(Gone) RGN - SFO in F $450 one way AI; other N. America cities included
Sep 29, 2012, 4:06 am
#7591
Join Date: May 2012
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That chart is wrong, check out yahoo charts. I think my link will work. The only change to the MMK currency Vs. USD was back in May when the first incorrect fares arose. Do you really think currency swings up and down that much in such a short period of time?
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=M...=on&z=l&q=l&c=
http://au.finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=M...=on&z=l&q=l&c=
The thing with these fares is its not actually a "mistake"... nobody input the wrong fare price, it has to do with the currency and what date the fares were priced.
Take a look at this price chart: http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?fr...to=MMK&view=1M
You can see the MMK/USD move very drastically, so what I guess is happening (and will keep happening) is sometimes when a bunch of fares are priced and ready to be sold, they hit it at a time when the MMK has a pricing blip. I bet these sort of fares happen often in countries with fixed rate (or some close pegging system) FX regimes - thank you internet for letting me exploit this arbitrage.
Take a look at this price chart: http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?fr...to=MMK&view=1M
You can see the MMK/USD move very drastically, so what I guess is happening (and will keep happening) is sometimes when a bunch of fares are priced and ready to be sold, they hit it at a time when the MMK has a pricing blip. I bet these sort of fares happen often in countries with fixed rate (or some close pegging system) FX regimes - thank you internet for letting me exploit this arbitrage.
Sep 29, 2012, 4:07 am
#7592
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Only certain routes they sell. I've been in many CX F cabins over the last 2 years, and on average, they're half empty. AMS-HKG I was the only customer, last year.
Of course having hundreds of seats selling for $100-500 each, for F suites is going to be a bit different.
Of course having hundreds of seats selling for $100-500 each, for F suites is going to be a bit different.
Hmm I only fly CX transpac and these cabins have always been full to the brim the last 3 years.
Sep 29, 2012, 4:16 am
#7593
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It's not even that. My receipt shows a base of exactly 100.10 USD the other 600$ are taxes and YQ. Not sure how much YQ sticks with SQ on this, if they are lucky their regular rate.
Hmm I only fly CX transpac and these cabins have always been full to the brim the last 3 years.
Hmm I only fly CX transpac and these cabins have always been full to the brim the last 3 years.
Sep 29, 2012, 6:19 am
#7594
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What's the current status of people transiting? Has anyone done a transit visa or just transited without visa recently?
Sep 29, 2012, 7:55 am
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Sep 29, 2012, 8:26 am
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Sep 29, 2012, 8:58 am
#7597
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I had two tickets booked in round 2... and running low on vacation reserve, so I only book 1 ticket for round 3. I should've booked more on rd 3 to replace the rd 2 ones. But I wasn't sure the rd 2 ones can be cancelled free of charge (since they were booked into business class only). In preparation of round 4 , do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
, do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
Sep 29, 2012, 9:02 am
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I had two tickets booked in round 2... and running low on vacation reserve, so I only book 1 ticket for round 3. I should've booked more on rd 3 to replace the rd 2 ones. But I wasn't sure the rd 2 ones can be cancelled free of charge (since they were booked into business class only). In preparation of round 4 , do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
, do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
Sep 29, 2012, 9:57 am
#7599
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Has the ticket charge shown up on your credit card?
I have a ticket number but I have no pending charge from SQ. I only have the service fee pending from TL.
Sep 29, 2012, 12:58 pm
#7600
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So who is first on the Round 3? Mine is in 2 months.
Sep 29, 2012, 1:57 pm
#7601
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I have NH issued ticket #. But no pending charge from NH, only pending charge from TC.com for the service fee.
Sep 29, 2012, 2:12 pm
#7602
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My tickets were issued by SQ and I do not have the pending charge on my credit card either. Nor do I have the TL fee, but I do have the confirmation and ticket numbers. My itineraries all show on the various airlines.
Sep 29, 2012, 5:32 pm
#7604
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I had two tickets booked in round 2... and running low on vacation reserve, so I only book 1 ticket for round 3. I should've booked more on rd 3 to replace the rd 2 ones. But I wasn't sure the rd 2 ones can be cancelled free of charge (since they were booked into business class only). In preparation of round 4 , do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
, do you know for a fact that round 2 tickets (RGN-NRT-SEA-YVR) are refundable? (I looked into XP T&C, they said they don't have the fare rules and to assume it's non-refundable). Many thanks,
Sep 29, 2012, 5:32 pm
#7605
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ALSO:
Luxurylink have added a new package in Myanmar. It is a cruise package called 'Road to Mandalay' by Orient Express. You can look up the cruise itinerary online at their website: click here for itinerary.
The 5d/4n package costs $9070 for 2 through Orient express direct but if you book through LL you can do the following:
Package for 2 includes:
The auction price for the 5d/4n package is $5,876 (until end of December this year)
If I refer you as a friend then you get $100 off and then you get a further 10% off by using code LUX10.
So the total is:
$5876
+ $40 booking fee
- $100 for me referring you as a friend
- $587.60 using LUX10
Total = $5228.40
Note other dates are available and an 8d/7n package is available too. Same codes can be used to bring the overall price down ^
If anyone is interested in this package then send me a PM and I can send you my referral link so you can get $100 off. If you have any other questions, just send me a PM and I will do my best to help.
Just another update for those of you that managed to get in on the new RGN deal. Unfortunately the referral is now $50 off instead of $100 but it's still better than nothing. Send me a PM for my referral link and also if you have any questions? ^
Last edited by pogonation; Sep 29, 2012 at 7:02 pm