United offers discounted fares, called compassion fares, to customers purchasing tickets for last-minute travel for the purposes of obtaining medical treatment, attending to a seriously ill or injured family member, or attending the funeral of a family member.

Compassion fares provide a 10% discount off of any published fare for tickets purchased within six days of travel. These fares must be booked through United Reservations by calling your local reservations office. The booking fee that would normally apply will be waived for compassion fares.

Please have the following information ready when making your reservation:

• The name of the family member who is the reason for your travel
• The family member's relationship to you
• The name, address and telephone number of the hospital, hospice or funeral home
• The name of the attending physician (if applicable)