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Old Oct 25, 2025 | 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Herb687
Help you decide based on what?

I don't understand why you would want to crowdsource the answer to what you should do, much less without providing us any information at all on what you value. We don't know whether you prioritize space, are flush with miles, love the Chicago skyline, hate the Chicago skyline, or just REALLY love AA short ribs.

What matters to you?

But if you really want the advice of randos you haven't told what you prioritize/value: the answer is behind door #3 - you book TWO Y seats on the nonstop!
LOL, I ask because they are both great deals, but I am a bit concerned about the tight connection. And of course, non stops are always better than connections.

Please do not say I just answered my own question as it’s rare to find FC deals like that. It would be nice to depart PHX a bit later on the connection.

There is zero chance of an upgrade on the non stops as I’m only Platinum Pro and the first cabin is almost full.

It’s just an opinion I am seeking!
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