Maths and geometry around the world will mark “Pi Day” on March 14 (3/14, get it?). The day was made into a national holiday in the US back in 2009, so it’s official. To celebrate this year, United Airlines is launching a one-day fare sale with one-way ticket prices starting at $ 31.40 or 3,140 thousand (plus taxes and fees starting at $ 5.60). These fares will only be available for the duration of seats, and until tomorrow, March 15, at the latest. So if you have a few travel plans to go through, this could be a great way to save some money on them.
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United has set up a special sales page where you can book these tickets. They are valid for travel dates from March 28 – June 5, 2021. Tickets sold are in the United Economy Basic Economy fare class barebones, so the restrictions include non-entry. choose a chair, without a group or family seat, or full-size carry-on bags. , and changes or refunds are only flown in the first 24 hours after purchase. That said, you can usually purchase chair specifications in advance. You also only get this price available for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday travel, so unfortunately the weekends are regulated. Given the shortness of many of the routes sold, most seem to be made specifically for fast routes, and these restrictions may not be as severe. Also keep in mind that the seats available for these particular prices are subject to capacity control and may not be available on every trip or date that falls below the promotion period.
The full list of city couples between which these fares will be available can be found on the sales page. Most are from airline hubs, or on a short-haul route with a lot of trade. Here are some examples:
- Boston (BOS) – Newark (EWR)
- Boston (BOS) – Washington, DC (IAD)
- Chicago (ORD) – Detroit (DTW)
- Chicago (ORD) – St. Louis (STL)
- Denver (DEN) – City of Salt Lake (SLC)
- Denver (DEN) – Houston (IAH)
- Houston (IAD) – Tulsa (TUL)
- Houston (IAH) – New Orleans (MSY)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – San Francisco (SFO)
- Los Angeles (LAX) – Phoenix (PHX)
- Newark (EWR) – Cleveland (CLE)
- Newark (EWR) – Portland, Maine (PWM)
- Washington, DC (IAD) – Greenville (GSP)
- Washington, DC (IAD) – Providence (PVD)
These are just a few examples. Currently more than 70 pairs of cities are listed among the eligible routes. Even if you can’t take advantage of one of these, however, there are hundreds of other trails selling for prices between $ 49 and $ 139, or and 5,500 to 12,500 miles (albeit at higher rates). , your value per mile goes down). At the more expensive end of the spectrum are longer domestic itineraries, such as Boston to Los Angeles and San Francisco, Denver to Miami, and Chicago to Seattle.
United is offering a sensible day-related Pi inspiration that mathematical branches and majors of humanity alike can take advantage of. While none of the sales fares break down on the ground, and buying one means you will be involved in flying in a Basic Economy with all the restrictions involved, if you travel to come and some of these routes suit your needs, you may also save money or thousands of tickets. Just remember to do so by tomorrow, March 15, so that you can enjoy the favorable prices before the sale period ends.