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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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Flying nonstop TATL from ATL will avoid the problem of connecting flights raising the miles required because they're not available in low. Aim for an open jaw and a stopover, using trains to fill the gaps.