United Airlines and American Airlines have both begun promotions that allow frequent fliers to use 30 percent fewer miles if they want to squeeze in some “short-hop” travel in the next few months. Both deals only apply to trips of 700 miles or less.
United’s offer lets members of its Mileage Plus reward program use 30 percent fewer reward miles for Saver Award trips within the continental United States of between the continental United States and Canada. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 31 and at least seven days before a first flight, and travel must be before Jan. 7, 2011.
American’s MileSAAver offer for members of its AAdvantage programapplies to flights booked by Aug. 31and travel must be completed by Dec. 15.
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