May 21, 2013, 12:18 pm
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May 25, 2013, 10:02 pm
#1111
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Maybe something like this ...
Dublin (DUB) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) - Sat, Jul 27
Dublin (DUB) to London (LHR) - Sat, Jul 27
British Airways p.l.c. 835 Dep: 1:05PM Arr: 2:25PM 1h 20m Airbus A319 Business (J)
Layover in LHR 2h 50m
London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) - Sat, Jul 27
American Airlines Inc. 91 Dep: 5:15PM Arr: 8:05PM 8h 50m Boeing 767 Business (I)
Layover in ORD 1h 35m
Chicago (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Sat, Jul 27
American Airlines Inc. 2359 Dep: 9:40PM Arr: 11:55PM 2h 15m MD-80 First (A)
Layover in DFW 7h 45m
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami (MIA) - Sun, Jul 28
American Airlines Inc. 1442 Dep: 7:40AM Arr: 11:35AM 2h 55m Boeing 767 First (A)
Layover in MIA 3h 5m
Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) - Sun, Jul 28
American Airlines Inc. 2071 Dep: 2:40PM Arr: 3:05PM 1h 25m Boeing 737 Business (I)
Grand Cayman Island (GCM) to Dublin (DUB) - Sun, Aug 4
Grand Cayman Island (GCM) to Miami (MIA) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 1700 Dep: 7:30AM Arr: 10:00AM 1h 30m Boeing 737 Business (I)
Layover in MIA 2h 20m
Miami (MIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 1029 Dep: 12:20PM Arr: 2:20PM 3h 0m Boeing 757 First (A)
Layover in DFW 1h 0m
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 2364 Dep: 3:20PM Arr: 5:45PM 2h 25m MD-80 First (A)
Layover in ORD 1h 30m
Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 46 Dep: 7:15PM Arr: 9:00AM 7h 45m Boeing 777 Business (I)
Layover in LHR Mon, Aug 5 1h 35m
London (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) - Mon, Aug 5
British Airways p.l.c. 834 Dep: 10:35AM Arr: 11:50AM 1h 15m Airbus A319 Business (J)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $1,771.05
Total cost for 1 passenger $1,771.05
Dublin (DUB) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) - Sat, Jul 27
Dublin (DUB) to London (LHR) - Sat, Jul 27
British Airways p.l.c. 835 Dep: 1:05PM Arr: 2:25PM 1h 20m Airbus A319 Business (J)
Layover in LHR 2h 50m
London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) - Sat, Jul 27
American Airlines Inc. 91 Dep: 5:15PM Arr: 8:05PM 8h 50m Boeing 767 Business (I)
Layover in ORD 1h 35m
Chicago (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Sat, Jul 27
American Airlines Inc. 2359 Dep: 9:40PM Arr: 11:55PM 2h 15m MD-80 First (A)
Layover in DFW 7h 45m
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Miami (MIA) - Sun, Jul 28
American Airlines Inc. 1442 Dep: 7:40AM Arr: 11:35AM 2h 55m Boeing 767 First (A)
Layover in MIA 3h 5m
Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman Island (GCM) - Sun, Jul 28
American Airlines Inc. 2071 Dep: 2:40PM Arr: 3:05PM 1h 25m Boeing 737 Business (I)
Grand Cayman Island (GCM) to Dublin (DUB) - Sun, Aug 4
Grand Cayman Island (GCM) to Miami (MIA) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 1700 Dep: 7:30AM Arr: 10:00AM 1h 30m Boeing 737 Business (I)
Layover in MIA 2h 20m
Miami (MIA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 1029 Dep: 12:20PM Arr: 2:20PM 3h 0m Boeing 757 First (A)
Layover in DFW 1h 0m
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago (ORD) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 2364 Dep: 3:20PM Arr: 5:45PM 2h 25m MD-80 First (A)
Layover in ORD 1h 30m
Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) - Sun, Aug 4
American Airlines Inc. 46 Dep: 7:15PM Arr: 9:00AM 7h 45m Boeing 777 Business (I)
Layover in LHR Mon, Aug 5 1h 35m
London (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) - Mon, Aug 5
British Airways p.l.c. 834 Dep: 10:35AM Arr: 11:50AM 1h 15m Airbus A319 Business (J)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $1,771.05
Total cost for 1 passenger $1,771.05
Swiss Tony indicated he could do 1200 TPs for Ł1350 DUB-GCM.
May 25, 2013, 10:05 pm
#1112
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Now if you could do routing DUB-JFK-LAX-MIA-GCM return then that would bring it to 1200 TPs - I'm checking now.
May 25, 2013, 11:12 pm
#1113
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So I think I have worked this out now: DUB-JFK-LAS-MIA-KIN and back for Ł1,358.80 which would net 1200TPs. Now that's a good deal.
May 25, 2013, 11:12 pm
#1114
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posts: 315
Anc-lim $1963 ai anc-la paz & anc-uio $1900
the LIMA, Peru fare on United is not on Copa, it is through Houston on the BusinessFirst configured 767. Aprrox 19,000 EQM.
It seems to be a 7 day minimum stay but less than 7 days is still only about $2,100.
The ANC-LA PAZ and ANC-Quito for approaching $1900AI on AA and DL, respectively. Priced these in Sept and October. Maybe others can tell us how to get creative on the routing. I found DL through SLC and ATL to Quito for $1867.
It seems to be a 7 day minimum stay but less than 7 days is still only about $2,100.
The ANC-LA PAZ and ANC-Quito for approaching $1900AI on AA and DL, respectively. Priced these in Sept and October. Maybe others can tell us how to get creative on the routing. I found DL through SLC and ATL to Quito for $1867.
May 26, 2013, 1:32 am
#1115
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A few answers before my battery goes flat....
I managed to get it to route quite readily via JFK to get to LAS then MIA to get to GCM.
Stopovers appear to be 1 free each way.
Fare is c. Ł1100 if you go via JFK & MIA, add another Ł200 for the diversion out & back via LAS
Book by June 7th I think.
I class on the overwater flights, A class on the domestics.
I posted a link to a screengrab in the BA forum thread on this (anyone interested in a treasure hunt)
Cheers
I managed to get it to route quite readily via JFK to get to LAS then MIA to get to GCM.
Stopovers appear to be 1 free each way.
Fare is c. Ł1100 if you go via JFK & MIA, add another Ł200 for the diversion out & back via LAS
Book by June 7th I think.
I class on the overwater flights, A class on the domestics.
I posted a link to a screengrab in the BA forum thread on this (anyone interested in a treasure hunt)
Cheers
May 26, 2013, 7:50 am
#1116
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Sweden
Posts: 2,044
[Business Class] Japan-Europe R/T, Malaysia Airlines, 2,200 USD/1,.700 EUR incl. tax
[Business Class] Japan-Europe R/T, Malaysia Airlines, 2,200 USD/1,.700 EUR incl. taxes
Japan-KIX-CDG/AMS/FRA/IST/LHR R/T
Airline: Malaysia Airlines (MH)
Cabin class: Business
Booking class: D
Fare basis: DBT1MZJP
Fare: 130.000 JPY + taxes approx. 91.500 JPY and up, total from 2,200 USD/1,.700 EUR incl. taxes (Higher taxes to/from London/Frankfurt)
Advance purchase: 3 days
Min/Max stay: 2 days / 1 month
Buy latest: 2013-MAY-31
Valid for departure:
Child discounte: No
Refundable: Yes, 50% ticket price + 5,250 JPY
Change: Yes, against 15,000 JPY each time
Routing:
You can also start your trip from JL destination i Japan where has direct flight to Osaka (ITM/KIX).
International trip to/from Japan must be with Malaysia Airlines and to/from Osaka Kansai (KIX).
[Business Class] Japan-Europa T/R, Malaysia Airlines, 14.700 SEK inkl. skatter
FYI, Kuala Lumpur-London/Paris is operated by Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380.
Japan-KIX-CDG/AMS/FRA/IST/LHR R/T
Airline: Malaysia Airlines (MH)
Cabin class: Business
Booking class: D
Fare basis: DBT1MZJP
Fare: 130.000 JPY + taxes approx. 91.500 JPY and up, total from 2,200 USD/1,.700 EUR incl. taxes (Higher taxes to/from London/Frankfurt)
Advance purchase: 3 days
Min/Max stay: 2 days / 1 month
Buy latest: 2013-MAY-31
Valid for departure:
- between 2013-MAY-18 and 2013-JUL-20
- between 2013-SEP-01 and 2013-DEC-15
Child discounte: No
Refundable: Yes, 50% ticket price + 5,250 JPY
Change: Yes, against 15,000 JPY each time
Routing:
- Osaka-(MH)-Kuala Lumpur-(MH)-MH destination in Europe
- JL destination in Japan-(JL)-Osaka-(MH)-Kuala Lumpur-(MH)-MH destination in Europe
You can also start your trip from JL destination i Japan where has direct flight to Osaka (ITM/KIX).
International trip to/from Japan must be with Malaysia Airlines and to/from Osaka Kansai (KIX).
[Business Class] Japan-Europa T/R, Malaysia Airlines, 14.700 SEK inkl. skatter
FYI, Kuala Lumpur-London/Paris is operated by Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380.
May 26, 2013, 8:10 pm
#1117
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,233
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May 26, 2013, 10:59 pm
#1118
Join Date: May 2006
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Posts: 6,416
LA: MEX/TIJ-IPC ~$1006-$1036ai (I)
Samples:
Sep 12-16 MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX ~12608ai(MXN) (~$1006ai USD) (12854mi ~7.8)
Sep 25-30 TIJ(AM)-MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX(AM)-TIJ ~14001ai(MXN) (~$1136ai USD) (15712mi ~7.2cpm)
-VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 24MAY 13. ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 30NOV 13.
-TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR
OR - TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN THE FIRST SUN AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
*-TICKETS MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN MEXICO.*
Lan.mx and Ex.mx used to confirm prices....
Samples:
Sep 12-16 MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX ~12608ai(MXN) (~$1006ai USD) (12854mi ~7.8)
Sep 25-30 TIJ(AM)-MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX(AM)-TIJ ~14001ai(MXN) (~$1136ai USD) (15712mi ~7.2cpm)
-VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 24MAY 13. ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 30NOV 13.
-TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR
OR - TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN THE FIRST SUN AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
*-TICKETS MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN MEXICO.*
Lan.mx and Ex.mx used to confirm prices....
May 27, 2013, 1:42 pm
#1119
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I know there's a public bus that goes to TIJ, and IIRC there used to be, maybe still is, a bus from US directly to TIJ.
EmailKid
May 27, 2013, 2:09 pm
#1120
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,416
True, and I have read that AM runs a bus from SAN to TIJ but haven't looked into it. I could also take the trolley to the border and cab over to TIJ.
May 27, 2013, 2:38 pm
#1121
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At the risk of going OT here, if you have a little time, there is a bus that goes from Riverside area (easily walkable from Trolley) to TIJ about every 20 or 30 minutes IIRC.
The reason I know this is that I wanted to see firsthand the "naked woman" house on the way to TIJ that I saw on an episode of Globetrekker a long time ago. Yes, it really is there, though when I saw it a few years ago somewhat dilapidated. I walked as I only knew that it was on the way to the airport, and had a couple of buses pass me on the way.
EmailKid
The reason I know this is that I wanted to see firsthand the "naked woman" house on the way to TIJ that I saw on an episode of Globetrekker a long time ago. Yes, it really is there, though when I saw it a few years ago somewhat dilapidated. I walked as I only knew that it was on the way to the airport, and had a couple of buses pass me on the way.
EmailKid
May 27, 2013, 8:22 pm
#1122
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Castro, San Francisco, California
Programs: UA, DL, AA, Aegean Air, Cal Alumni (go Bears!)
Posts: 594
LA: MEX/TIJ-IPC ~$1006-$1036ai (I)
Samples:
Sep 12-16 MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX ~12608ai(MXN) (~$1006ai USD) (12854mi ~7.8)
Sep 25-30 TIJ(AM)-MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX(AM)-TIJ ~14001ai(MXN) (~$1136ai USD) (15712mi ~7.2cpm)
-VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 24MAY 13. ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 30NOV 13.
-TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR
OR - TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN THE FIRST SUN AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
*-TICKETS MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN MEXICO.*
Lan.mx and Ex.mx used to confirm prices....
Samples:
Sep 12-16 MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX ~12608ai(MXN) (~$1006ai USD) (12854mi ~7.8)
Sep 25-30 TIJ(AM)-MEX-SCL-IPC-SCL-MEX(AM)-TIJ ~14001ai(MXN) (~$1136ai USD) (15712mi ~7.2cpm)
-VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 24MAY 13. ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 30NOV 13.
-TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 5 DAYS AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR
OR - TRAVEL FROM LAST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN THE FIRST SUN AFTER DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
*-TICKETS MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN MEXICO.*
Lan.mx and Ex.mx used to confirm prices....
May 27, 2013, 8:32 pm
#1123
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Castro, San Francisco, California
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Posts: 594
I did find it on ITA with many dates in September for US$1169 ai. Books into (I).
3 connections: MEX, LIM, and SCL.
Anybody know a way to get a several day stopover in SCL?
3 connections: MEX, LIM, and SCL.
Anybody know a way to get a several day stopover in SCL?
May 27, 2013, 8:51 pm
#1124
Join Date: Mar 2005
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LAN----TIJ-SCL-TIJ biz $2143.ai
Great biz fare for those in SoCal.
Seems to be bookable on Orbitz US site. Many days in Nov.
I checked Nov. 12-26 for a two week Spring trip to Chile.
It looks like LAN is working the Mexico market and the sales are good.
Seems to be bookable on Orbitz US site. Many days in Nov.
I checked Nov. 12-26 for a two week Spring trip to Chile.
It looks like LAN is working the Mexico market and the sales are good.
May 27, 2013, 9:02 pm
#1125
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 375
For the LAN TIJ-IPC, does anyone know if all passengers are required to be present for ticket purchase?