[PREM FARE GONE] Ba/aa cai-lhr-lax-hnl (840 tp)= us$1556
Sep 27, 2017, 3:53 pm
#466
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
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Posts: 6,185
Hmm...maybe scratch that request. Have now read the Skytrax CAI airport reviews which have absolutely and universally panned the place. So the prospect of doing a wee-hours turnaround there after 4 days of longhauls -and with the final leg back to LHR by MS in Y has well and truly lost its attraction. I could do with the TPs and do need the BA leg to make the 4 eligible flights but on reflection perhaps not that badly.
Is CAI really that bad??
Is CAI really that bad??
Sep 27, 2017, 4:01 pm
#467
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVP Gold, BA Silver, AA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,619
In comparison to what? In my recent experience, both T2 and T3 at CAI were definitely nicer than T3 at LHR, or T7 at JFK. The food at the VIP lounge in T2 definitely wasn't CX LHR T3 quality, but it was as nice as anything I've had recently at a BA Gallery Lounge.
The older terminals at CAI were pretty dreadful, and maybe the reviews you read focused on them.
The rooms at the nearby LeMeredian (walking bridge from T3) are comfortable, spacious, and if you have any SPG points, typically a very good bargain.
The older terminals at CAI were pretty dreadful, and maybe the reviews you read focused on them.
The rooms at the nearby LeMeredian (walking bridge from T3) are comfortable, spacious, and if you have any SPG points, typically a very good bargain.
Last edited by jbalmuth; Sep 27, 2017 at 4:09 pm
Sep 27, 2017, 5:53 pm
#468
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: QF WP, AA EXP
Posts: 3,520
If you enjoy touts everywhere (porters, taxi drivers, line expeditors), waiting in lines where people try to cut in front of you (to get into the airport, first security check, check-in, passport control, second security check, if you go to the lounge another security check upon return to the main terminal), getting pat downs at all the security checks even though they have metal detectors, a terrible crowded lounge with limited food and no alcohol, and having your documents checked a dozen times then it's not that bad.
That said, once you know what you are getting into and can expect/plan accordingly, it can be worth it for some of the low fares that pop up there. By the time I get on the plane though I am ready for a drink.
That said, once you know what you are getting into and can expect/plan accordingly, it can be worth it for some of the low fares that pop up there. By the time I get on the plane though I am ready for a drink.
Last edited by SNA_Flyer; Sep 27, 2017 at 6:04 pm
Sep 27, 2017, 10:13 pm
#469
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London
Programs: BAEC GGL, BA Amex PP
Posts: 1,051
Given that you already have plans to use this fare again for another trip and it allows stopovers, you should have just started your next one when you arrive in CAI. Saves needing positioning flights every time, you just start the next one and have a stopover in LON. You have to pay UK APD of £150 though, but it's worth it to save having to go to CAI at the start of the next trip. You can avoid this by complicated routings via DUB if you wish.
It was only afterwards when I became better at playing around with ITA and found I was able to get availability for a second trip all within the space of a week spanning 2 weekends I decided to book it the next tier point year. Think my AZ positioning booking is really inflexible to change it now but will see, otherwise will just have to grin and bear!
Sep 27, 2017, 10:13 pm
#470
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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If you enjoy touts everywhere (porters, taxi drivers, line expeditors), waiting in lines where people try to cut in front of you (to get into the airport, first security check, check-in, passport control, second security check, if you go to the lounge another security check upon return to the main terminal), getting pat downs at all the security checks even though they have metal detectors, a terrible crowded lounge with limited food and no alcohol, and having your documents checked a dozen times then it's not that bad.
That said, once you know what you are getting into and can expect/plan accordingly, it can be worth it for some of the low fares that pop up there. By the time I get on the plane though I am ready for a drink.
That said, once you know what you are getting into and can expect/plan accordingly, it can be worth it for some of the low fares that pop up there. By the time I get on the plane though I am ready for a drink.
For hotels I think the Renaissance may also be a good choice, shuttle, close to the airport, lounge, for only 10k points/night...
Last edited by nk15; Sep 27, 2017 at 10:33 pm
Sep 27, 2017, 11:33 pm
#471
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 7,464
I class on the CAI-LHR-CAI sectors is not available everyday. BA seems to be managing I class availability for both directions, but I'm not smart enough to work out the pattern.
Sep 28, 2017, 2:10 am
#472
Moderator: Qatar Airways
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: LHR/NCE/MIA
Programs: BAEC GfL & GGL, SQ Gold, Amex Centurion, Mucci des Chevaliers des Bons Mots et Qui Savent Moucher
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Hmm...maybe scratch that request. Have now read the Skytrax CAI airport reviews which have absolutely and universally panned the place. So the prospect of doing a wee-hours turnaround there after 4 days of longhauls -and with the final leg back to LHR by MS in Y has well and truly lost its attraction. I could do with the TPs and do need the BA leg to make the 4 eligible flights but on reflection perhaps not that badly.
Is CAI really that bad??
Is CAI really that bad??
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Sep 28, 2017, 2:23 am
#473
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: One World, Virgin
Posts: 36
Can anyone help....I'm really struggling with getting this to price to the point where i want to throw my computer out the window. I have searched each leg of the journey separately on EXPERT FLYER and I class is available but I still can't get it to price anywhere near what others have found despite I being available. I have been going through the whole thread but I must be missing some step. Basically Im trying to get from Cairo to Hawaii and i want a stop in Las Vegas and LA. I have found the following available in I class:
Cairo to Dublin via LHR
Dublin to Las Vegas via LON
Las Vegas to Honolulu via LAX
Honolulu to LAX
LAX to LHR via (either Miami or NYC)
LHR to Cairo
I have looked for as many BA operated flights as possible to maximize TP and Avios. I dont have that much experience in these things so please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cairo to Dublin via LHR
Dublin to Las Vegas via LON
Las Vegas to Honolulu via LAX
Honolulu to LAX
LAX to LHR via (either Miami or NYC)
LHR to Cairo
I have looked for as many BA operated flights as possible to maximize TP and Avios. I dont have that much experience in these things so please any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Sep 28, 2017, 3:17 am
#475
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: KL PFL; BA Gold; A3 Silver; EY Silver; SU Silver
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Sep 28, 2017, 3:18 am
#476
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
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Posts: 8,658
Flying DUB to LAS via LON is the problem. You can't do double transit via the same city in this case LON. Your options either to fly DUB to North America Direct on AA or transit via MAD or CDG to North America with either AA or IB.
Sep 28, 2017, 3:30 am
#477
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: One World, Virgin
Posts: 36
Sep 28, 2017, 3:33 am
#478
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA GGL, UA Plat, DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,380
I expect even the airlines don't know ! Revenue Management is highly dynamic and driven by scores of factors.
You might as well ask "what will the IAG share price be next Easter ?" - plenty of informed guesses are possible, but nobody really knows...
You might as well ask "what will the IAG share price be next Easter ?" - plenty of informed guesses are possible, but nobody really knows...
Sep 28, 2017, 4:05 am
#479
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,498
CAI-LHR
DUB-LHR-LAS
LAS-LAX-HNL
HNL-LAX-JFK-LHR
DUB-LHR-CAI
This way it should work, and you can buy LHR-DUB separately.