US: Euro-MSP/DTW, from $331 a/i; G fare
Dec 6, 2008, 11:02 am
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US: Euro-MSP/DTW, from $331 a/i; G fare
GLE7SN, found on usairways.com and expedia (but not orbitz).
No penalty for weekend travel. In fact, immediate weekend turn-arounds are possible with no fare premium.
Sample dates used for pricing: 01/24 - 01/25
BRU seems to be the cheapest origination, available for $331. Other Euro origins available for under $400, but most are around $450.
No penalty for weekend travel. In fact, immediate weekend turn-arounds are possible with no fare premium.
Sample dates used for pricing: 01/24 - 01/25
BRU seems to be the cheapest origination, available for $331. Other Euro origins available for under $400, but most are around $450.
Dec 6, 2008, 12:07 pm
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Interesting post!
I found as low as $311 all-in on EXP, for weekdays, on BRU-MSP. FYI, the BRU-PHL segment is on the dreaded 757.
But you can route (for about $30-50 more) via FRA on A333 and via ORD/PHL/LHR on 767.
I found as low as $311 all-in on EXP, for weekdays, on BRU-MSP. FYI, the BRU-PHL segment is on the dreaded 757.
But you can route (for about $30-50 more) via FRA on A333 and via ORD/PHL/LHR on 767.
Dec 6, 2008, 3:55 pm
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Nice find!
What got my attention is that BRU-MSP is 126.50 Euros and MSP-BRU only 36.50 Euros!
As open jaws are permitted and the fare rules say no HIP check I wonder if somebody managed to abuse this by using the return part and getting another cheap outbound part. Unfortunately the T fares for EU->US are rather expensive.
What got my attention is that BRU-MSP is 126.50 Euros and MSP-BRU only 36.50 Euros!
As open jaws are permitted and the fare rules say no HIP check I wonder if somebody managed to abuse this by using the return part and getting another cheap outbound part. Unfortunately the T fares for EU->US are rather expensive.
Dec 6, 2008, 8:40 pm
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The great price caught my eye, thanks OP, but then I did a little research on the demographics of this carrier's vitriolic human cargo.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=896031
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=896269
The price is sweet but make sure your tetanus shots are up to date.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=896031
and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=896269
The price is sweet but make sure your tetanus shots are up to date.
Dec 11, 2008, 1:04 pm
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Am I too late??
I tried LON and MAN and it seems "GONE"....
Any expert could help me to find cheaper airticket from UK to DTW for the weekends travel of January? Many thanks....
Any expert could help me to find cheaper airticket from UK to DTW for the weekends travel of January? Many thanks....
Dec 11, 2008, 2:35 pm
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