Leo leaned back, a grin spreading across his face. Sometimes, the shortcut was the most scenic route of all.
$500 plus his existing miles for a $4,200 seat? It was a no-brainer.
United was running a "Mystery Offer" promotion—a 100% bonus on any miles purchased over 10,000. He did the math. Buying the 28,000-mile gap would usually be pricey, but with the bonus, he only had to pay for 14,000. The total came to about $500.