TK/*A : LAX-IFN (Isfahan, Iran) for $601 a.i. , 16,526 miles @ 3.6cpm
Dec 28, 2012, 3:15 pm
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Australian/HK/Mexican passports don't need a visa in advance according to TIMATIC although UK/Canada/US passports do need a prearranged one.
If you are female, ADMISSION WILL BE REFUSED TO WOMEN NOT WEARING ISLAMIC HEAD COVER, SCARF, LONG SLEEVES OR STOCKINGS.
If you are female, ADMISSION WILL BE REFUSED TO WOMEN NOT WEARING ISLAMIC HEAD COVER, SCARF, LONG SLEEVES OR STOCKINGS.
Dec 28, 2012, 3:38 pm
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The difficulty of getting a Visa would top the list for me. I'll leave any political reasons out of this, I just know that many would not want to go through the process involved. I would really want to go personally, but I simply do not have the time. The original post said only "LAX-IFN", I requested that the mods add the specific location, so anyone looking would know that it may take a little more effort to undertake this particular trip. Failing to list the city involved if it is not reasonably obvious is a major issue I have with many posts on this forum, and considering I didn't know IFN off the top of my head (and I know quite a number of obscure ones) I felt it should be noted what the actual location was.
Dec 28, 2012, 3:41 pm
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W fare
Sunday min stay
max 12 months
base fare 88
EoE not permitted except for US domestic flights and other TK fares (but these don't really change anything important)
valid thru EoS
Sunday min stay
max 12 months
base fare 88
EoE not permitted except for US domestic flights and other TK fares (but these don't really change anything important)
valid thru EoS
Dec 28, 2012, 6:22 pm
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I'd encourage anyone contemplating this to read the State Department Travel Advisory. US citizens have rather onerous visa requirements.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1142.html
Perhaps also worth reviewing the current OFAC sanctions list to make sure you don't run afoul of the US government in the process:
http://www.treasury.gov/resource-cen...ages/iran.aspx
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1142.html
Perhaps also worth reviewing the current OFAC sanctions list to make sure you don't run afoul of the US government in the process:
http://www.treasury.gov/resource-cen...ages/iran.aspx
Are itineraries involving Iran even eligible for mileage credit? Flights to Cuba don't earn miles in many US programs.
Dec 28, 2012, 6:45 pm
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Nice fare.
am doubt that why so many people twist the image about Iran.
Iran is one of my favorite countries. People are very friendly there. They are earger to knowing the outside world. Tourists are always welcome. most important, everything are very cheap there.
I was in Iran from SEP-OCT, people gave me free fruit, they bought the tickets for me. they showed me around the city for free. They even invited me to dinner & live in their house for free. so on...
I will definitely will go again
am doubt that why so many people twist the image about Iran.
Iran is one of my favorite countries. People are very friendly there. They are earger to knowing the outside world. Tourists are always welcome. most important, everything are very cheap there.
I was in Iran from SEP-OCT, people gave me free fruit, they bought the tickets for me. they showed me around the city for free. They even invited me to dinner & live in their house for free. so on...
I will definitely will go again
Dec 29, 2012, 8:48 am
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Dec 29, 2012, 8:53 am
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Can I swap the miles for a bullet-proof vest?
Dec 29, 2012, 10:00 am
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I'd rather not lose my PreCheck status, thanks.
Dec 29, 2012, 10:31 am
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Were those people who are saying that they have visited there and had a fine experience traveling on American passports, and if they were, how did they handle the visa issue. Are there tour companies that will faciliate the travel for Americans?
Dec 29, 2012, 10:41 am
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Dec 29, 2012, 4:36 pm
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Nice fare.
am doubt that why so many people twist the image about Iran.
Iran is one of my favorite countries. People are very friendly there. They are earger to knowing the outside world. Tourists are always welcome. most important, everything are very cheap there.
I was in Iran from SEP-OCT, people gave me free fruit, they bought the tickets for me. they showed me around the city for free. They even invited me to dinner & live in their house for free. so on...
I will definitely will go again
am doubt that why so many people twist the image about Iran.
Iran is one of my favorite countries. People are very friendly there. They are earger to knowing the outside world. Tourists are always welcome. most important, everything are very cheap there.
I was in Iran from SEP-OCT, people gave me free fruit, they bought the tickets for me. they showed me around the city for free. They even invited me to dinner & live in their house for free. so on...
I will definitely will go again
Also had some similar experience as yours.
For those interested in Iran (especially IFN) you can have a look to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...-air-more.html
Dec 29, 2012, 6:23 pm
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Great deal for Iran! If I wasnt worried about getting a visa I'd take it in a heartbeat.
Actually a good friend of mine is living there right now
Actually a good friend of mine is living there right now
Dec 29, 2012, 7:32 pm
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Iran is a wonderful country. I went there in 2004 (I think). Isfahan is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The people are friendly. It has a culture of not eating out so restaurants are not particularly good.
If I thought I could get a visa quickly, I'd go in a heartbeat, Global Entry be damned!
I can't remember whether the tour company I went with took care of the visas or I did independently. It wasn't inordinately long. Tho it was 8 years ago.
I read in a Singapore newspaper a couple of days ago that the Iranian government was cautioning Iranians against going to the US. A 73 year old man died 2 days after entering the US. He had been detained and questioned for 5 hours by immigration. The Iranian govt blamed the detention for his death.
Please don't judge a country's people by its government.
On the plane seconds before we landed, I was treated to the sight of glamorous women wiping off make up and covering their beautiful dresses with a hijab. I had read about that but thought it was an exaggeration. I did don my head covering and long sleeved jacked before we deplaned.
I long for the day when I can easily travel there. (I was told there used to be non stop flights from Isfahan to NYC.) (I also want to go to Cuba.)
The guide we had was terrific. My son and I wandered about fairly freely. We ate dinner outside the designated spots and took off on our own during free time. We arranged a flight back to Tehran so we didn't have to endure 14 hours on a bus. Again, 8 years ago.
If I thought I could get a visa quickly, I'd go in a heartbeat, Global Entry be damned!
I can't remember whether the tour company I went with took care of the visas or I did independently. It wasn't inordinately long. Tho it was 8 years ago.
I read in a Singapore newspaper a couple of days ago that the Iranian government was cautioning Iranians against going to the US. A 73 year old man died 2 days after entering the US. He had been detained and questioned for 5 hours by immigration. The Iranian govt blamed the detention for his death.
Please don't judge a country's people by its government.
On the plane seconds before we landed, I was treated to the sight of glamorous women wiping off make up and covering their beautiful dresses with a hijab. I had read about that but thought it was an exaggeration. I did don my head covering and long sleeved jacked before we deplaned.
I long for the day when I can easily travel there. (I was told there used to be non stop flights from Isfahan to NYC.) (I also want to go to Cuba.)
The guide we had was terrific. My son and I wandered about fairly freely. We ate dinner outside the designated spots and took off on our own during free time. We arranged a flight back to Tehran so we didn't have to endure 14 hours on a bus. Again, 8 years ago.
Dec 29, 2012, 10:49 pm
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Dec 30, 2012, 5:15 pm
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Yep I've been to several "axis of evil" countries and still have precheck and ge functioning just fine. Though returning from Sudan I did get flagged for a screen at customs. Some how origin airport was tagged in the ge receipt.
Yep I've been to several "axis of evil" countries and still have precheck and ge functioning just fine. Though returning from Sudan I did get flagged for a screen at customs. Some how origin airport was tagged in the ge receipt.