An Israeli journalist said she was yelled at by a United Airlines crew member who blamed her for flight delays after she refused to move seats on her plane.
27.07.2023 - 18:28 / smartertravel.com / Tim Winship
Got United miles? If so, this newly announced sale on award flights means those miles will be worth more for many flights.
Offer Details
Between August 9 and August 23, MileagePlus members can save 20 percent when booking coach-class awards for roundtrip travel within the U.S. and Canada between August 23 and December 15, as follows:
Flights within the contiguous U.S. and Canada less than 700 miles discounted from 20,000 miles to 16,000 miles roundtrip Flights within the contiguous U.S. and Canada more than 700 miles discounted from 25,000 miles to 20,000 miles roundtrip Flights to Hawaii discounted from 45,000 miles to 36,000 miles roundtrip Flights to Alaska discounted from 35,000 miles to 28,000 miles roundtripThe discounts do not apply for travel on November 22 or 23 or between November 26 and November 28.
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This award sale features a solid discount on the most popular award flights, with a travel period totaling almost four months.
What’s not to like?
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