Dec 31, 2017, 1:16 pm
Last edit by: Pat89339
Happy 2018!
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:
Previous 'Good Deals' in Economy threads:
”Good Deals” in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2017
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2016
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2015
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2014
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2013
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2012
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2011
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2010
Happy travels throughout 2018 to all!
Pat89339 and the Mileage Run Moderators
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:
- When posting 'Good deals' fares: 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.
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- This is not a fare request thread. Any fare requests will be deleted.
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Previous 'Good Deals' in Economy threads:
”Good Deals” in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2017
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2016
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2015
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2014
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2013
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2012
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2011
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2010
Happy travels throughout 2018 to all!
Pat89339 and the Mileage Run Moderators
"Good Deals" in Economy Class - Excellent Fares between certain city pairs - 2018
Nov 1, 2018, 11:38 pm
#257
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
I found it. CheapOAir is the OTA, fares on some dates can also be found on OneTravel.
I don't trust these OTAs, so I think I'll pass. It's a fuel dumped mistake fare.
I don't trust these OTAs, so I think I'll pass. It's a fuel dumped mistake fare.
Nov 2, 2018, 12:41 am
#258
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,485
I've had no issues booking this kind of thing before. Cheapoair has worked just fine for me in the past. Some of the sketchier OTAs I've been ticketed then had a call saying "oh actually it's $$$ more so your option is to take that or refund" in which case I've just refunded.
I would've bought one of these from SEA, but I have no status with Oneworld and my experience flying BA in the past was fine, but unremarkable so I don't feel the need to fly them again and also I read on a blog post these are hand baggage only...which I HOPE cheapoair is explaining, cuz that's my fear with all basic economy etc, that OTAs won't let people sufficiently know. I don't really wanna go to Croatia for a week with 6kg allowance. I can travel carry on only, but in these basic economy/handbag only type things that's not usually allowed so I'll pass.
I would've bought one of these from SEA, but I have no status with Oneworld and my experience flying BA in the past was fine, but unremarkable so I don't feel the need to fly them again and also I read on a blog post these are hand baggage only...which I HOPE cheapoair is explaining, cuz that's my fear with all basic economy etc, that OTAs won't let people sufficiently know. I don't really wanna go to Croatia for a week with 6kg allowance. I can travel carry on only, but in these basic economy/handbag only type things that's not usually allowed so I'll pass.
Nov 2, 2018, 9:15 am
#259
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
CheapOAir doesn't make it obvious that it's an HBO fare, but if you look hard enough, it's there.
Nov 2, 2018, 10:32 am
#260
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London
Programs: Many. Too many. I came here to cut them down. I failed.
Posts: 2,999
I would've bought one of these from SEA, but I have no status with Oneworld and my experience flying BA in the past was fine, but unremarkable so I don't feel the need to fly them again and also I read on a blog post these are hand baggage only...which I HOPE cheapoair is explaining, cuz that's my fear with all basic economy etc, that OTAs won't let people sufficiently know. I don't really wanna go to Croatia for a week with 6kg allowance. I can travel carry on only, but in these basic economy/handbag only type things that's not usually allowed so I'll pass.
BA don't offer handbag only fares for BOS-ZAG - BOS-LHR yes, but I havn't seen through fares not offering 23kgs checked minimum.
BOS-LHR sure... but not for connecting flights. And I assume this would have to be sold as one ticket?
Nov 2, 2018, 3:36 pm
#261
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: LAX/FAO
Posts: 355
I've had no issues booking this kind of thing before. Cheapoair has worked just fine for me in the past. Some of the sketchier OTAs I've been ticketed then had a call saying "oh actually it's $$$ more so your option is to take that or refund" in which case I've just refunded.
I would've bought one of these from SEA, but I have no status with Oneworld and my experience flying BA in the past was fine, but unremarkable so I don't feel the need to fly them again and also I read on a blog post these are hand baggage only...which I HOPE cheapoair is explaining, cuz that's my fear with all basic economy etc, that OTAs won't let people sufficiently know. I don't really wanna go to Croatia for a week with 6kg allowance. I can travel carry on only, but in these basic economy/handbag only type things that's not usually allowed so I'll pass.
I would've bought one of these from SEA, but I have no status with Oneworld and my experience flying BA in the past was fine, but unremarkable so I don't feel the need to fly them again and also I read on a blog post these are hand baggage only...which I HOPE cheapoair is explaining, cuz that's my fear with all basic economy etc, that OTAs won't let people sufficiently know. I don't really wanna go to Croatia for a week with 6kg allowance. I can travel carry on only, but in these basic economy/handbag only type things that's not usually allowed so I'll pass.
1 handbag/laptop bag (max. 23kg / 51lb and up to 40 x 30 x 15cm / 16 x 12 x 6in)
plus
1 additional cabin bag (max. 23kg / 51lb and up to 56 x 45 x 25cm / 22 x 18 x 10in)
A checked bag, up to 23kg, is $60.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-us...age-allowances
Nov 8, 2018, 2:38 pm
#262
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Island, NY, USA
Posts: 1,334
All posts related to the JFK-NBO fare have been moved here:
[FARE GONE] KE: JFK-NBO $242
Please continue any discussion there.
Pat89339, Moderator
Mileage Run Forum
[FARE GONE] KE: JFK-NBO $242
Please continue any discussion there.
Pat89339, Moderator
Mileage Run Forum
Nov 8, 2018, 3:10 pm
#263
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: 14,428
Nov 16, 2018, 8:07 am
#264
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: United MileagePlus
Posts: 11
West Coast-Barcelona $340+
Looks like UA is running a random Nonstop to Barcelona from SFO on 27FEB and prices are pretty low from the west Coast.
SAN-BCN $523 https://goo.gl/flights/rnsgD
SFO-BCN $397 https://goo.gl/flights/bXm2M
DEN-BCN $522 https://goo.gl/flights/6cJz9
SAN-BCN $523 https://goo.gl/flights/rnsgD
SFO-BCN $397 https://goo.gl/flights/bXm2M
DEN-BCN $522 https://goo.gl/flights/6cJz9
Dec 8, 2018, 10:25 am
#266
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAS, MPL
Programs: DL Platinum, 1 MM
Posts: 1,320
AA: MSP - ZRH, $344 RT, basic economy, April dates
A cheap way to get to Europe on AA, MSP - ZRH, one stop via PHL, $344 RT. I checked various dates in April, fare seems for Tuesday departures, others slightly higher.
Dec 23, 2018, 5:25 pm
#267
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: YXY
Posts: 3,506
YYJ->YLW
Jan 6, Victoria YYJ to Kelowna YLW nonstop oneway on Air North at CAD 123.xx all incl.
This is a very good deal in high travel season and includes 2 pieces of checked luggage for free.
No miles to be earned.
Book at flyairnorth.com
This is a very good deal in high travel season and includes 2 pieces of checked luggage for free.
No miles to be earned.
Book at flyairnorth.com
Dec 24, 2018, 5:07 pm
#268
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Lh/lx/ua/ac - $271 usd
Looks like * is starting to get the message that we Europeans and ex-pats are getting sick and tired of these expensive $300 USD return k fares ex-Europe:
-James
- LX/AC - CDG -> SFO - $271 USD (239 EUR) [Google Flights]
-James
Dec 26, 2018, 6:17 pm
#269
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Doesn't match the criteria of a Y MR, but certainly a great deal from Canada:
YVR -> HKG for $636 CAD roundtrip:
Looks like AC is bringing back the yellow stripe special!
-James
YVR -> HKG for $636 CAD roundtrip:
- Find the date you like on Google flights (numerous $691 fares filed on AC metal during 2019): https://www.google.com/flights?lite=...61*2.CAD.69061
- Once you find a date that works, head over to AC's website and use the offer code on the homepage to take 15% off the base fare which brings the cost down to $636 CAD roundtrip
Looks like AC is bringing back the yellow stripe special!
-James
Dec 28, 2018, 4:25 pm
#270
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Whilst this doesn't count as a strict MR deal based on the CPM of 4.7 CAD CPM, it may be worthwhile for those in the frozen desert that is YWG:
https://www.google.com/flights?lite=...96*2.CAD.46396
Limited availability at the $464 CAD price but will net you 9,900 PQM in the process (in addition to * lounge access at several airports if *Gold). If that doesn't work there are similar deals available in the $500 range from UA, AC and WS around this time.
Safe Travels,
James
https://www.google.com/flights?lite=...96*2.CAD.46396
Limited availability at the $464 CAD price but will net you 9,900 PQM in the process (in addition to * lounge access at several airports if *Gold). If that doesn't work there are similar deals available in the $500 range from UA, AC and WS around this time.
Safe Travels,
James