AA: DFW-SEA-ORD-DEL-ORD-SEA-DFW for $958++

[aglp2k]

I did a multi-city search on aa.com and came up with $958+$111.70=$1069.70.

Leave DFW on 11/14 and return on 11/17 or later.(min 1 night needed in DEL)
Books in O fare bucket.
Total RDM Miles=21,728
with DBEQM promotion=43,456

Not a great fare with $0.049 CPM basis. Any ideas to make this deal sweeter with creative routing & travel originating in DFW?

[giggy]

sometimes you can do dfw-del-nrt-del-dfw only certain times of the year for a decent fare

[benzguy80]

Originally Posted by giggy

sometimes you can do dfw-del-nrt-del-dfw only certain times of the year for a decent fare

not that I plan to do this, but what is the lowest fare have you seen for this?

I'm told NRT-ORD-DEL and vv are open jaw but I'm still wondering if someone could get away with applying a single AA SWU NRT-DEL or vv.

[jayzee9]

I'm looking to do a MR from AUS and this seems to be the best option right now. Anyone else?

Thanks!

[AAJetMan]

Originally Posted by aglp2k

I did a multi-city search on aa.com and came up with $958+$111.70=$1069.70.

Leave DFW on 11/14 and return on 11/17 or later.(min 1 night needed in DEL)
Books in O fare bucket.
Total RDM Miles=21,728
with DBEQM promotion=43,456

Not a great fare with $0.049 CPM basis. Any ideas to make this deal sweeter with creative routing & travel originating in DFW?

Pretty good deal!!
I've done DFW-LAX-ORD-DEL-ORD-LAX-DFW. It's nice 'cause I can get the 767 out of LAX to DFW. But beware of weather delays.

[benzguy80]

Originally Posted by jayzee9

I'm looking to do a MR from AUS and this seems to be the best option right now. Anyone else?

Thanks!

hi jayzee9, "best option" is debatable in this case. How many EQM do you need (assuming you did sign up for DBLEQ)? $1070 seems high for an MR but it depends on what you need, how much you're willing to go through (ORD-DEL in Y?!), cost, and how much time you have.

I'd compute the cost/EQM and use that as a point of comparision. You might be better off to position yourself to either coast and do transcons or do a run to FRA, MAD, or BCN. Also please keep in mind that upgrading to J on AA (w/o SWU's) takes 40k miles + $350 each way, assuming there's availability.

Not to discourage you, but based on what I've read on FT turning around at DEL isn't for everyone. To linger in India you'd need a visa (adding to the cost).

How about we discuss this under Mileage Run Discussion or via PM's? I'm AUS based and willing to do a little research on your behalf.

[aglp2k]

FWIW, the $958 fare is still available when going thru SFO, LAX or SEA from DFW:

Average Fare per Person - 958.00 USD
AMERICAN AIRLINES 529 DFW
Dallas/ Fort Worth Nov 14, 2009
08:25 AM SEA
Seattle Nov 14, 2009
10:55 AM M83 Economy
View Seats 1659 4 hr
30 min

AMERICAN AIRLINES 1946 SEA
Seattle Nov 14, 2009
12:30 PM ORD
Chicago Nov 14, 2009
06:25 PM 738 Economy
View Seats 1721 19 hr
45 min

AMERICAN AIRLINES 292 ORD
Chicago Nov 14, 2009
07:35 PM DEL
Delhi Nov 15, 2009
09:45 PM 777 Economy
View Seats 7484 Dinner
Breakfast
Alert: Overnight flight or connection.

AMERICAN AIRLINES 293 DEL
Delhi Nov 19, 2009
12:55 AM ORD
Chicago Nov 19, 2009
05:15 AM 777 Economy
View Seats 7484 Breakfast
Snack or Brunch 23 hr
20 min

AMERICAN AIRLINES 1341 ORD
Chicago Nov 19, 2009
07:50 AM SFO
San Francisco Nov 19, 2009
10:45 AM M83 Economy
View Seats 1846
Alert: Overnight flight or connection. Terminal change.

AMERICAN AIRLINES 1514 SFO
San Francisco Nov 19, 2009
02:50 PM DFW
Dallas/ Fort Worth Nov 19, 2009
08:20 PM M83 Economy
View Seats 1464 3 hr
30 min