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Old Dec 3, 2019, 6:01 am
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nbs2
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: HOU
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Originally Posted by wh6cto
A hair cheaper, though I'm not sure it's worth it...

UA:$202 IAH-LAX in BasicEcon 1380PQM
Wed 25 Dec IAH-LAX-IAH
(1h23m in LAX)
Link: https://flights.app.goo.gl/1EiMd

You have to fly twice as long in BasicEcon so I would pay the extra to avoid the longer flight. Especially with the middle seat.

BTW, for any short flights, the United website doesn't factor in 500mi minimum, so it can report less than you earn. The receipt is correct, so check after purchase. (Not that it matters in the route above.)
I see that there is a BE run on 12/11 for $140. I’m wondering if I should wait a week and see if something similar comes up for 12/18. It’s still far enough before Christmas that I think they may adjust.
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