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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
But it's worth noting that because awards are not subject to AP requirements, last minute domestic saver awards can make for really great redemptions on a cpm basis.
So, I had every intention of replying with a snarky, "Yeah, for three more days..."

and then I checked.

I am stunned to find that I actually see some 12.5K saver awards past 11/15. For example, AUS-DTW: walk-up fare is $407 one way, and I fully expected to see 12.5K through 11/14 and then ~40K for a few days. Instead, I see 12.5K in the calendar every day through 11/22 save Sunday (20K).

I wonder if UA will shift their inventory / pricing model once the 15th arrives.
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