Originally Posted by
guv1976
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Why don't you just take advantage of the current sale on AA frequent-flyer miles, and buy enough miles for a one-way award. Should cost about $600-$800 in Economy class (depending on whether travel is before May 1 or not); or about $1,200 in Business Class. You can call AA to check award availability, and put something on a free, five-day hold before buying any miles.
https://buymiles.aa.com/en/buygift
I'd second this. A friend once went the paid-ticket route and the girl's family cashed in the ticket! (She was from a poor country). The friend was irritated at this but had plenty of money and bought another one! She did come over but the relationship didn't work out, he sent her back home and she married a local guy.