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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 11:48 am
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Originally Posted by manuvns
help me decide how to use my miles around thanksgiving travel to orlando
option 1 southwest : 2 returns tickets using $500 WN gift cards + 1 reward ticket for 16 credits ( total 3 tickets) ( saves me time as well at this will be direct flight )
option 2 delta : use 97500 delta miles for 3 reward ticket . ( will need a connection)

which is a better option ?
I'd avoid the connection. Packed planes means potential stranding if something goes wrong. Exception would be if you have DL status.
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