India-based Airlines Chai Stall
Apr 12, 2014, 6:11 pm
#2986
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: AA 1M
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Apr 12, 2014, 6:16 pm
#2987
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My BOM based relatives will be visiting the US soon and need to get some USD. What is the best/cheapest way to get it? I can only think of getting it at the airport. Need approx. 2K.
Apr 12, 2014, 10:05 pm
#2988
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Apr 13, 2014, 11:50 am
#2989
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
Apr 13, 2014, 5:51 pm
#2990
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Apr 13, 2014, 9:52 pm
#2991
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
Banks usually charge higher rates as their rates are managed by Regional Manager / Head-Office and hence, not as dynamic as a MoneyExchange dealer. The desks at the airport are a complete Rip-off.
I usually compare rates on Google, while negotiating for the rates.
Google: "USD into INR" and add about 3%-5% to the rate.
FYI, they would need to submit copies of PP, Visa & PAN Card and also fill a couple of FERA / FEMA declaration forms.
Apr 13, 2014, 10:04 pm
#2992
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,162
They can withdraw cash using their Indian bank debit card from any ATM in the US for less than the commission and exchange rate charged by the forex crooks.
Apr 14, 2014, 9:07 am
#2993
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere near a Airstrip
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold, Marriot Platinum
Posts: 647
bookmyforex.com offers very good rates in india and usually higher then the local grey market. All legit and they just ask for a passport copy.
if you are not local to Delhi / NCR, they have tieups with banks (on a rate higher than bank's own)
I've used it few times and pointed few others. All Happy customers
if you are not local to Delhi / NCR, they have tieups with banks (on a rate higher than bank's own)
I've used it few times and pointed few others. All Happy customers
Apr 14, 2014, 10:17 am
#2994
Used to be ' simz '
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Kolkata, India
Programs: Does it matter..??? It doesn't matter to them
Posts: 1,129
Forex at the airport are complete rip off's.. better to get something from the City..
@WhizKid - are you in Austin currently..?? did you make it to the meet yesterday ..?? you and I should catch up man..
@WhizKid - are you in Austin currently..?? did you make it to the meet yesterday ..?? you and I should catch up man..
Apr 30, 2014, 10:44 am
#2995
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May 16, 2014, 7:25 am
#2997
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
Would appreciate any recommendation / suggestion for Hotels / Serviced Appartments in HYD (HiTech City / Madhapur area) & MAA (Chennai City Centre / Mylapore / Vadapalani area).
Majority of reviews I have gone through haven't been very helpful.
Thanks in-advance,
GuyFromBOM.
Majority of reviews I have gone through haven't been very helpful.
Thanks in-advance,
GuyFromBOM.
Jun 9, 2014, 8:10 pm
#2998
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: US Air, UA BA LH AI DELTA MARRIOTT CHOICE SGP
Posts: 9,883
9W Award Availability
Called a couple of airlines like SQ etc. Looking for two J awards NRT BOM. She said every 9W flight she checked showed only one available on each flight over a week.
tried for two J BOM EWR. Same story.
Is that typical of 9W ? Do they "replenish" after one is booked ?
tried for two J BOM EWR. Same story.
Is that typical of 9W ? Do they "replenish" after one is booked ?
Jun 10, 2014, 3:37 am
#3000
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Location: India
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del/bom - lhr are the only routes where jet (sometimes) releases 2 business or first seats....on every other route its only 1 business seat....its been this way for the last 4-5 years....