Libya it is then
Feb 24, 2005, 1:56 am
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Libya has fantastic Roman remains, some of the best in the world. Well worth a long weekend. That would (a) ease the visa issue (you'd be a bona fide tourist); and (b) defray some of the costs.
Feb 24, 2005, 1:59 am
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Originally Posted by The Saint
Libya has fantastic Roman remains, some of the best in the world. Well worth a long weekend. That would (a) ease the visa issue (you'd be a bona fide tourist); and (b) defray some of the costs.
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Feb 24, 2005, 2:06 am
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Agreed. I would be more than happy to add on 2-3 days in Libya before a long-haul. Some of the beath hotels look OK. We just need to find a travel agent who does weekend breaks in Libya ...
Feb 24, 2005, 3:26 am
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Originally Posted by RJB
Agreed. I would be more than happy to add on 2-3 days in Libya before a long-haul. Some of the beath hotels look OK. We just need to find a travel agent who does weekend breaks in Libya ...
Feb 24, 2005, 3:47 am
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Originally Posted by Jenbel
Or get to to understand that there is now demand for weekend breaks in Libya
Feb 24, 2005, 3:54 am
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Originally Posted by Swiss Tony
...where you only need a one-way flight
Feb 24, 2005, 5:00 am
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Weekend
So when exactly is the weekend in Libya? Are you going to make that a Saturday and Sunday which are probably working days? I want a two day tour that leaves on a Friday to get the lunchtime QF on Saturday down under.
Anyone got any more on the requirement to confirm tickets out of TIP with BA even when firm seats are held?
Are there any cheapie singles or tours on the carrier out of LGW that does TIP?
At this rate I will be heading for Djibouti from LGW on a single to get a cheap F RTW.
Anyone got any more on the requirement to confirm tickets out of TIP with BA even when firm seats are held?
Are there any cheapie singles or tours on the carrier out of LGW that does TIP?
At this rate I will be heading for Djibouti from LGW on a single to get a cheap F RTW.
Feb 24, 2005, 5:26 am
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Originally Posted by spotwelder
So when exactly is the weekend in Libya? Are you going to make that a Saturday and Sunday which are probably working days? I want a two day tour that leaves on a Friday to get the lunchtime QF on Saturday down under.
Anyone got any more on the requirement to confirm tickets out of TIP with BA even when firm seats are held?
Are there any cheapie singles or tours on the carrier out of LGW that does TIP?
At this rate I will be heading for Djibouti from LGW on a single to get a cheap F RTW.
Anyone got any more on the requirement to confirm tickets out of TIP with BA even when firm seats are held?
Are there any cheapie singles or tours on the carrier out of LGW that does TIP?
At this rate I will be heading for Djibouti from LGW on a single to get a cheap F RTW.
Last edited by Brian_1; Apr 1, 2005 at 3:46 am
Feb 24, 2005, 5:37 am
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Originally Posted by NickB
That "thingy" is called nested ticketing and is usually OK on most (all?) airlines. Could not find anything in BA's conditions of carriage against it.
For example, if you have two midweek business trips to JFK, instead of paying higher fares because of no Sat stay, you could book LON-JFK-LON for the 1st and 4th leg, and nest JFK-LON-JFK for the 2nd and 3rd.
Feb 24, 2005, 5:44 am
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Originally Posted by Brian_1
I'm planning to fly out on a Thursday and fly back on the Saturday.
What info do you need on the ticket? I already have mine ticketed.
Use your BAmiles for a one way to TIP. 12000 + taxes or 9000 part miles part cash (€35 for me) + taxes
What info do you need on the ticket? I already have mine ticketed.
Use your BAmiles for a one way to TIP. 12000 + taxes or 9000 part miles part cash (€35 for me) + taxes
(OT: I found a tour company that does cheap four-night breaks in Libya. Then it turned out they fly you to Tunisia and drive across the border
!)
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Feb 24, 2005, 5:46 am
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Originally Posted by pauldb
I've also come across the term, but maybe only on FT. Maybe systems can pick-up on obvious nesting:
For example, if you have two midweek business trips to JFK, instead of paying higher fares because of no Sat stay, you could book LON-JFK-LON for the 1st and 4th leg, and nest JFK-LON-JFK for the 2nd and 3rd.
For example, if you have two midweek business trips to JFK, instead of paying higher fares because of no Sat stay, you could book LON-JFK-LON for the 1st and 4th leg, and nest JFK-LON-JFK for the 2nd and 3rd.
Feb 24, 2005, 6:00 am
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Originally Posted by mattjam
Even if a system does pick up a nest, surley there is nothing wrong with it. Provided you take both legs of a flight, it is irrelevant whether you have taken another flight between the out-bound and return legs.
Feb 24, 2005, 6:05 am
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Originally Posted by RJB
Can you please clarify how you are getting the visa, Brian? We have already discovered (previous page) that BA will not let you board the plane at LHR if you do not have a Visa in your passport.
(OT: I found a tour company that does cheap four-night breaks in Libya. Then it turned out they fly you to Tunisia and drive across the border !)
(OT: I found a tour company that does cheap four-night breaks in Libya. Then it turned out they fly you to Tunisia and drive across the border
!)Last edited by Brian_1; Apr 1, 2005 at 3:47 am
Feb 24, 2005, 6:10 am
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Aha! This is what you are looking for.
A 4 day / 3 night short break in Libya for £545 at a four star hotel. This EXCLUDES the cost of the flight to Tripoli, but we could always use miles. See: http://www.saharatravel.co.uk/libya_shortbreaks.htm
Departs EVERY Friday. The single supplement at £545 is a problem, though. Perhaps we need to go in pairs to make this work (AJLondon - no jokes please !).
A 4 day / 3 night short break in Libya for £545 at a four star hotel. This EXCLUDES the cost of the flight to Tripoli, but we could always use miles. See: http://www.saharatravel.co.uk/libya_shortbreaks.htm
Departs EVERY Friday. The single supplement at £545 is a problem, though. Perhaps we need to go in pairs to make this work (AJLondon - no jokes please
!).
Last edited by RJB; Feb 24, 2005 at 6:13 am
Feb 24, 2005, 6:11 am
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Originally Posted by Brian_1
What info do you need on the ticket? I already have mine ticketed.
Originally Posted by Brian_1
I'm flexible with my dates so I will grind them down for as long as it takes.