When did 49 hours become an acceptable "layover" on a TATL trip?
Nov 14, 2014, 11:13 am
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When did 49 hours become an acceptable "layover" on a TATL trip?
Am looking at fares for a spring trip to AMS. I started with kayak.com, and it keeps coming up with what look like insane flights combos. For example, on a Wednesday to Sunday trip, PHL-BRU*, kayak.com comes up with:
Really? Kayak.com can't find a TATL routing that doesn't include a 2 day stopover?
I'm about to ditch kayak.com; where do you comparison shop for flights now?
*using BRU for price comparison/alt destination
This flight leaves on Wednesday (Mar 25) and arrives on Saturday (Mar 28).
American Airlines – Flight 6131 (economy)
Operated by British Airways 7h 00m
11:05p Wed, Mar 25 PHL Philadelphia, PA
10:05a Thu, Mar 26 LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom
Change planes LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom 48h 50m
American Airlines – Flight 6456 (economy)
Operated by British Airways 1h 10m
10:55a Sat, Mar 28 LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom
1:05p Sat, Mar 28 BRU Brussels, Belgium
And this is just one example of the insane routings for the trip, but not even the worst.American Airlines – Flight 6131 (economy)
Operated by British Airways 7h 00m
11:05p Wed, Mar 25 PHL Philadelphia, PA
10:05a Thu, Mar 26 LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom
Change planes LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom 48h 50m
American Airlines – Flight 6456 (economy)
Operated by British Airways 1h 10m
10:55a Sat, Mar 28 LHR London, ENG, United Kingdom
1:05p Sat, Mar 28 BRU Brussels, Belgium
Really? Kayak.com can't find a TATL routing that doesn't include a 2 day stopover?
I'm about to ditch kayak.com; where do you comparison shop for flights now?
*using BRU for price comparison/alt destination
Nov 15, 2014, 10:17 am
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I've never had Kayak deliver an itin that crazy, but it does come up with a lot of overnight or airport-transfer ideas (JFK-LGA, etc.) that are non-starters for me, and in the past year or so I find it omits a lot. I don't get the lowest fares, or the most complete view of schedule options. I cross-shop Expedia, CheapoAir, Opodo, etc. but ultimately try to buy direct from the winning airline.
Nov 15, 2014, 1:11 pm
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Soe people might like a 2 day layover on London, but I'd wonder if that was actually "legal." This would be great for me, I could see my niece in London for "free."
Nov 15, 2014, 1:34 pm
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"Legal" in what sense? Some people might need a visa who wouldn't if they were in transit for under 24 hours, and everyone would have to pay the large UK departure tax as this is only waived for transits under 24 hours.
Nov 15, 2014, 2:24 pm
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It would be nice for many people. There is, however, the insane tax Britain imposes if you have more than a 24 hour layover, right?
Nov 16, 2014, 9:48 am
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If you sort by cheapest fare, you will come up with the cheapest fare. Crazy or not. You can sort by shortest duration or whatever you want as well.
Important to note that there is no such thing as a "layover". It's either a "connection" or a "stopover" and that may affect bag fees and the like.
Important to note that there is no such thing as a "layover". It's either a "connection" or a "stopover" and that may affect bag fees and the like.
Nov 20, 2014, 9:30 am
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