ONE51CM1, immediate turns possible; I don't have experience with immigration at this location, so caution may be advised if you want to do a turnaround.
Many, many routing options between DFW and MIA, including NYC, for no addition to the base fare.
routing via MIA is 7.2 cpm - some of the other potential two stop routings can get it close to 5 cpm. Great fare to Brazil but probably not quite MR material
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse
So I search using the FT airport code lookup for MAO
get
(MAO)
Intl Arpt Eduardo Gomes
Manaus, BR
and I still have no clue as to where this is
YOU are a USC graduate? I had to look it up too, and I'm not a USC grad.
Back on topic, beware that the MIA-MAO portion is a 5hr 20min flight on a 738 on the few days that I checked...not sure if that is an error. Also, isn't there a reciprocity fee in Brazil for US Citizens? This could add $.
So I search using the FT airport code lookup for MAO and get (MAO) Intl Arpt Eduardo Gomes Manaus, BR
and I still have no clue as to where this is
Wikipedia: Manaus (Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈnaws]) is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas... metro area population about 2 million.
It was known at the beginning of the century, as Heart of the Amazon and City of the Forest. Currently its main economic engine is the Industrial Pool of Manaus.
Except no one in their right mind would MR for RDM at 2.7cpm.....
It's in the heart of the Amazon and this is an excellent price for an adventure.....not a MR
I'm still new, and trying to learn as much as I can, so if you don't mind my asking why is 2.7cpm bad for an RDM MR? I'm sure it's obvious and I'm just missing it ...
I do agree, though, this would be fun for an adventure!
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I'm still new, and trying to learn as much as I can, so if you don't mind my asking why is 2.7cpm bad for an RDM MR? I'm sure it's obvious and I'm just missing it ...
I do agree, though, this would be fun for an adventure!
It depends on how much you value RDMs at. Most people do not value AA RDMs at 2.7 cents each. I value mine at around 2.2-2.3 cpm now, and I'm on the higher side, but I would not MR purely for RDMs unless it was less than 70% of that, as I don't know when I can spend the miles, and they only have a true value when spent. Otherwise, they may as well be airline funny money, subject to devaluation at any time.
Also, for Americans, you need to have a visa for Brazil. It is not a reciprocity fee like Argentina and Chile charge. For them, you don't need to do anything else other than show up at the airport and pay. Brazil you must apply in advance. The Brazilian visa costs $160 for Americans most likely now, so if you don't have it already, you will want to make sure you get it. You also might want a yellow fever shot, if you go to some other countries, and they see you visited that part of Brazil, they might require that vaccination. I believe it is also recommended to have for that part of Brazil anyway.
Edit: Since it appears the deal is only valid for mid-June (within 2 weeks), I would not want to take my chances with getting a visa for Brazil on such short notice. Brazilian consulates can be inconsistent.
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Reason: My English is terrible
1/2 the problem solved
I had to look it up too, and I'm not a USC grad. 
