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Hola! Here’s a nice opportunity for Midwest readers to enjoy a great price on flights from the Windy City to Barcelona!
Reader Eric G. sent us this itinerary — half of which is on Delta Air Lines, and the other on KLM.
It costs $491.85 in Main Cabin (just $351.85 in Basic Economy, if that’s how you roll) and picks up 10,081 MQM.
Depart Sunday, April 19 from O’Hare, connect in Atlanta, and arrive Monday in Barcelona.
This isn’t a quick turn. Rather, you get an entire week to enjoy Barcelona or anywhere else you care to visit. (Or maybe use this as a nesting trip to start another run?)
Your return trip is on KLM metal. It departs BCN on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:20 AM, connects in Amsterdam, then gets you back to O’Hare just past 2 PM.
Here’s how it breaks down.
- Route: ORD-ATL-BCN. Eight-night stay. BCN-AMS-ORD
- Cost: $491.85 in Main Cabin
- MQM: 10,081 (4.9 CPM)
- MQD: $387
If this run doesn’t work for you, ask our friend Adam for help constructing a personalized mileage run that suits your needs and convenience!
Paying for the Trip
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Enjoy!
–Chris
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