May 21, 2013, 12:18 pm
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- Fare feels too good to be true? Don't call the airline!!!!!!
- Double check that the fare is actually in Business or First as some online search engines or OTA's confuse booking classes on some airlines.
- Post as many details as possible about the First / Business fare, including fare class, fare basis, one-way / roundtrip, sales channel, sample dates & total price, including taxes.
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- The deeply discounted international fares discussed here are almost always specific to a certain country of origin, so don't ask if it works in reverse (e.g. a SFO-LHR-SFO fare usually won't work LHR-SFO-LHR). Domestic fares more commonly work in reverse.
- Last, but not least, Don't call the Airline!
Good Deal Premium Fares 2013
Jan 8, 2013, 8:02 pm
#61
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I7SALE AA/BA/IB ex-Germany
I7SALE by the gang-of-three is offering ex-Germany (and Austria, probably) fares e.g. HAM-LAX-HAM €2123 r/t a/i. NYC is €1800, BJS €2400, CPT €2160. The German premium-travel site that the TOS probably says I can't mention has a pretty extensive list.
Ticket by 5 Feb, 7 day advance, stay SU to 3 months, outbound 15 Jan - 30 Sept. Changes €300. Booking code I7SALE, as noted, for I-class travel. I tickled ITA with HAM-LAX-HAM, February departure, 32-36 days, 2 travelers and found good availability.
Ticket by 5 Feb, 7 day advance, stay SU to 3 months, outbound 15 Jan - 30 Sept. Changes €300. Booking code I7SALE, as noted, for I-class travel. I tickled ITA with HAM-LAX-HAM, February departure, 32-36 days, 2 travelers and found good availability.
Jan 8, 2013, 8:23 pm
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Egyptair Special Online Offers
Egyptair offering 20% discount on all fares issued online between 08 Jan to 31 Jan 2013. Please check website for special offers page..eg. JFK-JNB Business class ZLREUS fare code for $3289 ai. Must travel by 15 March.
Jan 8, 2013, 8:50 pm
#63
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IST-SFO RT on DL $2260 AI, s-fare
IST-SFO RT on DL $2260 AI, s-fare
Looks good for summer fares... other airlines slightly higher. Not seeing a *A match yet, unfortunately.
Looks good for summer fares... other airlines slightly higher. Not seeing a *A match yet, unfortunately.
Jan 9, 2013, 1:23 am
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I7SALE by the gang-of-three is offering ex-Germany (and Austria, probably) fares e.g. HAM-LAX-HAM €2123 r/t a/i. NYC is €1800, BJS €2400, CPT €2160. The German premium-travel site that the TOS probably says I can't mention has a pretty extensive list.
Ticket by 5 Feb, 7 day advance, stay SU to 3 months, outbound 15 Jan - 30 Sept. Changes €300. Booking code I7SALE, as noted, for I-class travel. I tickled ITA with HAM-LAX-HAM, February departure, 32-36 days, 2 travelers and found good availability.
Ticket by 5 Feb, 7 day advance, stay SU to 3 months, outbound 15 Jan - 30 Sept. Changes €300. Booking code I7SALE, as noted, for I-class travel. I tickled ITA with HAM-LAX-HAM, February departure, 32-36 days, 2 travelers and found good availability.
LON and AMS appear to be the notable exceptions.
Best options appear to be LAX/LAS for around €2100 as you stated. Other options are MIA/MCO for €1800.
Jan 9, 2013, 8:23 am
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Jan 9, 2013, 1:18 pm
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Italy has been a cheap origination point for a couple of years and here it also stands out with FCO-LAX-FCO €1904 for the one-stop trip via LHR, a bit cheaper for some 2-stop routes. FCO adds 899 miles each way and EZ will position you there (from LGW) for a fraction of the savings (if you meet their annoying 20kg bag limit).
The Hilton at FCO has reasonable (? ~€125) day rates, fwiw.
DUB was showing up as a cheap starter for these kinds of fares (i.e. via LHR) a few months ago. Didn't look this time.
Jan 10, 2013, 12:35 am
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Italy has been a cheap origination point for a couple of years and here it also stands out with FCO-LAX-FCO €1904 for the one-stop trip via LHR, a bit cheaper for some 2-stop routes. FCO adds 899 miles each way and EZ will position you there (from LGW) for a fraction of the savings (if you meet their annoying 20kg bag limit).
The Hilton at FCO has reasonable (? ~€125) day rates, fwiw.
- Use Milan and (usually) AA flights and it drops to €1864 or less.
- Use Avios for positioning from the UK: save even more and gain in comfort.
MXP slightly friendlier than FCO, but still ugly as sin. There's an airport HIX (~€60) and a Crowne Plaza (~€80) if you need accommodation.
Athens is €1760 - but risks od disruption, and not so friendly in terms of positioning. Unless you're in Athens
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Jan 10, 2013, 1:00 am
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Jan 10, 2013, 3:06 am
#69
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The THY annual Valentines offers are up:
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL EUROPE 99 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL TURKISH REPUBLIC, MIDDLE EAST, NORTHERN AFRICA 199 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
One of the passengers purchases a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
*RT: Round trip promotional price.
*From Ankara and Izmir; 50 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*From other Turkey and Ercan; 80 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu are not included in the promotion.
*Taxes are not included.
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL EUROPE 99 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL TURKISH REPUBLIC, MIDDLE EAST, NORTHERN AFRICA 199 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
One of the passengers purchases a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
*RT: Round trip promotional price.
*From Ankara and Izmir; 50 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*From other Turkey and Ercan; 80 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu are not included in the promotion.
*Taxes are not included.
Terms and Conditions:
Valentine's Day Promotion is valid for tickets bought between January 8, 2013 – February 15, 2013 and for flights between February 9 and 15, 2013 (inclusive).
This promotion is only available to Miles&Smiles members. However, the second passenger in the PNR (passenger name record) is not required to be a Miles&Smiles member.
One of the passengers must purchase a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
This promotion is only valid for RT (round trip) and OJ (open-jaw) tickets.
Passengers are obliged to travel together for all destination.
Mileage accrual is not possible for promotional 1 Euro ticket, therefore the other full fare promotional ticket is eligible for mileage accrual.
Tickets must be issued within 24 hours of a reservation being made.
The ticketing procedure should be completed at least 7 days before flying.
Dates and routes of the tickets cannot be changed . Tickets are non-upgradeable and non-refundable.
This promotion is not applicable on codeshare flights.
Maximum stay: Maximum 8 days.
Minimum stay: No restriction.
Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu routes are not included in the promotion.
This promotion will be valid for the predetermined routes, conditions, specific prices and quotas.
Miles&Smiles membership card number should be presented at the time of purchase.
Valentine's Day Promotion is valid for tickets bought between January 8, 2013 – February 15, 2013 and for flights between February 9 and 15, 2013 (inclusive).
This promotion is only available to Miles&Smiles members. However, the second passenger in the PNR (passenger name record) is not required to be a Miles&Smiles member.
One of the passengers must purchase a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
This promotion is only valid for RT (round trip) and OJ (open-jaw) tickets.
Passengers are obliged to travel together for all destination.
Mileage accrual is not possible for promotional 1 Euro ticket, therefore the other full fare promotional ticket is eligible for mileage accrual.
Tickets must be issued within 24 hours of a reservation being made.
The ticketing procedure should be completed at least 7 days before flying.
Dates and routes of the tickets cannot be changed . Tickets are non-upgradeable and non-refundable.
This promotion is not applicable on codeshare flights.
Maximum stay: Maximum 8 days.
Minimum stay: No restriction.
Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu routes are not included in the promotion.
This promotion will be valid for the predetermined routes, conditions, specific prices and quotas.
Miles&Smiles membership card number should be presented at the time of purchase.
Jan 10, 2013, 3:21 am
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The THY annual Valentines offers are up:
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
That's dirt cheap ^
Jan 10, 2013, 4:06 am
#71
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Are these bookable yet? I'm messing around on the THY website (and am signed into my smiles/miles account) but can't finding anything? Perhaps you need to call?
The THY annual Valentines offers are up:
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL EUROPE 99 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL TURKISH REPUBLIC, MIDDLE EAST, NORTHERN AFRICA 199 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
One of the passengers purchases a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
*RT: Round trip promotional price.
*From Ankara and Izmir; 50 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*From other Turkey and Ercan; 80 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu are not included in the promotion.
*Taxes are not included.
ORIGIN DESTINATION ECONOMY BUSINESS
İSTANBUL EUROPE 99 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL TURKISH REPUBLIC, MIDDLE EAST, NORTHERN AFRICA 199 EUR/RT 599 EUR/RT
İSTANBUL AFRICA, AMERICA, FAR EAST 399 EUR/RT 999 EUR/RT
*Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh Cit, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires destinations in comfort cabin 499 EUR/RT.
One of the passengers purchases a full price ticket, the THY Valentine's Day special price, while the other pays only €1.
*RT: Round trip promotional price.
*From Ankara and Izmir; 50 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*From other Turkey and Ercan; 80 EUR/RT add-on will be applied for each ticket.
*Jeddah, Medina and Yanbu are not included in the promotion.
*Taxes are not included.
Jan 10, 2013, 5:31 am
#72
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PS. I remind you that taxes, YR/YQ-s would be added to the fare. Phone ticketing charge has been usually around 75€.
Jan 10, 2013, 6:00 am
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Re the TK "Valentine's Special", there is a dedicated thread in the TK forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/turki...cial-back.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/turki...cial-back.html
Jan 12, 2013, 10:20 pm
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Skyteam
They still have some good C fares to Spain (MAD/BCN) for $1123/1143 respectively xSEA.
Same AP/min stay.
Books into Z/I/S for AF/AZ/DL respectively except US domestic in P.
MPM fare if using DL.
Same AP/min stay.
Books into Z/I/S for AF/AZ/DL respectively except US domestic in P.
MPM fare if using DL.