I was always wondering whats the purpose of writing this before finishing reservations.
IMO 95% of the people use their miles only after seeing that the ticket prices are high, and 95% of the time United would give you the highest rate ever on this routing, so obviously do they really think that people would reconsider and purchase with cash?
I came to a conclusion that they do this only to give a good feeling for people to see how much they save, as anybody that made a reservation would know that it is quite a good feeling....
Your thoughts...
PS. maybe this belongs in just shmooze, mods feel free do move it there...