Mistake fare LHR - TLV [Tickets now cancelled by BA]
#121
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I don't know about a 'mistake' but I regularly see and book flights through OTAs (including Omega Travel.) that are significantly cheaper than those listed on BA.com. Haven't had any problems but accept that any errors with details or changes won't be an option.
Flights appear instantly in MMB as soon as I get the flight number and add BAEC number and can book seats, pre order food etc. AVIOS and tier points credited with no problems. The main downside is there is seems to be less option for upgrades but not impossible, however I have been offered a POUG near the time in one case.
I wouldn't if there difference was only about £20 or so but the difference in a WTP to the far east was significant ( a few hundred) and as I am usually on a client imposed budget the difference between flying WT and WTP.
Flights appear instantly in MMB as soon as I get the flight number and add BAEC number and can book seats, pre order food etc. AVIOS and tier points credited with no problems. The main downside is there is seems to be less option for upgrades but not impossible, however I have been offered a POUG near the time in one case.
I wouldn't if there difference was only about £20 or so but the difference in a WTP to the far east was significant ( a few hundred) and as I am usually on a client imposed budget the difference between flying WT and WTP.
#122
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Up to 7 now:
nufnuf77 BA163 20D 4JAN and BA164 26C 6JAN
angeloedades BA163 26A 4JAN and BA164 30A 6JAN
KARFA BA163 30K 4JAN and BA164 26K 6JAN
flyuk BA163 39J 4JAN and BA164 39A 6JAN
dp1586 +1 on BA163 21C 4JAN and BA164 27H 6JAN
bhbloke on BA165 26A 4JAN and BA164 26H 6JAN
nufnuf77 BA163 20D 4JAN and BA164 26C 6JAN
angeloedades BA163 26A 4JAN and BA164 30A 6JAN
KARFA BA163 30K 4JAN and BA164 26K 6JAN
flyuk BA163 39J 4JAN and BA164 39A 6JAN
dp1586 +1 on BA163 21C 4JAN and BA164 27H 6JAN
bhbloke on BA165 26A 4JAN and BA164 26H 6JAN
Two of us posted yesterday we're on board; myself here , @Scallywag72 here . Also, I interprete @Innocent Abroad posting here as being interested to join us in TLV, arriving from HAM.
If two's a party and three's a crowd, 9-10 certainly qualifies a DO.
Has anyone done some research regarding hotels? Quickly browsing Sheraton & Hilton showed prices way higher than the flight cost, but this time, that standard might not be applicable .
Arriving 03.20, I guess two nights will be needed.
Last edited by onobond; Jun 14, 2018 at 8:54 am Reason: tried to correct post reference, see new post today
#123
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
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Terribly sorry to imply you might have loaded a 'mistake fare'.
Two of us posted yesterday we're on board; myself here , @Scallywag72 here . Also, I interprete @Innocent Abroad posting here as being interested to join us in TLV, arriving from HAM.
If two's a party and three's a crowd, 9-10 certainly qualifies a DO.
Has anyone done some research regarding hotels? Quickly browsing Sheraton & Hilton showed prices way higher than the flight cost, but this time, that standard might not be applicable .
Arriving 03.20, I guess two nights will be needed.
Two of us posted yesterday we're on board; myself here , @Scallywag72 here . Also, I interprete @Innocent Abroad posting here as being interested to join us in TLV, arriving from HAM.
If two's a party and three's a crowd, 9-10 certainly qualifies a DO.
Has anyone done some research regarding hotels? Quickly browsing Sheraton & Hilton showed prices way higher than the flight cost, but this time, that standard might not be applicable .
Arriving 03.20, I guess two nights will be needed.
#124
Join Date: May 2016
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I'm going to ask the Israeli Tourism Authority in London to check with their contacts whether my name is still on their 'list' of dodgy geezers before booking a hotel.
I might spend 2 nights locked in a cell otherwise.
I might spend 2 nights locked in a cell otherwise.
#125
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Not much fun, for sure. On the positive side is the substantial savings on Hotel costs, though
#127
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Thanks, @onobond. Yes, I would love to join any gathering in Tel Aviv and would be more than willing to arrange something in my backyard, AKA Jerusalem.
#128
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Up to 7 now:
nufnuf77 BA163 20D 4JAN and BA164 26C 6JAN
angeloedades BA163 26A 4JAN and BA164 30A 6JAN
KARFA BA163 30K 4JAN and BA164 26K 6JAN
flyuk BA163 39J 4JAN and BA164 39A 6JAN
dp1586 +1 on BA163 21C 4JAN and BA164 27H 6JAN
bhbloke on BA165 26A 4JAN and BA164 26H 6JAN
nufnuf77 BA163 20D 4JAN and BA164 26C 6JAN
angeloedades BA163 26A 4JAN and BA164 30A 6JAN
KARFA BA163 30K 4JAN and BA164 26K 6JAN
flyuk BA163 39J 4JAN and BA164 39A 6JAN
dp1586 +1 on BA163 21C 4JAN and BA164 27H 6JAN
bhbloke on BA165 26A 4JAN and BA164 26H 6JAN
Terribly sorry to imply you might have loaded a 'mistake fare'.
Two of us posted yesterday we're on board; myself here , @Scallywag72 here . Also, I interprete @Innocent Abroad posting here as being interested to join us in TLV, arriving from HAM.
If two's a party and three's a crowd, 9-10 certainly qualifies a DO.
Has anyone done some research regarding hotels? Quickly browsing Sheraton & Hilton showed prices way higher than the flight cost, but this time, that standard might not be applicable .
Arriving 03.20, I guess two nights will be needed.
#129
Making a mistake by missing a space before quoting the post from Scallywag72, thus making the computer choose the poster profile instead of the correct post #97 . Corrected in my post as above too. Sorry for confusing anyone.
nufnuf77 BA163 20D 4JAN and BA164 26C 6JAN
angeloedades BA163 26A 4JAN and BA164 30A 6JAN
KARFA BA163 30K 4JAN and BA164 26K 6JAN
flyuk BA163 39J 4JAN and BA164 39A 6JAN
dp1586 +1 BA163 21C 4JAN and BA164 27H 6JAN
bhbloke BA165 26A 4JAN and BA164 26H 6JAN
Onobond BA163 20F 4 JAN and BA 164 27F 6 JAN
Scallywag72 BA163 30H 4JAN and BA162 30H 6JAN
Innocent Abroad coming from HAM
#132
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Welcome to FT!
Out of interest what makes you say that? Just looking at mine it still ok and ticketed.
As this was a specific TA offered fare which wasn't available from BA would it not be the TA who would cancel it in any case?
Out of interest what makes you say that? Just looking at mine it still ok and ticketed.
As this was a specific TA offered fare which wasn't available from BA would it not be the TA who would cancel it in any case?
#134
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#135
Join Date: Jun 2018
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I've had a please call us from Omega travel. I'm in workshops today so this will need to wait until later. I hope they wont cancel.
Edit: Flight has also disappeared from manage my booking...
Edit: Flight has also disappeared from manage my booking...
Last edited by dp1586; Jun 15, 2018 at 8:14 am Reason: extra info