Mileage Run Deals - NW: RFD-IST $628 all-in - 13764 EQM - $200 cash back

Okay, maybe I shouldn't be posting this. There's probably a bunch of good deals using the Rockford rebate deals (http://www.flyrfd.com). But this one seemed especially sweet, because Turkey is such an interesting and exotic location. So, here's the deal I found:

$628 all-in for RFD-DTW-ATL-AMS-IST (11/22-12/7)
-$100 using e-cert
-$200 for rebate
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$328 (this is just asking for a bump ecv :) )

Toss in a GE bonus, and you get $.012 CPM
With a PE bonus, it's pretty close to $.01 CPM

But the best part of it is that you get to see Turkey, one of the coolest countries in the world. And supercheap to boot!

Also don't forget that the visa fee for Turkey dropped from $100 to $20 (thank god for that!)

Also don't forget that the visa fee for Turkey dropped from $100 to $20 (thank god for that!)

Ugh, finally. I think I've been nailed for over $300 by the Turkish gov't.

Ugh, finally. I think I've been nailed for over $300 by the Turkish gov't.

Careful there. I read that the $100 visa fee was simply a response to the rise of processing fees for Turkish citizens to visit the US (post 9/11). The fees are usually reciprocal. So, you might want to replace Turkish with US in your statement.

Where do you get the visa from? I've never been to a country that requires a visa.

I can't do as well as you -- I only have a $50 certificate. But it's very tempting anyway.

Where do you get the visa from? I've never been to a country that requires a visa.

I can't do as well as you -- I only have a $50 certificate. But it's very tempting anyway.

Turkey used to have a visa on arrival reciprocity fee for Americans of $100. It's now $20 or so for up to 3 months and is still given on arrival upon payment at IST airport.

Nailed this baby!

11/24 - 11/29

Cost $522.09 (used a PD964)
Less $300.00 (Bump ECV)
Less $200.00 (RFD Rebate)

Net $22.09

Base Miles 11,606
Plat Bonus 14,507
Total Miles 26,113

Cost per mile = Hell my calculator gives me an error message it's so low :)

For those not in the know.

Sign up (free) at www.flyrfd.com

The $200 International rebate must be ticketed by the 23rd with travel on or before November 30th.

Several great European destinations available includign Rome and Athens for under $450 with cash rebate and under $350 using a PD certificate that are always floating around CC.

For those not in the know.

Sign up (free) at www.flyrfd.com

The $200 International rebate must be ticketed by the 23rd with travel on or before November 30th.

Several great European destinations available includign Rome and Athens for under $450 with cash rebate and under $350 using a PD certificate that are always floating around CC.

What's a PD certificate?

What's CC?

The PD Certificates are discounts offered by NWA ranging from $25-$100 off based upon the fare. In this case it would offer the max.

CC is Coupon Connection which can be accessed through the Community Forum. I am not current on the requirements to access and post though. The last I heard it required 100 posts. A great forum to exchange permitted travel items.

PD certs can be found on CC and can also be found on eBay.

Nice fare to Athens and Osaka also available!

Most NWA fares from RFD fares are also eligible for PD discounts as well. Knock off another $100 from the fare!

SAVE when you fly on Northwest Airlines (NWA) in or out of RFD:
• $100 Cash Back: On any NWA domestic destination!
• $200 Cash Back: On any NWA international destination!

Terms & Conditions:
• NWA tickets must be booked between October 24 – 30, 2005 for travel beginning on or before November 30, 2005. (No exceptions will be made for booking and travel dates not falling within the above set dates.)
• This is an airport, not an airline promotion. Promotion not valid with NWA refundable tickets; Saturday night stay required. Round trip air service must originate and end at RFD.
• To book your tickets go to: www.FlyRFD.com and click on the NWA link, or call NWA at 800-225-2525, or contact your favorite local travel agent.
• This certificate cannot be auctioned, bartered, or sold; photocopies will not be accepted.
• This certificate cannot be redeemed for cash.
• This certificate cannot be used with other special Airport promotional offers or vouchers.
• This certificate cannot be used with fully-refundable airline tickets.
• Rebate offer good for each round trip ticket booked on your itinerary.

Is this the promotion being discussed here?

Is this the promotion being discussed here?

Yep.

RFD to Paris has dropped again. As low as $207 after the $200 rebate. Since it's a promo fare, I don't think you can use any certs with it.

If the T&C below are correct, I hope none of you have booked your tickets as it is only 23 October right now ...

SAVE when you fly on Northwest Airlines (NWA) in or out of RFD:
• $100 Cash Back: On any NWA domestic destination!
• $200 Cash Back: On any NWA international destination!

Terms & Conditions:
• NWA tickets must be booked between October 24 – 30, 2005 for travel beginning on or before November 30, 2005. (No exceptions will be made for booking and travel dates not falling within the above set dates.)
• This is an airport, not an airline promotion. Promotion not valid with NWA refundable tickets; Saturday night stay required. Round trip air service must originate and end at RFD.
• To book your tickets go to: www.FlyRFD.com and click on the NWA link, or call NWA at 800-225-2525, or contact your favorite local travel agent.
• This certificate cannot be auctioned, bartered, or sold; photocopies will not be accepted.
• This certificate cannot be redeemed for cash.
• This certificate cannot be used with other special Airport promotional offers or vouchers.
• This certificate cannot be used with fully-refundable airline tickets.
• Rebate offer good for each round trip ticket booked on your itinerary.

Is this the promotion being discussed here?

RFD to Paris has dropped again. As low as $207 after the $200 rebate. Since it's a promo fare, I don't think you can use any certs with it.
It has nothing to do with NW. Certs are fine.

The promo was extended, here are the original dates:

NWA tickets must be booked between October 14 - October 23, 2005 for travel beginning on or before November 30, 2005. (No exceptions will be made for booking and travel dates not falling within the above set dates.) This is an airport, not an airline promotion. A Saturday night stay required. Round trip air service must originate and end at RFD.

It has nothing to do with NW. Certs are fine.

The discount e-certs cannot be used on most promo fares - it is a restriction of the e-cert, not the RFD promotion.