US: Germany - BOS/NYC starting at 206E (~$286) all in.
Dec 20, 2008, 8:01 am
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US: Germany - BOS/NYC starting at 206E (~$286) all in.
This has been available for a while and somehow discussed/noted in various threads but I believe it is time for a dedicated thread. If I overlooked something please merge!
What?
US has round trips from Germany to US East Coast cities in January/February for cheap. Sunday rule applies.
How to book?
To book this go to usairways.com and select Germany on the bottom of the page and then proceed as usual.
Origins
Valid origins appear to be all airports that have Lufthansa codeshare flights to bring you to FRA/MUC for flights on US metal over the pond to CLT or PHL. Note that some flights are on B767s while some are on A330s.
Trips that do not need a domestic positioning flight in Germany (i.e. from MUC) are cheaper than those from i.e. HAM, HAJ, TXL.
Destinations
Valid destinations are NYC (turns into LGA) and BOS. Other destinations are available for slightly higher prices.
Miles etc
The trip books into K class which earns 100% miles on Miles&More.
Sample routing
fare basis:
Trips from HAM or TXL are available starting at 233 Euro.
What?
US has round trips from Germany to US East Coast cities in January/February for cheap. Sunday rule applies.
How to book?
To book this go to usairways.com and select Germany on the bottom of the page and then proceed as usual.
Origins
Valid origins appear to be all airports that have Lufthansa codeshare flights to bring you to FRA/MUC for flights on US metal over the pond to CLT or PHL. Note that some flights are on B767s while some are on A330s.
Trips that do not need a domestic positioning flight in Germany (i.e. from MUC) are cheaper than those from i.e. HAM, HAJ, TXL.
Destinations
Valid destinations are NYC (turns into LGA) and BOS. Other destinations are available for slightly higher prices.
Miles etc
The trip books into K class which earns 100% miles on Miles&More.
Sample routing
Code:
Flug 1 Samstag, Januar 24, 2009 Abreise: 12:00 München, Deutschland - Munich International, Terminal 2 Ankunft: 15:30 Philadelphia, USA - Philadelphia International, Terminal A Fluggesellschaft: US Airways US707 Flugzeugtyp: Airbus Industrie A330-300 Tariftyp: Eingeschränkter Economy-Tarif/Economy (Sondertarife) SNACK ODER BRUNCH, MITTAGESSEN Mit Umsteigen. Zeit zwischen den Flügen = 4:50 Flug 2 Samstag, Januar 24, 2009 Abreise: 20:20 Philadelphia, USA - Philadelphia International, Terminal F Ankunft: 21:15 New York, USA - La Guardia, Terminal US Fluggesellschaft: US Airways US3588 Flugzeugtyp: Canadair Regional Jet Betreiber: Unbekannt Tariftyp: Eingeschränkter Economy-Tarif/Economy (Sondertarife) Keine Informationen verfügbar Von New York nach München Flug 1 Sonntag, Januar 25, 2009 Abreise: 14:45 New York, USA - La Guardia, Terminal US Ankunft: 16:09 Philadelphia, USA - Philadelphia International, Terminal F Fluggesellschaft: US Airways US4187 Flugzeugtyp: De Havilland DHC-8 Dash 8 Betreiber: Unbekannt Tariftyp: Eingeschränkter Economy-Tarif/Economy (Sondertarife) Keine Informationen verfügbar Mit Umsteigen. Zeit zwischen den Flügen = 2:26 Flug 2 Sonntag, Januar 25, 2009 Abreise: 18:35 Philadelphia, USA - Philadelphia International, Terminal A Ankunft: 08:45 +1 Tag(e) München, Deutschland - Munich International, Terminal 2 Fluggesellschaft: US Airways US706 Flugzeugtyp: Airbus Industrie A330-300 Tariftyp: Eingeschränkter Economy-Tarif/Economy (Sondertarife) ABENDESSEN, SNACK ODER BRUNCH EUR = Euro Preis Reisende Flüge steuern 1 Erwachsene(r) x (140,00 + 65,80) = 205,80 EUR Insgesamt für alle Reisenden 205,80 EUR Tarifbestimmungen Tarifbasis-Informationen
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Von München nach New York Von München nach Philadelphia (US 707) 1 Erwachsene(r) KDE26WB9 Von Philadelphia nach New York (US 3588) 1 Erwachsene(r) KDE26WB9 Von New York nach München Von New York nach Philadelphia (US 4187) 1 Erwachsene(r) KDE26WB9 Von Philadelphia nach München (US 706) 1 Erwachsene(r) KDE26WB9
Dec 21, 2008, 5:25 pm
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These fares look really good to me and I'd like to purchase 5 of these to make UA Prem Exex but i noticed that they "only" net 8058 miles and I'd need 10000 each if I want to make UA PremExec with 5 flights.
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
Dec 21, 2008, 11:52 pm
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These fares look really good to me and I'd like to purchase 5 of these to make UA Prem Exex but i noticed that they "only" net 8058 miles and I'd need 10000 each if I want to make UA PremExec with 5 flights.
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
Dec 22, 2008, 12:33 am
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These fares look really good to me and I'd like to purchase 5 of these to make UA Prem Exex but i noticed that they "only" net 8058 miles and I'd need 10000 each if I want to make UA PremExec with 5 flights.
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
I've never done a MR before and don't have a clue about routings. Anyone kind enough to help me out a little?
, that would almost do it.
Dec 22, 2008, 1:11 am
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Dec 22, 2008, 2:42 am
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Have booked two tickets, one to LGA and one to ORD with a feeder flights from DUS to FRA and MUC.
The LH flights out of DUS to either MUC or FRA (and vice versa) books into S, while the US segments books into K.
The LH flights out of DUS to either MUC or FRA (and vice versa) books into S, while the US segments books into K.
Dec 22, 2008, 3:05 am
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The last time, PHL was quite fast for me and I was able to get on the earlier flight to LGA.
However, I have no idea about the minimum connecting time in PHL.
Dec 22, 2008, 10:04 am
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Thought I'd add my two Deutsch Marks worth . . .
Does not seem to work on the reverse. I know us US-based people get greedy whenever we see a Europe-USA MR (which, of course, we should not, because the ex-Europe folks get so, so, little), but, I thought I'd try anyway.
Nice find to the OP!
Does not seem to work on the reverse. I know us US-based people get greedy whenever we see a Europe-USA MR (which, of course, we should not, because the ex-Europe folks get so, so, little), but, I thought I'd try anyway.
Nice find to the OP!
Dec 22, 2008, 10:04 am
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Dec 22, 2008, 1:01 pm
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I'm based in Germany and would like to take advantage of this offer but don't have a credit card! Just got off the phone with US Airways Germany and was told that there is an additional charge of 45 Euros per ticket if you pay for your ticket at the airport! Is there any way I can purchase these tickets without paying 45 Euros / ticket and without owning a credit card? 
Travel agent perhaps? I'm looking to get 5-6 of these for me and friends.
Travel agent perhaps? I'm looking to get 5-6 of these for me and friends.
Dec 22, 2008, 1:53 pm
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I'm based in Germany and would like to take advantage of this offer but don't have a credit card! Just got off the phone with US Airways Germany and was told that there is an additional charge of 45 Euros per ticket if you pay for your ticket at the airport! Is there any way I can purchase these tickets without paying 45 Euros / ticket and without owning a credit card?
Travel agent perhaps? I'm looking to get 5-6 of these for me and friends.
Travel agent perhaps? I'm looking to get 5-6 of these for me and friends.