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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 8:22 pm
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DLcoop1977
 
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Originally Posted by Chilcoot
According to Delta:

MSP-MCO nonstop = 1310 miles
MSP-ATL-MCO = 907 + 402 = 1309 miles

ATL must be precisely in-line between MSP and MCO for a rounding error to work that way.
Yes, but the ALT-MCO leg is credited at 500 miles minimum! So go for the connection, enjoy a couple in the Sky Club and earn the extra miles.
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