[FARE GONE] DL: JFK-CPT 19.6k mile RT $710ai 3.98cpm 1/16-1/20 +BNA add-on
Jan 6, 2012, 4:53 pm
#62
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Programs: Delta Diamond, Delta 2MM, HHonors Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 693
Trying To Make This a Good MR from LAX
Great find but trying to get myself to JFK or IAD from BUR/LAX and still bring this in under 4c/mi all in. Trying for Feb 9th thru 11th. I'm still trying but if anyone has any creative routings to suggest that can get the numbers down, might be fun (for my MQM balance, not my tailbone!).
I'm glad looking for something great is half the fun.
I'm glad looking for something great is half the fun.
Jan 6, 2012, 5:43 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Altos
Programs: Delta DM 2 Million Miler, Hilton DM, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 1,112
DL: JFK-CPT 19.6k mile RT $710ai 3.98cpm 1/16-1/20 +BNA add-on
If you arrive at 10:30pm, how do you clear customs and check in for the return flight leaving 2 hours later?
for early feb at 754 on ITA
New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT) - Sun, Feb 5
New York (JFK) to Amsterdam (AMS) - Sun, Feb 5
KLM 642 Dep: 6:00PM Arr: 7:30AM 7h 30m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Layover in AMS Mon, Feb 6 2h 25m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) - Mon, Feb 6
KLM 597 Dep: 9:55AM Arr: 10:30PM 11h 35m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Cape Town (CPT) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Feb 7
Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS) - Tue, Feb 7
KLM 598 Dep: 12:20AM Arr: 11:05AM 11h 45m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Layover in AMS 2h 20m
Amsterdam (AMS) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Feb 7
KLM 641 Dep: 1:25PM Arr: 3:35PM 8h 10m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $754.90
Total cost for 1 passenger $754.90
New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT) - Sun, Feb 5
New York (JFK) to Amsterdam (AMS) - Sun, Feb 5
KLM 642 Dep: 6:00PM Arr: 7:30AM 7h 30m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Layover in AMS Mon, Feb 6 2h 25m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) - Mon, Feb 6
KLM 597 Dep: 9:55AM Arr: 10:30PM 11h 35m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Cape Town (CPT) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Feb 7
Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS) - Tue, Feb 7
KLM 598 Dep: 12:20AM Arr: 11:05AM 11h 45m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Layover in AMS 2h 20m
Amsterdam (AMS) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Feb 7
KLM 641 Dep: 1:25PM Arr: 3:35PM 8h 10m Boeing 777 Coach (R)
Cost per passenger (including taxes & fees) $754.90
Total cost for 1 passenger $754.90
Jan 6, 2012, 6:19 pm
#64
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ORF
Programs: DL SM, AA, BA, WN, UA, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt
Posts: 263
Yeah, I've got a day to play in AMS and a day to play in CPT also. I'm traveling back home from SCL today and I'm planning to spend some time on the phone with my friendly Diamond desk agent and see if they can sneak me into the prem economy...I don't think there's a snowballs chance in hell I'll get to use my UG certs for the long haul leg...
Jan 6, 2012, 6:26 pm
#65
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ORF
Programs: DL SM, AA, BA, WN, UA, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt
Posts: 263
You might find it cheaper booked on KLM.com, but I do not know if you earn the same miles. Someone else may be able to shead some light on that.
Jan 6, 2012, 7:11 pm
#67
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ORF
Programs: DL SM, AA, BA, WN, UA, SPG Gold, HH Gold, Marriott Gold, Hyatt
Posts: 263
Jan 6, 2012, 7:38 pm
#68
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, AMEX Business Platinum, AMEX Delta Reserve, DL SkyClub Member, Choice PM
Posts: 2,218
You go straight from arrival to departure.
The incoming aircraft is the same as the outbound aircraft.
You need an hour at most to transit from arrival to departure.
Read details here http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=3721
- Follow the directional signage indicating “International Transfers”
- Relevant airline staff will accompany passengers through process and route
- Boarding passes must be retained for the continuation of journeys where already issued;
- Where no boarding pass was issued, this can be printed at the transfer / transit facility by your airline;
- Hand baggage check may be conducted at the transfer facility by Customs and ACSA’s Aviation Security Officers;
- All visa restricted passport holders require a Transit visa to transit South African airports irrespective of length of transit.
- Follow the directional signage to the international departure lounge for boarding
- Please allow for a minimum connecting time of 1 hour to facilitate all processes
Jan 6, 2012, 8:20 pm
#69
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, AMEX Business Platinum, AMEX Delta Reserve, DL SkyClub Member, Choice PM
Posts: 2,218
Thanks for your post/ message!!!After reading your post, I called the DL PM line, gave the CS agent the KLM record locators for both my MRs and the agent was able to request for and confirm assignment for the EC Seats that I desired/ requested.
Update: I have just logged on to www.klm.com and confirmed that the EC seats have been assigned.
Last edited by dd1612; Jan 6, 2012 at 8:21 pm Reason: Update; confirmed on www.klm.com
Jan 6, 2012, 10:32 pm
#71
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Altos
Programs: Delta DM 2 Million Miler, Hilton DM, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 1,112
DL: JFK-CPT 19.6k mile RT $710ai 3.98cpm 1/16-1/20 +BNA add-on
Still debating- long way to sit in coach/Economy Comfort. Any Diamonds experience opups on this route?
Jan 7, 2012, 7:19 am
#72
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This fare, as posted here has been around for at least some 7 weeks and was reported erroneously as "GONE"
As reported in the same thread, it was also available on DeltaVacations.com as a very attractive BOGO package !
As reported in the same thread, it was also available on DeltaVacations.com as a very attractive BOGO package !
Jan 7, 2012, 7:20 am
#73
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It's no worse than going to SIN. In fact South Africa is the new SIN for MRs.
How can one say anything about opups in advance?
An opup for me means nothing for any other traveller. Usual opup rules apply.
Being a diamond increases your chances of an opup, but ti does not create opup opportunity,
Last edited by Yaatri; Jan 7, 2012 at 7:26 am
Jan 7, 2012, 7:31 am
#74
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New member to the forums but have been lurking off and on for a while. Had to share this one though.
Booked through the DL website:
1/16 JFK-AMS KL644
1/18 AMS-CPT KL597
1/19 CPT-JNB KL3766
1/19 JNB-AMS KL592
1/20 AMS-JFK KL641
19657 miles for $782ai 3.98cpm
I don't live near NYC though so I also booked a separate 10k mile roundabout way to get there that takes my average for the trip up to around 5cpm.
1/15 BNA-ATL DL1066
1/15 ATL-LAX DL1855
1/15 LAX-ATL DL2354
1/16 ATL-JFK DL2250
1/20 JFK-LAX DL2263
1/21 LAX-ATL DL2154
1/21 ATL-BNA DL1676
10073 miles for $710ai 7.05cpm
1 week, almost 30k miles...not too bad I think
Booked through the DL website:
1/16 JFK-AMS KL644
1/18 AMS-CPT KL597
1/19 CPT-JNB KL3766
1/19 JNB-AMS KL592
1/20 AMS-JFK KL641
19657 miles for $782ai 3.98cpm
I don't live near NYC though so I also booked a separate 10k mile roundabout way to get there that takes my average for the trip up to around 5cpm.
1/15 BNA-ATL DL1066
1/15 ATL-LAX DL1855
1/15 LAX-ATL DL2354
1/16 ATL-JFK DL2250
1/20 JFK-LAX DL2263
1/21 LAX-ATL DL2154
1/21 ATL-BNA DL1676
10073 miles for $710ai 7.05cpm
1 week, almost 30k miles...not too bad I think
Jan 7, 2012, 7:35 am
#75
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From what I have read, JNB is not a friendly city. Be watchful in JNB.