United Airlines reduces Mileage Plus award ticket mileage by 5k for winter travel; book by October 19

United Airlines is pulling out the stops to impress its frequent fliers. On Monday the airline announced a one week promotion where it'll take 5,000 fewer miles to book a domestic award ticket. Mileage Plus participants can buy a domestic ticket for as little as 20,000 miles round-trip, but the booking must be made no later than next Monday, October 19.

The lower mileage award tickets are being offered for winter travel between January 10 and April 30, 2010 and needs to be booked on the airline's website. The only black out dates ar Aprl 1, 2 and 5. Only United and United Express flights are eligible and they must operate in the lower 48 states or between the lower 48 and Canada. Codeshare flights are not offered with this special promotion.