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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 7:06 pm
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fulthrust7
 
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Originally Posted by guv1976
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US miles would probably be more useful, as US' more liberal award-routing rules might permit a Middle East transit, allowing use of RJ or QR. AA awards will not permit that.
The OP doesn't have enough US miles (even for economy RT) unless he is traveling in the very restricted off peak window.
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