"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2012
Oct 31, 2012, 1:54 pm
#1681
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Maybe not a great fare, but I found this interesting:
AA: DFW-SEA/PDX/SFO/SMF/SJC/PSP/SNA/SAN/IAD/DCA/EWR/ORF/JAX/CHS/MCO/SAV/TLH/PNS/BDL/PHL all have the same fare in early 2013: $252.
Sample dates: 01FEB - 02FEB
AA: DFW-SEA/PDX/SFO/SMF/SJC/PSP/SNA/SAN/IAD/DCA/EWR/ORF/JAX/CHS/MCO/SAV/TLH/PNS/BDL/PHL all have the same fare in early 2013: $252.
Sample dates: 01FEB - 02FEB
Last edited by LRD; Oct 31, 2012 at 2:04 pm Reason: added carrier
Oct 31, 2012, 2:01 pm
#1682
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Oct 31, 2012, 2:02 pm
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Oct 31, 2012, 2:30 pm
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Oct 31, 2012, 2:36 pm
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In fact, it looks like DFW to DEN/ORD/LAS/BOS is now on "permanent"* sale, thanks to NK.
*permanent as defined in the context of airline fares, i.e., the last month.
Oct 31, 2012, 2:37 pm
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Oct 31, 2012, 6:20 pm
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You got me looking around and I noticed DFW-PDX for $108rt through Dec 18 on Spirit. I've never heard anything good about Spirit, but that's less than half of what AA is charging!
Oct 31, 2012, 6:22 pm
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Oct 31, 2012, 7:05 pm
#1689
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Another DL hub attack: DFW/DAL-SJU $236.70 5.2 CPM
Same day turns available per ITA, didn't try to book it, as I'm a UA kind of guy.
I did this on UA for $300 and made it a blended run as I've never visited San Juan, and had a lovely time.
Cheaper than Spirit 
Oh, the 5 daily DAL-ATL are ALL CRJs, so worse than Spirit
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I did this on UA for $300 and made it a blended run as I've never visited San Juan, and had a lovely time.
Originally Posted by ITA.com
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to San Juan (SJU) - Sun, Nov 4
Delta Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta (ATL) - Sun, Nov 4
Delta 2110 Dep: 1:30PM Arr: 4:33PM 2h 3m MD-80 Economy (T)
Layover in ATL 17h 10m
Delta Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 559 Dep: 9:43AM Arr: 2:20PM 3h 37m Boeing 757 Economy (T)
San Juan (SJU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta San Juan (SJU) to Atlanta (ATL) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 428 Dep: 3:10PM Arr: 6:02PM 3h 52m Boeing 757 Economy (T)
Layover in ATL 4h 1m
Delta Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 1711 Dep: 10:03PM Arr: 11:35PM 2h 32m MD-90 Economy (T)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $236.70
Total cost for 1 passenger $236.70
Delta Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta (ATL) - Sun, Nov 4
Delta 2110 Dep: 1:30PM Arr: 4:33PM 2h 3m MD-80 Economy (T)
Layover in ATL 17h 10m
Delta Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 559 Dep: 9:43AM Arr: 2:20PM 3h 37m Boeing 757 Economy (T)
San Juan (SJU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta San Juan (SJU) to Atlanta (ATL) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 428 Dep: 3:10PM Arr: 6:02PM 3h 52m Boeing 757 Economy (T)
Layover in ATL 4h 1m
Delta Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Mon, Nov 5
Delta 1711 Dep: 10:03PM Arr: 11:35PM 2h 32m MD-90 Economy (T)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $236.70
Total cost for 1 passenger $236.70
Oh, the 5 daily DAL-ATL are ALL CRJs, so worse than Spirit
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Nov 1, 2012, 6:53 am
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Nov 1, 2012, 8:12 am
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While I'm still waiting for the right fare to try Spirit, a former coworker told me of his experience, but I still have no first hand knowledge.
But you'd rather fly DAL-ATL on a Canadair 200 than Spirit's Airbus
If true, it must really be horrible
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But you'd rather fly DAL-ATL on a Canadair 200 than Spirit's Airbus
If true, it must really be horrible
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Nov 1, 2012, 8:56 am
#1692
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I might do IAD-BWI if I had a car waiting at the other end so I could drive home. Otherwise, no thanks
Nov 1, 2012, 3:20 pm
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AA has a bunch of good deals ex-WAS going on right now. SAN/LAS/SFO/SMF/SEA/PDX/COS/DEN/PSP/EGE/ASE/DFW/PHX/RSW all around $270 ai through Mar 6. I'm not a skier, but I'm pretty sure the fares to Aspen and Vail in the heart of ski season are really good. Decent availability depending on the city pair. Round trip required; not allowed on Sundays.
Even cheaper WAS-ONT/SNA/SJC/TUS/MRY/RNO for around $250-270 ai. (These do not require a round trip.)
I was just playing around with cities in ExpertFlyer, so I'm guessing I missed a bunch.
Even cheaper WAS-ONT/SNA/SJC/TUS/MRY/RNO for around $250-270 ai. (These do not require a round trip.)
I was just playing around with cities in ExpertFlyer, so I'm guessing I missed a bunch.
Nov 2, 2012, 7:07 pm
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SV: IAD-DXB $547ai RT via RUH or JED.
This could be a tricky one, but SV is a new (dry) SkyTeam member. This is a V-fare, and DL has not yet announced earning rates for SV, but it would be worth looking into... by far the cheapest I've seen from DC to DXB.
Availability thru February (and best in February). Two routings:
IAD-RUH-DXB-RUH-IAD: 14,586mi for $547ai, or $.0375/mi
IAD-JED-DXB-JED-IAD: 15,300mi for $547ai, or $.0358/mi
This appears bookable on Saudi's website for a few dollars more, or on fly.com among other sites (I accessed it thru Travelzoo's DC page).
It appears DL has been crediting SV flights, but one may want to check with them regarding V fares. Not a ST guy, but best of luck to everyone on this gem.
This could be a tricky one, but SV is a new (dry) SkyTeam member. This is a V-fare, and DL has not yet announced earning rates for SV, but it would be worth looking into... by far the cheapest I've seen from DC to DXB.
Availability thru February (and best in February). Two routings:
IAD-RUH-DXB-RUH-IAD: 14,586mi for $547ai, or $.0375/mi
IAD-JED-DXB-JED-IAD: 15,300mi for $547ai, or $.0358/mi
This appears bookable on Saudi's website for a few dollars more, or on fly.com among other sites (I accessed it thru Travelzoo's DC page).
It appears DL has been crediting SV flights, but one may want to check with them regarding V fares. Not a ST guy, but best of luck to everyone on this gem.
Nov 2, 2012, 8:10 pm
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