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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 7:01 pm
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Originally Posted by jasp25
I don't really need it to hit an elite level, but just primarily to burn time.. I have an expiring $250 ecert and might as well use it.. so I am thinking if the second booking will be under $250, and get upgraded to F, I'd get two free meals and extra RDM's.. but yes I will definitely consider checking out the Smithsonian -- that sounds very good... but I am more inclined on getting on a plane to burn time.

-j
Most e-certs will only allow use if the base fare is at least as much as the e-cert, so even if you were able to find something just over $250 base fare, you'd still be out some $$$ for taxes and fees.
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