[PREM FARE GONE] Sfo-ist $1484 kl/af j
Jun 28, 2016, 3:12 pm
#16
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Folks, please limit this discussion to the fare, and not the horrific attack at IST. There's an existing thread in the Turkish Airlines forum for the discussion of that topic.
--jpdx, MR Moderator
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Jun 28, 2016, 10:48 pm
#17
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This something that I noted in the last sale, but does anyone know why YQ/YR to IST is so low, relative to other destinations?
SFO-TXL and SFO-IST for example have the same exact base fare, but SFO-IST ends up being way cheaper due to much lower YR.
What is so unique about IST in this regard?
SFO-TXL and SFO-IST for example have the same exact base fare, but SFO-IST ends up being way cheaper due to much lower YR.
What is so unique about IST in this regard?
Jun 28, 2016, 11:20 pm
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I have 2 bookings back to back later in the year, plan to stay a few days both times, not overly concerned. I'll assess later on though if things get even worse than they are now, if that's possible. I feel so sorry for our Turkish friends, they don't deserve this.
Jun 28, 2016, 11:57 pm
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Yea nobody does. I have little to no sympathy to any organization that uses terror attack has a tactic.
Jun 29, 2016, 8:45 am
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Jun 29, 2016, 8:54 am
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Just called Delta regarding my upcoming SFO-IST itinerary in August. They immediately agreed to waive the $450 change fee. I rebooked it as a YVR to Europe fare instead since there is a J fare sale from YVR. Fare difference of $300 but I'm okay with that. 
Jun 29, 2016, 4:30 pm
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Jun 29, 2016, 8:09 pm
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I wonder whether they would have let you switch it without cost to some other destination in (eastern) Europe, perhaps choosing from the list of cities included in the earlier sale, continuing to start/end at SFO.
Jun 29, 2016, 8:28 pm
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Jun 30, 2016, 8:07 am
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It would be worth a try; I didn't think of that! I didn't push for anything beyond the change fee waiver.
Jun 30, 2016, 8:44 am
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I was able to get Delta to adjust my booking to skip my leg CDG-IST without messing up my reservation. So instead of IAH/CDG/IST/DUB/CDG/IAH, I am doing IAH/CDG/DUB/CDG/IAH. I had to call 3 times and talk to different reps, but eventually I got someone who was able to get this done without charging me anything additional.
Jun 30, 2016, 8:47 am
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I was able to get Delta to adjust my booking to skip my leg CDG-IST without messing up my reservation. So instead of IAH/CDG/IST/DUB/CDG/IAH, I am doing IAH/CDG/DUB/CDG/IAH. I had to call 3 times and talk to different reps, but eventually I got someone who was able to get this done without charging me anything additional.
Jun 30, 2016, 9:59 am
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I was able to get Delta to adjust my booking to skip my leg CDG-IST without messing up my reservation. So instead of IAH/CDG/IST/DUB/CDG/IAH, I am doing IAH/CDG/DUB/CDG/IAH. I had to call 3 times and talk to different reps, but eventually I got someone who was able to get this done without charging me anything additional.