UA: SFO-TPA $200 ai (12,896 miles + Fall DEQM = 1.65cpm)
Sep 3, 2009, 1:06 pm
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UA: SFO-TPA $200 ai (12,896 miles + Fall DEQM = 1.65cpm)
Update 9/4: Price drop on UA to $213 AI for SFO-IAD-TPA RT 12,896 MI 
UA fares found from $213-$235 AI for various routings throughout new Fall DEQM period, all on UA metal: SFO-IAD-TPA RT/ON 6448 MI+DEQM=12,896.
Other routings, such as, SFO-ORD-TPA RT=5688 MI+2xDEQM. Easy same-day or ON trip with pretty good mileage/price for those looking for domestic MR's.
Be warned that many SFO-TPA pairings are via US Airways, so would not count for the DEQM.
UA fares found from $213-$235 AI for various routings throughout new Fall DEQM period, all on UA metal: SFO-IAD-TPA RT/ON 6448 MI+DEQM=12,896.
Other routings, such as, SFO-ORD-TPA RT=5688 MI+2xDEQM. Easy same-day or ON trip with pretty good mileage/price for those looking for domestic MR's.
Be warned that many SFO-TPA pairings are via US Airways, so would not count for the DEQM.
Last edited by travelsavant; Sep 4, 2009 at 12:03 pm Reason: Price drop
Sep 3, 2009, 1:28 pm
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Sep 3, 2009, 3:36 pm
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I would like the Double Miles. So UA is the way to go. Admittedly, USAir is an inferior product. But for a short flight they just don't seem that bad.
I am confused by the common negative comments that mention to be afraid, especially with USAir. Is this because the equipment is dangerous or is it fear of any coach product?
I expect NO SERVICE in ANY US airline economy product. So if I get a can of Coke, I'm thrilled!
Thanks
I am confused by the common negative comments that mention to be afraid, especially with USAir. Is this because the equipment is dangerous or is it fear of any coach product?
I expect NO SERVICE in ANY US airline economy product. So if I get a can of Coke, I'm thrilled!
Thanks
Sep 3, 2009, 5:09 pm
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Note, my warning re USAir was only mentioned in regard to UA DEQM non-qualifying segments; wasn't meant to start discussion on quality of flying with them...for that, go to USAir forum! 
Sep 3, 2009, 7:44 pm
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Sep 4, 2009, 11:23 pm
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It all depends on where the AC comes from, is it a HP aircraft, thier Airbus Y seats are LIGHT years ahead that of the US Airways Y seats in the airbus....
Sep 5, 2009, 9:12 am
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Sep 5, 2009, 10:02 am
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Update 9/4: Price drop on UA to $213 AI for SFO-IAD-TPA RT 12,896 MI
UA fares found from $213-$235 AI for various routings throughout new Fall DEQM period, all on UA metal: SFO-IAD-TPA RT/ON 6448 MI+DEQM=12,896.
Other routings, such as, SFO-ORD-TPA RT=5688 MI+2xDEQM. Easy same-day or ON trip with pretty good mileage/price for those looking for domestic MR's.
Be warned that many SFO-TPA pairings are via US Airways, so would not count for the DEQM.
UA fares found from $213-$235 AI for various routings throughout new Fall DEQM period, all on UA metal: SFO-IAD-TPA RT/ON 6448 MI+DEQM=12,896.
Other routings, such as, SFO-ORD-TPA RT=5688 MI+2xDEQM. Easy same-day or ON trip with pretty good mileage/price for those looking for domestic MR's.
Be warned that many SFO-TPA pairings are via US Airways, so would not count for the DEQM.
and if you can't get tpa, try jax (again, all on ua tho a net of 358 less eqm's and a net of 716 less with deqm's)*redeye
i won't set phoot on us simply because of e- and especially under a ua promo as there is the codeshare issue and having the promo not be valid
Last edited by goalie; Sep 6, 2009 at 9:52 am
Sep 5, 2009, 8:03 pm
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Sep 5, 2009, 11:46 pm
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......oct 19/20, oct 26/67 & nov 4/5 (n.b. those are the dates that worked for me but other midweek dates work as well )
Sep 6, 2009, 4:21 pm
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travelsavant is correct about ita but where i have done this route before, i simply went to the bomb as i knew the routing so if you would like a tootise-pop ......oct 19/20, oct 26/67 & nov 4/5 (n.b. those are the dates that worked for me but other midweek dates work as well )
......oct 19/20, oct 26/67 & nov 4/5 (n.b. those are the dates that worked for me but other midweek dates work as well )