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Originally Posted by Corpt
(Post 11478857)
Have you thought of doing EDI-ZRH on BMI?
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Originally Posted by Corpt
(Post 11478857)
Have you thought of doing EDI-ZRH on BMI?
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Originally Posted by martin_d
(Post 11478830)
per person,but it's GLA-LHR_ZRH-GRU
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Originally Posted by Corpt
(Post 11478857)
Have you thought of doing EDI-ZRH on BMI?
Originally Posted by raikje
(Post 11478888)
And flying to ZRH on a separate ticket? The APD will be stinging you for £100 each. Always the risk of misconnects, but quite a saving...
The cost/hassle of making your way from GLA-EDI must be outweighed by the need to take one less flight each way and avoid the need to connect through LHR. |
Originally Posted by FlyingOnceMore
(Post 11478919)
Word of advice martin_d. When you ask for help about availability, routings and mention tax quotes, it's best you give all the details at the start to avoid confusion.
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Originally Posted by martin_d
(Post 11478906)
didn't know that was a direct flight! will check that out. :)
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Originally Posted by Corpt
(Post 11478936)
The cheapest fare EDI-ZRH fare (on BD) looks to be £79, so not really worth going on a separate ticket just to save £21. IMO better to get the protection against mis-connection, particularly at that time of year.
The cost/hassle of making your way from GLA-EDI must be outweighed by the need to take one less flight each way and avoid the need to connect through LHR. |
Originally Posted by martin_d
(Post 11478963)
So by going from Edinburgh direct to Zurich, I only save £21? Why couldn't I book it all on the same ticket, would that not save me more in tax as there will be less flights?
Going EDI-ZRH-GRU should be cheaper in tax than GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU, yes. |
Originally Posted by raikje
(Post 11479113)
Sorry for the confusion - going EDI-ZRH-GRU on one ticket would only be £21 more expensive than a EDI-ZRH paid ticket then the taxes on ZRH-GRU. There is more tax with a through ticket as you get hit by Air Passenger Duty for a 1st class flight to Brazil, rather than an economy ticket to Europe.
Going EDI-ZRH-GRU should be cheaper in tax than GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU, yes. |
Originally Posted by martin_d
(Post 11478963)
So by going from Edinburgh direct to Zurich, I only save £21? Why couldn't I book it all on the same ticket, would that not save me more in tax as there will be less flights?
At present, you're looking at GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU and return, all on one ticket. I'm initially saying that you could instead do EDI-ZRH-GRU and return. Again, all on one ticket. This might save you the odd couple of pounds each from taking one less flight, but that's all. raikje's point is that if you bought a separate ticket EDI-ZRH (rather than having it as part of your award booking) and then started your award in ZRH, you would no longer suffer the £100 per person UK APD tax. However, to buy a separate ticket EDI-ZRH would cost £79 each, thereby saving each person £21. If you were to do this, you would have no protection if there was a problem with your EDI-ZRH flight, causing you to miss the connection in ZRH, as the ZRH-GRU flight would be on a completely separate ticket. So, the recommendation to go EDI-ZRH-GRU rather than GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU saves time and effort, but doesn't save anything in terms of cost. Edited to add: Looks like I type too slowly! |
Originally Posted by Corpt
(Post 11479127)
Sorry, you're mixing up a couple of different issues here.
At present, you're looking at GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU and return, all on one ticket. I'm initially saying that you could instead do EDI-ZRH-GRU and return. Again, all on one ticket. This might save you the odd couple of pounds each from taking one less flight, but that's all. raikje's point is that if you bought a separate ticket EDI-ZRH (rather than having it as part of your award booking) and then started your award in ZRH, you would no longer suffer the £100 per person UK APD tax. However, to buy a separate ticket EDI-ZRH would cost £79 each, thereby saving each person £21. If you were to do this, you would have no protection if there was a problem with your EDI-ZRH flight, causing you to miss the connection in ZRH, as the ZRH-GRU flight would be on a completely separate ticket. So, the recommendation to go EDI-ZRH-GRU rather than GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU saves time and effort, but doesn't save anything in terms of cost. Edited to add: Looks like I type too slowly! Thanks Corpt! I understand now. UK govt doesnt have sting you for tax!! |
Taxes
ZRH-GRU rtn - £190 EDI-ZRH-GRU rtn - £320 GLA-LHR-ZRH-GRU rtn - £400 |
Originally Posted by FlyingOnceMore
(Post 11479173)
Taxes
EDI-ZRH-GRU rtn - £320 |
YQ on redemptions
I understand to use IATA for finding out the taxes and fees but I have seen references in other threads that particular routes and or carriers dont have the YQ surcharge added on a redemption.
Is there some sort of master list or rule of thumb as to which ones will incur the YQ surcharge? |
first time poster looking to redeem flights to Sydney
Hi everybody, wow what a website. I've read the FAQ's and been on the ANA site but looking for a bit of reassurance before I phone to try and book my tickets.
Trying to fly from LHR to SYD on 30/11 returning 06/01 dates are flexable by couple of days either way. Thought I had enough miles to fly business one way, first the other. My naive plan involved phoning and asking, that didn't work out so well as I was told only economy available, hence the google search, and ending up here. After a few hours of clicking the plan is now 30/11 LHR - BKK TG 917 Business 01/12 BKK - SYD TG 995 Business 07/01 SYD - SFO UA870 Business 07/01 SFO - ORD UA886 Business 07/01 ORD - LHR UA938 First So, is it possible and does it make sense, I've worked it out at 87,500 miles and £595 plus taxes, of which I have no idea what they will cost ??? Any help, suggestions warmly received. Thanks, Neil |
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