If you missed the last Rocketmiles promotion, and you collect UA miles and have a need for a short trip, you may want to consider Rocketmiles’ current new-customer offer: earn 5,000 UA miles for a one-night stay.
To get these 5,000 UA miles, you must book a hotel by 11:59PM CT on July 31 through the following link:
https://www.rocketmiles.com/united-min5k
Or enter Promotion Code "UMP5000" when booking.
There is no restriction on the stay dates; you can stay this year or next year. But be sure to make the booking before the end of the month.
Before booking, you need to register for a new account. You can sign up through my referral link. Thank you for supporting this blog. After registering, just book through the link above.
For example:
I personally value UA miles at 1.6 cent each, so 5,000 UA miles are worth about $80. That can be a good deal if the actual out-of-pocket cost for one of the hotels above is low.
Rocketmiles is a third-party booking site, similar to Expedia and Orbitz, but the hotel prices there are not necessarily cheaper than other third-party sites. Be sure to compare prices before booking and see whether the price difference makes sense based on how you value 5,000 UA miles. This promotion is best for those who only need a one-night stay and also want UA miles. uscreditcards101.com
According to the official FAQ, you can also book a room for someone else and still earn the reward:
Q: Can I book for other people and earn the rewards for myself?
A: Absolutely. Log into your account, book the room, and enter the actual guest’s name who will be checking in as “primary guest”. If you are booking for a company, contact us and ask to be put in touch with one of our Corporate Account Managers who can explain how to fully take advantage of Rocketmiles for your business.
Below are the Terms for this promotion:
To be eligible for this promotion, the hotel reservation must be booked via the Rocketmiles mobile app with promo code "UMP5000" OR via www.rocketmiles.com using this promotional link (www.rocketmiles.com/united-min5k) by 11:59PM CT on 31 July 2015. Limited to first-time customers and subject to investigation post-purchase. Limit one per customer. Limit one per stay. Promotional offer cannot be applied to existing bookings or retroactively applied to bookings not made using the link above. This promotional offer cannot be combined with any other offers, including a sign-up from referral bonus. Rocketmiles reserves the right to retract a bonus at any time if it detects technical errors, cancel/rebooking activity (defined by identical search criteria) , or any deceptive behavior attempted to circumvent the limits expressed above, including multiple accounts. Please allow 2 weeks for bonus miles to post in a qualifying member's account after hotel stay is completed and the qualifying member has met the stated conditions.
HT: Loyalty Lobby