United Air Fare Sale: Fly this fall for less

Rules and restrictions of the sample fares shown below vary by market. Additional taxes and fees apply. Fares are valid for travel originating in either city below. Fares are subject to availability and may not be valid on all flights/dates. Travel is valid through November 16, 2010. Travel is valid daily. Minimum night stay requirement varies by market. Exceptions apply.

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*Fares are each way based on required roundtrip purchase. Rules and restrictions of the sample fares shown below vary by market. Additional taxes and fees apply.

Advanced purchase varies by market. Travel is valid through November 16, 2010. Travel is valid daily. Minimum night stay requirement varies by market. Exceptions apply. See the fare facts for full rules and information. Additional checked baggage fees may apply. See U.S./Canada baggage information for details.

Additional taxes/fees: Fares do not include a $3.70 per flight segment tax. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares do not include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement at a U.S. airport or Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18, which may be collected depending on the itinerary. Fares for Hawaii and Alaska include an $8.10 (each way) departure tax.

Please call your Travel-On / Travel Place agents to take advantage of these low fares for your next flight.

Air Traffic Controllers Strike in France

Strikes by air traffic controllers are disrupting flights in France. Airlines are advising passengers to check the status of their flights online. During the last strike of September 7, the SNCTA said controllers were free to choose, with the result of some delays and cancellations to flights. A national strike is due on September 23.

Travel-On / Travel Place is in the process of identifying travelers whose travel plans may be disrupted. Should we find travelers who may be impacted, our agents will contact the travelers to make alternate arrangements.

8 ways to make air travel less grueling

A road warrior shares her tried and true tips.

1. Pick flights with WiFi.

2. Never fly on a Sunday or early on Monday morning.

3. Get advance notice of delays.

4. Never check a bag.

5. Bring extra batteries for your mobile devices.

6. Don't eat airline food.

7. Always have a Plan B and C.

8. Keep your attitude upbeat.

Read the entire article.

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