October - out to Beijing, back from Ho Chi Minh
Aug 14, 2005, 7:36 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2005
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October - out to Beijing, back from Ho Chi Minh
We're based in the UK and wonder if anyone knows of any websites that give me lots of choices as to airlines/routings etc. as opposed to the mainstream websites that give a limited number of options.
Sadly, cost is a major consideration!! But I'm sure that there must be oddball routings (UK to USA to China?) that give benefits I had not thought of. And yes, I am aware that we cannot fly direct from SGN to the USA....
Much Good Karma and a gold star to anyone who points out a business class fare at economy prices!!
Many thanks
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Sadly, cost is a major consideration!! But I'm sure that there must be oddball routings (UK to USA to China?) that give benefits I had not thought of. And yes, I am aware that we cannot fly direct from SGN to the USA....
Much Good Karma and a gold star to anyone who points out a business class fare at economy prices!!
Many thanks
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Aug 14, 2005, 9:16 am
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,208
Originally Posted by SteveTustin
We're based in the UK and wonder if anyone knows of any websites that give me lots of choices as to airlines/routings etc. as opposed to the mainstream websites that give a limited number of options.
Sadly, cost is a major consideration!! But I'm sure that there must be oddball routings (UK to USA to China?) that give benefits I had not thought of. And yes, I am aware that we cannot fly direct from SGN to the USA....
Much Good Karma and a gold star to anyone who points out a business class fare at economy prices!!
Many thanks
(If this is in the wrong forum, please feel free to move)
Sadly, cost is a major consideration!! But I'm sure that there must be oddball routings (UK to USA to China?) that give benefits I had not thought of. And yes, I am aware that we cannot fly direct from SGN to the USA....
Much Good Karma and a gold star to anyone who points out a business class fare at economy prices!!
Many thanks
(If this is in the wrong forum, please feel free to move)
Now, if you are looking for a low fare, then flying via the USA is not going to be the cheapest option. What exactly is your budget?
Aug 14, 2005, 9:39 am
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Join Date: May 2005
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Thanks for the reply.
Funds limited this year (daughter just got married!) so we are looking at around £700 each.
Best I've seen so far is just over £600 each (economy) using Air France (MAN-CDG-PEK, SGN-BKK-CDG-MAN)
Thanks
Funds limited this year (daughter just got married!) so we are looking at around £700 each.
Best I've seen so far is just over £600 each (economy) using Air France (MAN-CDG-PEK, SGN-BKK-CDG-MAN)
Thanks
Aug 14, 2005, 10:09 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,208
When are you flying?
I'm actually thinking that United (either a through fare or two separate fares via ORD or JFK) could be a good option and within your budget.
And, if you sign up for Economy Plus Access for a fee of $300, you and your travel companion will be able to fly in the special economy plus section which has up to 5 more inches of legroom (the seat width is the same though), on all your United flights for a year.
Here is a link to the FT discussion on this new program:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458366
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,51325,00.html
I'm actually thinking that United (either a through fare or two separate fares via ORD or JFK) could be a good option and within your budget.
And, if you sign up for Economy Plus Access for a fee of $300, you and your travel companion will be able to fly in the special economy plus section which has up to 5 more inches of legroom (the seat width is the same though), on all your United flights for a year.
Here is a link to the FT discussion on this new program:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458366
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,51325,00.html