Harvey108

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/030210/nym193_1.html

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An unprecedented air
fare sale of $198 round-trip from anywhere in the USA to London
is being offered by British Airways for the next three days,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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The $198 round-trip fare is valid for travel Feb. 18 through
March 31, 2003 and Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2003. The airline is
also offering greatly reduced fares for travel throughout the
Spring, Summer and Fall.

"This offer marks the first time anyone on the West Coast may
purchase a ticket to London for the same price as anyone from the
East Coast or Midwest," said Elizabeth Weisser, vice president
marketing North America for British Airways.

"With Valentine's Day this Friday, what could be better than a
truly memorable Valentine's present -- a romantic trip to London
or Europe. It's an incredibly priced gift that can be taken
almost anytime during the year.

"For April, May and October, the US/London round-trip fare will
be $298, for June and September, $398, and for July and August,
the most popular summer months, the round-trip fare is set at
$498.

"With these reduced prices, British Airways' customers may plan
travel for anytime throughout the year as these round-trip fares
represent savings of hundreds of dollars off the regular fares.

Also, travelers wishing to visit any one of 40 European
destinations beyond London may travel for as little as an
additional $99 (round-trip from/to London) to such cities as
Amsterdam, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Genoa, Munich, Nice, Paris or
Zurich. Other European destinations are also available at
slightly higher prices.

An upgrade to the World Traveller Plus cabin also is available
for an additional $200 (per sector from East Coast cities -- $250
from West Coast cities which include Chicago and Houston) on most
flights between USA airports and London Heathrow Airport. World
Traveller Plus features 38-inch pitch seats in a separate cabin
aboard longhaul B747 and B777 aircraft.
The minimum stay is one Saturday night and the maximum stay is
nine months; all travel must be completed by Jan. 31, 2004.
Tickets must be booked and paid for no later than Feb. 13, 2003.

The $198 fare is valid for midweek travel only; midweek is
considered Mon.-Wed. eastbound and Tues.-Thurs. westbound.
Weekend surcharges apply at $25 each way. Two London stopovers
are permitted, one in each direction, for an additional $50 per
stopover.

Economy fares are subject to availability and do not include
government fees and taxes of approximately $94 plus the $2.50
Sept. 11th Security Fee per person when departing the USA. For
passengers upgrading to World Traveller Plus, the government fees
and taxes are approximately $123 plus the $2.50 Sept. 11th
Security Fee. Additional taxes apply for stopovers and other
restrictions may apply.

Harvey Mechanic
Los Angeles
GlobalPass Million Miler

UserMark

That's 10 times more expensive than usual.

Canarsie

The fare sale is unprecedented in the fact that a major international airline is offering that fare from many American cities.

When PeopleExpress flew from Newark to London regularly years ago, the fare was $99 each way.

ben1979

that's what i was thinking

[This message has been edited by ben1979 (edited 02-11-2003).]

greggwiggins

American Airlines has matched this; I just booked a U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend trip of DCA-MIA-LHR on AA for under USD330, all taxes and fees included.

(Think I'll get a chance at a bump or two going through Miami the day before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving?)

bpauker

Do these fares actually earn points/miles? The fare basis is NLXSALE8, and according to the EC NA guide that I have, N is not listed. Is it still 100% accrual or is it less?

hauteboy

Can't earn EC or AA miles on here, but you can earn QF miles/points.

channa

Are you sure? From the fare rules at ba.com:

BRITISH AIRWAYS SALE FARES FROM THE UNITED STATES TO UK AND AREA 2/3 APPLICATION AREA THESE FARES APPLY FROM THE UNITED STATES TO UNITED KINGDOM/AREA 2/AREA 3. CLASS OF SERVICE THESE FARES APPLY FOR ECONOMY CLASS SERVICE. TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE CAN BE USED TO CREATE ROUND-TRIP/SINGLE OPEN-JAW JOURNEYS. CAPACITY LIMITATIONS THE CARRIER SHALL LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED ON ANY ONE FLIGHT AT FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE AND SUCH FARES WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE AVAILABLE ON ALL FLIGHTS. THE NUMBER OF SEATS WHICH THE CARRIER SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE ON A GIVEN FLIGHT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CARRIERS BEST JUDGMENT RULES NOT APPLICABLE RULE 35 PASSENGER EXPENSES ENROUTE RULE 1018 SENIOR DISCOUNT OTHER CONDITIONS THESE FARES MAY BE COMBINED WITH CREATE YOUR OWN VACATION BRITAIN AND EUROPE AND/OR LONDON PLUS PROGRAM. FREQUENT FLYER MILEAGE MAY BE EARNED BUT NOT REDEEMED.

DJMeatBall

when is the last time a transatlantic B.A. flight earned A.A. miles? Ever?

B.A. flights do earn Alaska miles though, yes?

DIAFlyer

My daughter earned AA miles on a transatlantic BA flight Dec 27/Jan 3rd...

channa

Does this fare earn BA miles, though? hauteboy mentioned it may not, but the fare rules indicate you do, and the BA EC NA handbook (page 6) states, "Even on discounted fares(1): You can earn Miles on all published BA fares -- making it even easier to build up your mielage balance.

(1) Applies to British Airways, its subsidiaries and franchisees only."

Any reason to think it wouldn't?

Psychocadet

This does not impress me.

I flew JFK-LHR-DUB-LHR-JFK on AA and EI. Cost WITH taxes? $335 USD

chexfan

yea, I think this may be a better deal for the West Coasters!

ben1979

This does not impress me.

I flew SFO-LHR-MUC-LHR-SFO on AA and EI. Cost WITH taxes? $97 USD

bpauker

Which segment was operated by EI exactly?

I know the Handbook says you can earn miles on discounted fares, but in the chart of eligible fare classes, N is not listed.