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United Airlines Personal Travel Discount through Dec. 31

Posted: December 10, 2024

We are excited to announce an exclusive personal travel perk from United Airlines for Cornell travelers.

United Airlines “Break from Business” Discount

As a Cornell business traveler, you can enjoy a discount on personal travel for yourself and up to eight family members or friends through December 31, 2024. This offer is valid on global travel in any cabin except Basic Economy.

To use this offer:

  • Create a United MileagePlus account if you don’t already have one.
  • Connect your MileagePlus account to your Concur profile using the Concur App Center before booking your travel.
  • Make your reservations through united.com or the United mobile app – do not use Concur or your Travel & Meal Card for personal reservations. You must be signed in to your MileagePlus account to get the discount.
    • On united.com, select Personal Travel under “Choose your program.”
    • On the United app, select Break from Business discount under “Select travel type.”

For more details and limitations, see the United Break from Business (PDF)* flyer.

*Access to this information is limited to individuals with a valid NetID.

This perk is not available to non-business travelers, students, or retirees.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Cornell Concur Support Team.

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