Any other C class fares from CMB or BKK or KUL that allow unlimited stopovers? Thanks.
Il y en a beaucoup! In other words, there are many. But it is not helpful because of the HIP.... Except for HNL or LAX if you connect to somewhere else.
Il y en a beaucoup! In other words, there are many. But it is not helpful because of the HIP.... Except for HNL or LAX if you connect to somewhere else.
PS: In fact routing fares are more interesting because you CAN stop without triggering a HIP. But then they are a bit more restrictive... in the routing and airlines you can use.
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I am having difficulty booking the low UA F or C fares CMB to West Coast. UA says that HIP applies although the fare is clearly routing based and says it permits stopovers. The rules (from Expert Flyer) also state that the ticket must be issued in Sri Lanka. Could this be the problem?
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What I don't understand (and my cognitive function may indeed be a bit impaired by 2 rt transpacs in 2 weeks - or may simply be generally impaired!) is why the fare wouldn't price without the HIP and then perhaps only be issuable within Sri Lanka. The fares don't appear to be of the "local promotion" genre that aren't loaded globally into the CRS, so wouldn't/shouldn't they fare as listed in the CRS?
In any case, are there any of these CMB-West Coast F and C's that can issued outside of Sri Lanka? Is that purchase restriction specific to the UA fare?
Thanks so much for any input that can be provided.
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Thanks Colin !!
I've preferred the flight operated by emirates
Flight/Equip.: Srilankan Airlines 2348 Operated by: Emirates Airlines Dxb-Cmb Boeing 777-300
Depart: Colombo (CMB) / Tuesday September 12 10:25 am
Arrive: Singapore (SIN) / Tuesday September 12 4:50 pm
Stops: 1709 mi
Seats Requested: N/A
Class: Business
Flight/Equip.: Northwest Airlines 6 Airbus A332
Depart: Singapore (SIN) / Thursday September 14 6:00 am
Arrive: Tokyo (NRT) / Thursday September 14 2:15 pm
Stops: non-stop 3324 mi
Seats Requested: N/A
Class: Business
Flight/Equip.: Northwest Airlines 2 Boeing 747
Depart: Tokyo (NRT) / Saturday September 16 3:40 pm
Arrive: Los Angeles (LAX) / Saturday September 16 9:20 am
Stops: non-stop 5451 mi
Seats Requested: N/A
Class: Business
Base Fare: LKR 74700 (Adult)<br>
Taxes/PFCs: USD 148.40
Total: USD 875.40
Service Fee: $20.00
Total Price:USD 895.40
Penalty / Deposit: Penalties may apply. Please see fare rules.
Could you find a flight to CMB now ???
They have cancelled my purchase ! Here is the email I've received today :
Our agency, Carlson Advance Travel is unable to issue your ticket as you requested. We do not issue Int'l tickets accept for accounts we already have set up. Please accept my apology. Joel Sprunger
In any case, are there any of these CMB-West Coast F and C's that can issued outside of Sri Lanka? Is that purchase restriction specific to the UA fare?
Please. Don't bother with Sri Lanka. The fares are only available to individuals in Sri lanka, and have to be issued in Sri Lanka directly. The people at United hate doing these CMB tickets - that's why they can no longer be purchased outside of CMB.
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Prices on Expedia too. Build it segment by segment and tick non-stop flights only.
they don't accept non US credit card :
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When entering your international billing address be sure to click "Non USA billing address" to enable the international billing address format. At this time, you will not be able to book flights with your non USA credit card.
Does anybody know others web sites selling airplane tickets ?
Please. Don't bother with Sri Lanka. The fares are only available to individuals in Sri lanka, and have to be issued in Sri Lanka directly. The people at United hate doing these CMB tickets - that's why they can no longer be purchased outside of CMB.
Make your life easier and go to Bangkok.
You are completely, utterly wrong. They are not only available to individuals in Sri Lanka. They are available to anyone. Yes, they have to be issued in SL (but can be issued by a TA). No, the people at UA don't care about issuing them (in fact they like making a sale). The reason they can't be issued outside of CMB (they can be purchased outside via internet/phone/fax) has nothing to do with like/dislike. It has to do with fare rules and international conventions.
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Internationally based credit cards may now be used to make the following:
* hotel reservations
* rental car reservations
When entering your international billing address be sure to click "Non USA billing address" to enable the international billing address format. At this time, you will not be able to book flights with your non USA credit card.
Does anybody know others web sites selling airplane tickets ?
Who said? I did not have problems when I booked air tickets with my Diners and American card on travelocity, orbitz and cheaptickets.
In case anyone hasn't seen it yet, www.FareCompare.com just introduced a feature that should be very helpful to mileage runners looking for good domestic premium fares.
They have a YUP/QUP search feature at the top of their home page that allows you to see all the discounted first class fares out of any airport you select, and it even lets you select a specfic airline (so it is made to order for mileage runners).
Earlier today they had a $773 roundtrip first class fare from SFO to MCO on United, which is pretty amazing for a premium fare that netted over 8,100 EQM.
and airlines you can use.
