Libya it is then
Feb 20, 2005, 5:42 pm
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Libya it is then
Been away for a while - my new job is keeping me effin' busy. Sadly, minimal air travel now required. If only Southwest Trains had an equivalent to EC.....
Anyway, was fumbling around for hols to India in August - I know, I know, shockingly bad time to go, but such are the rigours of the new job!
Was intrigued to find out about F fares, so here's what I found:
LHR-DEL-LHR (out 06-08, ret 13-08)
5109.60
LIS-LHR-DEL-LHR-LIS
4979.45
ARN-LHR-DEL-LHR-ARN
SEK46,146.00
MXP-LHR-DEL-LHR-MXP
3630.20
And, the daddy of them all.....
TIP-LHR-DEL-LHR-TIP
LYD2357.85 (a whacking 1002.31!!!!!)
Time to start planning in seriousness!
Anyway, was fumbling around for hols to India in August - I know, I know, shockingly bad time to go, but such are the rigours of the new job!
Was intrigued to find out about F fares, so here's what I found:
LHR-DEL-LHR (out 06-08, ret 13-08)
5109.60
LIS-LHR-DEL-LHR-LIS
4979.45
ARN-LHR-DEL-LHR-ARN
SEK46,146.00
MXP-LHR-DEL-LHR-MXP
3630.20
And, the daddy of them all.....
TIP-LHR-DEL-LHR-TIP
LYD2357.85 (a whacking 1002.31!!!!!)
Time to start planning in seriousness!
Feb 21, 2005, 1:24 am
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Originally Posted by Funster
Time to start planning in seriousness!
(though Jenbel assures us all is well and he'll be back soon
)
Feb 21, 2005, 1:56 am
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How exactly do you check so many options? Expedia? I can't check these fares on BA.com without resetting cookies every time (can I)? Sorry to be such an information-age wimp, but it's my age!
Feb 21, 2005, 2:14 am
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I like ITA (http://beta.itasoftware.com) as it's pretty fast. Select more options, untick "check seat availability (so you don't miss a fare because flights are full) and change the sale city to the departure city (to not fall foul of regional sales restrictions). You can add multiple cities but it isn't reliable - just do one search, then modify and so on.
Then use an open dated search (this will list fares not flight options) at travelocity to check fare details.
Then use an open dated search (this will list fares not flight options) at travelocity to check fare details.
Feb 21, 2005, 2:48 am
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Expedia doesn't seem to allow pricing tickets from TIP, 'Destination currently unavailable' is coming up.
However ITA works, F to AKL/SYD was around the $3000, amazing...
However ITA works, F to AKL/SYD was around the $3000, amazing...
Feb 21, 2005, 5:06 am
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Originally Posted by pauldb
Just bear in mind that spotwelder trailblazed the ex-TIP routing and has been MIA for months
(though Jenbel assures us all is well and he'll be back soon )
(though Jenbel assures us all is well and he'll be back soon
)OTOH - you've only got my word for that
Feb 21, 2005, 5:16 am
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A single to TIP costs just 12500 airmiles + 38.50 tax.
Feb 21, 2005, 9:27 am
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Originally Posted by Funster
Been away for a while - my new job is keeping me effin' busy. Sadly, minimal air travel now required. If only Southwest Trains had an equivalent to EC.....
Anyway, was fumbling around for hols to India in August - I know, I know, shockingly bad time to go, but such are the rigours of the new job!
Was intrigued to find out about F fares, so here's what I found:
LHR-DEL-LHR (out 06-08, ret 13-08)
5109.60
LIS-LHR-DEL-LHR-LIS
4979.45
ARN-LHR-DEL-LHR-ARN
SEK46,146.00
MXP-LHR-DEL-LHR-MXP
3630.20
And, the daddy of them all.....
TIP-LHR-DEL-LHR-TIP
LYD2357.85 (a whacking 1002.31!!!!!)
Time to start planning in seriousness!
Anyway, was fumbling around for hols to India in August - I know, I know, shockingly bad time to go, but such are the rigours of the new job!
Was intrigued to find out about F fares, so here's what I found:
LHR-DEL-LHR (out 06-08, ret 13-08)
5109.60
LIS-LHR-DEL-LHR-LIS
4979.45
ARN-LHR-DEL-LHR-ARN
SEK46,146.00
MXP-LHR-DEL-LHR-MXP
3630.20
And, the daddy of them all.....
TIP-LHR-DEL-LHR-TIP
LYD2357.85 (a whacking 1002.31!!!!!)
Time to start planning in seriousness!
Just booked myself TIP-LHR-SIN-SYD-AKL-SYD-SIN-LHR-TIP for Euro2423.93 (ABOUT GBP1719.00) All ticketed.
BA told me it's an IATA fare (theoretically you can combine it with other carriers) so it's 100% legit. It's booked in F & J as well, so no A or D class.
Just think of the bonus miles I'm gonna get!!!!!
Last edited by Brian_1; Feb 21, 2005 at 9:30 am
Feb 21, 2005, 9:39 am
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Brian_1 - not wishing to spoil the party but have you checked out he ease (or lack ) of getting a Libyan visa. It's not the most accessable country in the world.
Feb 21, 2005, 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
Brian_1 - not wishing to spoil the party but have you checked out he ease (or lack ) of getting a Libyan visa. It's not the most accessable country in the world.
Visa is GBP22.00 from Thamesconsular. The fare is refundable if I don't get my visa. I've always wanted to visit Libya, so now I have an excuse.
Feb 21, 2005, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
Brian_1 - not wishing to spoil the party but have you checked out he ease (or lack ) of getting a Libyan visa. It's not the most accessable country in the world.
I was just about to say the same thing...
I've been working out how to get this visa for a while... the cheapest option adds 700 to the TIP fares... but I'm determined to find a cheaper way. At leats his TIP fare is refundable
Feb 21, 2005, 10:21 am
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Opodo works fine
I've gotten Opodo to price absurdly cheap (750 quid or so) LH F fares to China for me from a place where LH doesn't even fly to!
Feb 21, 2005, 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by Brian_1
Visa is GBP22.00 from Thamesconsular. The fare is refundable if I don't get my visa. I've always wanted to visit Libya, so now I have an excuse.
*Business support letter
*Visa authorisation telex/invitation with reference number obtainable through client in Libya
Let us know how you get on with these as it could unlock a great low fares option.
Feb 21, 2005, 11:22 am
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
*Visa authorisation telex/invitation with reference number obtainable through client in Libya
Or just book a tour package into Libya for 615... Once you pass Libyian immigration.... either go and Check-in or check in at the end of the tour holiday!
Just a pain to add on 615 each time for TIP fares!!!!
Unless you combien two TIP fares in a tour package trip...
Feb 21, 2005, 11:25 am
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Originally Posted by Jenbel
I don't think that he ever managed to do it.. although he tried very hard. Anyway, he's currently (so far as I know, but he is a hard man to keep track of) in the Phillipines....
OTOH - you've only got my word for that
OTOH - you've only got my word for that
Excuse me. I've more TIPs under my belt than the rest of you put together. It was BCALs mega money spinner and the only one where we had to ration the booze to 2 shots of spirit, one wine, and one after dinner. Otherwise they were paralytic the lot of them.