I'm in a long distance relationship, need cheap flights!
Feb 11, 2009, 5:10 pm
#16
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Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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Feb 11, 2009, 8:53 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: PBI / JFK, ISP, LGA
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Good luck AAAZ and welcome to FT!
Feb 12, 2009, 3:43 am
#18
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
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Welcome to Lebanon!
I think you have a lot of sound options here and I don't have much to add. London is a very popular destination for a lot of Lebanese people (large community there). BMI and MEA have a duopoly on that route, so not sure how discounted those fares can be.
Anyway, if there is anything you need while you're here in Beirut, please do let me know
.
I think you have a lot of sound options here and I don't have much to add. London is a very popular destination for a lot of Lebanese people (large community there). BMI and MEA have a duopoly on that route, so not sure how discounted those fares can be.
Anyway, if there is anything you need while you're here in Beirut, please do let me know
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Feb 12, 2009, 5:50 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
Programs: ABP, Mr. Mom without the kids, Signor Mucci, DL PM, HH & Hyatt Diamond
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I would rather do all the traveling because I would earn more miles in my account. If the relationship lasts, we would have many miles to travel together. If, however, the relationship fails, I would be able to drown my sorrows on some beach!
Good luck AAAZ and welcome to FT!
Good luck AAAZ and welcome to FT!
Feb 12, 2009, 9:23 am
#20
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: PBI / JFK, ISP, LGA
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I do believe for a relationship to work, especially one that is long distance, there has to be a sharing of the responsibilities to include travel. If she is as serious about you as you are about her then she should be willing to assume some of the burden. Give, give, give does not a relationship make.
Feb 12, 2009, 1:10 pm
#21
Join Date: Oct 2000
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I agree. I know you may have heard some things about long distance relationships, but as the old saying goes, 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' 
There are plusses and minuses to a LDR.
I often advise my European friends to credit the miles to a US based program, (esp US airways), it's easier to earn to redeem travel to/from europe from a US based program, as opposed to Flying Blue, etc.
You'll be 'flying blue' with those dreaded N fares on AF.
There are plusses and minuses to a LDR.
I often advise my European friends to credit the miles to a US based program, (esp US airways), it's easier to earn to redeem travel to/from europe from a US based program, as opposed to Flying Blue, etc.
You'll be 'flying blue' with those dreaded N fares on AF.
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Feb 12, 2009, 1:18 pm
#22
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I would not recommend to "meet in the middle" as then in addition to the flights for 2 people they have hotel expenses.
It's also not less expensive to book a flight to FCO, FRA, CDG than going to LHR.
I understand how complicated it is. For the same reason I shuttle between LAX and FRA about 25 times a year
The travelling etc is on me but when we go out for dinners etc it's her part to contribute as well !
It's also not less expensive to book a flight to FCO, FRA, CDG than going to LHR.
I understand how complicated it is. For the same reason I shuttle between LAX and FRA about 25 times a year
The travelling etc is on me but when we go out for dinners etc it's her part to contribute as well !
Feb 12, 2009, 9:35 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: PBI / JFK, ISP, LGA
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I agree. I know you may have heard some things about long distance relationships, but as the old saying goes, 'absence makes the heart grow fonder'
There are plusses and minuses to a LDR.
I often advise my European friends to credit the miles to a US based program, (esp US airways), it's easier to earn to redeem travel to/from europe from a US based program, as opposed to Flying Blue, etc.
You'll be 'flying blue' with those dreaded N fares on AF.
There are plusses and minuses to a LDR.
I often advise my European friends to credit the miles to a US based program, (esp US airways), it's easier to earn to redeem travel to/from europe from a US based program, as opposed to Flying Blue, etc.
You'll be 'flying blue' with those dreaded N fares on AF.
OJ
Feb 13, 2009, 3:37 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2004
Location: NJ
Posts: 643
Sad fact, we've been together for over 7 years but we've only lived in the same state for 9 months.
The airlines love us, I'm sure.
Feb 14, 2009, 2:19 am
#25
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