Ord-Dub best use of points

[paulros624]

I have AA, Amex and TYP and need to get 3 to Dublin for St. Patricks Day 2017. Any suggestions? Will I likely see very limited inventory? I would consider flying into Shannon and working my way to Dublin on my own (I've done that before).

THANKS!

 

[kaipoman]

Biz or econ? I've flows this route numerous times on AA and usually have no problem finding space in economy, especially way in advance.

 

[paulros624]

Econ for 4. I assume it will be more complicated trying to get there for St Pat's Parade next year.

 

[dukerau]

Both UA and BA can book Aer Lingus, which serves ORD (and other US cities) from DUB. BA charges 20k (25k Amex MR = 20k BA) each way, no fuel surcharges, for ORD-DUB non-stop. UA will be 30k. Should be some decent options with UA miles via Europe as well. Note that BA's website doesn't display Aer Lingus availability - you have to call.

 

[paulros624]

So there are no fuel charges on Aer Lingus booked through BA but I need to call BA and tell them I want to look at Aer Lingus flights, correct?

Paul

 

[dukerau]

So there are no fuel charges on Aer Lingus booked through BA but I need to call BA and tell them I want to look at Aer Lingus flights, correct?

Paul

Correct. Aer Lingus flies from ORD, IAD, JFK, BOS, all to DUB. They also serve SNN but ORD-SNN is seasonal and not in March I think. JFK-SNN and BOS-SNN may be an option though.

 

[paulros624]

THANKS! I'm new to a lot of this and you were a big help. We just found out that we need to be in Dublin next March so now I have a plan.