May 7, 2014, 4:31 pm
Last edit by: Firewind
The below is from our moderator (taken from the first post of the thread - bolding is mine). Feel free to add more if necessary / as needed.
Happy 2014!
Please use this thread to post or to follow Economy Fares which are 'Good Deals' but where the cost per mile is more than 3-4 cents per mile, which is the usual upper limit for what is considered a true 'MR Deal'.
A few requests for posting in the thread:
-members posting their deals please post the city pairs/airport codes and pricing in the body of the post and not just in the post title as it isn't visible for those reading it on mobile devices (ETA: ...or in email alerts)
-some members may be unaware that you can subscribe to this thread and to do that you can go to "Thread Tools" at the top of the thread and click on "Subscribe to this thread".
Happy 2014!
Please use this thread to post or to follow Economy Fares which are 'Good Deals' but where the cost per mile is more than 3-4 cents per mile, which is the usual upper limit for what is considered a true 'MR Deal'.
A few requests for posting in the thread:
-members posting their deals please post the city pairs/airport codes and pricing in the body of the post and not just in the post title as it isn't visible for those reading it on mobile devices (ETA: ...or in email alerts)
-some members may be unaware that you can subscribe to this thread and to do that you can go to "Thread Tools" at the top of the thread and click on "Subscribe to this thread".
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2014
Jan 27, 2014, 11:25 am
#121
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e-dreams JFK-Hel
Also seeing rt flights 5/20-5/30 for $415...not bad...
Jan 27, 2014, 12:29 pm
#122
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Alaska Airlines LAX-ANC non-stops at $296-$317 all-in. Various dates mid-May through September, including Labor Day weekend. Also available via AA.com on AA codeshare for the same price (which is useful if you have some AA vouchers).
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Jan 27, 2014, 12:55 pm
#123
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Posts: 44
Todd
Jan 27, 2014, 4:52 pm
#124
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: DCA
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While booking your flight the airline made a change in the price due to the extra fees it charges for luggage, credit cards and airport check-in. The price has increased by $518.91
Jan 27, 2014, 5:27 pm
#125
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Location: SFO/TPA
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Jan 28, 2014, 6:31 am
#126
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Alaska Airlines LAX-ANC non-stops at $296-$317 all-in. Various dates mid-May through September, including Labor Day weekend. Also available via AA.com on AA codeshare for the same price (which is useful if you have some AA vouchers).
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Jan 28, 2014, 7:39 am
#127
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: RDU
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AirBerlin should book to Aadvantage with no problem. Have to check the booking class. I'm still trying to find the booking class on edreams. However, assuming AB books 100% to AA, I am seeing an option to nest a return to JFK on 5/17 with a return to HEL on 5/25 for $676 using Finair and BA, also bookable on edreams.
So, in theory for $992 you end up with somewhere around 20,000 EQM. Again, assuming the fare classes all book 100% eqm.
On the other hand, HEL should be decent in May, and you could spend a week in far worse places.
So, in theory for $992 you end up with somewhere around 20,000 EQM. Again, assuming the fare classes all book 100% eqm.
On the other hand, HEL should be decent in May, and you could spend a week in far worse places.
Jan 28, 2014, 7:40 am
#128
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Jan 28, 2014, 8:56 am
#129
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F9: DCA-MSN R/T Nonstop $98.20 AI (through 1/31)
Haven't seen this fare reported yet.
Prior to F9 ending its nonstop service from DCA to MSN on 2/1/14, it's having a fire sale with a $98.20 R/T fare. Not a true mileage run, but an excellent fare. When have you seen a legit sale fare for under $100 on a R/T flight of over 1,400 miles? Seems like there is plenty of availability.
I'm flying from DCA on 1/30 and back on 1/31. My F9 miles are expiring soon, so this is one way to extend them for another 18 months.
Prior to F9 ending its nonstop service from DCA to MSN on 2/1/14, it's having a fire sale with a $98.20 R/T fare. Not a true mileage run, but an excellent fare. When have you seen a legit sale fare for under $100 on a R/T flight of over 1,400 miles? Seems like there is plenty of availability.
I'm flying from DCA on 1/30 and back on 1/31. My F9 miles are expiring soon, so this is one way to extend them for another 18 months.
Jan 28, 2014, 10:32 am
#130
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 278
Alaska Airlines LAX-ANC non-stops at $296-$317 all-in. Various dates mid-May through September, including Labor Day weekend. Also available via AA.com on AA codeshare for the same price (which is useful if you have some AA vouchers).
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Great fare, and Anchorage is a really fun, affordable 2-3 day getaway from LA during the summer. I went last year and am returning again.
Jan 28, 2014, 11:34 am
#131
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Tfd just posted PHL-ANC for $440 on UA
Jan 28, 2014, 1:45 pm
#132
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AA: SFO-ORD-PVG $641 3.6cpm 17,760mi 1/29-1/31 departure
AA: SFO-ORD-PVG $641 3.6cpm 17,760mi 1/29-1/31 departure
Also available from LAX. Take advantage of 72 hours transit visa. Hat tip to TFD
Also available from LAX. Take advantage of 72 hours transit visa. Hat tip to TFD
Jan 28, 2014, 2:06 pm
#133
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The 72 hour visa free transit in China requires a ticket to a 3rd country. Cannot be used for a return ticket back to the US (US-China-US).
Jan 28, 2014, 2:54 pm
#134
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Yes, of course you need to transit to a 3rd country. Hong Kong 7,500 Avios OW, Tokyo 10,000. Cheap flights to Macau. Award travel to TPE. There are many options. This isn't a real mileage run given the 7 day stay requirement, but a great fare to position yourself for seeing multiple regions in Asia, while earning a ton of miles.
Jan 28, 2014, 3:26 pm
#135
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From the forum FAQ:
Note that nothing there mentions a stay requirement.
What is a Mileage Run? A true mileage run is a trip that’s sole purpose is to earn miles or points in a particular travel industry loyalty program.