[FARE GONE] SV: IAD-DXB, 14.9k miles/3.7 cpm, $557 ai
Nov 7, 2012, 11:30 am
#47
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: MLB
Programs: DL DM/2.9M, AA EXP, *A Gold
Posts: 245
Nov 7, 2012, 6:08 pm
#49
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM/MM; Hilton Diamond; National Exec
Posts: 273
Nov 7, 2012, 10:39 pm
#50
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Utah
Posts: 454
Nov 8, 2012, 5:18 am
#51
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL - DM, Charter KM; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 1,355
Will SV put me up in a hotel for my layover longer than 18 hours?
Nov 8, 2012, 5:38 am
#52
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SFO/ATL/MEL/BKK
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Globalist UA 1K MM, Delta Diamond
Posts: 2,678
Nov 8, 2012, 9:58 am
#56
Join Date: May 2008
Location: WAS
Programs: AA Ex Plt
Posts: 1,630
Quoting myself here - Almost a 13 hour layover in RUH on Sat night. I am assuming that if I am not allowed to leave the airport, then I am stuck in a chair waiting? Lounges? There doesn't seem to be an airport hotel. Has anyone done this yet and waited in the airport?
Nov 8, 2012, 11:09 am
#58
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: SFO/ATL/MEL/BKK
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Globalist UA 1K MM, Delta Diamond
Posts: 2,678
RE: Lounges, you can pay... I don't know the price. Lounges in RUH/JED are not bad. Tasty food, fresh juice, wifi, showers. Can't complain.
As for the experience, SV is great in my opinion, the new seats are cozy. Service is fairly good, food is decent. Again fresh juice. My big problem is the lack of booze, nonetheless you are going to KSA, and unless you are hanging with the right people.. Well you know the drill..
Surely if you can get a good price on SV it's worth it
Saudi Arabia is a very different place, and I would totally recommend a quick visit if you can! Also for those of you who are going out that way check out NAS air, they have super cheap flights in the region! SSH is not a bad place for a weekend, cheap flights and cheap beach resorts. Oh and there is booze!
As for the experience, SV is great in my opinion, the new seats are cozy. Service is fairly good, food is decent. Again fresh juice. My big problem is the lack of booze, nonetheless you are going to KSA, and unless you are hanging with the right people.. Well you know the drill..
Surely if you can get a good price on SV it's worth it
Saudi Arabia is a very different place, and I would totally recommend a quick visit if you can! Also for those of you who are going out that way check out NAS air, they have super cheap flights in the region! SSH is not a bad place for a weekend, cheap flights and cheap beach resorts. Oh and there is booze!
Nov 8, 2012, 11:18 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: AA EXP, Star Gold, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 26
No 'I' fare mentioned
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Effective May 28, 2012, SkyMiles members are able to earn miles on Saudi
Arabian Airlines. All classes of service on Saudi Arabian Airlines
marketed and operated flights are eligible for Medallion Qualification
Miles and Medallion bonus miles.
The various classes of service earn mileage at the following rates:
F, P, A, R -- 100% base miles and 60% class of service bonus miles
J, C, D -- 100% base miles and 50% class of service bonus miles
Y, W, O, B, M, K, T, Q, L, X, V, G -- 100% base miles and no class of service bonus miles
'
The really cheap $1,189 one way on 1/15 (also available return) to CMB is in 'I' class, which is not listed on that email from delta assist..this worries me even more than no alcohol
Jan 15 SV 26 JFK 8:30PM JED 4:15PM 11h 45m Boeing 777
JED 5:15PM RUH 6:50PM 1h 35m Boeing 777 Business (I)
Layover in RUH 7h 25m
SV 780 RUH 2:15AM CMB 10:00AM 5h 15m Boeing 747 Economy (V)
$1,189.00
Effective May 28, 2012, SkyMiles members are able to earn miles on Saudi
Arabian Airlines. All classes of service on Saudi Arabian Airlines
marketed and operated flights are eligible for Medallion Qualification
Miles and Medallion bonus miles.
The various classes of service earn mileage at the following rates:
F, P, A, R -- 100% base miles and 60% class of service bonus miles
J, C, D -- 100% base miles and 50% class of service bonus miles
Y, W, O, B, M, K, T, Q, L, X, V, G -- 100% base miles and no class of service bonus miles
'
The really cheap $1,189 one way on 1/15 (also available return) to CMB is in 'I' class, which is not listed on that email from delta assist..this worries me even more than no alcohol
Jan 15 SV 26 JFK 8:30PM JED 4:15PM 11h 45m Boeing 777
JED 5:15PM RUH 6:50PM 1h 35m Boeing 777 Business (I)
Layover in RUH 7h 25m
SV 780 RUH 2:15AM CMB 10:00AM 5h 15m Boeing 747 Economy (V)
$1,189.00