What frequent flyer alliance do you participate in?
I'd keep an eye open for a Q fare on BA. Buckets are zero'ed right now, but the fare is published, so a sale may be in the offing.
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Fare Details
Departing Airport SFO
Arriving Airport ATH
Departure Date 09/07/06
Note:
The fares listed do not include airport and/or security fees.
Fare Basis Airline Booking Class Trip Type Fare Effective Date Expiration Date
80 Fares Returned
QKXNNNA BA Q Round-Trip 590.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
QKWNNNA BA Q Round-Trip 650.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
LKXRCNA BA L Round-Trip 761.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
QKAX1MUS IB Q Round-Trip 819.00 (USD) 04/01/06 View Rules View Routing
LKWRCNA BA L Round-Trip 821.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
QKAX1MUS IB Q Round-Trip 821.00 (USD) 04/01/06 View Rules View Routing
MKXRCNA BA M Round-Trip 881.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
NKSX2MUS IB N Round-Trip 919.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
NKSX2MUS IB N Round-Trip 921.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
MKWRCNA BA M Round-Trip 941.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
KKXRCNA BA K Round-Trip 1051.00 (USD) View Rules View Routing
Also, watch for the fare coming out on IB on 4/1. BA and IB are 1W alliance. OA (Olympic) is Greek national airline (I think) and has had some financial issues recently (what airline hasn't).
To my mind, 750 all-in would be a good deal on this routing from the west coast.
Pat