Dec 25, 2014, 7:22 pm
Last edit by: MarylandFlyer244
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Flight Changes
Many changes have been made due to Etihad schedule changes. In some cases, connecting flights are being swapped to nonstops. Some have been able to get this changed back by calling Etihad, others have not. You may have to repeat call / HUCA to get it switched back.
Update 12/28/14: Etihad will honor the fare per Forbes article.
When and where are you traveling? - edit below
15-Jan-2015 -- 19-Jan-2015 JFK-AUH $228 via Expedia thewayofthefuture
18-Jan-2015 -- 28-Jan-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-CDG-JFK, $335 via expedia, uptwn132
26-Jan-2015 -- 03-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH-SEZ, $616 via O, andydrix+1
28-Jan-2015 -- 04-Feb-2015 SFO-AUH-DEL-AUH-SFO, $443 via O, scottpenderson
01-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O mster +1
02-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 $325 via O JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK jpetrillo +1
05-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $257 via O iamKATYg
10 Feb 2015 -- 24 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-HYD-AUH-JFK $387 via OneTravel discoross
11 Feb 2015 -- 16 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK $350 via Expedia, nicoles9 +1
11 Feb 2015 -- 19 Feb 2015 ORD-JNB-ORD $389 via O, bonsaisai
12-FEB-2015 -- 17-FEB-2015 JFK-AUH-JCDG-JFK, $230 via PL, gemini5165+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 17-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, SiDFresh +2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via Expedia, DrQuack02+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $228 via O, greendx+2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via O, adam1222
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O linke3
17-Feb-2015 -- 23-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $258 via O, sickmint79
19-Feb-2015 -- 22-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $308 via O B747forever
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $177 via expedia , Andie007 (Hotel Conrad Dxb)
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, SoSiouxme
19-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-BOM, $453 via O, weirdlyndon Dad
23-Feb-2015 -- 5-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $355 via PL, flyaaah + 1
25-Feb-2015 -- 2-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $234 via cheaptickets, timid_trnchcoat
27-Feb-2015 -- 03-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN $213 via O, skylane 2 days in EVN, 5 days in AUH
02-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $292 VIA PL 1KHI+3
02-Mar-2015 -- 08-Mar-2015 EVN-AUH//AUH-LAX via O, skylane
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, hypertext
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MUM-AUH-JFK, $311, enwhycee
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, andydrix+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 11-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $233 via O, pWei
05-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH, $234 via O, Novemurr+3
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O, aschuett +2
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $207.80 Via O jrm68+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-JFK $284 Via O benzemalyonnais
09-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $177 via O happy2traveler202
12-Mar-2015 -- 23-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM-AUH-ORD $311 via O, wwwwww717
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $220 via P, ORD-TGU
12-Mar-2015 -- 19-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O, bmrisko+1
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via expedia, MGW2000
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-XNB-AUH-CDG-JFK $256 via Expedia viajero
12-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $278 via Orbitz, zebtron+3
12-Mar-2015 -- 20-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-MAN-JFK Raymos24+1
14-Mar-2015 -- 18-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-IAD, $381 via O FLIHGH
17-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 IAD-MNL-IAD, $365 via O, RustyC
19-Mar-2015 -- 27-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-JNB, chgodrew
19-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD,via O $306 jjmiller69
25-Mar-2015 -- 07 Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB OverpaidSlacker + 3
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, Metoo
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $272 via O, ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy +1
30-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, luv2fly4free
30-Mar-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $305 via PL L1011...N/StoHNL! +3
31-Mar-2015 -- 05-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $308 via O msp2anywhere
31-Mar-2015 -- 07-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $325 via PL naroowal + 1
02-Apr-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $177 via Expedia, myAmex+1
02-Apr-2015 -- 09-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-LAX, $428 via O, mnsweeps
12-Apr-2015 -- 22-Apr-2014 JFK-AUH-JNB, $377 via O, andydrix+2
13 Apr-2015 -- 26 Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM, $410 via O dd1612
15-Apr-2015 -- 23-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH, $176 via O UA191
16-Apr-2015 -- 21-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 Via O, RustyC
16-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $276.80 via O, FlyerJT
20-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-BOM, $291 via Expedia, kugelfischer
30-Apr-2015 -- 08-May-2105 IAD-AUH-IAD, $213 via O, xxpert
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O Piscesbox
30-Apr-2015 - 08-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $327 via O, absolutk3 +1
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $227 via O wyoming007 +1
06-May - 12 May JFK-AUH via Orbitz. maxim730
06-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<CDG-AUH->JNB via PL miffSC
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<-CDG-AUG->JNB $368 via PL kadence
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $236.30 via orbitz kaichief +3
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223.20 via Orbitz kaichief +1
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 LAX-AUH, $458 via O, Jdivenere
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, Redreeper
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH, $255 via PL, ghiaaa
07-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $225 via O, knowledgeispower +2
13-May-2015 -- 21-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $267 via O, tcy123+2
13-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $353 via Priceline, serchjos +1 6 days Middle East, 5 days South Africa
14-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223 via Orbitz brooks_87
14-May-2015 -- 20-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JHB-AUH-JFK, $298,60 via O, Flyer7191
14-May-2015 -- 22-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK via Priceline vocalizing
14-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 DFW-AUH-DEL $311 via O, OregonTransplant
18-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $290 via Priceline, SansSerif
19-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH, $297 via vayama, maskedmesothorium
19-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 ORD-DUB, $201 via vayama, (Original itinerary was ORD-DUB-AUH-ORD) AlmostJesus
19-May-2015 -- 02-Jun-2015 LAX-AUH-DEL (then likely on to DHM), $457 via O, ocdb8r
21-May-2015 -- 01-Jun-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+4
21-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-MAN-JFK, $276 via Expedia, flyigglesfly
05-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 IAD-AUH, $218 via Expedia, kiyaj
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, wwwwww717
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $211 via Priceline, Lowroller
03-Aug-2015 -- 13-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $232 via Priceline, ejmelton +1
17-Aug-2015 -- 20-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, chgodrew
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG, $228 via O linke3 +1
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB, $451 via OneTravel weirdlyndon +2
01-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, $373 via PL, hfs_flyer
02-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $200 via Vayama, kiyaj
02-Sep-2015 -- 10-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $563 via O, nichojo + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 07-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, hauteboy
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, $217 via O, dfwgolfer1 + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 (OAK)-LAX-AUH-LAX-(OAK), $261 via O, tonei (AUH-EVN-AUH legs cancelled by EY)
03-Sep-2015 -- 12-Sep-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JFK, $302 via Priceline, Wellington
03-Sep-2015 -- 17-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $223 via O, westhed
08-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-CDG-JFK, spkg
08-Sept-2015 --15-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH $187 via PL, OregonTransplant
09-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $317, enwhycee
09-Sep-2015 -- 15-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, krazykanuck
09- Sep 2015 -- 08-Oct 2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $326 via O DebitNM +1
09-Sep-2015 -- 23-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $223 via PL, jrweaver912
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 ORD-AUH, $220 via Expedia needtofly+1
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via Big O footastic+1
14-Sep-2015 -- 19-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-DUB-ORD, $209 via Vayama by bonsaisai
20-Sep-2015 -- 06-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $421 via O Z4fiend
21-Sep-2015 -- 01-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-MAN-JFK, $386 via PL, frankels +3
23-Sep-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 JFK-SEZ-JFK, $616 via O, RustyC
23-Sep-2015 - 02-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-BOM-AUH-DUB-ORD, $327 via E, absolutk3 +1
01-Oct-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD, $223 via O, Novemurr+2
05-Oct-2015 -- 13-Oct-15 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+1
06-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK , $178 via Expedia, 777fanatics
07-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-DUB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $240 via O sna430+1
08-Oct-2015 -- 15-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, mldol1007
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, medichill
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, brooklynfler82
08-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-DEL, benwilliams
09-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, via O, $213 xxpert
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $395 via Expedia, myAmex+1
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $321 via Expedia, angelicboris
15-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX $190 via O ErthCrclr+1
15-Oct-2015 -- 19-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $170 via O, tcy123+2
20-Oct-2015 -- 31-Oct-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK
21 Oct 2015 - 11 Nov 2015 - IAD-AUH-BOM-AUH-IAD $305 booked via Orbitz, gt5309a +3.
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AHU-MAN-ORD johndoe123
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $276 via Orbitz casanovawa
21-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, miklinga+1
23-Oct-2015 -- 30-Oct-2015 DFW-AUH-DFW, $307 via Expedia (originally 10/22-10/29 but EY changed dates due to DFW<->AUH switching from Daily to Sun/Wed/Fri), Rusdude
26-Oct-2015 -- 05-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB via O $277 clincher +1
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via O, SiDFresh +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $333 via O, Dude +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $298 via Expedia, kugelfischer
29-Oct-2015 -- 07-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via PL, ncrwlr +1
02-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX, $214 via O, iamlindoro + 1
03-Nov-2015 -- 10-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH, $192.80 via O, dandruff
04-Nov-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-DEL, $325 via O, kiyaj
04-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $178 via O, dantorsiello +1
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH-JFK, $225 via PL, +2 (booked by dantorsiello)
05-Nov-2015 -- 12-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, MarylandFlyer244
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $275 via PL, +2 booked by ORD-TGU
Suggestions for what to do in ...
AUH (Abu Dhabi) (Check Groupon):
Grand Mosque [wiki] [map]
Kayak the mangroves [trip advisor] [map]
Ferrari World [trip advisor] [map]
Dune bashing/camel ride [trip advisor]
Hotels:
Qsar al Sarab
CPT (Capetown):
Take cable car to top of Table Mountain
Drive the scenic drive to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
See Robben Island prison, home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years
V&A Waterfront
Hop-on-Hop Off Bus Cape town (brings you to all scenic landscapes of Cape town (incl Camps bay) w/o hassle and security concerns
JNB (Johannesburg):
Nelson Mandela Square (JNB) / also visit Butchers steak restaurant there
Guided tour to Soweto (JNB)
For JNB/CPT:
- use uber (safe and cheap) / if you travel to Sandton(JNB): use Gautrain from Airport. / review travel advise and do's/don'ts for traveling in JNB city.
- Tons of cheap flights btw CPT and JNB. Always use booking portals like orbitz, skyscanner, etc. to find good fares (for example on Kulula, BA, SAA, Mango, etc.)
MNL (Manila):
Ask on FT (in Destinations) - There are too many islands and beaches in the Philippines to list here.
If you fancy another destination:
$120 R/T to SIN
$175 R/T to HKG or 7500 Avios
Almost all of Asia is under $200 with LCCs
Etihad Economy Tips/Quirks/Etc
Insert here
Does Y board... by Groups? Rows? Reverse herringbone by last name?
Upgrade bid offers for Y->J on JFK-AUH start at $1100. AUH-JFK $1150
" " " " ORD/AUH start at $1180 both ways
Flight Changes
Many changes have been made due to Etihad schedule changes. In some cases, connecting flights are being swapped to nonstops. Some have been able to get this changed back by calling Etihad, others have not. You may have to repeat call / HUCA to get it switched back.
Update 12/28/14: Etihad will honor the fare per Forbes article.
When and where are you traveling? - edit below
15-Jan-2015 -- 19-Jan-2015 JFK-AUH $228 via Expedia thewayofthefuture
18-Jan-2015 -- 28-Jan-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-CDG-JFK, $335 via expedia, uptwn132
26-Jan-2015 -- 03-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH-SEZ, $616 via O, andydrix+1
28-Jan-2015 -- 04-Feb-2015 SFO-AUH-DEL-AUH-SFO, $443 via O, scottpenderson
01-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O mster +1
02-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 $325 via O JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK jpetrillo +1
05-Feb-2015 -- 12-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $257 via O iamKATYg
10 Feb 2015 -- 24 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-HYD-AUH-JFK $387 via OneTravel discoross
11 Feb 2015 -- 16 Feb 2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK $350 via Expedia, nicoles9 +1
11 Feb 2015 -- 19 Feb 2015 ORD-JNB-ORD $389 via O, bonsaisai
12-FEB-2015 -- 17-FEB-2015 JFK-AUH-JCDG-JFK, $230 via PL, gemini5165+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 17-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, SiDFresh +2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via Expedia, DrQuack02+1
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $228 via O, greendx+2
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 IAD-AUH, $268 via O, adam1222
12-Feb-2015 -- 16-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O linke3
17-Feb-2015 -- 23-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $258 via O, sickmint79
19-Feb-2015 -- 22-Feb-2015 ORD-AUH, $308 via O B747forever
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 JFK-AUH, $177 via expedia , Andie007 (Hotel Conrad Dxb)
19-Feb-2015 -- 24-Feb-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, SoSiouxme
19-Feb-2015 -- 02-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-BOM, $453 via O, weirdlyndon Dad
23-Feb-2015 -- 5-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $355 via PL, flyaaah + 1
25-Feb-2015 -- 2-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $234 via cheaptickets, timid_trnchcoat
27-Feb-2015 -- 03-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN $213 via O, skylane 2 days in EVN, 5 days in AUH
02-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $292 VIA PL 1KHI+3
02-Mar-2015 -- 08-Mar-2015 EVN-AUH//AUH-LAX via O, skylane
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, hypertext
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MUM-AUH-JFK, $311, enwhycee
03-Mar-2015 -- 10-Mar-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $190 via O, andydrix+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 11-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $233 via O, pWei
05-Mar-2015 -- 09-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH, $234 via O, Novemurr+3
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH, $208 via O, aschuett +2
05-Mar-2015 -- 12-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $207.80 Via O jrm68+1
05-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-JFK $284 Via O benzemalyonnais
09-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $177 via O happy2traveler202
12-Mar-2015 -- 23-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM-AUH-ORD $311 via O, wwwwww717
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $220 via P, ORD-TGU
12-Mar-2015 -- 19-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O, bmrisko+1
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via expedia, MGW2000
12-Mar-2015 -- 17-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-XNB-AUH-CDG-JFK $256 via Expedia viajero
12-Mar-2015 -- 16-Mar-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK $278 via Orbitz, zebtron+3
12-Mar-2015 -- 20-Mar-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-MAN-JFK Raymos24+1
14-Mar-2015 -- 18-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-IAD, $381 via O FLIHGH
17-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 IAD-MNL-IAD, $365 via O, RustyC
19-Mar-2015 -- 27-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-JNB, chgodrew
19-Mar-2015 -- 26-Mar-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD,via O $306 jjmiller69
25-Mar-2015 -- 07 Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB OverpaidSlacker + 3
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN, $240 via O, Metoo
26-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $272 via O, ThePinkUnicornShirtGuy +1
30-Mar-2014 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, luv2fly4free
30-Mar-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $305 via PL L1011...N/StoHNL! +3
31-Mar-2015 -- 05-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $308 via O msp2anywhere
31-Mar-2015 -- 07-Apr-2015 IAD-AUH-BOM, $325 via PL naroowal + 1
02-Apr-2015 -- 06-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $177 via Expedia, myAmex+1
02-Apr-2015 -- 09-Apr-2015 LAX-AUH-LAX, $428 via O, mnsweeps
12-Apr-2015 -- 22-Apr-2014 JFK-AUH-JNB, $377 via O, andydrix+2
13 Apr-2015 -- 26 Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-BOM, $410 via O dd1612
15-Apr-2015 -- 23-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH, $176 via O UA191
16-Apr-2015 -- 21-Apr-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 Via O, RustyC
16-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $276.80 via O, FlyerJT
20-Apr-2015 -- 27-Apr-2015 JFK-AUH-BOM, $291 via Expedia, kugelfischer
30-Apr-2015 -- 08-May-2105 IAD-AUH-IAD, $213 via O, xxpert
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $178 via O Piscesbox
30-Apr-2015 - 08-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $327 via O, absolutk3 +1
30-Apr-2015 -- 05-May-2105 JFK-AUH-JFK $227 via O wyoming007 +1
06-May - 12 May JFK-AUH via Orbitz. maxim730
06-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<CDG-AUH->JNB via PL miffSC
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 JFK<-CDG-AUG->JNB $368 via PL kadence
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD $236.30 via orbitz kaichief +3
7-May-2015 -- 13-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223.20 via Orbitz kaichief +1
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 LAX-AUH, $458 via O, Jdivenere
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, Redreeper
07-May-2015 -- 11-May-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH, $255 via PL, ghiaaa
07-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $225 via O, knowledgeispower +2
13-May-2015 -- 21-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $267 via O, tcy123+2
13-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $353 via Priceline, serchjos +1 6 days Middle East, 5 days South Africa
14-May-2015 -- 18-May-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD $223 via Orbitz brooks_87
14-May-2015 -- 20-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JHB-AUH-JFK, $298,60 via O, Flyer7191
14-May-2015 -- 22-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK via Priceline vocalizing
14-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 DFW-AUH-DEL $311 via O, OregonTransplant
18-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK, $290 via Priceline, SansSerif
19-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH, $297 via vayama, maskedmesothorium
19-May-2015 -- 27-May-2015 ORD-DUB, $201 via vayama, (Original itinerary was ORD-DUB-AUH-ORD) AlmostJesus
19-May-2015 -- 02-Jun-2015 LAX-AUH-DEL (then likely on to DHM), $457 via O, ocdb8r
21-May-2015 -- 01-Jun-2015 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+4
21-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-MAN-JFK, $276 via Expedia, flyigglesfly
05-May-2015 -- 26-May-2015 IAD-AUH, $218 via Expedia, kiyaj
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, wwwwww717
21-May-2015 -- 25-May-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH $211 via Priceline, Lowroller
03-Aug-2015 -- 13-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $232 via Priceline, ejmelton +1
17-Aug-2015 -- 20-Aug-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, chgodrew
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG, $228 via O linke3 +1
01-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB, $451 via OneTravel weirdlyndon +2
01-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, $373 via PL, hfs_flyer
02-Sep-2015 -- 08-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $200 via Vayama, kiyaj
02-Sep-2015 -- 10-Sep-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-CDG-JFK, $563 via O, nichojo + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 07-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, hauteboy
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, $217 via O, dfwgolfer1 + 1
03-Sep-2015 -- 09-Sep-2015 (OAK)-LAX-AUH-LAX-(OAK), $261 via O, tonei (AUH-EVN-AUH legs cancelled by EY)
03-Sep-2015 -- 12-Sep-2015 JFK-MAN-AUH-JFK, $302 via Priceline, Wellington
03-Sep-2015 -- 17-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $223 via O, westhed
08-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-CDG-JFK, spkg
08-Sept-2015 --15-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH $187 via PL, OregonTransplant
09-Sep-2015 -- 16-Sep-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $317, enwhycee
09-Sep-2015 -- 15-Sep-2015 JFK-JNB-JFK, krazykanuck
09- Sep 2015 -- 08-Oct 2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $326 via O DebitNM +1
09-Sep-2015 -- 23-Sep-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH, $223 via PL, jrweaver912
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 ORD-AUH, $220 via Expedia needtofly+1
10-Sept-2015 -- 17-Sept-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via Big O footastic+1
14-Sep-2015 -- 19-Sep-2015 ORD-AUH-DUB-ORD, $209 via Vayama by bonsaisai
20-Sep-2015 -- 06-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $421 via O Z4fiend
21-Sep-2015 -- 01-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-MNL-AUH-MAN-JFK, $386 via PL, frankels +3
23-Sep-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 JFK-SEZ-JFK, $616 via O, RustyC
23-Sep-2015 - 02-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-BOM-AUH-DUB-ORD, $327 via E, absolutk3 +1
01-Oct-2015 -- 05-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AUH-DUB-ORD, $223 via O, Novemurr+2
05-Oct-2015 -- 13-Oct-15 ORD-CDG-AUH-ORD $250.11 Via vayama jrm68+1
06-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK , $178 via Expedia, 777fanatics
07-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-DUB-AUH-CDG-JFK, $240 via O sna430+1
08-Oct-2015 -- 15-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, mldol1007
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, medichill
08-Oct-2015 -- 12-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $178 via O, brooklynfler82
08-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-DEL, benwilliams
09-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 IAD-AUH-IAD, via O, $213 xxpert
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $395 via Expedia, myAmex+1
13-Oct-2015 -- 20-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-HKG-AUH-JFK, $321 via Expedia, angelicboris
15-Oct-2015 -- 22-Oct-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX $190 via O ErthCrclr+1
15-Oct-2015 -- 19-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH, $170 via O, tcy123+2
20-Oct-2015 -- 31-Oct-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK
21 Oct 2015 - 11 Nov 2015 - IAD-AUH-BOM-AUH-IAD $305 booked via Orbitz, gt5309a +3.
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 ORD-DUB-AHU-MAN-ORD johndoe123
21-Oct-2015 -- 29-Oct-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB-AUH-JFK $276 via Orbitz casanovawa
21-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $208 via O, miklinga+1
23-Oct-2015 -- 30-Oct-2015 DFW-AUH-DFW, $307 via Expedia (originally 10/22-10/29 but EY changed dates due to DFW<->AUH switching from Daily to Sun/Wed/Fri), Rusdude
26-Oct-2015 -- 05-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB via O $277 clincher +1
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via O, SiDFresh +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 11-Nov-2015 JFK-CDG-AUH-JNB-AUH-MAN-JFK, $333 via O, Dude +2
29-Oct-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $298 via Expedia, kugelfischer
29-Oct-2015 -- 07-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $376 via PL, ncrwlr +1
02-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 LAX-AUH-EVN-AUH-LAX, $214 via O, iamlindoro + 1
03-Nov-2015 -- 10-Oct-2015 ORD-AUH, $192.80 via O, dandruff
04-Nov-2015 -- 09-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-DEL, $325 via O, kiyaj
04-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JFK, $178 via O, dantorsiello +1
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 EWR-ORD-AUH-JFK, $225 via PL, +2 (booked by dantorsiello)
05-Nov-2015 -- 12-Nov-2015 JFK-AUH-JNB, $326 via O, MarylandFlyer244
05-Nov-2015 -- 10-Nov-2015 ORD-AUH-ORD, $275 via PL, +2 booked by ORD-TGU
Suggestions for what to do in ...
AUH (Abu Dhabi) (Check Groupon):
Grand Mosque [wiki] [map]
Kayak the mangroves [trip advisor] [map]
Ferrari World [trip advisor] [map]
Dune bashing/camel ride [trip advisor]
Hotels:
Qsar al Sarab
CPT (Capetown):
Take cable car to top of Table Mountain
Drive the scenic drive to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
See Robben Island prison, home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years
V&A Waterfront
Hop-on-Hop Off Bus Cape town (brings you to all scenic landscapes of Cape town (incl Camps bay) w/o hassle and security concerns
JNB (Johannesburg):
Nelson Mandela Square (JNB) / also visit Butchers steak restaurant there
Guided tour to Soweto (JNB)
For JNB/CPT:
- use uber (safe and cheap) / if you travel to Sandton(JNB): use Gautrain from Airport. / review travel advise and do's/don'ts for traveling in JNB city.
- Tons of cheap flights btw CPT and JNB. Always use booking portals like orbitz, skyscanner, etc. to find good fares (for example on Kulula, BA, SAA, Mango, etc.)
MNL (Manila):
Ask on FT (in Destinations) - There are too many islands and beaches in the Philippines to list here.
If you fancy another destination:
$120 R/T to SIN
$175 R/T to HKG or 7500 Avios
Almost all of Asia is under $200 with LCCs
Etihad Economy Tips/Quirks/Etc
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Does Y board... by Groups? Rows? Reverse herringbone by last name?
Upgrade bid offers for Y->J on JFK-AUH start at $1100. AUH-JFK $1150
" " " " ORD/AUH start at $1180 both ways
[FARE GONE] JFK-AUH $187 rt ai
Mar 15, 2015, 12:41 pm
#2267
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Mar 15, 2015, 1:10 pm
#2268
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: IAD, DCA, ORD, IND
Programs: TrueBlue, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 365
Just got off my ORD-AUH. One of the best flights I've been on.
The check in counter opened late, and they were pretty stingy about the weight of the carry on, but I was able to smile my way through.
Boarding was a mess- you know the annoying people who are in the last boarding zone, but go stand in line 20 minutes before boarding? Yeah. Imagine that same scenario, but with a 777 number of people. Not fun.
Being pilots, my friend and I asked to go up to the cockpit pre flight, and were met by great pilots. Interestingly, the 4 pilots were from Taiwan, Germany, and England x2. Great guys. I took a look at the crew rest bunks...AKA the coffins. Little wiggle room, pitch black...basically a makeshift coffin. Not looking forward to those in a few years.
We were seated in 52 A/C. The 2 seats per cluster are definitely a step above the 3 per cluster, but the window seat had a ton of space between the window and seat, so you can't lean to sleep. The amenity kit had an eyeshade, socks, ear plugs, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.
We got our first meal within 2 hours of the flight. We both ordered gluten free, and were some of the first ones to get the meal. The first meal was a fish (cod?) with veggies, a salad, and bread. The fish and veggies were great. Salad was decent. And the bread was terrible. Neither of us are gluten free, but I feel for those who are and have to eat that all of the time (shoutout to you, mom).
I then got some sleep...some being keyword. I thought I had gotten a good number of hours, and low and behold we are only 3 hours into the flight. 10 hours to go! This was my first long hall, and I was expecting it to be brutal after these 3 hours.
They came around with snacks and drinks (complementary wine, beer, etc...potentially champagne too? We became great friends with a FA who brought us champagne, but never saw it offered to anyone else) about every hour. Snacks included caramel corn, ice cream, etc.
Midway through the atlantic, the FA's came on in a frenzy looking for a doctor. We thought 'great, here comes a diversion' as a passenger couldn't breathe. They got it under control, though.
The last meal came 90 minutes before landing. The gluten free meal this time was a chicken and veggies with a fruit cup and the "bread". Also very good...but I liked the fish more.
There are so many entertainment options, including new releases. I watched The Imitation Game and Intersteller, and I also saw Birdman, etc. There are also shows such as Modern Family, The Mentalist, etc. You won't get bored.
Overall, it didn't turn out to be a bad flight. It was pretty full (over 90% in Y), but there was plenty overhead space for a carry on and personal item so you can stick your feet all the way under the seat in front of you.
The headsets they provided were phenomenal.
While the 777 was nice, I'm definitely looking forward to the 787 on Wednesday.
The check in counter opened late, and they were pretty stingy about the weight of the carry on, but I was able to smile my way through.
Boarding was a mess- you know the annoying people who are in the last boarding zone, but go stand in line 20 minutes before boarding? Yeah. Imagine that same scenario, but with a 777 number of people. Not fun.
Being pilots, my friend and I asked to go up to the cockpit pre flight, and were met by great pilots. Interestingly, the 4 pilots were from Taiwan, Germany, and England x2. Great guys. I took a look at the crew rest bunks...AKA the coffins. Little wiggle room, pitch black...basically a makeshift coffin. Not looking forward to those in a few years.
We were seated in 52 A/C. The 2 seats per cluster are definitely a step above the 3 per cluster, but the window seat had a ton of space between the window and seat, so you can't lean to sleep. The amenity kit had an eyeshade, socks, ear plugs, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.
We got our first meal within 2 hours of the flight. We both ordered gluten free, and were some of the first ones to get the meal. The first meal was a fish (cod?) with veggies, a salad, and bread. The fish and veggies were great. Salad was decent. And the bread was terrible. Neither of us are gluten free, but I feel for those who are and have to eat that all of the time (shoutout to you, mom).
I then got some sleep...some being keyword. I thought I had gotten a good number of hours, and low and behold we are only 3 hours into the flight. 10 hours to go! This was my first long hall, and I was expecting it to be brutal after these 3 hours.
They came around with snacks and drinks (complementary wine, beer, etc...potentially champagne too? We became great friends with a FA who brought us champagne, but never saw it offered to anyone else) about every hour. Snacks included caramel corn, ice cream, etc.
Midway through the atlantic, the FA's came on in a frenzy looking for a doctor. We thought 'great, here comes a diversion' as a passenger couldn't breathe. They got it under control, though.
The last meal came 90 minutes before landing. The gluten free meal this time was a chicken and veggies with a fruit cup and the "bread". Also very good...but I liked the fish more.
There are so many entertainment options, including new releases. I watched The Imitation Game and Intersteller, and I also saw Birdman, etc. There are also shows such as Modern Family, The Mentalist, etc. You won't get bored.
Overall, it didn't turn out to be a bad flight. It was pretty full (over 90% in Y), but there was plenty overhead space for a carry on and personal item so you can stick your feet all the way under the seat in front of you.
The headsets they provided were phenomenal.
While the 777 was nice, I'm definitely looking forward to the 787 on Wednesday.
Mar 15, 2015, 6:20 pm
#2269
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: BOS
Posts: 814
Yeah, there are a lot of people flying these fares that didn't know they were mistakes.
There were a whole bunch of people on my JFK-AUH flight who were talking about how they booked it through a 'Priceline sale for $300'. Just to give an idea as to how travel-savvy they were, when I mentioned that I was going to Manila, they asked where Manila was.
Still though, these wouldn't be the ones insisting on getting AA RDM.
There were a whole bunch of people on my JFK-AUH flight who were talking about how they booked it through a 'Priceline sale for $300'. Just to give an idea as to how travel-savvy they were, when I mentioned that I was going to Manila, they asked where Manila was.
Still though, these wouldn't be the ones insisting on getting AA RDM.
Mar 15, 2015, 9:25 pm
#2270
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Exactly, some person goes on Priceline, finds a great deal and books it. They have no clue it's a mistake fare. Sure, some people may have read a blog post saying "ERROR FARE" about something, but there's no way to tell who learned of a flight from a blog saying "ERROR FARE" vs. finding it naturally vs. hearing of a sale.
Mar 15, 2015, 9:50 pm
#2271
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,203
Etihad is NOT playing dirty.
Route changes are within T&C. Especially when direct route is offered saving several hours.
Etihad is being extremely nice by letting people get refund on non-refundable tickets. (even if process turns out to be bit cumbersome for some)
Route changes are within T&C. Especially when direct route is offered saving several hours.
Etihad is being extremely nice by letting people get refund on non-refundable tickets. (even if process turns out to be bit cumbersome for some)
Mar 15, 2015, 9:56 pm
#2272
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,203
Sorry but disagree.
Seasoned FTer would know not to whine when airline changes the routing to direct flight rather than indirect flight via codeshare partner as per valid T&C. (especially on mistake fare, it is natural for EY to minimize loss)
Mar 16, 2015, 5:41 am
#2273
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: Show me the points!
Posts: 1,224
They're not being "nice" at all. They are minimizing their losses and being a responsible company. If you're going to offer a refund to further that loss prevention even more, at least make it easy.
Mar 16, 2015, 8:31 am
#2274
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Posts: 120
Yes, really they should be bending over backwards to make it easy for a refund. We all know they are not making any money on these fares.
Mar 16, 2015, 9:51 am
#2275
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Yes, they are playing dirty, but within the T&Cs. They are trying to save money by forcing the direct routing. Those that are after the miles from the indirect routing will cancel. EY knows this.
Mar 16, 2015, 11:45 am
#2276
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,203
- loss minimization is responsible business practice
- it is done within T&C
- they re doing what most genuine travellers would consider an upgrade (direct flight cutting down several hours of travel time)
On one hand we tell airlines to follow DOT rules and honor an obvious mistake and then whine about them doing the same within T&C?
Lesson to be learned by newbies who have flocked to FT in last year or so (funnelled by bloggers) that this is not a one-sided game. Just as we can take advantage of loopholes within rules, the airlines can do the same too.
YOMV but IMHO, I do not see this as playing dirty. Knowing that these "want AA miles" folks are not going to be long term EY customers any way (otherwise double miles makes this a good MR), EY should NOT offer refund but let these guys be no-show at the gate.
Mar 16, 2015, 12:02 pm
#2277
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,203
Lessons to be learned by newbies:
- routings CAN change even at the last minute
- equipment CAN change at the last minute
- unpaid seat selection CAN change even at the gate
- flights CAN get delayed for reasons airline is not reponsible for
- it CAN snow in winter in the northeast
- unplanned labor strikes CAN happen in European countries
Mar 16, 2015, 12:16 pm
#2278
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,203
- dont think JFK-AUH flights are usually that much oversold. So issuing ANY refund is unwise economically.
EY has certainly not helped themselves by
a) inconsistently agreeing to put people back on AA flights when people call to complain about upgrade to direct flight
b) agreeing to issue refund on non-refundable ticket
Mar 16, 2015, 12:32 pm
#2279
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
why should EY make it easy especially when they are not required to do refund at all in the first place? These people are obviously not potential EY fliers. (I personally prefer EY double miles credit. For Y pax, EY is much superior product) I dont think there is any scheme on part of EY to jerk refund seekers. Have you tried process of getting refund out of any US based airlines for a non-refundable ticket even when airline has agreed to do so for special situation?
Lessons to be learned by newbies:
- routings CAN change even at the last minute
- equipment CAN change at the last minute
- unpaid seat selection CAN change even at the gate
- flights CAN get delayed for reasons airline is not reponsible for
- it CAN snow in winter in the northeast
- unplanned labor strikes CAN happen in European countries
Lessons to be learned by newbies:
- routings CAN change even at the last minute
- equipment CAN change at the last minute
- unpaid seat selection CAN change even at the gate
- flights CAN get delayed for reasons airline is not reponsible for
- it CAN snow in winter in the northeast
- unplanned labor strikes CAN happen in European countries
Mar 16, 2015, 2:13 pm
#2280
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC/Northern NJ
Programs: 1K - UAL, Platinum DL, Marriott, Hilton, SPG
Posts: 1,815
I would still like my AA connection via MAN but doesn't seem as easy as earlier reported.
Oddly, Etihad made back its money on me as I was mid-journey in JNB, had death in the family after repeated calls the change/penalty fee to return three days earlier was more expensive vs. buying a last minute one-way return. Three calls between OTA & Etihad each sending me to the other (OTA = you have used portion of ticket so we no longer control vs. Etihad = you purchased external/special so they must submit the change) - I gave up as needed to get on next flight out via a different OTA which was $100 lower price vs. others online.