Oct. 30, 2009 (PR Newswire) -- CHICAGO, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United is making the holidays merrier with cheerful low fares for travel to destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada this holiday season.

Sample fares are each-way based on required roundtrip purchase:**

--  Chicago - San Francisco $147
--  Denver - Boston $185
--  San Francisco - Denver $79
--  JFK - Washington Dulles, $74
--  Chicago - Orlando, $98

--  Los Angeles - Chicago, $156

Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 12, for travel between Nov. 19, 2009 and Jan. 4, 2010. Customers can purchase holiday fares at united.com, through United reservations, or through travel agencies. Fares vary based on the date of travel.

See below or visit united.com for complete terms and conditions.

About United

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,071 destinations in 171 countries worldwide. United's 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at united.com.

*Based on United's forward-looking flight schedule for October 2009 to October 2010.

Domestic and Canada terms and conditions:

Fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase for United Economy® travel on United Airlines® and United Express® carriers. For tickets purchased through United reservation offices or at airport ticket counters, additional reservation fees will apply: $25 for United reservation office bookings and $30 for airport ticket counter bookings. No reservation fees are added for tickets purchased on united.com. Fees are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Fares purchased through other distribution channels may also be higher. When purchasing from United, always go to united.com to find United's lowest fares. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates.

Purchase requirements: A 14-day advance purchase is required. Fares must be purchased by November 12, 2009.