May 21, 2013, 12:18 pm
Last edit by: Sykes
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Good Deal Premium Fares 2013
Mar 6, 2013, 7:40 am
#616
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Amsterdam
Programs: EK Platinum, FB Ulti PFL, Marriott Ambassador, IHG Spire RA
Posts: 70
Lufthansa BC offer
Lufthansa just started a summer sale from Europe.
Fare examples from Amsterdam:
AMS - SIN : EUR 1.999 (most Asian destination except Nagoya: EUR 2.299 and Osaka EUR 2.399)
AMS - JNB : EUR 1.999
AMS - DXB : EUR 1.399
and others
Purchase by 12.03
Departure between 1 July and 31 August
Return between 7 July and 30 November
Minimum stay Middle East: 6 days
Minimum stay other destinations: 10-days
Maximum stay: 3-months
No refund
Changes: EUR 240
Fare examples from Amsterdam:
AMS - SIN : EUR 1.999 (most Asian destination except Nagoya: EUR 2.299 and Osaka EUR 2.399)
AMS - JNB : EUR 1.999
AMS - DXB : EUR 1.399
and others
Purchase by 12.03
Departure between 1 July and 31 August
Return between 7 July and 30 November
Minimum stay Middle East: 6 days
Minimum stay other destinations: 10-days
Maximum stay: 3-months
No refund
Changes: EUR 240
Mar 6, 2013, 8:11 am
#617
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Cheltenham
Programs: KLM Plat for Life , BA Gold, HH Silver, (Other half Diamond), IHG Gold
Posts: 2,398
Mar 6, 2013, 8:20 am
#618
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: United Arab Emirates & Arizona, USA
Programs: UA MM/1P, EK Au, QR, TK, Marriott Life Ti, Hilton Dia, IC Dia, Hyatt Glob, Accor Pt, Shangri-La
Posts: 4,527
A little change of pace as I look to go to TH again in May (depending on whether you're a miles, points or redeemable addict, these may appeal)--seem a bit better deal than all the MADness:
AMS KUL BKK r/t ($2428ai, MH, booked Z/J/Z/Z): 14232 EQM (17.1cpm), 21348 EQP (11.4cpm), 32022 RDM (7.6cpm-with AA PLT boni). 777/738.
FRA AMM BKK r/t ($1782ai, RJ, booked I/I/I/I): 12278 EQM (14.5cpm), 18417 EQP (9.7cpm), 27265 RDM (6.5cpm-with AA PLT boni). Airport appreciation break in AMM. 321/330.
AMS KUL BKK r/t ($2428ai, MH, booked Z/J/Z/Z): 14232 EQM (17.1cpm), 21348 EQP (11.4cpm), 32022 RDM (7.6cpm-with AA PLT boni). 777/738.
FRA AMM BKK r/t ($1782ai, RJ, booked I/I/I/I): 12278 EQM (14.5cpm), 18417 EQP (9.7cpm), 27265 RDM (6.5cpm-with AA PLT boni). Airport appreciation break in AMM. 321/330.
Edited to add: I found the MH fare on the first sample date I tried, 05/30-06/03, +/- a couple of days. But AY is coming in even less, at $2,226 (as are the usual-suspect lesser airlines like MS, CI, SU). LH and LX around the same!
Last edited by mecabq; Mar 6, 2013 at 8:27 am
Mar 6, 2013, 9:34 am
#619
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,659
Lufthansa just started a summer sale from Europe.
Fare examples from Amsterdam:
AMS - SIN : EUR 1.999 (most Asian destination except Nagoya: EUR 2.299 and Osaka EUR 2.399)
AMS - JNB : EUR 1.999
AMS - DXB : EUR 1.399
and others
Purchase by 12.03
Departure between 1 July and 31 August
Return between 7 July and 30 November
Minimum stay Middle East: 6 days
Minimum stay other destinations: 10-days
Maximum stay: 3-months
No refund
Changes: EUR 240
Fare examples from Amsterdam:
AMS - SIN : EUR 1.999 (most Asian destination except Nagoya: EUR 2.299 and Osaka EUR 2.399)
AMS - JNB : EUR 1.999
AMS - DXB : EUR 1.399
and others
Purchase by 12.03
Departure between 1 July and 31 August
Return between 7 July and 30 November
Minimum stay Middle East: 6 days
Minimum stay other destinations: 10-days
Maximum stay: 3-months
No refund
Changes: EUR 240
Mar 6, 2013, 10:14 am
#620
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, National Executive
Posts: 596
@mecabq: just reran for a PMer and found Aug 14-21, so I suspect they are fairly common. Going only by what I read online, having never been on either AY or MH, I bet the extra $200 on MH is worth the better ride. I'd love to try LX or LH but wrong alliance -- they both fly from ORD, as does RJ, so theres an outside chance something direct may pop up too.
Mar 6, 2013, 11:34 am
#623
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,339
MH fares to LAX
I posted some time ago about low one-way MH fares from certain cities in SE Asia (PNH and REP were the lowest). Those are still available, but I also found (and booked) a one-way HKG-LAX today for approx 1540USD in J. Routing is HKG-NRT on CX (or JL if you prefer, also available), onwards on NRT-LAX on MH. Excellent fare for that route. Availability only on days when MH flies NRT-LAX (operates S, M, W, F). Booked in J, 125% EQMs on AA.
Not the *cheapest* for a mileage run but if you credit to AAdvantage and travel before April 15 you can get double miles. Be sure to register for that promo first via AA.com.
Not the *cheapest* for a mileage run but if you credit to AAdvantage and travel before April 15 you can get double miles. Be sure to register for that promo first via AA.com.
Mar 6, 2013, 11:37 am
#624
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Berlin
Programs: BA Gold; Accor Plat; IHG Diamond-Amb; Meliá & HH & Marriott Gold
Posts: 5,450
Mar 6, 2013, 12:20 pm
#625
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,639
BA "A380" sale Europe to LAX and HKG
Mentioned previously, but here's some details
From various European cities (likely all BA cities, varying in price as usual)
Intended to hype start of A380 service, but not specifically tied to A380 flights
To LAX: Booking code I0SALE
example fares, r/t a/i:
FCO-LAX-FCO (via JFK, AA767 TATL and domestic): €1868
FCO-LAX-FCO (via LHR with at least one A380 segment): €1921
Purchase by 15 March 13
Fly outbound 15 Oct 13 - 18 Feb 14
Stay Su/3mo
No stopovers
Changes €300
To HKG: Booking code INCEUR1
example fare r/t a/i:
FCO-HKG-FCO €1963
Purchase by 15 March 13
Fly outbound 15 Nov 13 - 30 Mar 14 (not offered in late Dec 13)
Stay 3d/12mo
Stopovers in UK at €200 (such a deal
)
Changes €350
From various European cities (likely all BA cities, varying in price as usual)
Intended to hype start of A380 service, but not specifically tied to A380 flights
To LAX: Booking code I0SALE
example fares, r/t a/i:
FCO-LAX-FCO (via JFK, AA767 TATL and domestic): €1868
FCO-LAX-FCO (via LHR with at least one A380 segment): €1921
Purchase by 15 March 13
Fly outbound 15 Oct 13 - 18 Feb 14
Stay Su/3mo
No stopovers
Changes €300
To HKG: Booking code INCEUR1
example fare r/t a/i:
FCO-HKG-FCO €1963
Purchase by 15 March 13
Fly outbound 15 Nov 13 - 30 Mar 14 (not offered in late Dec 13)
Stay 3d/12mo
Stopovers in UK at €200 (such a deal
)Changes €350
Mar 6, 2013, 12:25 pm
#626
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,859
Funny enough, UA lists it as full fare economy :-). 125/150% earning as previously mentioned. Don't know if the fares allow LX routing, but their metal gets 150/150% on UA MP (with better hard product to boot).
Mar 6, 2013, 12:47 pm
#627
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,123
I really looked for a LX metal routing for MAD but didn't see one for the $200 and under fares. At least non from ORD.
Mar 6, 2013, 3:55 pm
#629
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alabama
Programs: Not care as much as before...
Posts: 329
I posted some time ago about low one-way MH fares from certain cities in SE Asia (PNH and REP were the lowest). Those are still available, but I also found (and booked) a one-way HKG-LAX today for approx 1540USD in J. Routing is HKG-NRT on CX (or JL if you prefer, also available), onwards on NRT-LAX on MH. Excellent fare for that route. Availability only on days when MH flies NRT-LAX (operates S, M, W, F). Booked in J, 125% EQMs on AA.
Not the *cheapest* for a mileage run but if you credit to AAdvantage and travel before April 15 you can get double miles. Be sure to register for that promo first via AA.com.
Not the *cheapest* for a mileage run but if you credit to AAdvantage and travel before April 15 you can get double miles. Be sure to register for that promo first via AA.com.
Mar 6, 2013, 4:32 pm
#630
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,339
The date I booked is no longer available but you can replicate on a number of other dates - try May 6 via Expedia or TL. Search for HKG-LAX and select business class as the cabin. First option I see there is a Cathay/Malaysia combo at 1580USD. Looking at ExpertFlyer it looks like MH limits the number of seats that can be booked solely on the NRT-LAX-NRT segments. For example, on my travel date the flight appears sold out (J0 D0) for NRT-LAX, but if you search for KUL-LAX on the same flight it returns wide availability. If you cannot find flights try looking at some other dates bearing in mind they only operate S, M, W, F on the route.
If you REALLY want to backtrack for extra miles that also seems possible - HKG-KUL-(NRT)-LAX. Yowzers. Red-eye on the HKG-KUL segment. Can also get free stopover in NRT!
If you REALLY want to backtrack for extra miles that also seems possible - HKG-KUL-(NRT)-LAX. Yowzers. Red-eye on the HKG-KUL segment. Can also get free stopover in NRT!
Last edited by dll; Mar 6, 2013 at 4:40 pm