Now you can check in on the go with your web-enabled mobile device. You can even use your mobile device as your mobile boarding pass at select airports!*

Mobile check-in is now available nationwide
These three steps can take you from check-in to boarding, wherever you are:
Enter mobile.united.com into the browser of your mobile device to check in for any flight within the U.S. starting 24 hours before scheduled departure.
If you are flying through one of the airports listed below, you can select to receive your boarding pass via email.** Otherwise, visit any EasyCheck-in® kiosk to print your boarding pass at the airport.
To use your device as your boarding pass, scan the barcode on your screen at security and at the gate when boarding.
You’ll also be able to check flight status and get up-to-the-minute arrival and departure information, including times and gate information.

Where can I use a mobile boarding pass?
You can use your mobile device as your mobile boarding pass at these airports:
Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW)
Denver (DEN)
Las Vegas (LAS)
Los Angeles (LAX)
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
San Francisco (SFO)
Washington Dulles (IAD)
We’ll soon be expanding mobile boarding passes to other airports around the country. And, we’re working to add more mobile capabilities. Visit united.com/mobileservices for more information and updates.

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Pulaski Agents should join Orbitz For Agents.

by admin on February 22, 2010

Pulaski travel agents and Goldrush Getaways travel agents should all join Orbitz for Agents.  The first five hundred agents to join will make additional commissions through March of 2011.  The platform is easy to use and eliminates many of the issues for home based agents in confirming that they can assist their friends and families in booking travel and competing with online agencies.

This does not replace your ability or need to book directly with preferred vendors or providers. This option does not maximize saving for your customers or maximize your commissions.  It also does not eliminate issues or drawbacks of booking with an online agency.  I must remind you of the increased flexibility and ability to resolve issues by booking directly with travel provider or through our preferred vendors.

This is a tool to put in your travel agent toolbox for use when a client brings you a package put together by Orbitz utilizing multiple vendors.  I am recommending that you sign up but be very familiar with the terms of use, rules and restrictions BEFORE utilizing the site.

Three rules that stand out:

1) Orbitz for AgentsSM rates, information, and taxes are subject to change without notice. PRICES ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL, AND YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL MESSAGE THAT THE RESERVATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

2) Orbitz for AgentsSM packages are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-CHANGEABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. For hotel reservations, suppliers may charge fees when you change or cancel a hotel reservation. Trip Insurance may be available and is NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-CHANGEABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

3) All airline tickets will be issued as electronic tickets. Name changes are not allowed. All passenger air transportation is subject to the terms and conditions of the tariffs, contracts of carriage, regulations, polices, terms and conditions (including Warsaw Convention notices) of the operating airline. Minimum check in times may apply. In the event of a delay or cancellation, the airline is solely responsible for determining and providing compensation, if any, to the passenger(s).

The new site does allow agents to book and assembly custom packages for clients and add a service fee and mark ups.  Where this tool may prove valuable is combining air and car or hotel and car packages with vendors that do not have an existing partnership.

The one tool that is missing is the ability to search and book air only.  The ability to book air and add a service fee would add value to this site as a tool for agents.  I have requested such an option from Orbitz for Agents.

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Pulaski Travel Agents should note that Cruising for Singles has arrived

January 26, 2010

Pulaski Travel Agent Announcement: Norwegian Cruise Lines led the way with mainstream “Freestyle Cruising” and now leads the way for single cruisers.  NCL is now providing 100-square-foot studio accommodations on the Norwegian Epic for your Solo Travelers.
The Epic has 128 solo cabins designated for your single cruisers.  The rates are comparable to the rate for [...]

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Additional 3% Commission to Pulaski Travel Agents that complete their Costa Specialist Training

January 23, 2010

Many Pulaski Travel Agents may not know much about Costa Cruise Lines but you should.
Costa is the fifth largest cruise line in the world and the #1 Cruise Line in Europe. What sets Costa apart from other cruise lines is its Italian Style of cruising, offering guests a true international experience no matter where in [...]

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Certified Black Hills Specialist now earn 20% Commissions on Land and 8% on Air and Car Rentals

January 18, 2010

Pulaski Travel Agents and Goldrush Getaways Agents that become ” Certified Black Hill Specialists”  now earn 20% commissions on land packages booked at Black Hills Vacations.
This site offers resources specially designed to provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to give you the edge in selling the Black Hills & Badlands to your clients.
Just [...]

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FTC Regulations apply to Travel Agents marketing both on the Internet and offline

December 8, 2009

For all those travel agents out there marketing on the Internet, be aware of the new guidelines that were updated recently(Effective December 1, 2009).  These guideline are not really new, just updated and are now being clarified to be more easily enforced.
There are in my opinion three types of people marketing on the internet:
a) The [...]

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Pulaski Travel Agents take advantage of $10.00 per night Fam opportunity in Turks and Caicos

December 5, 2009

Pulaski Travel agents are taking advantage of The Sands of Grace Bay 10th Anniversary Celebration Fam Trip. Through the 19th of December, this resort in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, is offering $10.00 per night rates to travel agents. Those Pulaski agents with the flexibility to leave tomorrow should be packing right now.
If [...]

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Beginning Internet Marketing for Travel Agents: Domain Names

November 22, 2009

Your domain name is the name used for your site or your piece of virtual real estate, which identifies you in the online world.  Registering a domain name is very important, since it plays a vital role in popularizing the site and ranking high in search engines.
Every computer connected to the internet, has its own [...]

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Free alternatives to some overpriced software products for Travel Agents

November 22, 2009

Software prices are out of control in a time where people are just trying to get by.  Software from the big companies like Microsoft
is often updated every year or so. Each new release gets more costly and requires more computer resources to operate.
If you’re tired of the costly price tags, consider these very good  alternatives:
Internet [...]

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Pulaski Travel Agents visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

November 9, 2009

Every Pulaski Travel Agent should visit the the Official site for Las Vegas Meeting and Travel Professionals Website.  Become Vegas Certified and earn commissions on things you cannot even purchase in other towns.
You will be amazed at the amount of information on the site.  Want to book more Vegas, become “Vegas Certified”.
“Vegas Certified” travel professionals [...]

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