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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 5:49 am
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brooklynmatt
 
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Originally Posted by Scissors
I just realized that we could fly DFW-ORD, ORD-LHR, LHR-BHD on AA. ORD-LHR would be on a 777 with first class. Would there be high taxes flying into and out of LHR on BA booked thru AA? I wouldn't mind checking out Northern Ireland. I've heard it's beautiful. We could then take the train to Dublin.

Maybe book a one-way on AA to BHD and home from DUB on UA. Since I have miles on both airlines, It would be easier and faster to earn enough points to go next year. I think it would take 125,000 on AA and 100,000 on UA (business/first). I could then concentrate on hotel points. What do you guys (and Gals) think?
The taxes will be rough flying through London (hundreds-thousands).

One way around this would be Aer Lingus, not as good as 3 class first but probably good enough for what you need -

http://www.aerlingus.com/travelinfor...sclassfrom699/

Bookable with BA Avios pts, and have a direct flight from ORD-DUB
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