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Jan 24, 2017, 5:42 am

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FlightNurse

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Originally Posted by usafltg

Hi Guys,

He's trying to depart Apr 28th 2017 or after, and be back in Chicago NLT than May 21st.

Unfortunately, when I try to do this on American's web-site, I seem to be getting hit up with $650 worth of airline fees in addition to 100k+ points i'm using. Everything I seem to find passes through LHR and connects via British Airways.

Is there anything I can do to get him a Business Ticket the whole way, on points only (minus minimum taxes)? Seems completely pointless if I have to fork over $650k on top of 100k miles.

Being flexible is your friend, like other have stated you will have to fly into a AA city in Europe then onto Kiev on a separate ticket. Use this forum as a guide to help you understand how to use your miles.