Double miles question
Jun 3, 2009 | 10:11 pm
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Double miles question
I want to book an EWR - LAX trip this weekend to take advantage of the double miles before it expires on June 15. I can go out for about $300 but I have to stay 2 days. Does anyone know if I can fly out one day and come back on the next flight back flying standby if seats are available? Or will I get stuck with change fees or worse yet full fare on the return?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Jun 3, 2009 | 10:14 pm
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I want to book an EWR - LAX trip this weekend to take advantage of the double miles before it expires on June 15. I can go out for about $300 but I have to stay 2 days. Does anyone know if I can fly out one day and come back on the next flight back flying standby if seats are available? Or will I get stuck with change fees or worse yet full fare on the return?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Fare rules from LGA might be friendlier given the additional competition.
Jun 3, 2009 | 10:17 pm
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Jun 3, 2009 | 10:22 pm
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BTW, welcome to FlyerTalk!
Jun 3, 2009 | 10:23 pm
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What does SDC stand for...?
I want to book an EWR - LAX trip this weekend to take advantage of the double miles before it expires on June 15. I can go out for about $300 but I have to stay 2 days. Does anyone know if I can fly out one day and come back on the next flight back flying standby if seats are available? Or will I get stuck with change fees or worse yet full fare on the return?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Jun 4, 2009 | 8:00 am
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I want to book an EWR - LAX trip this weekend to take advantage of the double miles before it expires on June 15. I can go out for about $300 but I have to stay 2 days. Does anyone know if I can fly out one day and come back on the next flight back flying standby if seats are available? Or will I get stuck with change fees or worse yet full fare on the return?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Anyone ever done this...any luck?
Jun 4, 2009 | 9:36 am
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The best option for you is to take the flight from Washington (DCA). DCA-EWR-LAX on Saturday (both L fare, 3169 EQM), and then LAX-EWR-DCA (also L) back on Sunday morning. $218.40 all in.
Jun 4, 2009 | 10:17 am
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Even doing BoltBus and Metro figure some decent positioning costs to make it happen.
Jun 4, 2009 | 12:15 pm
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Positioning of about $100, even on Amtrak ($72 for some trains) Considering the flight is significantly cheaper than anything close to EWR, overall it's money well spent - and gets 500 elite miles.