Originally Posted by
OLYflyer
If you can do OAK look at the DL flights OAK-LAX for add'l chance to find LOW lvl space.
If you can do STS or SJC look into AS flights to LAX as well (Y only birds).
I was able to get SFO-LAX and LAX-SFO legs added to the itinerary at the same 100k level. They're economy but I may get upgraded and even if I'm not upgraded, it's a short flight and I don't have to deal with getting a Southwest ticket and checking bags at LAX.
I just have to book the whole itinerary by midnight EST Saturday.
But I've since found out that a lot of the attractions I was interested in are still closed at the end of May when these flights are scheduled.
So I checked a month later and they say there's no LAX-FCO availability on Saturdays or Sundays.
The first guy I talked to said DL and AF are in some kind of negotiations and AF upgrades are suspended for the time being, which may also affect AF award availability to DL customers.
Maybe the later dates will become available in later. It would cost me $150 more but may be worth it.