Need segments out of DFW for Exec Plat.
Dec 4, 2007, 6:57 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 34
Need segments out of DFW for Exec Plat.
Looks like I am going to need 4 segments to hit Exec Platinum. Any suggestions on the cheapest flights from DFW to get 4 segments?? Thanks
Dec 4, 2007, 6:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Plano, Texas, USA
Programs: AA PPro, Hilton Gold, Lindy Award Winner (2013)
Posts: 503
I would do two round-trips to Austin. I think they can be had for $98 + taxes each and can be done relatively quickly.
Usually you go down and back on the same plane.....especially if flying out of DAL.
Usually you go down and back on the same plane.....especially if flying out of DAL.
Dec 4, 2007, 8:39 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: AA EXP, CO PLAT, SPG Gold
Posts: 205
Austin round trips are probably best for segments from DFW. Problem is, if you have to have those segments before Dec. 31, you may have a hard time getting a good rate, since alot of those are already sold out. If you have to do these four segments in one day, you might consider DFW-IAH twice. You can at least do that one twice in the same day now for pretty cheap.
For instance, if you fly on Dec. 18 you can go back and forth twice, netting 4 segments, for $233.60 A/I, though it burns almost the whole day. Just a thought.
For instance, if you fly on Dec. 18 you can go back and forth twice, netting 4 segments, for $233.60 A/I, though it burns almost the whole day. Just a thought.
Dec 4, 2007, 8:42 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, UA GS, AMEX PLAT, SPG Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 184
or 2 DFW-TUL trips.
Dec 4, 2007, 9:28 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA & UK -- AA EXP 3.5MM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis President's Club
Posts: 6,411
Go to www.farecompare.com
Choose "getaway maps" from DFW on AA for the desired week.
Here's a link: http://www.farecompare.com/maps/myAi...210&airline=AA
Find something you like. Buy it. Fly it. Enjoy EXP.
Alternatively, go to AA.com, click on "NetSAAver and special offers", click on "Fare Sales" and choose from-airport DFW.
Here's a link:
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Net...horEvent=false
Find a price you like, click on the price, and see if it's available on the desired day of travel.
Choose "getaway maps" from DFW on AA for the desired week.
Here's a link: http://www.farecompare.com/maps/myAi...210&airline=AA
Find something you like. Buy it. Fly it. Enjoy EXP.
Alternatively, go to AA.com, click on "NetSAAver and special offers", click on "Fare Sales" and choose from-airport DFW.
Here's a link:
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Net...horEvent=false
Find a price you like, click on the price, and see if it's available on the desired day of travel.
Dec 5, 2007, 12:09 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: QDF
Programs: AA EXP (2MM), Marriott Tit
Posts: 1,040
Dec 5, 2007, 6:39 am
#8
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SAT
Programs: AA EXP BA Gold, TK Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AS 100K, QR PLT, SAS Gold, IHG Spire, AMR
Posts: 5,899
There is always SAT. Which, btw, is the most popular tourist destination in all of Texas.I know this because they keep telling me this as I wait at the airport for my bags...
Dec 5, 2007, 7:13 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Plano, Texas, USA
Programs: AA PPro, Hilton Gold, Lindy Award Winner (2013)
Posts: 503
The beauty of most of these (especially DAL - AUS) is that you usually turn right around, get back on the same plane and not have to go through security again. ^
Dec 5, 2007, 12:41 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EXP 1.4 MM Hertz Gold, National Executive Elite, Starwood Gold, Hyat Gold
Posts: 367
SAT or STL are good choices.
Dec 5, 2007, 12:49 pm
#11
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Programs: A: PP, LTG/1.5M | UA: SLV | Bonvoy LTTi | IHG PLT| Avis PC | Nat'l Emerald Club EE
Posts: 1,067
DFW-SAT shows $82 each way (all-day search for 13 Dec), about $200 all-in ... kinda steep, but $400 is probably worth a year+ as EXP ...
DFW-AUS and DAL-AUS show the same.
It's only a couple of minutes' difference, and the DFW-AUS/SAT flights are in Mad Dogs v. ER4s for DAL-AUS. I'd take the DFW-AUS/SAT depending on how much time you have to burn and on whether you have an AC membership (AUS) or President's Club (or DL or NW club) membership (free wifi and drinks at SAT).
But surely you can find something cheaper than that ...
cheers!
