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DL Platinum Challenge from Austin,Texas

DL Platinum Challenge from Austin,Texas

Old Mar 2, 2014, 7:07 am
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DL Platinum Challenge from Austin,Texas

Doing DL Platinum challenge from Austin,Texas which ends in Apr 2014. Need some suggestion whether mileage run segments or Miles would be cheaper and faster. Also need suggestions on which MRs I can take to complete this.
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 7:31 am
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I suggest you learn EF (expertflyer) and get a subscription. Look for low base fares to Europe. There was one a few days ago (DFW-CDG) for $34.50 and tricked for $290 RT or non-tricked for $730.

Consider SAT as well
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 9:44 am
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Sorry what is expert flyer ? How can it help on mileage run?
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 9:57 am
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Do we have domestic segment or to Hawaii ? Or how can avoid going out without immigration on intl flights doing return same day? Is that a option ?
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 12:17 pm
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DL Platinum Challenge from Austin,Texas

Read the forum sticky.
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 3:22 pm
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www.expertflyer.com is a website ($10 a month I think) that shows you the lowest base fares from any city.

So, if you know that AUS-CDG has a base fare of $10, you know it is great MR material. If the lowest basefare is $450, you know you can skip looking for MR tickets to CDG.
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Old Mar 2, 2014, 3:24 pm
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Originally Posted by rajhyd99
Do we have domestic segment or to Hawaii ? Or how can avoid going out without immigration on intl flights doing return same day? Is that a option ?
You can do Hawaii, no problem. It is most likely more expensive than Europe

Depending on your destination, you can stay airside. Any issues because of your Indian passport?
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