Originally Posted by
qasr
If she insists on flying non-stop business class, has narrow time windows and won't pay $700 RT, then there is going to be something that has to give. She either changes the time, adds a connection or rides coach on B6 or some other airline.
$700 RT nonstop on one of the most high yielding domestic markets in C, while possible, is unrealistic if you're not somewhat flexible.
She's quite willing to spend $700. My brother and I stop her. Well she can get exactly what she wants for 45K AA miles, which based on the current feedback seems like the best thing to do.