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Oct 7, 2008, 11:27 pm

redtailshark

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US: DTW-ANC $360 a.i.

I can't believe I'm posting this. I can't believe anyone would actually do it, unless they're with a non-US Star A program and can garner meaningful bonus.

DTW-PHX-ANC. On the Orb. Sample dates Dec 16-24.

MSP at 410 a.i., same routing.

Pointless attack on NW...vacation to ANC in Dec?

Oct 8, 2008, 12:15 am

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Originally Posted by redtailshark

Its for Alaskan's to vacation in DTW

Been watching this one for a month or so... never saw a bookable date until today (First week in Dec looks good)

8444 mi for $360.06 via ita... .042705 cpm... wish it was on an AS partner

Sample itin:

Anchorage, AK to Detroit, MI: 4213 miles 10 hrs 29 min
US Airways US Airways Flight US262 on an Airbus A319 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Anchorage, AK (ANC) Wed, Dec 3 7:30a 5 hrs 23 min
Arrives Phoenix, AZ (PHX) 2:53p
Layover in Phoenix 1 hr 22 min
US Airways US Airways Flight US234 on an Airbus A319 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Wed, Dec 3 4:15p 3 hrs 44 min
Arrives Detroit, MI (DTW) 9:59p

Detroit, MI to Anchorage, AK: 4213 miles 11 hrs 14 min
US Airways US Airways Flight US528 on an Airbus A320 (jet) in coach class
(food for purchase)
Departs Detroit, MI (DTW) Thur, Dec 4 5:40p 4 hrs 31 min
Arrives Phoenix, AZ (PHX) 8:11p
Layover in Phoenix 39 min
US Airways US Airways Flight US140 on an Airbus A319 (jet) in coach class
Departs Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Thur, Dec 4 8:50p 6 hrs 4 min
Arrives Anchorage, AK (ANC) Fri, Dec 5 12:54a

Oct 8, 2008, 6:41 am

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ANC runs are great to pad accounts at the end of the year, though I prefer same-day runs rather than 7-day runs in the winter. The 45 minute turn on the CO routings via SEA are quite nice for a MR if the fares come back down.

Oct 8, 2008, 7:48 am

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I'm in if NW matches and the layover is long enough to get to Moose's Tooth for pizza/beer and to replace the hat my dog ate. ^

Oct 8, 2008, 7:56 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redtailshark

I can't believe I'm posting this.

If I ever jump on a US MR, I will know it's time to join a 12-step program.

Oct 8, 2008, 8:40 am

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I am so tempted to get frozen in alaska but won't be flying as much in 2009

Oct 8, 2008, 11:41 am

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A great Y-UP would be perfect for this !

However I doubt that our fellow ANC FTer get much relief with a vacation in DTW when it comes to temperatures. It might not be as cold but nasty and wet!

Enjoy