Jan 4, 2014, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: skunker
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Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where fares on EI (Aer Lingus) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Aer Lingus does not offer first class. If you see this fare, please ignore it and do not post it here as it is completely unbookable in every sense of the term. The mods are summarily deleting these posts in order to unclutter the thread.
Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where Z fares on EY (Etihad) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Z fares are discount business on EY. These fares will not receive chaffeur service. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/1622229-removal-chauffeur-service-some-business-class-passengers.html
List of known, active deals:
JNB-DXB-SFO in EK F, $4k-ish one-way
MLE-HKG-US (various) in C, $1400 +/- available only on CX's website.
CMB-MIA, other US cities, for about $4400 in F, round-trip/return
BA AARP $400 discount for J/F bookings is now valid again for booking until 31 Oct 2014 but departure to EOS seems to get the discount. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1435816-ba-fare-discounts-aarp-4.html
Good Deal Premium Fares 2014
Sep 2, 2014, 4:28 pm
#2476
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Just managed to pick up TUS-BCN for $1625ish. Glad this came back.
Sep 2, 2014, 4:43 pm
#2477
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I was able to pick up LAX-HEL (worked for a biz trip anyway) and was surprised and delighted to find a great routing on the return - HEL-AMS, overnight stop; then AMS-LHR-LAX, the latter segment on VS metal (DL code). No APD as it's an onward connection. Priced under $2k on DL.com.
Sep 2, 2014, 5:27 pm
#2478
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can someone please post example dates ? Thank you
Sep 2, 2014, 5:30 pm
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Sep 2, 2014, 6:49 pm
#2482
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IAH/HOU is also showing around 2k, UA is a bit more at 2300
Sep 2, 2014, 7:29 pm
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Sep 2, 2014, 7:35 pm
#2484
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Okay, I'm in. Trip to MAD via AMS will get me the MQD and MGM for Delta gold by about $25 and 250 miles, respectively. Still think I'm dumping them for Alaska though.
Sep 2, 2014, 7:36 pm
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Sep 2, 2014, 8:42 pm
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Sep 2, 2014, 10:11 pm
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Code:
City Pairs Fare Class Fare Basis Code SNA - NYC L LAA21AFN
Fare 1: Carrier UA LAA21AFN SNA to NYC (rules)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code A, C
Covers SNA-SFO (First), SFO-JFK (Business)
$357.21
Fare 2: Carrier UA LAA21AFN NYC to SNA (rules)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code C, A
Covers JFK-SFO (Business), SFO-SNA (First)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code A, C
Covers SNA-SFO (First), SFO-JFK (Business)
$357.21
Fare 2: Carrier UA LAA21AFN NYC to SNA (rules)
Passenger type ADT, one-way fare, booking code C, A
Covers JFK-SFO (Business), SFO-SNA (First)
Sep 3, 2014, 4:01 am
#2488
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MH : J cls CDG-x/KUL-BKK rtn EUR 1714 a.i.
MH uses the A380 from CDG to KUL, and B737-800 on the BKK sectors.
No stopover in KUL allowed on this fare. 3 days advance booking.
Minimum stay 5 days. Maximum stay 21 days.
Books in 'Z' class.
Ticketing deadline 15 SEP.
Ok. Some may question if they wanna fly with MH. But I think they're safe especially on the A380 and its good for miles.
No stopover in KUL allowed on this fare. 3 days advance booking.
Minimum stay 5 days. Maximum stay 21 days.
Books in 'Z' class.
Ticketing deadline 15 SEP.
Ok. Some may question if they wanna fly with MH. But I think they're safe especially on the A380 and its good for miles.
Last edited by Guy Betsy; Sep 3, 2014 at 4:31 am
Sep 3, 2014, 7:50 am
#2489
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Thanks for posting. It's a great fare, but not a mileage run.
Sep 3, 2014, 8:17 am
#2490
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Skyteam and OW have $2300 and dollars on NYC-PAR for many dates until end of 2014, including Dec 21-30.