Help with MR: CO from IAH; need 5000 miles
Dec 20, 2006, 5:54 pm
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What is your budget, time-constraints, etc?
Dec 20, 2006, 8:50 pm
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Have you looked at flights out of AUS and SAT to WN dominated markets (e.g. OAK, BWI, PHL, etc.?)
The stickies have a good point w/r/t starting MR's at a hub: it's hard to do at times - and not just for CO at IAH but others too (e.g. AA at DFW, UA at ORD, NW at MSP, DL at CVG ...you get the idea)
The stickies have a good point w/r/t starting MR's at a hub: it's hard to do at times - and not just for CO at IAH but others too (e.g. AA at DFW, UA at ORD, NW at MSP, DL at CVG ...you get the idea)
Dec 21, 2006, 7:15 am
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You could also do a turn in London (or spend a Saturday there). I often travel there for a quick weekend after work. You can catch CO 4 at 6:55pm on a Friday, and CO 4 (returning from LGW) at 12:40pm on Sunday. Gives you a full day Saturday and early Sunday in London. CO presently has fares to LGW for under $450 all-in.
Though never *Cheap*...LON is cheapest in winter. You could likely get a decent hotel deal via priceline this time of year.
Though never *Cheap*...LON is cheapest in winter. You could likely get a decent hotel deal via priceline this time of year.
Dec 24, 2006, 5:52 pm
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ALCO. Thanks for the great tip. I found a $484 (total with tax, title, and license) fare from IAH to LGW 12/29/06 - 1/1/07. I needed 4500 miles to reach Gold for next year and will get the remainder to start off the new qualification cycle. Plus I get to experience New Years eve in London!
David
David
You could also do a turn in London (or spend a Saturday there). I often travel there for a quick weekend after work. You can catch CO 4 at 6:55pm on a Friday, and CO 4 (returning from LGW) at 12:40pm on Sunday. Gives you a full day Saturday and early Sunday in London. CO presently has fares to LGW for under $450 all-in.
Though never *Cheap*...LON is cheapest in winter. You could likely get a decent hotel deal via priceline this time of year.
Though never *Cheap*...LON is cheapest in winter. You could likely get a decent hotel deal via priceline this time of year.