United Offers Reduced-Mileage Short Haul Awards

United announced new 15,000 mile coach awards for flights under 750 miles book at united.com. First class awards on these routes are available for 30,000 miles.

Flights are currently available for travel from September 1 through December 31.


American made a similar announcement earlier in the month.

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