SanDiego1K
May 16, 06, 4:29 pm
I was just allowed to book an Air Canada flight on a 15K award. I was assured by two agents that this was legitimate, one of whom spent some time checking the rules. I'm still bemused, as the email from Uhited says:
Short Haul Saver Awards Available for 2006
Effective immediately, and for the remainder of 2006, Mileage Plus is offering the popular Short Haul Saver Awards, which enables Mileage Plus members to take short trips (for example, Chicago–Washington Dulles or San Francisco–Seattle) using up to 40 percent fewer miles. Flights up to 700 miles each way on United, United Express® and TedSM within the 48 contiguous states and between the U.S. and Canada qualify.
If this truly is the policy, this could broaden the opportunities to fly into Canada on routes that are often quite expensive.
Short Haul Saver Awards Available for 2006
Effective immediately, and for the remainder of 2006, Mileage Plus is offering the popular Short Haul Saver Awards, which enables Mileage Plus members to take short trips (for example, Chicago–Washington Dulles or San Francisco–Seattle) using up to 40 percent fewer miles. Flights up to 700 miles each way on United, United Express® and TedSM within the 48 contiguous states and between the U.S. and Canada qualify.
If this truly is the policy, this could broaden the opportunities to fly into Canada on routes that are often quite expensive.