A Small Challenge
Mar 8, 2011 | 8:27 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: 1st Class Only
Posts: 280
A Small Challenge
Looking for the cheapest R/T from MSP on Delta.
Must depart/return prior to 5/31 (prefer a weekend)
Have $100 cert to use.
Kinda like a "mini mileage run"
MKE? MDW? STL?
Anything else under $199?
Not really worthy to post in the Mileage Run Forum so its here.
Must depart/return prior to 5/31 (prefer a weekend)
Have $100 cert to use.
Kinda like a "mini mileage run"
MKE? MDW? STL?
Anything else under $199?
Not really worthy to post in the Mileage Run Forum so its here.
Mar 8, 2011 | 8:55 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yellow Springs
Programs: AS 75k
Posts: 1,523
MSP-DEN-MSP depart/return Sat April 16, maybe other days $159.40 ai
Mar 9, 2011 | 8:21 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: 1st Class Only
Posts: 280
Actually, travel must be completed by 5/31.
DEN looks doable:
OUTBOUND
Sat 16 Apr 2011
9:15am MSP
10:25am DEN
Nonstop2h 10m
DL 1708
Economy (T)
RETURN
Sat 16 Apr 2011
1:26pm
DEN
4:21pm
MSP
Nonstop1h 55m
DL 2108
Economy (T)
Cost: $159.40 - $100.00 = $59.40
Miles: 1,386 (flown) + 295 (5X AMEX promotion) miles = 1,681
CPM: $.035
Is this a good deal?
I have never personally done a mileage run, but this seems okay.
The certificate was a freebie from AMEX.
DEN looks doable:
OUTBOUND
Sat 16 Apr 2011
9:15am MSP
10:25am DEN
Nonstop2h 10m
DL 1708
Economy (T)
RETURN
Sat 16 Apr 2011
1:26pm
DEN
4:21pm
MSP
Nonstop1h 55m
DL 2108
Economy (T)
Cost: $159.40 - $100.00 = $59.40
Miles: 1,386 (flown) + 295 (5X AMEX promotion) miles = 1,681
CPM: $.035
Is this a good deal?
I have never personally done a mileage run, but this seems okay.
The certificate was a freebie from AMEX.
Mar 9, 2011 | 8:45 am
#6
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 45 North
Programs: AS Gold 75K, DL GM/MM
Posts: 10,205
If you do this don't forget some Rocky Mountain oysters at the Timberline Steaks and Grille (center of C above the train).
JK - I would not eat oysters of any variety in an airport
JK - I would not eat oysters of any variety in an airport
Mar 9, 2011 | 8:57 am
#7
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Location: MSP
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Are we talking REAL rocky mountain oysters; i.e. from the lower anatomy of male cattle? We got them here in Grand Forks at a local restaurant but I haven't come across them elsewhere till now.
Mar 9, 2011 | 9:14 am
#8
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Location: 45 North
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I have seen them on the menu a few places in Montana.