st. maarten
Nov 10, 2004 | 1:18 pm
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st. maarten
ok, last week i saw a fare from dulles (iad) to st. maarten (sxm) on usair (using orbitz) for about $435. the next day it was gone. i can't seem to find anything better than $835 now. any thoughts on how to find something better? it's for 12/15 or 16 through 12/19. my parents will be there and i said i would try to join them.
Nov 10, 2004 | 1:29 pm
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Originally Posted by wildfly
ok, last week i saw a fare from dulles (iad) to st. maarten (sxm) on usair (using orbitz) for about $435. the next day it was gone. i can't seem to find anything better than $835 now. any thoughts on how to find something better? it's for 12/15 or 16 through 12/19. my parents will be there and i said i would try to join them.
Nov 10, 2004 | 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by wildfly
what is a zone certificate? and can you split miles? delta says it has space on outbound but not return with miles.
Nov 10, 2004 | 3:11 pm
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Originally Posted by wildfly
ok, last week i saw a fare from dulles (iad) to st. maarten (sxm) on usair (using orbitz) for about $435. the next day it was gone. i can't seem to find anything better than $835 now. .
Nov 10, 2004 | 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by moondog
i feel your pain. ..... personally, i'd be tempted to use the miles in place of the $400 ticket; with the $800 ticket, it's a no-brainer.
Nov 10, 2004 | 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by wildfly
usair has it for 30,000 miles, delta had no return seats, i'm not sure if i have enough on aa to get it......but then i have that 'should i be using those miles to go to europe?' anxiety. i think you're right though. i'd much prefer to spend money to go to europe (which is usually loads lower than $800)...should i grab the miles ticket then?
Nov 10, 2004 | 5:08 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
I would grab the miles ticket and use the cash to fly to Europe. The benefit of this strategy is that US-Europe tickets generally get you more miles for status and collecting at the same price as a ticket to St. Barts/Maarten.