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Heads up, awardtrail readers! There's a sweet deal popping up for flights to New Delhi, India, for under a grand! United and its Star Alliance buddies (Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air) are offering roundtrip tickets starting at just $946. This isn't some crazy mistake fare, but a fairly standard sale, so it's likely to stick around for a bit.
Why should you care? Well, if India's on your bucket list, this is a fantastic way to get there without emptying your wallet. Plus, flying with Star Alliance means you can potentially earn valuable miles with programs like United MileagePlus or Air Canada Aeroplan (depending on where you credit the flight). That means points towards future adventures! Keep an eye on those dates and book soon as these deals don't last forever.
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