For the most part, I have been using services like Travelocity, Travelweb, Travelbug, Preview, Microsoft's Expedia or various airline booking services, such as United's excellent itinerary generator, mainly for research.

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Keely said United told her to consider booking an undesirable flight, if she could find one, at the lower mileage price.

WSJ: Finding the Elusive Formula for Cashing in Miles

United's Morgaro Gomis picked up the game's first booking after 20 minutes for a foul on Kenny Miller as Rangers kept up the pace, with Craig Levin's side only threatening in flashes.

BBC: Dundee United 2-2 Rangers

Scholes picked up his first yellow card six minutes after the break, then Spurs striker Peter Crouch hit the crossbar before United's veteran midfielder received his marching orders for a second booking less than 10 minutes later.

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