How far in advance are bookings allowed?
#36
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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My favorite route AMS-ATH is available until half september 2017; prices are the same as the current fares.
However, yes, not all routes may be available and not all fare classes may be loaded.
However, yes, not all routes may be available and not all fare classes may be loaded.
#37
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Yep - looks like parts are loaded but not all notably still waiting on JTR - ATH for my own booking purposes next May (either revenue or as part of the award flight home - whichever opens first).
#40
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SVG
Posts: 1,172
I am looking at some A3 flights for Easter next year, and it seems like there is a cut-off for cheaper fares on March 24/25 2018.
For instance ATH-TLV has low fares most days up to and including March 24, while in the opposite direction cheap fares can be had every day up to and including March 25. I realize that this is a popular time fro travel to Israel, but it seems that the lower fares have not been loaded that far ahead since all days after these dates are full price, i.e EUR 286 vs EUR 39-61.
Does that sound plausible, and if so when can I hope/expect the lower/promotion fares to be loaded?
Appreciate any info/advice from the experts here!
For instance ATH-TLV has low fares most days up to and including March 24, while in the opposite direction cheap fares can be had every day up to and including March 25. I realize that this is a popular time fro travel to Israel, but it seems that the lower fares have not been loaded that far ahead since all days after these dates are full price, i.e EUR 286 vs EUR 39-61.
Does that sound plausible, and if so when can I hope/expect the lower/promotion fares to be loaded?
Appreciate any info/advice from the experts here!
#42
Moderator: Aegean Miles+Bonus
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: AMS / ATH
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I'd advise to set up a price alert on some OTA for the flight(s) you are interested in, so you will be notified when something changes. However be aware that flights to Greece at/around Easter are generally not loaded with promo/cheap fares. Expect fare availability of P/U/T classes to be pretty much non-existing the first weeks of April next year (Even after they do load promo prices).
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Hold on, are you talking about regular or Orthodox easter? Around Orthodox Easter (April 8 and week before/after) Aegean will be more expensive than normal. Perhaps if you fly before regular easter (April 1) things may be better/cheaper in general.
#45
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I did not want to star a new thread. Trying to book for June next year. But it seems the ATH CAI fare besides T,U & P is very expensive. If I call and request a specific fare will they be able to issue the ticket? I guess I will have to pay the booking fee. Or is there an online site that shows A3 fares and booking classes.