When to Buy Cheapest Ticket?
Jun 2, 2013 | 2:52 pm
#1
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When to Buy Cheapest Ticket?
Hello,
I'm flying Delhi-Dubai-JFK and JFK-Dubai-Delhi. Obviously want to fly the A380!
The first flight will take place on September 1/2 and the second on December 21/22.
I want to try and stopover in Dubai for 2-3 days on the way back and about 1-2 days on the way there.
Is it cheaper with a stopover/lengthy layover (8 hours) or is it cheaper without any layover?
Also, I have 22,000 miles, what can I do with those?
When is it the most opportune time to buy the ticket?
Thanks,
Crazysah
I'm flying Delhi-Dubai-JFK and JFK-Dubai-Delhi. Obviously want to fly the A380!
The first flight will take place on September 1/2 and the second on December 21/22.
I want to try and stopover in Dubai for 2-3 days on the way back and about 1-2 days on the way there.
Is it cheaper with a stopover/lengthy layover (8 hours) or is it cheaper without any layover?
Also, I have 22,000 miles, what can I do with those?
When is it the most opportune time to buy the ticket?
Thanks,
Crazysah
Jun 25, 2013 | 1:50 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Set up a price alert on one of the many price sites such as Kayak.
As for the miles, you don't specify what class of travel you will be in but 22,000 would potentially get you an upgrade for one of the DEL - DXB legs availability permitting.
As for the miles, you don't specify what class of travel you will be in but 22,000 would potentially get you an upgrade for one of the DEL - DXB legs availability permitting.
Jun 26, 2013 | 2:38 am
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It will not. Lounge access driven by departing flight class of travel or programme status. You would need to be Silver or above to get any kind of lounge access at DXB if departing on a flight in Economy.
Jun 26, 2013 | 2:41 am
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Jun 26, 2013 | 5:25 am
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Best leg to upgrade will be the DXB-DEL. I do agree that its only a 3 hr flight but it will give you lounge access at DXB and chauffeur drive at both DEL (on arrival) and a chauffeur pick up at DXB(if you are stopping over)
Best use of 12500 miles( if you are on a flex Y ticket )
Best use of 12500 miles( if you are on a flex Y ticket )