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Alex100i Apr 13, 2015 5:46 am


Originally Posted by wntl (Post 24647568)
C2 - nrt ~200€
st.

Talking about Aeroflot from Italy, right? This price was already corrected.. :(

Anyway: I've noticed the deal with ANA/Lufthansa group from many Eastern Europe departures to NRT, mainly from PRG or BUD, first leg with a LCC or Luft/Swiss, the base fare are low but in some cases the fat rise the price to 350 EUR..
Someone of you was able to trim the fat with a 3x on this ANA deal? PM if you prefer privacy or post here suggestions.@:-)

nufnuf77 Apr 13, 2015 9:53 am


Originally Posted by sophiap (Post 24631024)
With BA a 3x will cut the total YQ by 50% regardless of the number of segments. For 100% you'd need a 1x.

I was never lucky enough (or hardworking) to find a 1x that works on these BA c1-c3 or c2-c1. I have plenty of 3x (mostly in the countries of cold seas and herrings) but as you correctly point out only 50% down. Any hint on 1x to use with BA?

WingedWorldExplorer Apr 13, 2015 10:10 am


Originally Posted by pimpcoltd (Post 24656984)
This is a gem, a proof of proficiency, and fortunately out of reach for bloggars.

If you use provincial airports in both departure country and arrival country and a different X factor price is € 176,38. For a few € more You can also use Atlantic Island Airport in different departure country or the carrier's HQ airport.

Flying4less Apr 13, 2015 11:18 am

The airline that was previously difficult to dump "special construction" is now easily dumpable on certain routes and also ita friendly! Including OJ!

pimpcoltd Apr 13, 2015 12:53 pm


Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer (Post 24658296)
If you use provincial airports in both departure country and arrival country and a different X factor price is € 176,38. For a few € more You can also use Atlantic Island Airport in different departure country or the carrier's HQ airport.

This certainly is very attractive - with the usual fluctuations on the market down to 172.10 € (if I violate my "no cc tricks" rule). But it is not what raised my applause. I called denis1991's discovery a gem because it allows trips to EZE starting at 215.46 € from major C2 airports as well as a bunch of other beautiful things.

WingedWorldExplorer Apr 13, 2015 3:47 pm


Originally Posted by pimpcoltd (Post 24659121)
This certainly is very attractive - with the usual fluctuations on the market down to 172.10 € (if I violate my "no cc tricks" rule). But it is not what raised my applause. I called denis1991's discovery a gem because it allows trips to EZE starting at 215.46 € from major C2 airports as well as a bunch of other beautiful things.

I love Buenos Aires, but days are getting colder. Provincial airport has exotic beaches and exotic hot girls. No special CC needed. Best benefit :You can fly your 1X for your next IC trip.

WingedWorldExplorer Apr 13, 2015 4:35 pm

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Calgary88 Apr 13, 2015 6:09 pm

C1 - C3se
 
C1 - C3se $177.12 ai RT for 1
- min 2 pax travel together
- other C1 departure point available
- valid for a few days only

Happy hunting ! :p

montezume Apr 13, 2015 6:59 pm


Originally Posted by Calgary88 (Post 24660601)
Happy hunting ! :p

Easy as pie. Too bad I can't use it.

Positioning YUL - NYC has gone up in price, and avios availability seems to have gone down.

vinvam Apr 13, 2015 7:41 pm


Originally Posted by Calgary88 (Post 24660601)
C1 - C3se $177.12 ai RT for 1
- min 2 pax travel together
- other C1 departure point available
- valid for a few days only

Happy hunting ! :p

Any dessert combinations possible? Even if price is higher

ag2000 Apr 14, 2015 12:18 am


Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer (Post 24653602)
Using a different browser 5 minutes later with exactly same itinerary and same OTA the price goes to 1209.75 €. :confused:

I remember someone talking about this before. I now have two major browsers open side by side and the price for this itinerary is still so different. Qualified responses only please - no amateur guess work.

I was able to replicate the situation (never thought about it before!) and I think I figured out why this happens, and then made both browsers show the same price.

Details via PM.

pimpcoltd Apr 14, 2015 3:27 am


Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer (Post 24659997)
I love Buenos Aires, but days are getting colder. Provincial airport has exotic beaches and exotic hot girls.

You want it tropical? Can do. You gotta speed up the beat, though: more and more of these gems are being pulled.

wntl Apr 14, 2015 7:53 am


Originally Posted by Alex100i (Post 24657143)
Talking about Aeroflot from Italy, right? This price was already corrected.. :(

Anyway: I've noticed the deal with ANA/Lufthansa group from many Eastern Europe departures to NRT, mainly from PRG or BUD, first leg with a LCC or Luft/Swiss, the base fare are low but in some cases the fat rise the price to 350 EUR..
Someone of you was able to trim the fat with a 3x on this ANA deal? PM if you prefer privacy or post here suggestions.@:-)

Not aeroflot ;)

WingedWorldExplorer Apr 14, 2015 11:47 am


Originally Posted by Calgary88 (Post 24660601)
C1 - C3se $177.12 ai RT for 1
- min 2 pax travel together
- other C1 departure point available
- valid for a few days only

Happy hunting ! :p

Just got my tickets issued C1 - BKK/SIN Open Jaw Mid-Summer for 147,87 € all-in.
~ $ 159.72 all-in

citsfo Apr 14, 2015 12:31 pm


Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer (Post 24664385)
Just got my tickets issued C1 - BKK/SIN Open Jaw Mid-Summer for 147,87 € all-in.
~ $ 159.72 all-in

$251 for 2 people


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