Advice: MSP to ATH routing
Mar 25, 2017, 7:54 am
#1
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Advice: MSP to ATH routing
Would appreciate some guidance for a one way ticket.
I am traveling from MSP to ATH and need to be in ATH on June 1. In looking at Google Flights, Icelandia has the cheapest fares, but the cheapest flights have 2 stops, which makes it a 17 hour trip. I am trying to find a different gateway city to Europe. It appears the best option is to buy a RT ticket to another city, then purchase a one way to Athens.
Would love to spend miles, if possible, but not mandatory. I have miles on AA and Chase UR. Would appreciate guidance from one of you routing experts.
TIA
I am traveling from MSP to ATH and need to be in ATH on June 1. In looking at Google Flights, Icelandia has the cheapest fares, but the cheapest flights have 2 stops, which makes it a 17 hour trip. I am trying to find a different gateway city to Europe. It appears the best option is to buy a RT ticket to another city, then purchase a one way to Athens.
Would love to spend miles, if possible, but not mandatory. I have miles on AA and Chase UR. Would appreciate guidance from one of you routing experts.
TIA
Mar 25, 2017, 7:59 am
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The obvious routing would be to fly nonstop to AMS or CDG on DL (or AF/KLM but the DL operated TATL flights from MSP use better aircraft) and then connect to ATH on AF/KLM. On the return, this has the advantage of going through customs and immigration at MSP, so no worries about processing delays causing missed connections.
Alternatively on DL, check whether there's a one stop connection through ATL or JFK for this year's summer season.
You have to decide yourself about the tradeoff between convenience and saving some money with a more convoluted routed.
Alternatively on DL, check whether there's a one stop connection through ATL or JFK for this year's summer season.
You have to decide yourself about the tradeoff between convenience and saving some money with a more convoluted routed.
Mar 29, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Two stops on an overnight routing is a killer. You are better off spending a bit more flying into a proper European hub and then getting a connecting flight to ATH. I've never heard of Icelandia...do you mean Icelandair?
Mar 30, 2017, 11:18 pm
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AA has a one-stop option through PHL with a 1hr 36m connection. Looks pretty ideal if mileage redemption is reasonable.