveling without needing to personally carry their bags. Customers can visit united.com to schedule their shipments, print labels and arrange to have their baggage picked up at their home or office. Travelers also can drop off their items at any FedEx authorized shipping center.

“With United’s overnight Door-to-Door Baggage shipment and delivery service, customers have another great opportunity to travel with added convenience and flexibility,” said Jeff Foland, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. “Whether you’re getting away to the golf course, the slopes, the beach or visiting relatives, the spring break travel season is the perfect time to enjoy the convenience of having bags shipped directly to your final destination.”

A customer may ship up to nine bags at the limited $25 price, per bag. Weight, size and other restrictions apply.