thank you guys! I already called AA...the problem is they offered me a trip with 2 stops and one over night stay...and that's just crazy for 24 hours trip each way. yes...iberia has a good connection w/ 1 stop, but the route otopeni-madrid is operated by Tarom (not part of the group) for Iberia. plus they will charge me aboaut $140 per person. I am thinking to sell my miles....