May 21, 2013, 12:18 pm
Last edit by: Sykes
- Fare feels too good to be true? Don't call the airline!!!!!!
- Double check that the fare is actually in Business or First as some online search engines or OTA's confuse booking classes on some airlines.
- Post as many details as possible about the First / Business fare, including fare class, fare basis, one-way / roundtrip, sales channel, sample dates & total price, including taxes.
- Post the details within the thread itself and not in the post title field as any information typed here cannot be seen by members accessing the thread using mobile devices.
- Refrain from posting fare requests or engaging in off topic debates such as fare trends, specific aircraft configuration or visa requirements
- The deeply discounted international fares discussed here are almost always specific to a certain country of origin, so don't ask if it works in reverse (e.g. a SFO-LHR-SFO fare usually won't work LHR-SFO-LHR). Domestic fares more commonly work in reverse.
- Last, but not least, Don't call the Airline!
Good Deal Premium Fares 2013
Jan 25, 2013, 6:54 pm
#181
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Jan 25, 2013, 7:34 pm
#182
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Just picked up a pair of JFK-IST, may 2-13, 1300 each. Thanks FT!
Jan 25, 2013, 7:58 pm
#183
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Kuwait also charges 3 KWD for a visa if you want to enter.
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I have no idea about how easy it would be explain a visit to Kuwait to a CBP officer though
which is why I want to use HK passport to visit that country (and because I can't be denied entry into HK no matter what)
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I have no idea about how easy it would be explain a visit to Kuwait to a CBP officer though
which is why I want to use HK passport to visit that country (and because I can't be denied entry into HK no matter what)Clearly no transit at KWI is required for the transatlantic flight But if it were, Kuwait shouldn't raise eyebrows at the US border.
Jan 26, 2013, 12:14 am
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This is base fare only. Watch out for taxes, fees and total might approach $ 3000 depending on routing, connections etc. Severe restrictions incl 60 days adv purchase. 2x ck LH A380 re old-style C-class seating.
Jan 26, 2013, 12:30 am
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JFK-IST seems to be widely available on Swiss for those dates and other dates in May for $1340 R/T, and books into P class which earns 150% base and 150% PQMs on UA. But can't get it to price on anything under 10 days, must be a min stay requirement.
Jan 26, 2013, 1:02 am
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Still available though availability is scarce. You have to use the search code on ITA to search only DL+ and also choose nonstop. Seeing dates at the end of April and beginning of May. Another example just verified is May 5-15th.
Per fare rules. It must be on the nonstop and minimum stay is 10 days. Also to note the DL Nonstop to IST doesnt start operating until April 27th.
Per fare rules. It must be on the nonstop and minimum stay is 10 days. Also to note the DL Nonstop to IST doesnt start operating until April 27th.
Jan 26, 2013, 3:10 am
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[Merged] MH: HKG-SYD $10K HKD/$1,290 USD ai BUSINESS CLASS
This must CATCH your attention.
Although not on CX directly, but for those chasing Club Miles/ Asia Miles and need to goto SYD or other destination in Aust, the following is an excellent deal:
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hk/e...+Kong&cid=3597
Including tax around 12KHKD. Slightly cheaper than an ex TPE.
Although not on CX directly, but for those chasing Club Miles/ Asia Miles and need to goto SYD or other destination in Aust, the following is an excellent deal:
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hk/e...+Kong&cid=3597
Including tax around 12KHKD. Slightly cheaper than an ex TPE.
True, cheap
But 10K is for quiet season, I looked for first week of October and it's 18K plus tax
And it's a 3 hour flying + time on the ground detour.
Plus I'm not the biggest fan of Satays or Guava juice. I'm about as excited to go on MH J as I would be on CX W.
That said I'm itching to see if Maldives redemption availability will turn up on 1 Feb. I won't mind burning miles to fly MH J there.
But 10K is for quiet season, I looked for first week of October and it's 18K plus tax
And it's a 3 hour flying + time on the ground detour.
Plus I'm not the biggest fan of Satays or Guava juice. I'm about as excited to go on MH J as I would be on CX W.
That said I'm itching to see if Maldives redemption availability will turn up on 1 Feb. I won't mind burning miles to fly MH J there.
Note that there is a 1 week redirect link still in MR Deals.
Regards,
BiziBB, Moderator Mileage Run forums
Jan 26, 2013, 4:23 am
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Jan 26, 2013, 5:12 am
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Does anyone here have experience and/or pictures of KUs premium cabins?
Jan 26, 2013, 7:19 am
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Looks like Labor Day return availability from ZRH, BRU or BCN is gone for the DL fare. Other days still there...
Jan 26, 2013, 7:52 am
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Jan 26, 2013, 8:02 am
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re: UA P fare LAX-IST
I searched UA on the dates from the OP (5/12 to 5/25).
You can route through ORD, EWR or IAD for $7 more. All go through MUC on UA metal and then LH to IST. So if you are really worried about the miles, you can do that.
But for LH routings, LH has no P fare class in business. It looks like a discounted full fare economy (if there is such a thing). I assume it would map into LH as a Z class fare (150% RDM/PQM).
I have flown discounted business on UA/LH codeshares and have had issues with the miles posting. Typically I have to do is call MP support and get it miles posted in a few days. But I always keep a copy of the e-ticket, original itinerary off UA.com, boarding pass, etc, etc
Update:
I just checked the M&M website. Apparently LH does have a P business class fare. It looks like it only earns 100% RDM (the mileage calculator doesn't include EQM). So you may want to book only on UA metal on the TATL flight for the miles.
You can route through ORD, EWR or IAD for $7 more. All go through MUC on UA metal and then LH to IST. So if you are really worried about the miles, you can do that.
But for LH routings, LH has no P fare class in business. It looks like a discounted full fare economy (if there is such a thing). I assume it would map into LH as a Z class fare (150% RDM/PQM).
I have flown discounted business on UA/LH codeshares and have had issues with the miles posting. Typically I have to do is call MP support and get it miles posted in a few days. But I always keep a copy of the e-ticket, original itinerary off UA.com, boarding pass, etc, etc
Update:
I just checked the M&M website. Apparently LH does have a P business class fare. It looks like it only earns 100% RDM (the mileage calculator doesn't include EQM). So you may want to book only on UA metal on the TATL flight for the miles.
Last edited by cheltzel; Jan 26, 2013 at 8:15 am Reason: new LH info
Jan 26, 2013, 12:08 pm
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LH P Class is the cheapest discount Business Class. Was introduced a year ago or so. 100% miles in the LH M&M Program, but still a good fare from the West Coast to IST.