Quick turnaround in LAN
Jul 22, 2004 | 10:36 am
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Quick turnaround in LAN
I am considering doing an IAD to LAN mileage run. With the DC bonus going on, the fact I am a new member and will get a 5K bonus as well, it turns out to be 8500 miles for $79 - not a bad deal 
The flight into LAN arrives at 2:20 p.m. and leaves at 2:50 p.m. Having never been there before, is that a legitimate turnaround? NWA.com will ticket it, but I want to be sure before I buy the ticket.
Thank you in advance
The flight into LAN arrives at 2:20 p.m. and leaves at 2:50 p.m. Having never been there before, is that a legitimate turnaround? NWA.com will ticket it, but I want to be sure before I buy the ticket.
Thank you in advance
Jul 22, 2004 | 10:57 am
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Originally Posted by MapleLeaf
I am considering doing an IAD to LAN mileage run. With the DC bonus going on, the fact I am a new member and will get a 5K bonus as well, it turns out to be 8500 miles for $79 - not a bad deal
The flight into LAN arrives at 2:20 p.m. and leaves at 2:50 p.m. Having never been there before, is that a legitimate turnaround? NWA.com will ticket it, but I want to be sure before I buy the ticket.
Thank you in advance
The flight into LAN arrives at 2:20 p.m. and leaves at 2:50 p.m. Having never been there before, is that a legitimate turnaround? NWA.com will ticket it, but I want to be sure before I buy the ticket.
Thank you in advance
Jul 22, 2004 | 10:59 am
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Thank you. Looks like I am spending some money this afternoon
Jul 22, 2004 | 11:08 am
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Most likely it will be the same plane and crew.
Jul 22, 2004 | 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by heasdstrong
Most likely it will be the same plane and crew.
MapleLeaf - officially making your switch to NW?
Jul 22, 2004 | 12:08 pm
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Yeah I am leaving LH due to the radical change to their program and have switched to NW and UA. I was going to be 100% NW but with the DC promo going on for UA, it was too hard to resist... who else is gonna give me a free RTW ticket?
I am Gold Elite right now on NW (status match), and will do MR's if necessary to at least Silver Elite for next year. If I wasn't doing the UA RTW promo, I would be Gold or Platinum Elite for sure.
I am Gold Elite right now on NW (status match), and will do MR's if necessary to at least Silver Elite for next year. If I wasn't doing the UA RTW promo, I would be Gold or Platinum Elite for sure.
Jul 22, 2004 | 12:44 pm
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It will be the same plane. NW doesn't use jet bridges for CRJ's in LAN. It is a small, but nice airport with only 4 jet gates, 3 for NW and 1 for UAX.
Jul 22, 2004 | 1:04 pm
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Too bad you missed out on the DCA-SMF for $99 RT.
Jul 22, 2004 | 1:31 pm
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Just be ready to explain to the crew what you're doing. Had an unpleasant experience on Mesaba once this way (at DAY, IIRC).