Originally posted by Sheryl:
Have you checked routes where Vanguard, Sun Country and Airtran compete out of MSP? That's usually the best place to start, i.e. routes that are low fare compete. Maybe a double connect from MSP to Florida.
well, I tried several variations on that theme. turns out it's only slight more expensive to go to Frankfurt Dec 24 and return the 25th, $213 each way. that solves my problem in one shot. problem is, when I try to book this flight, the total is well over $2,000! I'm on hold with UA's web desk to try and see if there's something wrong. I'm having the same problem looking at total fares to CDG, LHR and MUC. they all come up cheap in the flight selection list, but when I hit the "price this selection" button these huge fares come up. just talked to a rep who said those fares in the selection list are "guidelines" and if it doesn't come up then it's not available for that trip.
grrr...