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Old Sep 26, 2018, 9:01 pm
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Whodunit68
 
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Originally Posted by WantOnlinePoker
Thanks JJeffrey!

Is it common for a vacation package to be cheaper than the same flight on its own? I'm assuming that booking a hotel like Hyatt or Hilton through AA Vacation would not be a qualifying rate for elite benefits. Are any chains known to recognize these bookings differently than a standard OTA?
​​​​​​​it’s fairly common.
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