Frequently Asked Questions


Fly Free* in '08


topWhen will I get my booking request?
Booking requests were shipped out the end of March and will be arriving in home very soon.
topHow do I contact TLC if I have a question about my booking request form?
TLC/T-Mobile Customer Concierge Service – 605.978.2047
topWhy is T-Mobile® offering customers a Free* Flight?
At T-Mobile, we are in the business of helping our customers stay connected to those who matter most to them. That’s why we launched myFaves® which allows unlimited nationwide calling to any five U.S. numbers, even landlines**. The Free Flight offer is another way T-Mobile enables you to stay connected.
topNow that I have a new myFaves® 2-year contract, what else do I need to do to qualify?
You must mail in your completed Free Flight application form, postmarked by December 31, 2007. Then, make sure you still have an active qualifying myFaves two-year contract plan with no overdue balances as of February 29, 2008. This will qualify you for a Free Flight Booking Request Form.
topWhat does "active with no overdue balances" mean?
Postpaid customers with active myFaves® two-year plans must not have any past due balances. FlexPay customers must still be on a two-year myFaves plan, and must either have paid their monthly service charge, or be within their 45-day grace period.
topWhere do I get the Free Flight application form?
You can get the application form from two sources:

1. Download it from this website, and don’t forget to mail it in postmarked by December 31, 2007.
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2. Or pick it up in any retail store on November 23 to 25, 2007.
topWhat is a Booking Request Form?
The Booking Request Form allows you to choose your top three choices for travel destinations and dates. This form will be sent from TLC to qualifying customers in March 2008. Be sure to fill out and return this form to TLC, so TLC can contact you to make your travel arrangements. The form is valid for travel for 13 months or until March 31, 2009.
topWhen will I get the Free Flight Booking Request Form?
If you have met all the eligibility criteria, the Free Flight Booking Request Form will be mailed to you in March 2008. It will be sent to the billing address on the account.
topWho is TLC?
TLC is the company that T-Mobile has engaged to fulfill the Free Flight promotion.
topAre there any age restrictions to travel?
Yes. Passengers need to be at least 18 years of age at the time of travel.
topWhich cities can I fly from?
Customers can fly from any one of the 59 departure cities across the continental U.S.

59 Departure Cities

Albany, NY
Albuquerque (Santa Fe Area), NM
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Birmingham, AL
Bloomington, IL
Boise, ID
Boston, MA
Brownsville, TX
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Hartford, CT
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Little Rock, AR
Los Angeles, CA
Louisville, KY
Manchester, NH
Memphis, TN
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Myrtle Beach, SC
Nashville, TN
Newark, NJ
New Orleans, LA
New York City, NY
Norfolk, VA
Oakland, CA
Oklahoma City, OK
Omaha, NE
Orange County, CA
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Pittsburgh, PA
Portland, OR
Providence, RI
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Rochester, NY
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Savannah/Hilton Head, GA
Seattle/Tacoma, WA
St. Louis, MO
Tampa, FL
Washington, D.C.
topWhich cities can I fly to?
Eligible customers can fly round trip to one of 10 exciting destinations***.

10 Destination Cities***

New York City, NY- The staples of American culture all call NYC home: Broadway, SoHo, Wall Street, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. Your search for character in a city is over.
Orlando, FL- A city of fun for kids big and small. It’s home to some of the country’s most exhilarating theme parks and attractions.
Boston, MA- With its colonial architecture and the splendor of its changing seasons, the Hub is indeed the spirit of New England.
Atlanta, GA- Take the whole family and visit the spectacular Georgia Aquarium, then stop by and visit the CNN Studio tour—your day is sure to be filled with fun in beautiful Georgia.
Chicago, IL- With a population of nearly 3 million, something must be special about this city. Our guess? It’s the signature deep-dish pizza, professional sports teams, and amazing jazz scene.
Miami, FL- You can’t escape the Latin influences in art, architecture, and culture. Turn left at the nearest cabana and take a stroll along the sandy white beaches.
Las Vegas, NV- Roll the dice and stay at one of the over-the-top hotels and casinos on the Strip. Your trip to Sin City will be a load of fun and memories.
Washington, D.C.- The nation’s capital is packed with history and museums and is home to all three branches of the U.S. government.
Los Angeles, CA- Whether you’re stargazing or want to be treated like a star yourself, the City of Angels is the place to make it happen.
Dallas, TX- Big hair, big boots, and big fun—everything is bigger in Dallas, Texas. Giddyup.
topIs this offer available only on a specific airline?
No. TLC works with a number of leading airlines to make your travel possible.
topHow is the offer different for Individual and Family plan myFaves® customers?
If you have an Individual myFaves® plan, you will get a maximum of one Booking Request Form per account, while myFaves for Families customers will get a maximum of two forms per account.
topIs there any limit to how many people in a household can participate in the promotion?
The promotion is limited to one Booking Request Form per account for Individual myFaves® plans, and two forms per account for myFaves for Families plans. There is no limit to how many people per household are eligible to activate a myFaves plan on separate accounts to receive a free flight. However, only two people from the same household can travel for free on the same flight.
topIs the Free Flight Booking Request Form transferable?
Yes, you can give the Booking Request Form to a friend or family member. But it is not transferable once it has been sent back to TLC with the requested travel dates and destination options. Please remember, the form can only be used by someone over the age of 18 and cannot be sold, traded, or otherwise transferred for value.
topHow long is the Booking Request Form valid?
Your Booking Request Form will be valid for travel for 13 months or until March 31, 2009. Keep in mind that 30 days advance notice is required for booking.
topHow do I book my flight?
  • If you have met all the qualifications, in March 2008, you will receive a Free Flight Booking Request Form in the mail with instructions for requesting travel dates and destinations.
  • Mail the completed Booking Request Form with your top three travel choices to TLC for processing and confirmation.
  • TLC will contact you within two weeks to confirm receipt and prior to your requested travel dates to book flights and confirm travel options.
  • You will then receive confirmation of itinerary from TLC.
  • Free flights are available between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009.
topIs this offer open to existing T-Mobile® customers?
Existing T-Mobile customers can also participate in this Free Flight promotion. To become eligible for a Free Flight Booking Request Form, you must:
  • Switch to a qualifying myFaves® plan with a new two-year contract. Or renew your current qualifying myFaves plan by signing up for a new two-year contract. Or Individual line customers can add a new line of service with a two-year contract on a qualifying myFaves® plan (Free Flight promotion is only valid for the first added line if primary account contract is not extended. If more than one line is added, the additional added lines are not eligible for the Free Flight promotion. Lines added to family accounts are not eligible for the promotion.). You must change to or renew for myFaves during November 23 to November 25, 2007. Please contact Customer Care at 1 (800).937.8997 on these days to change your plan or renew.
  • Next, send in the completed Free Flight application form postmarked by December 31, 2007.

  • Ensure your account is active on a qualifying myFaves rate plan with no overdue balances as of February 29, 2008.
  • If you are not ready to renew your contract yet, just enter the sweepstakes by December 31, 2007, and you could still win one of 5,000 free flights.
topAre there any fees I should expect to pay?
A $25 booking fee will be charged by TLC. Plus, you will be responsible for any additional taxes or fees charged by the airline, airport, or government.
topHow and when do customers pay for booking fee and additional airline fees and taxes?
Any additional fees and taxes charged by the airline, airport, or government are payable at time of booking, when you are making your reservations with TLC. TLC will take payment over the phone via debit or credit card.
topWill I be eligible to collect mileage for the free flight if I am signed up with the airline’s mileage program?
Yes, you will be eligible to collect mileage in accordance with the rules of their mileage program.
topWhat if my account was postdated and is set to activate during the November 23 to 25, 2007, time period?
To qualify for the promotion, you must initiate the order for a two-year myFaves contract during the three-day period. Accounts ordered prior to November 23, 2007, are not eligible unless they are renewed sometime during November 23 through 25, 2007.
topHawaii is not included as either a destination or departure city. Can customers in Hawaii participate in this promotion?
  • Yes, eligible customers in Hawaii can participate in this promotion, but they must travel from one of the 59 departure locations to one of the 10 destination locations.
  • Eligible customers from Hawaii who use their free flights on the mainland are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel to and from the mainland.
  • Eligible customers may also gift their Booking Request Form to a friend or family member to use to depart from one of the 59 departure cities to one of the 10 destination cities. The person receiving the gifted Booking Request From would then fill it out, and submit it to TLC. Free flights cannot be given to someone else once the Booking Request Form is submitted, and cannot be sold or otherwise traded for value.
topAre there any travel restrictions when requesting free flights?
  • Flights must leave from one of the 59 departure cities and arrive at one of the 10 destination cities.
  • A minimum one-night stay is required.
  • Maximum time between originating and return flight is 30 days.
  • Other restrictions based on available airlines schedules and policies also apply.
  • Flights must be booked 30 days in advance.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of travel.
  • Multiple people per household can activate a myFaves® plan to receive a free flight. However, only two people from the same household can travel for free on the same flight.
topAfter I have booked my travel through TLC, what happens if I need to cancel or change my flight?
Once you have booked your travel through TLC, any cancellations or changes are ruled by the airlines policies. You should contact the airlines directly with any questions regarding cancellations or changes.