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Epicura Jun 16, 2015 11:16 am


Originally Posted by JB5150 (Post 24979024)
I see that AB has some very low BF in the fall from JFK-LIN but I've never experimented much with this carrier. Are these possible to trick?

Former rounds of promo's were discussed in this thread. The low BF's you are referring to have been around for some time now. Easy dump.

Epicura Jun 16, 2015 11:24 am


Originally Posted by greyguy1 (Post 24978940)
This is how the "Couch Dump" folks give themselves away.

The numbers tell the tale. My Valmont 5 ml Regenera I bathroom drawer is almost empty. Time to get out of my couch ;).

pimpcoltd Jun 16, 2015 11:37 am


Originally Posted by greyguy1 (Post 24978940)
This is how the "Couch Dump" folks give themselves away.

:D Love it! 2nd grade arithmetics - fail.

fabsys Jun 16, 2015 11:39 am


Originally Posted by JB5150 (Post 24979024)
I see that AB has some very low BF in the fall from C1-C2 but I've never experimented much with this carrier. Are these possible to trick?


Yes, 1x involved.

Tblack15 Jun 16, 2015 11:48 am


Originally Posted by fabsys (Post 24979223)
Yes, 1x involved.

One can 3x and drop ~$150 (as onfo said above) pretty easily too (and I'm no expert). Nowhere near what some 1x's can do with this.

Not sure if your comment was all encompassing..

Timidocvl Jun 16, 2015 11:52 am


Originally Posted by Tblack15 (Post 24979295)
One can 3x and drop ~$150 (as onfo said above) pretty easily too (and I'm no expert). Nowhere near what some 1x's can do with this.

Not sure if your comment was all encompassing..

3x possible to cut a bit more and even potential use depending on your travel plans. OTA prices in GBP.

JB5150 Jun 16, 2015 11:58 am

Nice, thanks for the hints. Something to play around with today. :)

BlueSmurf Jun 16, 2015 12:16 pm


Originally Posted by fabsys (Post 24976944)
Bkk-arn 194.39€

For sure,less is possible ;D

Fantastik. Now I can use the super low mistaken one direction ticket from C2 to New Zealand.

Ticket is only possible in 2015 but pass through Bangkok and Sydney, so I can get off in Bangkok and use your ticket to get back to Europe and have a one leg trip from Europe to Thailand leftover for 2016. Very happy now.

Flying4less Jun 16, 2015 12:50 pm


Originally Posted by WingedWorldExplorer (Post 24978584)
At exactly 1.00 EURO more you can trick it into including Frankfurt in itinerary.

Nice find! Thanks for that.. ile have a look

fabsys Jun 16, 2015 12:54 pm


Originally Posted by greyguy1 (Post 24978940)
This is how the "Couch Dump" folks give themselves away.

Hey greyguy1 would you still learn me how to FD for 3000$ ?

greyguy1 Jun 16, 2015 12:57 pm


Originally Posted by fabsys (Post 24979719)
Hey greyguy1 would you still learn me how to FD for 3000$ ?

Sure! Even have some SWU's to sell as well! :rolleyes:

Epicura Jun 16, 2015 1:05 pm


Originally Posted by BlueSmurf (Post 24979475)
Fantastik. Now I can use the super low mistaken one direction ticket from C2 to New Zealand.

Ticket is only possible in 2015 but pass through Bangkok and Sydney, so I can get off in Bangkok and use your ticket to get back to Europe and have a one leg trip from Europe to Thailand leftover for 2016. Very happy now.

I am sure you will get off in BKK :D.

Flying4less Jun 16, 2015 1:31 pm


Originally Posted by greyguy1 (Post 24978940)
This is how the "Couch Dump" folks give themselves away.

If being a "Couch Dump" still saves me money on my travels.. Including using this particular one later on this year.. (i will look at price breakdown when ticketed lol).. then thats fine by me ;P



Originally Posted by pimpcoltd (Post 24979213)
:D Love it! 2nd grade arithmetics - fail.

Just out of curiosity i had to ask.. I cant see an error with the arithmetic and the idea of the post was just to highlight the very low taxes and charges.. the slight overall price reduction i did mention was negligible.. Ile have a word with my "Assistant" see what he makes of it all lmao!

Ile behave now.. i do spend a lot of time searching but also a lot of time flying.. a big perk of being self employed!

pimpcoltd Jun 16, 2015 2:18 pm


Originally Posted by Flying4less (Post 24979937)
Oh dear! Lmao.. Almost fell off the couch laughing ;P

[...]

Just out of curiosity i had to ask.. I cant see an error with the arithmetic and the idea of the post was just to highlight the very low taxes and charges.. the slight overall price reduction i did mention was negligible.. Ile have a word with my "Assistant" see what he makes of it all lmao!

Be my guest:


Originally Posted by Flying4less (Post 24977828)
But the interesting thing being the total taxes and charges amount to just €0.01 ;)

Both simple arithmetic as well as a look at the fare calculation and the OPC of that OTA will show you that the T&F are by no means 0.01 €. If ITA based arithmetics don't help you solving that equation, an issued tix will. But that's where the couch dumping comes in. Therefore: don't "lmao" too much about greyguy's witty comment unless you don't mind a laugh on you. ;)

Flying4less Jun 16, 2015 2:25 pm


Originally Posted by pimpcoltd (Post 24980210)
Be my guest:



Both simple arithmetic as well as a look at the fare calculation and the OPC of that OTA will show you that the T&F are by no means 0.01 €. If ITA based arithmetics don't help you solving that equation, an issued tix will. But that's where the couch dumping comes in. Therefore: don't "lmao" too much about greyguy's witty comment unless you don't mind a laugh on you. ;)

Exactly!... The point being you knew which OTA i was refering too.. i try and give as many hints, tips and clues as possible in my posts without spelling things out to clearly ;)


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