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Going...Going...Gone: Airlines Tweet Low Prices

JetBlue, United get in on speedy, hip marketing move

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 3, 2009 7:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – JetBlue and United Airlines are giving loyal readers of their Twitter feeds chances to grab low fares, USA Today reports. But customers have to act quickly: JetBlue makes the fares available for about 8 hours or while seats last, while United often gives customers just... Read full story »

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