Standard/anytime awards are a necessity from time-to-time for frequent travelers. But, they’re not as cheap as they used to be. On the contrary, common routes seem to be getting more expensive than ever.
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Need A Last-Minute Award On United Airlines? It Might Pay To Check Truly Last-Minute
Last-minute award redemption are usually expensive. You won’t generally find saver inventory close to departure. Two recent experiences with United have me seeing something a bit different.