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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]we are using FF miles but even those tix are "pricey" these days.  :([/quote]

Yes, we used frequent flier miles to buy our tickets to London this summer.  Were able to find saver fares on United for 30,000 miles each way (240,000 miles for 4 of us round trip).  Taxes were about $800.  We are renting an apartment for about $2000/week.  My husband travels internationally for work a lot - otherwise I don't know how we would be be able to afford it.  [/quote]

We're doing the same thing!  Just cashed in 240,000 frequent flier miles we've been saving for a few years.  Were able to find the saver flights to London for 30,000 miles per leg, but still end up paying $1,000 or so extra for the taxes.   [/quote]

We just tried booking flights to Bremen, Germany with miles on American Airlines. The only itinerary offered was Dulles - Heathrow - Zurich - Palma de Mallorca (!) - Bremen. Insane. It really seems they want to make it impossible for you use your miles.[/quote]

You have to be flexible on dates and sometimes flexible on location.  Not sure about American, but many United/Lufthansa Europe flights, you have to go through Frankfurt to get anywhere.  The flights are there - you just have to plan ahead, keep checking, and jump on them when you find them. [/quote]

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