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Day 1/90: Comparison Shopping

Ridiculously priced at almost $18,000 for the one-way 15-hour flight From Los Angeles to Sydney - American Airlines offers a First Class seat for its AAdvantage members, but also offers the same seat for other airline loyalty programs to sell.

Ohad Sternberg Ohad Sternberg October 01, 2024 2 min read ● MEMBERS
Day 1/90: Comparison Shopping

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