AC- YVR-MEX $99 OW + Taxes
Feb 8, 2011, 12:41 pm
#17
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: MEX/YVR/YYF
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I can't comment on Caracas having never been, however, the only part of Rio that makes me nervous is not the south zone but the area west of the the airport and north of downtown. I rented a car and drove to Petropolis straight through that area and I wouldn't want my car to have a flat tire let just say.
As far as MEX goes I have had Mexican friends shaken down for their iPhones or Blackberries but thankfully that's it.
As far as MEX goes I have had Mexican friends shaken down for their iPhones or Blackberries but thankfully that's it.
Last edited by PointWeasel; Feb 8, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Feb 8, 2011, 10:58 pm
#18
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The biggest risk in MEX right now is probably polution 
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The 'drug war' is rumoured to be approaching, but that is presented by an American media which sees Ciudad Juarez as the same as all of Mexico. I'd love to go.
I'm more worried (as an FTer) about the crazy fuel surcharges. I was so excited by the thread title, though!
Braindrain... How do you find YVR-NRT-YVR under $600 all-in (presumably with 100% mileage)? Perhaps my YKA connection is causing the extra costs, but I've not seen it for twice the price.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK.
. The 'drug war' is rumoured to be approaching, but that is presented by an American media which sees Ciudad Juarez as the same as all of Mexico. I'd love to go.
I'm more worried (as an FTer) about the crazy fuel surcharges. I was so excited by the thread title, though!
Braindrain... How do you find YVR-NRT-YVR under $600 all-in (presumably with 100% mileage)? Perhaps my YKA connection is causing the extra costs, but I've not seen it for twice the price.
Thanks
Dr. PITUK.
Feb 9, 2011, 2:02 pm
#20
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I noticed that AC is still playing with YYZ-MEX sked. I'm booked YYC-YVR-MEX and my friend is flying YOW-YYZ-MEX but AC 991 is now zeroed out 17FEB and the agent thinks its being cancelled.
Feb 10, 2011, 9:41 am
#21
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Very, very odd AC fares today. The ex-Western Canada-MEX sale that was supposed end tonight (10FEB at midnight) has been pulled early but there is an unannounced/unpromoted seat sale ex-YOW now for $99 one-way. 
Did anyone else take advantage of the seat sale? These fares are pretty good for MEX even with that awful fuel surcharge.
Did anyone else take advantage of the seat sale? These fares are pretty good for MEX even with that awful fuel surcharge.
Feb 13, 2011, 2:22 pm
#23
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Just a heads up that the $99 one-way fares from YVR are still available, but they are selling on ac.com without the fuel surcharge, so a very good deal (about $320 all-in). Flights from YYC/YEG are slightly more, but if routed on the YVR flight, also no fuel surcharge.
YOW/YYZ/YUL flights are also available at the $99, but the fuel charge is there, so they are coming in around 550 or so.
YOW/YYZ/YUL flights are also available at the $99, but the fuel charge is there, so they are coming in around 550 or so.
Feb 13, 2011, 4:59 pm
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Each to their own. MEX is perfectly safe in most areas like most cities in Canada and the US. I have never felt unsafe but then I don't stand on the sidewalk with a huge map open either to attract attention.
I took the plunge for my upcoming birthday and booked the $114 YYC-YVR-MEX flights and yes, after a horrendous fuel surcharge and taxes the total was $568.12.
I have noticed that those weasels at AC head office don't assign the hefty fuel surcharge to ZIH, SJD, CUN or PVR...just MEX.
It my SSWU burn coming up.
I took the plunge for my upcoming birthday and booked the $114 YYC-YVR-MEX flights and yes, after a horrendous fuel surcharge and taxes the total was $568.12.
I have noticed that those weasels at AC head office don't assign the hefty fuel surcharge to ZIH, SJD, CUN or PVR...just MEX.
It my SSWU burn coming up.
Feb 13, 2011, 5:01 pm
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A bit of of a dupe IMHO.
Feb 13, 2011, 5:36 pm
#26
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Just a heads up that the $99 one-way fares from YVR are still available, but they are selling on ac.com without the fuel surcharge, so a very good deal (about $320 all-in). Flights from YYC/YEG are slightly more, but if routed on the YVR flight, also no fuel surcharge.
YOW/YYZ/YUL flights are also available at the $99, but the fuel charge is there, so they are coming in around 550 or so.
YOW/YYZ/YUL flights are also available at the $99, but the fuel charge is there, so they are coming in around 550 or so.
This YQ prices AC out of the market in most cases normally so I would hope the re-evaluate it permanently to Mexico City (resort destinations are YQ-free).
BTW, I leave in a fews days and my upgrade cleared thankfully. ^
Feb 13, 2011, 11:22 pm
#27
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Just looked at the YUL-MEX fares and am having a change of heart. Not angry or anything but just roll my eyes at these ridiculous fees. What a joke. $198 base + 350 fees.
This could end up hurting AC. For example, I could get a note saying YUL-XXX for $10 each way and not even click the link assuming the AC fees are enormous.
I guess AC treats their "misleading" price breakdown like annoying cold-callers - if they catch just a couple PAX who see YUL-MEX for $99 and those PAX select their $99 flights and just quickly enter CC info not realizing the fees, than they have proved this deceitful practice profitable.
Feb 19, 2011, 9:17 am
#28
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Extended for another 7 days until Feb 25 I believe.
Fuel surcharges are reasonable now (or non existent) .Somewhere around $350 all in from Edmonton.
You may be able to work it in with a one way to MZT on Westjet, which is going for $99 + fees. Then take one of the discount Mexican airlines like Aerobus to go on to MEX
Fuel surcharges are reasonable now (or non existent) .Somewhere around $350 all in from Edmonton.
You may be able to work it in with a one way to MZT on Westjet, which is going for $99 + fees. Then take one of the discount Mexican airlines like Aerobus to go on to MEX
Apr 2, 2011, 2:57 pm
#29
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AC rez is aware of this 'issue' so if you plan on taking advantage of the sale ex-YVR/YYJ/YYC/YEG and others for a bit higher I would do so asap - the YQ $105 surcharge each way is apparently meant to be charged. A memo was issued about the issue on 09FEB internally.
This YQ prices AC out of the market in most cases normally so I would hope the re-evaluate it permanently to Mexico City (resort destinations are YQ-free).
BTW, I leave in a fews days and my upgrade cleared thankfully. ^
This YQ prices AC out of the market in most cases normally so I would hope the re-evaluate it permanently to Mexico City (resort destinations are YQ-free).
BTW, I leave in a fews days and my upgrade cleared thankfully. ^
I had a booking on hold that was expiring tonight so I ticketed all-in for $578 CAD incl an expiring 15% off code from Customer Solutions. I was somewhat lucky.
Apr 9, 2011, 1:44 pm
#30
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YVR-MEX sked change
Just curious if anyone one the board has been affected by the sked change that took place 2 weeks ago on the route.
I much prefer to arrive in the afternoon, rather than 8 pm and the new 8:05 am return time ex-MEX is less that optimal for a long weekend visit because you lose the whole day now.
Given this change, I was thinking of taking my chances with a same-day change on the red-eye YYC-YYZ and then the am departure YYZ-MEX on my coming date of travel - has anyone attempted this?
I much prefer to arrive in the afternoon, rather than 8 pm and the new 8:05 am return time ex-MEX is less that optimal for a long weekend visit because you lose the whole day now.
Given this change, I was thinking of taking my chances with a same-day change on the red-eye YYC-YYZ and then the am departure YYZ-MEX on my coming date of travel - has anyone attempted this?