UA CMH-SFO $39 each way!
Dec 11, 2000, 8:33 am
#1
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UA CMH-SFO $39 each way!
May be gone, but if they are I'm sure it'll be back .. United posted today
CMH-SFO/SJC/SMF $68 roundtrip 7 day advance
CMH-SAN $78 roundtrip
Almost makes me want to fly United.. ALMOST!
But for those of you who like that kind of thing you can't beat that kind of mileage run.
I think most of these fares are good in both directions.
And to think those of you who was paying $108 RT thought you got a good deal
CMH-SFO/SJC/SMF $68 roundtrip 7 day advance
CMH-SAN $78 roundtrip
Almost makes me want to fly United.. ALMOST!
But for those of you who like that kind of thing you can't beat that kind of mileage run.
I think most of these fares are good in both directions.
And to think those of you who was paying $108 RT thought you got a good deal
Dec 11, 2000, 1:01 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2000
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EPS' pet peeves:
[list=1][*]Listing fares as "each way with required round-trip purchase."[*]Listing fares exclusive of taxes, fuel surcharges, and other mandatory "hidden" fees.[/list=a]
Please, FlyerTalkers, can we skip the hype and stick to true prices, as least when discussing U.S. domestic SITI travel?
[list=1][*]Listing fares as "each way with required round-trip purchase."[*]Listing fares exclusive of taxes, fuel surcharges, and other mandatory "hidden" fees.[/list=a]
Please, FlyerTalkers, can we skip the hype and stick to true prices, as least when discussing U.S. domestic SITI travel?
Dec 11, 2000, 6:05 pm
#6
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The two I got this morning worked out to $83RT (from OAK) and $93RT (from SMF) with taxes included. On the $83RT fare the base fare was $54RT, and the rest taxes. I ticketed for dates in Jan and Feb. They're gone now.
Dec 12, 2000, 12:26 pm
#7
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EPS; I'd be happy to post "RT required" next time, but I don't know about fees and taxes and other fees because I don't price the fares out. I just see them on my list of good deals but since they are on UA I don't look any further.
Dec 12, 2000, 3:56 pm
#8
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There's a $2.75 Federal Excise Tax per flight segment; also (currently) $3 per airport Passenger Facility Charge at most airports (SFO is one of the few that does not collect a PFC), capped at $12. Hence, a "$39 each way" 1-stop fare out of SFO has to have a true price of at least $98.
Greedy airports want to see $5 PFCs.
Greedy airports want to see $5 PFCs.
Dec 12, 2000, 9:24 pm
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As just proven, no calculation is that obvious, and I'm not here to do math. Taxes and fees can range like crazy. There's still a $20 each way surcharge on some routes (but not these Southwest dominated one)......
Dec 13, 2000, 10:52 am
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I believe it is the Intercontinental Hotel, which is the closest to the airport, 1/4 mile, free shuttle, which has workout club, showers, lockers, for about $10 per visit. Just in case you've got same day turnaround.
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