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Old Nov 13, 12, 1:49 am   #1
 
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DL/UA/etc: IAH-LOS, $264++, $611 a/i
Looks like a good fare to Nigera, $264 base on UA/AC/LH/DL
Seeing $618 a/i on Delta.

They had a similar fare war last year. Getting the visa is difficult but not impossible.

Edit. also good from ORD
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BYO armored security detail kills the deal.
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Make sure to add $40-$80 to the all-in for the bribes to make sure you're allowed to depart the country
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Old Nov 13, 12, 9:27 am   #7
 
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Fare is good through Dec06 or Dec24-March31.

I see Nov24-Nov25 same-day turnaround for $618 on DL. IAH-ATL-LOS-ATL-IAH. Even cheaper IAH-ATL-LOS-ATL-AUS.

I never had to pay any bribes in Nigeria... or need a security detail. It's actually one of my favorite places in Africa. Colorful and chaotic like India.
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Fare is good through Dec06 or Dec24-March31.

I see Nov24-Nov25 same-day turnaround for $618 on DL. IAH-ATL-LOS-ATL-IAH. Even cheaper IAH-ATL-LOS-ATL-AUS.

I never had to pay any bribes in Nigeria... or need a security detail. It's actually one of my favorite places in Africa. Colorful and chaotic like India.
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While you do need to be discreet & tactful about what you do in Nigeria, if find it to be an interesting place. That said, I will not be going back anytime soon. During my last visit, I plummeted 7 stories in an elevator. When an elevator says "max 7 people," trust me, it means 7 people... and not 7 fat Americans.
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While you do need to be discreet & tactful about what you do in Nigeria, if find it to be an interesting place. That said, I will not be going back anytime soon. During my last visit, I plummeted 7 stories in an elevator. When an elevator says "max 7 people," trust me, it means 7 people... and not 7 fat Americans.
hahahhahaha......**falls flat on the ground**
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Make sure to add $40-$80 to the all-in for the bribes to make sure you're allowed to depart the country
uhmmm, when last were you in Nigeria???

no one will force you to give a dime at any Nigerian airport, as far as I am concerned.....STOP the scare tactics
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Sad...this costs as much as IAH-EWR over the holidays...might tell my family count me out this year
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Old Nov 13, 12, 10:59 am   #12
 
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uhmmm, when last were you in Nigeria???

no one will force you to give a dime at any Nigerian airport, as far as I am concerned.....STOP the scare tactics
My bad - guess I read Making connections at LOS - avoid it if you can too closely
and Murtala Muhammud Airport - Lagos, Nigeria
and Houston - Lagos Inaugural Nov. 16
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uhmmm, when last were you in Nigeria???

no one will force you to give a dime at any Nigerian airport, as far as I am concerned.....STOP the scare tactics

Second that.
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Travelled as recently as last month and earlier this month to Lagos and I will testify that things have changed dramatically from what is reported in those posts.

I hope they continue to improve.
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Old Nov 13, 12, 1:07 pm   #15
 
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I didn't spend any time in Lagos when I visited.. I headed out of town from the airport to the minibus park. Coming back I spent a night in the Ibis hotel near the airport... a fine hotel and cheaper than most ($180) other chains or hotels on VI. There is also the 'old' Ibis hotel next door for about 1/3 the price.
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