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Old May 31, 2018 | 5:44 pm
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Originally Posted by HoKo
I'm trying to go CLT-PHL for 7,500 miles. Nothing available direct but if I tack on a connecting segment to BOS I have my pick of the litter for the CLT-PHL segments.

Based on what I've read it sounds like the only way to accomplish this is to put the CLT-PHL-BOS itinerary on hold and then play the HUCA game to try and find an agent that can/will drop the 2nd segment?

Anything else I should do to increase my odds of success?
You are correct, based on my limited experience and reading this thread. How to increase your odds? Play dumb and don't let the agents know what you're up to??
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