$199 NYC-LON on DL ??
Aug 25, 2006, 10:28 am
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While on the phone with them they said that the fare was there and they could book it on there server, but I was unable to on three computers and four diff browsers. Always had the same error. Just added the 10$ phone charge for the flight. Two days in London won't be bad in Dec. Just for a quick MR, since I will already be in NYC for work, just tacked it on to the end of a trip.
Aug 25, 2006, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by nikbruno
Yea, def a good price. There's really next to nothing in terms of coach availability on here, still can't find anything and have been continuously putting in dates.
Aug 25, 2006, 10:47 am
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Originally Posted by iCorpRoadie
While on the phone with them they said that the fare was there and they could book it on there server, but I was unable to on three computers and four diff browsers. Always had the same error. Just added the 10$ phone charge for the flight. Two days in London won't be bad in Dec. Just for a quick MR, since I will already be in NYC for work, just tacked it on to the end of a trip.
-Will
Aug 25, 2006, 10:48 am
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Here is the Announcemnt:
http://news.delta.com/article_displa...ticle_id=10335
Travel Period: Travel may begin November 15, 2006 through March 21, 2007. All travel must be completed by April 20, 2007. Blackout Dates: 12/15/06-01/07/07. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) and BusinessElite cabins, respectively on Delta flights only. Minimum Stay: Saturday Night
http://news.delta.com/article_displa...ticle_id=10335
Travel Period: Travel may begin November 15, 2006 through March 21, 2007. All travel must be completed by April 20, 2007. Blackout Dates: 12/15/06-01/07/07. Fare Validity: Fares are valid in the Economy (Coach) and BusinessElite cabins, respectively on Delta flights only. Minimum Stay: Saturday Night
Aug 25, 2006, 10:54 am
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The I fare is the best DL deal in a long time. Perfect for my regular transatlantic trips as the JFK departures connect well with SLC arrivals. I have rescheduled two trips over the next 3 months and reserved another two in 2007.
Aug 25, 2006, 11:17 am
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It seems to be available on most Fridays in either direction, but not on any other day. Anyone find a non-Friday availbility?
Aug 25, 2006, 12:00 pm
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A $199 (+ nasty taxes) London fare from NYC is certainly a good one for winter travel, but isn't all that unusual. And even if you get a double mile bonus, you're still only going to earn about 15,000 miles for about $350 all in. I know some folks can find other angles to play (let's hear them!), but this basic equation isn't particularly attractive as a mileage run.
What would be attractive, of course, is a $199 fare good OUTSIDE the winter months. So far I haven't heard of any such matches on this one.
What would be attractive, of course, is a $199 fare good OUTSIDE the winter months. So far I haven't heard of any such matches on this one.
Aug 25, 2006, 12:04 pm
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Now available for booking on DL.com
Looks like it's finally pricing it at $304. Not that I'm complaining, but everything I saw was $228+tax. Where are those $199 fares? 
Aug 25, 2006, 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by iahphx
A $199 (+ nasty taxes)
Aug 25, 2006, 12:10 pm
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Per Fare Rules:
FLIGHT APPLIC
THE FARE COMPONENT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA EACH
TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR ON
ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
DL FLIGHT 1
DL FLIGHT 2.
ROUTING MPM MPM TRVL PERMITTED
COMBINABILITY
DOUBLE OPEN JAWS NOT PERMITTED.
END-ON-END PERMITTED. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS.
TRAVEL MUST BE VIA POINT OF COMBINATION.
ADD-ONS PERMITTED.
So can't make it a MR via other locations, must be the JFK-LGW-JFK on Flt 1 & 2 only with this fare. Too bad they don't have the deal like AMS where its Double or Triple Mile Promotion.
FLIGHT APPLIC
THE FARE COMPONENT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA EACH
TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR ON
ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
DL FLIGHT 1
DL FLIGHT 2.
ROUTING MPM MPM TRVL PERMITTED
COMBINABILITY
DOUBLE OPEN JAWS NOT PERMITTED.
END-ON-END PERMITTED. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS.
TRAVEL MUST BE VIA POINT OF COMBINATION.
ADD-ONS PERMITTED.
So can't make it a MR via other locations, must be the JFK-LGW-JFK on Flt 1 & 2 only with this fare. Too bad they don't have the deal like AMS where its Double or Triple Mile Promotion.
Aug 25, 2006, 12:26 pm
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Originally Posted by crimguy1976
The taxes really aren't that bad, considering the fuel surchage was left off this one. Don't know if that was intentional or a mistake.
It seems like taxes into Britain have been averaging about $150 of late, so I'm wondering whether folks can get this less than $350 all in. As I said earlier, $350 all in is a good winter fare to Britain from NYC, but nothing particularly out of the ordinary.