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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 1:01 am
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BIMMERKID2
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uncertain
Programs: Korean Air, Lufthansa M&M, SPG ,United Mileage Plus
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my dates are March 5th outbound, March 14th return


Originally Posted by SkyBuck
Sometimes Orbitz will work for situations like this; the "narrow the search to my preferred airlines" option lets you specify up to 3 airlines (or an alliance).

In this case (using 4 Nov to 11 Nov as arbitrary dates, since the OP didn't specify) Orbitz is not showing mixed NW/TK options, but NW flights routed MSP-ORD-AMS-IST with KL metal for the last two segments are pricing at $772 all in. If this fare is available on your dates, it's not only cheaper, but avoids the hassle of changing airlines and worrying about baggage fees.
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