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Hey awardtrail readers, listen up! Planning a trip to Greece? You might be in luck. United and its Star Alliance buddies (Air Canada, Austrian, Lufthansa, and Swiss) are quietly offering some sweet deals to Athens (ATH). The price will wiggle around depending on exactly which route you pick, but it's worth a look if you're dreaming of gyros and ancient ruins.
Why should you care? Well, Athens is usually a pricey destination, especially during peak season. This sale could seriously slash the cost of your flights, leaving you with more euros to spend on souvlaki and exploring the Acropolis. Plus, flying with United or its partners means you can potentially rack up those valuable United MileagePlus miles, bringing you closer to your next award trip! So, hop on over to your favorite flight search engine and punch in those dates. You might just snag an amazing deal.
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