snorkmaster
May 19, 04, 9:35 am
WHAT: Iberia has reintroduced its sales fares from the US to several cities in Africa and the Middle East. The deals aren't as great as last time, but they're still good.
WHERE: For travel to Beirut, Dakar, Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), Johnannesburg, Cairo, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier
WHEN: Fares are valid through June 30th, and then from September 1st to October 31th, 2004 and December 15th to December 31st.
HOW MUCH:
These are sample fares to Beirut, Lagos, Dakar, Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), or Johannesburg from:
New York -- $761 round trip + tax
Boston/Washington DC -- $761 round trip + tax
Chicago -- $901 round trip + tax
San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle -- $851 round trip + tax
--Fares to Cairo, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier are slightly lower.
--Most fares are slightly higher for travel before June 30th.
HOW TO BOOK:
Go to www.iberia-usa.com >> online sales >> special offers for more information.
WHAT ABOUT THE MILES?:
--Frequent flyer mileage accumulation on Iberia for low fares is
poor, but you may earn 30% miles in American's AAdvantage program. Perhaps you'd get the full on AA miles on the AA operated flights?
--If you elect to earn points in the "Iberia Plus" program, you will
earn double points for flights before June 30th. In addition, you will receive an additional 25 points for enrolling online. Probably not worth the hassle.
WHERE: For travel to Beirut, Dakar, Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), Johnannesburg, Cairo, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier
WHEN: Fares are valid through June 30th, and then from September 1st to October 31th, 2004 and December 15th to December 31st.
HOW MUCH:
These are sample fares to Beirut, Lagos, Dakar, Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), or Johannesburg from:
New York -- $761 round trip + tax
Boston/Washington DC -- $761 round trip + tax
Chicago -- $901 round trip + tax
San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle -- $851 round trip + tax
--Fares to Cairo, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier are slightly lower.
--Most fares are slightly higher for travel before June 30th.
HOW TO BOOK:
Go to www.iberia-usa.com >> online sales >> special offers for more information.
WHAT ABOUT THE MILES?:
--Frequent flyer mileage accumulation on Iberia for low fares is
poor, but you may earn 30% miles in American's AAdvantage program. Perhaps you'd get the full on AA miles on the AA operated flights?
--If you elect to earn points in the "Iberia Plus" program, you will
earn double points for flights before June 30th. In addition, you will receive an additional 25 points for enrolling online. Probably not worth the hassle.