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carsnoceans Oct 31, 2014 9:07 pm
Using LAX MRs for ORD based
 
I want to book some MRs ex-LAX but I am positioned at ORD. Revenue fare to ORD is kindda expensive (~$400) and non-stop awards are not showing in the inventory.

Just really frustrated with lots of good opportunity ex-LAX but can't use them. ORD-LAX fares are rarely economically sound. Any tips to share here?

PS - I would use avios as well but not much of a difference b/w those and AA on ORD-LAX distance.

arollins Oct 31, 2014 9:15 pm
Originally Posted by carsnoceans (Post 23772420)
I want to book some MRs ex-LAX but I am positioned at ORD. Revenue fare to ORD is kindda expensive (~$400) and non-stop awards are not showing in the inventory.

Just really frustrated with lots of good opportunity ex-LAX but can't use them. ORD-LAX fares are rarely economically sound. Any tips to share here?

PS - I would use avios as well but not much of a difference b/w those and AA on ORD-LAX distance.
HAve you though of looking from MKE? Might find cheaper fares, or award availability, just a thought.

Tblack15 Nov 3, 2014 9:13 am
Originally Posted by carsnoceans (Post 23772420)
I want to book some MRs ex-LAX but I am positioned at ORD. Revenue fare to ORD is kindda expensive (~$400) and non-stop awards are not showing in the inventory.

Just really frustrated with lots of good opportunity ex-LAX but can't use them. ORD-LAX fares are rarely economically sound. Any tips to share here?

PS - I would use avios as well but not much of a difference b/w those and AA on ORD-LAX distance.
If you're positioning (and not checking bags), also look at hidden city. For a DEN-ORD positioning flight, I booked DEN-ORD-MKE that booked into G (united) instead of direct or award flights that weren't readily available.


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