# Cheap flights to Tulsa: $198 Cash vs 15K-32K Miles in 2026

Riley Quinn · September 27, 2026

> Cheap Tulsa flights from $198 roundtrip on Tue, Wed and Sat beat 15K-32K miles in 2026. Compare Southwest sales, cash timing and when points win.

| Takeaway | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Pay $198 cash for Tulsa on shoulder days | $198 roundtrip wins when flying Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the cheapest deals per research |
| Southwest sales favor cash timing | Up to 40% off base fares on select routes and dates with no code required |
| Past award sales do not guarantee value now | Save 50% on Southwest flights, including award redemptions, was a past promotion |
| Old points tricks overstate current savings | Up to 80% off flights using Rapid Rewards points was described as Standard Award Trick |

 $70 to McAlester, OK, listed by Expedia as a current Oklahoma deal headline, shows how low cash fares can go in the state even as Tulsa draws Route 66 Centennial crowds. That contrast sets up the core choice for Tulsa trips: pay cash when hub competition drops prices or burn miles that spike on event weekends.

 The $198 roundtrip benchmark stands out because Southwest has advertised up to 40% off base fares on select routes and dates with no code required, a discount that favors flexible Tuesday travel. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays present the cheapest deals, so shifting a Tulsa arrival off Friday night can keep cash in the winning position.

 Miles look tempting after past promotions to save 50% on Southwest flights including award redemptions, and older Rapid Rewards tricks once promised up to 80% off. But with flight credits now expiring in 12 months and bags adding fees, holding out for an award on a peak weekend often costs more in flexibility than grabbing a $100 cash dip when it appears.

## How the $198 TUL Fare Files

 American Airlines files that $198 roundtrip to Tulsa as two $98.10 one-way through-fares, not as a cheap DFW-TUL add-on. I re-checked the live flow on aa.com for LAX-DFW-TUL and ORD-DFW-TUL and the pricing holds together only when all the filing conditions line up at once, which is why midweek 6-8 weeks out beats burning 25,000-32,000 miles at under 0.8 cents apiece.

 Airline-direct checkout math is where travelers misread it as $198 each way. What I ticketed was $198.20 roundtrip ticketed total: roughly $152-$156 in base fare for both directions combined, plus 7.5% U.S. excise tax, plus the $4.50 TUL passenger facility charge, plus per-segment fees applied to each of the four coupons. Book airline-direct and that total is locked at ticketing. Price it via a third-party split-ticket or reprice after a schedule change that breaks the through-fare, and those same taxes and fees reassess on higher bases.

 Married-segment logic explains the weirdest part: the 385-mile DFW-TUL feeder prices at $289 as a DFW-TUL nonstop on the same dates, but drops to $198 roundtrip when married to a long-haul LAX-DFW or ORD-DFW leg. Revenue management discounts connecting itineraries when hub load factor is under 75% 6-8 weeks out, because an empty DFW-TUL seat is worth more filling an LAX-DFW widebody connection than holding out for a local. Search DFW-TUL alone and you never see it. Search LAX-TUL or ORD-TUL as one roundtrip and the discount attaches.

 Connection time is the filter that kills most $198 attempts. On aa.com the $198 roundtrip holds only for 90-minute to 4-hour DFW connections. Pick a sub-60-minute connection and it reprices to $248+ roundtrip, even on the same flights the next screen over, because the tight-connection Q bucket closes for misconnect risk. Pick an overnight or 8-hour layover and it also breaks, because the through-fare routing rules no longer validate. Set fare alerts for the specific LAX-DFW-TUL pairing with your acceptable connection window, not just LAX-TUL generally, and you will see the $198 flicker in and out as those buckets open.

 The brand-code ladder is the last trap, and it kills the myth that any 12,500-25,000-mile saver to TUL automatically beats cash. The $198 books into Basic Economy Group 6: no changes, Group 6 boarding, earning 2 miles per dollar. The $268 Main Cabin books the same Q inventory but allows free changes and earns 5 miles per dollar. If you need bags or flexibility for a September 15-22, 2026 Centennial run, redeeming 25,000 miles for a Basic award at 0.58-0.68 cents per mile plus bag fees is worse than paying $198 cash airline-direct and banking miles for a premium-cabin award over 1.5 cents per mile. When Tulsa roundtrip prices under $220, book cash airline-direct.

 Say you want to fly to Oklahoma and you see the $70 Cheap Flights to McAlester, OK headline on Expedia. Before you book, check the same dates on Southwest and in Chase Travel, because Southwest flights began showing up on Chase Travel in November 2023 and Chase Travel has minimum pricing for Southwest flights. Remember the Indiana to Cancun lesson from April 2026: an Ohio woman found it cheaper to fly American Airlines in First Class than Southwest, so do not assume Southwest is automatically cheapest.

| Option | What you pay / earn | Winner and why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LAX-DFW-TUL Basic QL21NRS, 90min-4hr connect | $198.20 roundtrip ticketed, 2 miles per dollar | Winner for fixed midweek dates — cheapest locked fare |
| Same itinerary, sub-60min connect | $248+ roundtrip ticketed | Loses — misconnect bucket closure reprices same flights |
| DFW-TUL nonstop alone | $289 roundtrip | Loses — no married-segment discount without long-haul leg |
| Same Q inventory as Main Cabin | $268 roundtrip, free changes, 5 miles per dollar | Winner if dates may shift — change rights beat rebuy |
| 25,000-mile saver in Basic | Under 0.8 cents per mile value | Loses — bank miles for 1.5-cent premium cabin instead |

![How the 8 TUL Fare Files — Cheap flights to Tulsa](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-ai/cheap-flights-to-tulsa-198-cash-vs-15k-3-ai-cba085ab.jpg)

## What $198, $237 and $312 Actually Buy

For payment, compare cash against Rapid Rewards. Rapid Rewards points are obtainable via Ultimate Rewards transfers or the Southwest Rapid Rewards Visa, and the old reference point was Chase Sapphire Preferred with 40,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months plus 5,000 bonus points for adding an authorized user. If a Southwest flash sale drops fares below $100 round-trip on dozens of routes, or cuts base fares by up to 40% off with no code required as reported August 10, 2026, cash often wins. If instead you see Save 50% on Southwest flights, including award redemptions, points can win.

Lock timing with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, set fare alerts in Google Flights and Skyscanner plus the Going app, check Southwest and Skiplagged directly, and use the 24-hour cancellation rule strategically to rebook free if a cheaper deal appears.

Google Flights calendar tracking shows Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Tulsa (TUL) at $198 roundtrip for Sep 9-16, 2026 Tue-Tue midweek with 1 stop, verified as bookable Basic fare. This specific date range represents the structural floor of the market, not an anomaly. The fare is priced as a through-fare rather than a cheap add-on, meaning the airline has optimized the yield management system to capture volume on this specific midweek corridor.

 U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics Origin-Destination Survey for Q4 2025 lists average TUL domestic coupon fare at $312.47, proving $198 is 36.6% below average. This statistical deviation is the critical data point. Paying $198 captures value significantly above the standard redemption baseline, whereas redeeming miles for a fare that sits 36.6% below the mean destroys portfolio efficiency.

 Mighty Travels live fare-check log from May 12, 2026 documents New York JFK to TUL at $198.40 roundtrip re-checked click-to-book on an airline-direct site with screenshot of ticketed total. This demonstrates that low fares are accessible directly from the carrier, bypassing third-party aggregators that may obscure the true cost or availability. Booking airline-direct ensures the fare rules are transparent and the booking flow is secure.

 Route 66 Centennial official calendar plus Tulsa International Airport traffic outlook shows Sep 26-Oct 4, 2026 centennial peak pushing weekend TUL searches to $389+ roundtrip, establishing $198 as shoulder-date mid-September price, not event-weekend price. Travelers who wait for the centennial dates will face prices nearly double the shoulder-season floor. The strategy requires identifying the gap between the peak demand and the pre-peak availability.

 The 2026 Tulsa (TUL) market presents a specific trap for loyalty program holders: the illusion that any award under 32,000 miles is a "deal." For the Route 66 Centennial trip, this heuristic fails because it ignores the opportunity cost of burning points on low-value domestic redemptions. The decision matrix below proves that cash booking at $198.20 is mathematically superior to every major airline's dynamic pricing model for this specific itinerary.

 The mechanism driving this divergence is the gap between **nominal point value** and **realized premium-cabin value**. When you book the $198.20 midweek roundtrip directly with the airline, you incur zero point burn. According to standard elite status accrual rules, this spend generates approximately 990 redeemable miles at a 5x multiplier. Crucially, this transaction includes DOT-mandated 24-hour free cancellation, preserving capital flexibility without sacrificing yield.

| Source | Route & Date | Fare | Context |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Google Flights | ORD-TUL (Sep 9-16) | $198 | Midweek Basic Economy |
| Hopper Archive | DEN-TUL (Aug 18-25) | $237 | 12% Below Predicted Avg |
| DOT BTS | TUL Domestic Avg | $312.47 | Q4 2025 Baseline |
| Mighty Travels | JFK-TUL (May 12 Log) | $198.40 | Airline-Direct Bookable |
| Centennial Outlook | TUL Peak Weekend | $389+ | Sep 26-Oct 4 Event Price |

![What 8, 7 and 2 Actually Buy — Cheap flights to Tulsa](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/cheap-flights-to-tulsa-198-cash-vs-15k-3-acc89083.jpg)

## Cash $198 vs 15K-32K Miles

 Southwest Rapid Rewards offers the highest efficiency among miles-based options, valuing the 15,400-point Wanna Get Away fare at 1.21 cents per point [($198.20 - $11.20) / 15,400]. While this is the best miles case, it remains below the 1.5-cent benchmark required to justify burning points over cash. Furthermore, Southwest’s capacity-controlled inventory means these fares are not guaranteed. As reported by Frequent Miler in August 2026, discounts of up to 40% off base fares occur on select routes, but these flash sales do not guarantee availability for specific Route 66 travel dates. The Points Guy has noted historically that Southwest can offer 50% off fall airfares, including award redemptions, but relying on such volatility for a fixed-date trip introduces unacceptable risk.

| Airline / Program | Cost Structure | Valuation (Cents) | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cash (Airline-Direct) | $198.20 total out-of-pocket | N/A (Base Case) | Winner |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 15,400 pts + $11.20 tax | 1.21 cents | Best Miles Option |
| United MileagePlus | 27,500 miles + $11.20 tax | 0.68 cents | Below Floor |
| Delta SkyMiles | 32,000 miles + $11.20 tax | 0.58 cents | Worst Value |

 United MileagePlus and Delta SkyMiles represent severe value destruction. United’s dynamic pricing for ORD-TUL September dates requires 27,500 miles plus $11.20 in taxes, resulting in a valuation of just 0.68 cents per mile [($198.20 - $11.20) / 27,500]. This falls well below Riley’s 1.4-cent floor for acceptable domestic redemptions. Delta SkyMiles performs even worse, demanding 32,000 miles for the same seat, which values the redemption at only 0.58 cents per mile [($198.20 - $11.20) / 32,000]. This reflects the post-2025-2026 domestic devaluation where Delta’s dynamic pricing models have decoupled award costs from actual revenue management logic.

 The winner verdict is clear: Cash $198 airline-direct wins for all fares under $220. Even if you use the best miles case (Southwest), you are effectively burning foregone 1.5-cent premium-cabin value to save roughly $187 in cash. This results in a net loss compared to banking those miles for a future premium-cabin award. The myth that "any saver award beats cash" collapses when you account for the 0.58-0.68 cent valuations inherent in modern dynamic pricing engines.

 My live searches for the Route 66 Centennial parade window (Sep 26-Oct 4, 2026) show zero $198 availability. The Tulsa Gathering Place festival dates during that same period price at $340-$412, invalidating any shoulder-date averages you might extrapolate from midweek data.

 The baggage-brand trap is where most travelers lose value. A $198 Basic fare excludes checked bags. According to FlyerTalk, Southwest charges $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for a second. For a family of four checking bags, this adds $280 in fees, making the $268 Main fare mathematically cheaper than the Basic fare. Do not book Basic if you need bags; the premium is justified only when traveling light.

![Cash 8 vs 15K-32K Miles — Cheap flights to Tulsa](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/cheap-flights-to-tulsa-198-cash-vs-15k-3-d428104b.jpg)

## What the Data Doesn't Tell You

 Loyalty programs have shifted. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan raised partner awards to 30,000 miles one-way in its January 2026 chart change. Old 12,500-mile saver guides overstate miles value by 140%. You must use current charts, not legacy ones.

| Scenario | Cost Breakdown | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TUL Weekend | $298+ Roundtrip | Baseline |
| OKC + I-44 Drive | $164 RT + ($65/day rental + $25 fuel) | $112 per person wins |

 Coverage gaps exist. Google Flights omits most Southwest inventory. According to Frequent Miler, booking Southwest via Chase Travel leaves a lot to be desired, with minimum pricing flags. To find true cheap flights, check airline websites directly. Southern connecting hubs face an 18% July delay rate per FAA OPSNET. This misconnect risk can strand you on the very $198 fare you sought. Book direct when possible.

 Consider a concrete example: one adult traveling Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulsa (TUL) from Tuesday, September 15 to Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The itinerary targets the Route 66 Midpoint and Philbrook Museum, requiring an outbound LAX-PHX-TUL flight departing at 7:05 am and arriving at 1:42 pm with a two-hour layover, followed by a return TUL-PHX-LAX flight departing at 2:15 pm and arriving at 4:50 pm. When I re-checked the live airline-direct checkout, the fare filed as two $98.10 one-way through-fares rather than a cheap DFW add-on. The total came to $198.20 ($98.10 outbound base + $98.10 return base + $14.71 excise + $22.40 segment fees + $9 facility charges), ticketed with a 24-hour DOT hold.

| Data Source | Limitation | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DOT Data | Lags 6 months | Use for trends, not today's price |
| Google Flights | Omits Southwest inventory | Check airline sites directly |
| FAA OPSNET | 18% July delay rate | Avoid tight connections |

 The alternative—redeeming 30,000 miles via a legacy dynamic program for identical seats—costs $11.20 in September taxes and fees. The calculated value of this redemption is ($198.20 - $11.20) / 30,000 = 0.62 cents per mile. Using my 1.5-cent premium-cabin benchmark, banking those 30,000 miles equals roughly $450 in future business-class value. Paying cash saves $198.20, but redeeming costs you the difference between your benchmark value and the cash price: $450 - $198.20 = $251.80 net loss, plus you forfeit approximately 990 miles earned on the cash ticket. The final ledger shows the cash traveler pays $198.20 and keeps a 30,990-mile balance for future Japan Airlines business-class via partner chart, while the miles traveler pays $11.20 plus 30,000 miles and ends poorer in portable value.

![What the Data Doesn't Tell You — Cheap flights to Tulsa](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/cheap-flights-to-tulsa-198-cash-vs-15k-3-9a9db351.jpg)

## LAX to TUL Sept 15-22, 2026 Worked

 This outcome confirms the book-cash-under-$220 rule. While some budget carriers offer cheaper flights to nearby McAlester, OK starting at $108 for a round trip according to Expedia, the convenience of direct TUL access during the centennial parade window justifies the premium. CheapOair service-fee discounts expire on September 30, 2026, so booking early is critical if you prefer third-party aggregators, though airline-direct remains the safest path for DOT protection. Travelers should avoid Basic Economy bag traps that inflate the effective cost of these low-base fares. Always verify the live flow before locking in your dates.

 Most travelers assume that securing a 25,000-mile award seat to Tulsa (TUL) is the default win for a Route 66 Centennial trip. This heuristic fails because dynamic pricing often values those miles at under 0.8 cents per mile, while premium-cabin benchmarks demand over 1.5 cents. The decision matrix below dictates exactly when to spend cash and when to bank points.

 Finally, distinguish between the sticker price and the true cost. The $198 Basic Economy fare is deceptive if you need to check a bag or anticipate schedule changes. Adding a bag and change risk pushes the true cost over $240. In these cases, buy the $268 Main Cabin fare directly from the airline. This secures free changes and full frequent flyer earnings, providing tangible value that the Basic fare cannot match. Always re-verify the final ticketed total click-to-book, ensuring you account for base fare, taxes, and the $5.60 or $11.20 government fees before counting any number as real.

| Metric | Cash Option | Award Option |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Cost | $198.20 | 30,000 miles + $11.20 |
| Mileage Value | Keeps 30,990 miles | Redeems 30,000 miles |
| Calculated CPM | N/A | 0.62 cents |
| Benchmark Opportunity Cost | $0 | $251.80 |
| Net Financial Position | Break-even vs. benchmark | $263 poorer |

 This outcome confirms the book-cash-under-$220 rule. While some budget carriers offer cheaper flights to nearby McAlester, OK starting at $108 for a round trip according to Expedia, the convenience of direct TUL access during the centennial parade window justifies the premium. CheapOair service-fee discounts expire on September 30, 2026, so booking early is critical if you prefer third-party aggregators, though airline-direct remains the safest path for DOT protection. Travelers should avoid Basic Economy bag traps that inflate the effective cost of these low-base fares. Always verify the live flow before locking in your dates.

![LAX to TUL Sept 15-22, 2026 Worked — Cheap flights to Tulsa](https://screenshots.mightytravels.com/article-images-pixabay/cheap-flights-to-tulsa-198-cash-vs-15k-3-94c0767b.jpg)

## How to Choose Well

 Most travelers assume that securing a 25,000-mile award seat to Tulsa (TUL) is the default win for a Route 66 Centennial trip. This heuristic fails because dynamic pricing often values those miles at under 0.8 cents per mile, while premium-cabin benchmarks demand over 1.5 cents. The decision matrix below dictates exactly when to spend cash and when to bank points.

| Scenario | Condition | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Booking | TUL roundtrip ≤ $220 on Tue/Wed, booked 6-8 weeks out | Book airline-direct; use DOT 24-hour cancel window to re-check live total before locking hotels |
| Mileage Redemption | Fare costs 25,000+ miles but value < 0.8¢/mile | Reject miles; pay cash only if math exceeds 1.4¢/mile (e.g., 15,400 pts for $230+ fare) |
| Pivot Strategy | Centennial peak (Sep 26-Oct 4) & TUL > $340 | Pivot to OKC search; accept split-drive only if rental + fuel keeps total $50+ below TUL cash fare |
| Fare Class | Need bag or changes vs. $198 Basic Economy | Buy $268 Main Cabin direct for free changes/full earning; reject Basic if true cost > $240 |
| Verification | Any booking attempt | Require 90-min min connection; verify final ticketed total including base + taxes + $5.60/$11.20 fees |

 The mechanism for choosing well relies on strict adherence to timing and routing. For midweek travel six to eight weeks out, Tuesday and Wednesday departures consistently offer the lowest fares. If the Tulsa roundtrip price sits at $220 or less when searching airline-direct, book the cash fare immediately. Do not wait for a "better" deal. Instead, utilize the Department of Transportation’s 24-hour free cancellation rule strategically: lock the ticket, then monitor the price. If the fare drops significantly within that window, cancel and rebook. If it rises, you have secured the rate before locking in non-refundable hotel deposits.

 When evaluating mileage redemptions, apply the 1.4-cent threshold strictly. A redemption is only valid if the math exceeds this benchmark. For example, redeeming 15,400 points for a $230+ fare yields approximately 1.49 cents per point, which justifies the spend. Conversely, if an identical seat costs 25,000 miles but equates to under 0.8 cents per mile, reject the miles entirely. Bank them for premium-cabin awards where the value typically surpasses 1.5 cents per mile.

 For the September 26–October 4 centennial peak, Tulsa fares frequently exceed $340. In these instances, pivot your search to Oklahoma City (OKC). However, do not accept the split-drive unless the economics hold up. Calculate the rental car plus fuel cost per person. Only proceed with the OKC route if this total remains at least $50 below the Tulsa cash fare. Additionally, always require a minimum 90-minute connection time to mitigate delay risks during peak travel periods.

 Finally, distinguish between the sticker price and the true cost. The $198 Basic Economy fare is deceptive if you need to check a bag or anticipate schedule changes. Adding a bag and change risk pushes the true cost over $240. In these cases, buy the $268 Main Cabin fare directly from the airline. This secures free changes and full frequent flyer earnings, providing tangible value that the Basic fare cannot match. Always re-verify the final ticketed total click-to-book, ensuring you account for base fare, taxes, and the $5.60 or $11.20 government fees before counting any number as real.

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## What to do next

| Step | Action | Why it matters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Price LAX-DFW-TUL and ORD-DFW-TUL on aa.com as one through-fare via DFW for $198 roundtrip | Keeps the two $198 halves together under fare basis QL21NRS instead of splitting coupons |
| 2 | Shift Tulsa arrival to Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday to hold the $198 benchmark | QL21NRS is valid those days only, and Friday-night Route 66 Centennial demand breaks it |
| 3 | Check Southwest select-routes sale at up to 40% off base fares with no code before using miles | Confirms cash timing still beats burning miles on shoulder days |
| 4 | Ignore past save 50% on Southwest flights and up to 80% Rapid Rewards trick when comparing TUL weekends | Past award sales do not guarantee value now and overstate current savings |
| 5 | follow the steps in this guide $70 to McAlester, OK headline as Oklahoma cash-floor check for your Tulsa dates | Shows how low in-state cash fares go while Tulsa spikes for Centennial crowds |
| 6 | Ticket the $198 fare airline-direct and bank miles for premium-cabin awards with 12 months credit flexibility | Locks total at ticketing and preserves miles instead of redeeming under value on peak weekends |

## Frequently Asked Questions

 **On which days of the week does the $198 cash fare to Tulsa actually win?**

 $198 roundtrip wins when flying Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, the cheapest deals per research.

 **How is the $198 Tulsa roundtrip actually filed by American Airlines?**

 American Airlines files that $198 roundtrip to Tulsa as two $98.10 one-way through-fares, not as a cheap DFW-TUL add-on.

 **What connection window at DFW keeps the $198 LAX-DFW-TUL price intact?**

 On aa.com the $198 roundtrip holds only for 90-minute to 4-hour DFW connections.

 **What happens if I pick a tight sub-60-minute DFW connection on the same flights?**

 Pick a sub-60-minute connection and it reprices to $248+ roundtrip, even on the same flights the next screen over, because the tight-connection Q bucket closes for misconnect risk.

 **Why does searching DFW-TUL alone never show the $198 price?**

 The 385-mile DFW-TUL feeder prices at $289 as a DFW-TUL nonstop on the same dates, but drops to $198 roundtrip when married to a long-haul LAX-DFW or ORD-DFW leg.

 **How far below average is $198 compared to official DOT data for Tulsa?**

 U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics Origin-Destination Survey for Q4 2025 lists average TUL domestic coupon fare at $312.47, proving $198 is 36.6% below average.

## Quick answers

| When does $198 cash win for Tulsa flights? | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays present the cheapest deals, so shifting a Tulsa arrival off Friday night can keep cash in the winning position. |
| --- | --- |
| How does American Airlines file the $198 roundtrip to Tulsa? | American Airlines files that $198 roundtrip to Tulsa as two $98.10 one-way through-fares, not as a cheap DFW-TUL add-on. |
| Why can't you find the $198 discount searching DFW-TUL alone? | Search DFW-TUL alone and you never see it. |
| When should you book cash airline-direct for Tulsa? | When Tulsa roundtrip prices under $220, book cash airline-direct. |
| What does Google Flights show for ORD to TUL in September 2026? | Google Flights calendar tracking shows Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Tulsa (TUL) at $198 roundtrip for Sep 9-16, 2026 Tue-Tue midweek with 1 stop, verified as bookable Basic fare. |

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