UA: EWR-IST $638 ai round trip (everything included). [W fare $938 ai]
Apr 10, 2012, 2:53 pm
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UA: EWR-IST $638 ai round trip (everything included). [W fare $938 ai]
Just booked this -- first ever trip to Europe. Route still needs gov't approval.
8/28: UA 904 763
9/4: UA 905 763
Total was $638 with all taxes and fees included. Highly recommended to all. Get it while you can.
8/28: UA 904 763
9/4: UA 905 763
Total was $638 with all taxes and fees included. Highly recommended to all. Get it while you can.
Apr 10, 2012, 2:59 pm
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Not a bad price, but not ridiculous, given the fare from DCA up to EWR then on to iST on the same dates is only US$602, all-in.
And enjoy Istanbul, it's a great place!!!
Finally, if you haven't ever been to Asia, you can make it your first trip to Europe and 'Asia' on the same trip by taking a ferry across the Bosphorus!
-jeremy
And enjoy Istanbul, it's a great place!!!
Finally, if you haven't ever been to Asia, you can make it your first trip to Europe and 'Asia' on the same trip by taking a ferry across the Bosphorus!
-jeremy
Apr 10, 2012, 3:24 pm
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Thank you Jeremy!! I will take your advice !!
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...ar.aspx?CALD=F
Middle of september there is a lot of cheap fares. I don't know my fare type since they haven't sent me a confirmation recipt yet
Middle of september there is a lot of cheap fares. I don't know my fare type since they haven't sent me a confirmation recipt yet
Apr 10, 2012, 3:34 pm
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Apr 10, 2012, 3:34 pm
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Just as an aside, I wouldn't be concerned about the "government approval" language. That's standard boilerplate for a new international flight.
Apr 10, 2012, 3:39 pm
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wow... this route must be suffering from extremely low sales.... not surprising since TK offers a FAR superior product from JFK.
Also,
http://airlineroute.net/2012/04/10/ua-ist-w12/
Also,
http://airlineroute.net/2012/04/10/ua-ist-w12/
Apr 10, 2012, 4:05 pm
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These book into L class
From IAH: LKXNC1N
base OW $179.00
YQ $496.00
Total $939.40
looks to be about 7.3cpm
From EWR: same fare code
base OW: $156.50
YQ $252.00
$637.90
Shucks that they're adding $300 for the IAH-EWR add on...
FYI SFO is 980, so this seems to be good from quite a few hubs on the same code but slightly different pricing
From IAH: LKXNC1N
base OW $179.00
YQ $496.00
Total $939.40
looks to be about 7.3cpm
From EWR: same fare code
base OW: $156.50
YQ $252.00
$637.90
Shucks that they're adding $300 for the IAH-EWR add on...
FYI SFO is 980, so this seems to be good from quite a few hubs on the same code but slightly different pricing
Apr 10, 2012, 4:48 pm
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Step 2: book it
FYI:
Carrier UA LKXNC1N EWR to IST (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code L
Covers EWR-IST (Economy)