kryten22uk

AirArabia are only selling tickets upt0 29 March. This has been the same for a couple of months. I thought their selling period was on a rolling few months. Anyone know why not selling and when they will open up April tickets?

moocherx

some airlines aren't announcing their April onwards pricing yet (I have booked, but can't buy, a TG KWI-BKK ticket for this reason right now... or so they told me ).

maybe they want to see what the local competition's offering fare-wise

dunno, but just a thought.

NickB

They seem to load flights for sale by IATA season. Last September, I e-mailed them about the absence of any flights beyond the end of the summer 2007 season for a particular route. They sent back a nondescript answer (substantially saying "wait" without indication of until when I would have to wait) but a couple of days later, flights appeared for sale. It was a slightly different situation to yours, in that flights to most destinations were already on sale but not to the specific destination I wanted. Looks like somebody had forgotten to load the flights to that particular destination and my e-mail prompted them into action.

moocherx

Oh I see, didn't realise it was a specific route not showing. Good luck. I'm thinking of trying some of the low cost carriers in the region. You've found Air Arabia? I've only heard things about Jazeera (good, if they find your reservation when you go to check in!).

kryten22uk

No, in my situation it is ALL routes not available after march yet. I've used AirArabia before and found them perfect for what I needed. No complaints.

moocherx

I just called the head office in Sharjah (I'm bored).

You'll be able to book April onwards from Feb 1st.

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festis21

As mentioned before about Jazeera, I would say use that one. Its more convenient being DXB based (out of U.A.E.), and depending on where you stay in the area can influence your ability to make the flight!!

Air Arabia is also good..and they really have great leg room. Dont bother buying the Jazeera plus option as its just economy with the middle seat blocked...

Also,dont worry about booking early for cheap flights on either of these airlines.. I used both of these airlines last week and only booked 1 week in advance and still got the tickets for next to nothing.

I have used them quite a lot in the past and there is no difference in either of them... I would choose Jazeera everytime though if they fly the same route.
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kryten22uk

Cool, cheers.

Thanks festis21 I'll give Jazeera a look too.

kryten22uk

Jazeera not letting me book either. The website rather helpfully says "The flights are probably sold out." when I book.

How helpful!! Why cant they say whether they are, or are not sold out.

moocherx

It really means they ARE sold out. Dumbass web designer, for sure.

Problem is, not only have they done a "flights from 3KD" special from 11am today for 2 days, there's a big holiday coming up in Kuwait which will effectively wipe out any seats to any location (except, I noticed, Tehran) from 21-27 Feb.

festis21

Dont stress.. they are probably NOT on sale yet.. I have also had this message from them several times.. only to wait a few weeks and then the fares get published... its not til April when you want to travel right? Well.. Im sure it will be alright.. just wait

kryten22uk

Yes, but its a flight from DXB to BAH on the day of the Grand Prix, so I expect it to be busy.

festis21

There should also be a 3rd (low-cost) option at that time then.

http://www.bahrainair.net/

kryten22uk

Still no availability on any route past 29-March.

NickB

It's loaded now.