Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Mileage Run Deals
Reload this Page >

PHL-MEX $250ish.. Skyteam/ delta

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search

PHL-MEX $250ish.. Skyteam/ delta

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 2, 2015, 7:47 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Boston
Posts: 81
PHL-MEX $250ish.. Skyteam/ delta
available on google flights.. plenty on almost whole year...
MSPATIL1985 is offline  
Reply
Old May 2, 2015, 8:24 pm
  #2  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Boston
Posts: 81
now price is dropped to $225.. a very good deal for Mexico...
MSPATIL1985 is offline  
Reply
Old May 2, 2015, 9:32 pm
  #3  
2mg
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 740
I got $218 and then Delta decided to run site maintenance ;-)
2mg is offline  
Reply
Old May 2, 2015, 9:38 pm
  #4  
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 288
Just tried to price it through and the site is down... a few days down Mexico way sounds nice though.

i was confirmed and ticketed with Expedia!
Last edited by dantorsiello; May 3, 2015 at 9:27 am
dantorsiello is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 8:44 am
  #5  
2mg
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 740
In for one...
Thanks OP.
It is still available. I got one for $218.
2mg is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 11:55 am
  #6  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,404
Originally Posted by 2mg
Thanks OP.
It is still available. I got one for $218.
Fantastic fare. It earns almost no Skymiles, though.

I'm sure lots of people are scared to go to MEX, but I read somewhere that MEX has a lower murder rate than Philly!
iahphx is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 12:22 pm
  #7  
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: New York City
Posts: 3,999
If you go to Toluca airport instead (I've never tried that), you can get the price down to $196 (overnight in Atlanta, though).
WillTravel is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 3:10 pm
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: PHL
Programs: WN RR, B6 TrueBlue, AA, NK
Posts: 54
This is beginning to disappear, it's starting to reprice after selecting return flight on Google
JohnnyAwesome23 is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 5:00 pm
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: EWR
Programs: Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 161
Originally Posted by iahphx
Fantastic fare. It earns almost no Skymiles, though.

I'm sure lots of people are scared to go to MEX, but I read somewhere that MEX has a lower murder rate than Philly!
Yeah, much fear is probably caused by the violence in numerous Mexican cities or
regions, but Mexico City is actually pretty safe for prepared travelers. I just came back and Centro Historico feels as safe as downtown NYC during daytime.
usuario is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 5:24 pm
  #10  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,404
Originally Posted by usuario
Yeah, much fear is probably caused by the violence in numerous Mexican cities or
regions, but Mexico City is actually pretty safe for prepared travelers. I just came back and Centro Historico feels as safe as downtown NYC during daytime.
Yeah, I spent a half hour reading about it last night and that seems to be the general opinion of sophisticated travelers.
iahphx is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 6:01 pm
  #11  
2mg
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 740
Originally Posted by iahphx
Fantastic fare. It earns almost no Skymiles, though.

I'm sure lots of people are scared to go to MEX, but I read somewhere that MEX has a lower murder rate than Philly!
You mean redeemable SkyMiles? You still get qualifying, yes? I know I'm an idiot to be asking - but I'm royally confused by all of the changes DL has made to their program.
2mg is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 6:03 pm
  #12  
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA ExP || SPG Plt || Honors Diamond || UA Silver
Posts: 171
Originally Posted by WillTravel
If you go to Toluca airport instead (I've never tried that), you can get the price down to $196 (overnight in Atlanta, though).
TLC is a very quiet airport about 1-hr drive from Mexico DF. There is a bus company called Caminante offers ride to Observatorio (a metro station west of Mexico DF) every 20mins or so. Tickets can be bought at the bus company's counter in the airport at 80 MXN (~6USD). I've taken this ride several times, most recent experience is this March, can't complain. This link is a bit out of date - http://www.tmt-caminante.com.mx/
This is a really nice deal considering the fact that Mexico tourist tax + US immigration tax will be at least $90. So sad that I just saw this deal and it seems dead..
mrsmsr is offline  
Reply
Old May 3, 2015, 6:09 pm
  #13  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,021
Originally Posted by 2mg
You mean redeemable SkyMiles? You still get qualifying, yes? I know I'm an idiot to be asking - but I'm royally confused by all of the changes DL has made to their program.
Yes, qualifying miles (MQM's) are still based on miles flown. But you also need to meet the MQD thresholds or spend $25K on a DL Amex card for the MQD waiver to earn status.
xliioper is online now  
Reply
Old May 4, 2015, 8:08 am
  #14  
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 288
Originally Posted by mrsmsr
TLC is a very quiet airport about 1-hr drive from Mexico DF. There is a bus company called Caminante offers ride to Observatorio (a metro station west of Mexico DF) every 20mins or so. Tickets can be bought at the bus company's counter in the airport at 80 MXN (~6USD). I've taken this ride several times, most recent experience is this March, can't complain. This link is a bit out of date - http://www.tmt-caminante.com.mx/
This is a really nice deal considering the fact that Mexico tourist tax + US immigration tax will be at least $90. So sad that I just saw this deal and it seems dead..
It's wide open. I had to cancel my original but just booked PHL-ATL-MTY-TLC-MTY-DTW-PHL for 8/26 to 8/31 for $203.
dantorsiello is offline  
Reply
Old May 4, 2015, 9:29 am
  #15  
Moderator: Budget Travel forum & Credit Card Programs, FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
Programs: UA lifetime MM / *A Gold
Posts: 14,426
Originally Posted by usuario
Yeah, much fear is probably caused by the violence in numerous Mexican cities or regions, but Mexico City is actually pretty safe for prepared travelers. I just came back and Centro Historico feels as safe as downtown NYC during daytime.
Originally Posted by iahphx
Yeah, I spent a half hour reading about it last night and that seems to be the general opinion of sophisticated travelers.
Been a few times over the years, and it's very safe unless you are very wealthy and someone knows about it.

If this were ex Texas, I'd be all over it.
EmailKid is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.