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May 26, 2005 | 1:09 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by exerda

I believe the 800-mile rule is origin-to-destination, so the connection wouldn't matter. Thus if I wanted to use one DCA-SAV, which if flown on UA metal requires an ORD connection, it would be eligible, as DCA-SAV is under 800 miles. I'm not 100% since I haven't tried redeeming my 800's yet, but that is what I've heard.

Incorrect.

I phoned United ... the 500-mile minimum counts for stopovers, so with the 800-mile tickets, you wouldn't be able to have a stopover.