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
May 7, 2013, 11:00 am
#976
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Da World (GOT usually)
Programs: Oneworld, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 409
CPH-KUL Biz Class EgyptAir $1587
We usually pay over $2k.
Booked Sep 22-26th.
Booked Sep 22-26th.
May 7, 2013, 2:49 pm
#977
Join Date: May 2011
Location: LAS,LAX,SEA
Programs: AA,UA/CO, SPG50, Hilton Gold
Posts: 430
Received this promo email from PAL (It's not great but not bad either):
Prices for their J class:
DESTINATION
ONE WAY
ROUND TRIP
MANILA - HONGKONG
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 464 PHP 19,140
MANILA - MACAU
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 458 PHP 18,895
MANILA - KUALA LUMPUR
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 616 PHP 25,410
MANILA - SINGAPORE
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 622 PHP 25,660
MANILA - BANGKOK
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 708 PHP 29,205
MANILA - SAIGON
USD 295 PHP 12,170 USD 564 PHP 23,265
MANILA - DENPASAR/BALI
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 594 PHP 24,505
MANILA - JAKARTA
USD 340 PHP 14,025 USD 634 PHP 26,155
MANILA - DARWIN
USD 362 PHP 14,935 USD 750 PHP 30,940
MANILA - PERTH
USD 359 PHP 14,810 USD 738 PHP 30,445
MANILA - BRISBANE
USD 375 PHP 15,470 USD 762 PHP 31,435
MANILA - SYDNEY
USD 1,022 PHP 42,160 USD 2,056 PHP 84,810
MANILA - MELBOURNE
USD 1,012 PHP 41,745 USD 2,038 PHP 84,070
MANILA - XIAMEN
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 460 PHP 18,975
MANILA - GUANGZHOU
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 460 PHP 18,975
MANILA - SHANGHAI
USD 345 PHP 14,230 USD 660 PHP 27,225
MANILA - BEIJING
USD 345 PHP 14,230 USD 660 PHP 27,225
MANILA - TAIPEI
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 454 PHP 18,730
MANILA - DELHI
USD 486 PHP 20,050 USD 948 PHP 39,105
MANILA - OSAKA
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 622 PHP 25,660
MANILA - GUAM
USD 358 PHP 14,770 USD 666 PHP 27,475
Prices for their J class:
DESTINATION
ONE WAY
ROUND TRIP
MANILA - HONGKONG
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 464 PHP 19,140
MANILA - MACAU
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 458 PHP 18,895
MANILA - KUALA LUMPUR
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 616 PHP 25,410
MANILA - SINGAPORE
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 622 PHP 25,660
MANILA - BANGKOK
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 708 PHP 29,205
MANILA - SAIGON
USD 295 PHP 12,170 USD 564 PHP 23,265
MANILA - DENPASAR/BALI
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 594 PHP 24,505
MANILA - JAKARTA
USD 340 PHP 14,025 USD 634 PHP 26,155
MANILA - DARWIN
USD 362 PHP 14,935 USD 750 PHP 30,940
MANILA - PERTH
USD 359 PHP 14,810 USD 738 PHP 30,445
MANILA - BRISBANE
USD 375 PHP 15,470 USD 762 PHP 31,435
MANILA - SYDNEY
USD 1,022 PHP 42,160 USD 2,056 PHP 84,810
MANILA - MELBOURNE
USD 1,012 PHP 41,745 USD 2,038 PHP 84,070
MANILA - XIAMEN
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 460 PHP 18,975
MANILA - GUANGZHOU
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 460 PHP 18,975
MANILA - SHANGHAI
USD 345 PHP 14,230 USD 660 PHP 27,225
MANILA - BEIJING
USD 345 PHP 14,230 USD 660 PHP 27,225
MANILA - TAIPEI
USD 245 PHP 10,105 USD 454 PHP 18,730
MANILA - DELHI
USD 486 PHP 20,050 USD 948 PHP 39,105
MANILA - OSAKA
USD 320 PHP 13,200 USD 622 PHP 25,660
MANILA - GUAM
USD 358 PHP 14,770 USD 666 PHP 27,475
May 7, 2013, 2:52 pm
#978
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP, BA Bronze, TK Elite, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, Fairmont Premiere, IHG Ambas
Posts: 180
AA ex-US to FRA Biz fares that book into A ~$5400
First time posting, and not sure if this is considered a good deal for this forum, but I tend to think it is.
AA has fare, DRUP, that books into first at a cost less than I for those heading to FRA (didn't check other destinations) from US (LAX,WAS,ORD) starting at about $3550 (according to EF) + YR and taxes (~$5400 on avg).
Key restriction:
- June to Sep Departures
- Min Stay 1st Sunday/ Max Stay 30 days from dep
- The transatlantic segment must pass through DFW on AA flight
AA has fare, DRUP, that books into first at a cost less than I for those heading to FRA (didn't check other destinations) from US (LAX,WAS,ORD) starting at about $3550 (according to EF) + YR and taxes (~$5400 on avg).
Key restriction:
- June to Sep Departures
- Min Stay 1st Sunday/ Max Stay 30 days from dep
- The transatlantic segment must pass through DFW on AA flight
May 7, 2013, 3:24 pm
#979
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,660
Woof. 5K are you kidding me? Not even a little
May 7, 2013, 3:42 pm
#980
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat 2MM
Posts: 691
AA JFK-LHR in Biz for $3k (other US departure cities included but higher)
AA is having a sale from US to LHR in biz link. Not great prices but OK. Depending on which flights you pick JFK is $3006.20 and can get on the new 777-300. Other cities are higher and list is at link.
Conditions
Taxes: Prices include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.90 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a customer's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $340 varying by destination, are included.
Purchase
Requirements: Reservations are required and prices shown are for U.S. origination only. Tickets booked on aa.com must be purchased at least 28 days prior to departure, or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) May 16, 2013.
Travel Days: Prices are valid for travel daily.
Travel Period: Sale prices are valid for travel to London between June 28 and August 31, 2013. All travel needs to be complete by September 5, 2013.
Embargo Dates: None
Min/Max Stay: A Saturday-night minimum stay is required and a 180-day maximum stay is allowed.
Reservation
Change Fee: Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $500 fee, plus any fare difference. See below for change criteria.
Ticket Type: Prices shown are round trip fares, based on Business Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars.
Availability: Seats are limited and prices may not be available on all flights. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. International prices are subject to government approval.
Conditions
Taxes: Prices include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.90 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a customer's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $340 varying by destination, are included.
Purchase
Requirements: Reservations are required and prices shown are for U.S. origination only. Tickets booked on aa.com must be purchased at least 28 days prior to departure, or within 1 day of making reservations, whichever comes first, but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT) May 16, 2013.
Travel Days: Prices are valid for travel daily.
Travel Period: Sale prices are valid for travel to London between June 28 and August 31, 2013. All travel needs to be complete by September 5, 2013.
Embargo Dates: None
Min/Max Stay: A Saturday-night minimum stay is required and a 180-day maximum stay is allowed.
Reservation
Change Fee: Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $500 fee, plus any fare difference. See below for change criteria.
Ticket Type: Prices shown are round trip fares, based on Business Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars.
Availability: Seats are limited and prices may not be available on all flights. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. International prices are subject to government approval.
May 7, 2013, 4:13 pm
#981
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 94
May 7, 2013, 4:40 pm
#982
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 94
A lot of the "regulars" here on FT cringe when the CMB fare is mentioned because 1. it is a very, very good fare and many of the "participating carriers" have, over the course of time, removed it, likely due to public discussion here and on other blogs and 2. it has, in all fairness, been absolutely discussed to death.
That said, a quick Google search should give you quite a bit of info, and if that doesn't work, go to the ITA Matrix site (where the EK fare has disappeared, also, btw), plug in CMB-LAX/SFO/PHX/etc. and start wetting your appetite.
As for "nicely priced," think CMB-[USA], all in F suites, for under $2k.
That said, a quick Google search should give you quite a bit of info, and if that doesn't work, go to the ITA Matrix site (where the EK fare has disappeared, also, btw), plug in CMB-LAX/SFO/PHX/etc. and start wetting your appetite.
As for "nicely priced," think CMB-[USA], all in F suites, for under $2k.
May 7, 2013, 4:52 pm
#984
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,600
May 7, 2013, 4:59 pm
#985
formerly known as DeltaNYC
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: YYZ, mostly...
Programs: AC SE100K / BA Bronze / Marriott Ambassador (LT Plat) / Hilton Diamond / IHG Plat
Posts: 1,704
May 7, 2013, 5:01 pm
#986
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Programs: AA ExPlat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 909
May 7, 2013, 5:04 pm
#987
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
Posts: 26,062
May 7, 2013, 5:08 pm
#989
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA S
Posts: 1,335
1500 for J still ain't bad though, this fare allows unlimited stopovers. I haven't tried fully massaging it, but I can definitely get a stopover in MLE and DXB, and probably could also get one in LHR with more effort. (but might trigger APD??)