MilesBuzz! - Any Domestic Award that does not need Sat S/O?View Full Version : Any Domestic Award that does not need Sat S/O? JudyJFLA Apr 17, 02, 1:43 pm Just a question for those in the know. I will need to fly home for a hearing this summer (do not know the date yet) and it would be a huge problem to have to be away from the business for up to 5 days because of a sat nite requirement. Are there any airlines in the US that do not require that on an award ticket? It would be from MT to FL but I could take the train to Spokane for a wider assortment of flights. Just liiking for alternatives at this point. Thanks! PremEx Apr 17, 02, 2:02 pm United Airlines does not have a Saturday night requirement on any of their free award tickets. I'm sure there are others. dbaker Apr 17, 02, 2:12 pm I believe that Continental's EasyPass awards waive this requirement. ------------------ daniel baker -- dbaker-flyertalk@ityt.com Reliable, fast, and unmoderated forums at ITYT. (http://www.ityt.com/forums/) DK_1KGal Apr 17, 02, 2:26 pm No requirements on Southwest (Spokane to Orlando) Viajero Joven Apr 17, 02, 2:47 pm dbaker-- yes, EasyPass waves all requirements.... but it also costs 50K miles within the lower 48 US. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif It looks like the Delta 25K award doesn't have a min. stay, either. Remember that you can redeem UA miles for UA or DL, and DL miles for DL or UA. Coming from Montana, your airline choices are limited.... I think the DL/UA option may be your only one, since NW (CO) requires the Sat. night stay. Without knowing much about the Alaska Airlines program, you may be able to get a joint award with Horizon/Alaska/American for 25K without the Sat. night stay requirement. Viajero Joven Apr 17, 02, 2:52 pm You may also be able to get a 20K award with America West from Spokane, or using Big Sky Airlines connecting to America West from Montana. ILUVCITIBANK Apr 17, 02, 2:59 pm AA doesn't have a SAT stay-over requirement for ther 25K domestic awards. PG Apr 17, 02, 3:50 pm NW, CO, US require Sat. night stay (unless you are willing to shell out twice the number of miles). UA, AA, DL, BA do not require Sat. night stay. At one time UA tried to institute Sat night stay for awards, but the reaction from members was quite negative and they retracted their plans. Sydneyjb Apr 18, 02, 12:49 am AmericaWest 20,000 no Saturday Stay Required GEG - FLL - GEG |