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Continental has had a little known promotion over the years called privilege packs. Originally they were only available during your first year in Continental's frequent flyer program OnePass. For at least the last 3 years you can buy one every calendar year. They no longer promote the program and will completely stop selling them this Tuesday August 15th.

They come in two versions, I recommend getting the more expensive one for the extra miles and the up to $100 off coupon. I've listed the benefits of both below (Continental doesn't anymore) and the details of the two coupons. It's the miles and the $99 companion fare and up to $100 off coupon that make the packs such a good deal. The club passes and other coupons are ok too, but not as nice. The $100 off coupon can be used for flights over $400 to destinations system-wide including San Jose and is non-transferable. The $99 companion fare coupon is extendable but is only good for the US (but not Hawaii) and Canada. The more expensive the ticket the more $ it will save you and a companion.

Here are the details:

(DON'T BUY THIS ONE)
Domestic Executive Pack (USD $95.95)
- 5,000 OnePass Bonus Miles
- $99 Continental Airlines Companion Ticket
- Complimentary President's Club Passes (2)
- Caesar Park and Caesar Business Hotels Room Upgrade
- One Free Weekend Day Rental With Avis
- One Car Class Upgrade with Hertz
- 15% off Leisure Weekend Rentals with Hertz
- Earn Triple Miles with Dollar

(BUY THIS ONE)
Domestic Prestige Pack (USD $135.95)- 7,500 OnePass Bonus Miles
- $99 Continental Airlines Companion Ticket
- $25/$50/$100 Off Roundtrip Airfare
- Complimentary President's Club Passes (2)
- Presidents Club Initiation Fee Waiver
- Leather document holder and luggage tag
- Complimentary 3-Month Subscription to InsideFlyer
- Caesar Park and Caesar Business Hotels Room Upgrade
- Free Avis Upgrade
- One Car Class Upgrade with Hertz
- 15% off Leisure Weekend Rentals with Hertz
- Earn Triple Miles with Dollar

Here's the overview of the $99 Roundtrip Companion Travel Certificate

Travel Area: Valid within Mainland U.S., Alaska and Canada
Routing: Valid on CO and CO Express using the most direct routing
Travel Restrictions/Blackout Dates: Valid in conjunction with any published adult fare. Open jaws, stopovers and circle trips are permitted provided the rules of the paid fare allow it
Min/Max Stay: Saturday night stay is required
Upgrades:Upgrades of any type are not permitted for the companion traveler
Changes/Refunds: Permitted if the rules of the paid fare allow it, but the certificate can not be redeposited
Transferability: Certificate may be transferred to someone with the same surname, maiden name or mailing address as the OnePass member.
Other Key Restrictions: Companion must travel on same exact itinerary as the fare-paying customer, and must be ticketed at the same time. Offer does not apply to tickets that have already been purchased

Here's the overview of the $25 off $175-274/$50 off $275-399/$100 off $400+ Coupon

Travel Area: Valid systemwide
Routing: Valid on CO, CO Express, CO Connection and most CO codeshares
Travel Restrictions/Blackout Dates: Valid in conjunction with any published adult fare. Travel must be roundtrip. Open jaws, stopovers and circle trips are permitted provided the rules of the paid fare allow it
Min/Max Stay: Saturday night stay is required
Upgrades: Complimentary Elite upgrades are permitted - all others types of upgrades are not
Changes/Refunds: Permitted if the rules of the paid fare allow it, but the certificate can not be redeposited
Transferability: Not permitted. Must be used by OnePass member named on the certificate
Other Key Restrictions: Offer does not apply to tickets that have already been purchased

Hey senordos!

I'm going to be flying Continental, and seeing this post was awesome!


I'm gonna go out and get this!

qbf

Good news. Continental has authorized their OnePass agents to accept purchases until 9/15. However, you should purchase right away if you have plans for the coupons. The miles should post almost immediately. The rest of the pack will arrive in the mail in 2 to 4 weeks. It's been closer to 2 weeks but might take longer.

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