MFU - JFK to LHR
Apr 1, 2006, 7:54 pm
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MFU - JFK to LHR
Out of interest, has anyone had much success MFUing (WT+ - NCW) on this route? I just did a quick check and everything, including Feb 2007, was routed via Manchester. 
Focusing on the silver lining, JFK to MAN is about to become a frequent trip for me due to the olds retiring to Southport and the availability looks great ^
Focusing on the silver lining, JFK to MAN is about to become a frequent trip for me due to the olds retiring to Southport and the availability looks great ^
Apr 2, 2006, 12:55 am
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Last week in fact. And I only booked about a week and a half in advance (so the base ticket was an expensive W class, but that's life). Pretty decent availability both ways (MAN was also offered, but I just ignored it). JFK has got to be the single 'best' route for availability I think. Though do be slightly flexible (e.g. don't expect to get the exact flight you want on busy nights like Friday, or Saturday when there are less flights).
I believe schofs is also a happy bunny at the moment on this route too
Phil
I believe schofs is also a happy bunny at the moment on this route too
Phil
Apr 2, 2006, 1:26 am
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As a suggestion, as it can be hard finding LON-JFK availability amongst the LON-MAN-JFK flights, try searching NCL-JFK (with no stopover, either for Book&Upgrade or Standard Awards).
This will return only one-stop NCL-LON-JFK options, which reveals where the LON-JFK seats are hiding.
This will return only one-stop NCL-LON-JFK options, which reveals where the LON-JFK seats are hiding.
Apr 2, 2006, 3:25 am
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Try entering New York or NYC into the departure box instead of JFK. I've just tried this for August - October and am finding plenty of availability, including direct flights from JFK to LHR.
Apr 2, 2006, 9:09 am
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Thanks. I will give these a try because I was looking for flights departing Friday and returning Sunday which even in Feb 2007 seems to be a bad idea.
One thought, if I enter, for example JFK to CDG with a stop over in London, am I more likely to see avialibility becuase I am searching for a USA to Europe flight and BA hold certain seats back or is the USA to London a free-for-all?
The miles requires are the same so I'm thinking that a weekend in Paris at the end of my next trip might be a good idea. Then CDG to JFK home with a change of plane rather than a stopover on the return leg.
One thought, if I enter, for example JFK to CDG with a stop over in London, am I more likely to see avialibility becuase I am searching for a USA to Europe flight and BA hold certain seats back or is the USA to London a free-for-all?
The miles requires are the same so I'm thinking that a weekend in Paris at the end of my next trip might be a good idea. Then CDG to JFK home with a change of plane rather than a stopover on the return leg.
Apr 2, 2006, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by Prospero
Try entering New York or NYC into the departure box instead of JFK. I've just tried this for August - October and am finding plenty of availability, including direct flights from JFK to LHR.