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Are United MileagePlus Miles Increasing In Value, For All The Wrong Reasons?

There's no denying that the miles & points world has changed a lot over the years, and in general, miles have become less valuable and compelling. We've seen award pricing devaluations, fewer award seats available, and an increasing number of restrictions on who can book award seats.

Are United MileagePlus Miles Increasing In Value, For All The Wrong Reasons?

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There's no denying that the miles & points world has changed a lot over the years, and in general, miles have become less valuable and compelling.

We've seen award pricing devaluations, fewer award seats available, and an increasing number of restrictions on who can book award seats.

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There's no denying that the miles & points world has changed a lot over the years, and in general, miles have become less valuable and compelling. We've seen award pricing devaluations, fewer award seats available, and an increasing number of restrictions on who can book award seats.

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