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A good sale to Punta Cana

The $466 fare is the regular fare which allows for normal size carry-on and personal item in addition to advance seat assignment.

American also have a $386 fare but that is a Basic Economy fare. American’s Basic Economy fares do not allow for any advanced seat assignment. It also do not allow for changes.

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Sample Travel Date:

• January 21st – 25th, 2024

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from late January 2024 – early February 2024. Availability is extremely limited – just a few scattered dates. Must purchase at least 14 days in advance of departure

How to Search for Availability:

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:
  • Origin: SFO
  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: aa aa
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
      • This is instructing Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software to search for the Basic Economy fare. Use those dates on American and you will be presented with the option to upgrade to the regular economy fare.
  • Destination:  PUJ
  • Return Advanced Routing Code:
    • Routing Codes: aa aa
    • Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)
  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page should be like below when all values are inputted

 

• You cannot buy tickets using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• B (Basic Economy)
• O (Regular Economy)

Routing:

• SFO – CLT (Charlotte) – PUJ (Punta Cana) – CLT – SFO

Stopover:

• Not permitted
• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

• Miles Flown: 7,346 miles or 5.3 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
  
  
• Loyalty Points: 1,460 points
• Redeemable Miles: 1,460 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on American with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

 

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP) – $1USD = 54.72 DOP

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