I'd appreciate any sort of help. - Trip from Cairo to MSP
May 1, 2016, 8:35 am
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I'd appreciate any sort of help. - Trip from Cairo to MSP
Hey, Im currently in Cai (Cairo) and will be going back home to MPS (Minneapolis)
this will be a roundtrip, from June 7 2016 to around october 15-19 2016..
i want to go to stockholm and stay there for atleast 20-30 days right before i fly back to cairo..
I've tried to multi city options, and ive tried using google matrix. i think this will be over 15,000 miles and i want to get accredited for them all.
which airline should i stick to? and what frequent flyer program?
what are flight codes i should avoid, to get my miles counted?
and why is the flight so expensive, (Im aiming for 1500usd max).. is it because i cant have a budget flight and miles rewarded together?
and finally, is Sweden out of the flight route? should i perhaps stop at another city and go to sweden and then come back to continue my trip?
this will be a roundtrip, from June 7 2016 to around october 15-19 2016..
i want to go to stockholm and stay there for atleast 20-30 days right before i fly back to cairo..
I've tried to multi city options, and ive tried using google matrix. i think this will be over 15,000 miles and i want to get accredited for them all.
which airline should i stick to? and what frequent flyer program?
what are flight codes i should avoid, to get my miles counted?
and why is the flight so expensive, (Im aiming for 1500usd max).. is it because i cant have a budget flight and miles rewarded together?
and finally, is Sweden out of the flight route? should i perhaps stop at another city and go to sweden and then come back to continue my trip?
May 2, 2016, 9:28 am
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Welcome to FlyerTalk!
Some reasons it is likely more expensive than you want:
1) Longer than 90 days, a common limit for cheaper fares
2) Stockholm is unlikely to be on a normal routing for MSP-CAI so you're paying for three one-way fares pushed together.
2a) Not a lot of good options for airlines serving all three markets so it becomes a mix-and-match sort of thing which further drives prices up.
Focus on getting a decent fare more than worrying about the miles.
Some reasons it is likely more expensive than you want:
1) Longer than 90 days, a common limit for cheaper fares
2) Stockholm is unlikely to be on a normal routing for MSP-CAI so you're paying for three one-way fares pushed together.
2a) Not a lot of good options for airlines serving all three markets so it becomes a mix-and-match sort of thing which further drives prices up.
Focus on getting a decent fare more than worrying about the miles.
May 2, 2016, 12:37 pm
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Yup. After you get a good fare check out www.wheretocredit.com...and welcome to Flyertalk ^
May 2, 2016, 10:23 pm
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One Ways (and CAI-ARN-MSP-CAI most likely will price out as three OWs as mentioned before) are expensive.
You could try the following: Look fir CAI-ARN-CAI return and a ARN-MSP-ARN return. Leave enough time at ARN since you will not be protected if your CAI-ARN is late.
Or look at a CAI-MSP-ARN open jaw and book a OW ARN-CAI as a separate ticket.
Google flights is fairly good to search for fares.
Also don't put too much value into the miles. The cheap booking classes typically don't earn much, miles could expire and some airlines charge huge fees when you try to redeem. Just book whatever is best independent from the mile earning.
You could try the following: Look fir CAI-ARN-CAI return and a ARN-MSP-ARN return. Leave enough time at ARN since you will not be protected if your CAI-ARN is late.
Or look at a CAI-MSP-ARN open jaw and book a OW ARN-CAI as a separate ticket.
Google flights is fairly good to search for fares.
Also don't put too much value into the miles. The cheap booking classes typically don't earn much, miles could expire and some airlines charge huge fees when you try to redeem. Just book whatever is best independent from the mile earning.
May 8, 2016, 3:12 pm
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Try Air Canada.
They have faires that can be routed via CPH or LON (ex CAI with MS or TK). One Stopover is allowed for a fee of USD 100.-. Cheapest fare, without any taxes and fuel surcharges:
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
From CPH or LON you could buy another ticket for the sidetrip (i.ex. on low cost airlines).
I suggest to contact a travel agent in Egypt. Fares from Egypt are cheap, cheaper than to split fares in Europe...
They have faires that can be routed via CPH or LON (ex CAI with MS or TK). One Stopover is allowed for a fee of USD 100.-. Cheapest fare, without any taxes and fuel surcharges:
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Code:
Fare Information Search:
Fare Basis Airline Booking Trip Type Fare Cabin Effective Expiration Min/Max Advanced
Class Date Date Stay Purchase Req
KLRCEGW AC K Round-Trip 291.00 (USD) E 11/08/15 15/06/16 06 / 12M
I suggest to contact a travel agent in Egypt. Fares from Egypt are cheap, cheaper than to split fares in Europe...