Long time lurker but an active FDer . With fuel prices mooning ( yes , I love meme stocks ) , whats the future of FD ? good , bad or ugly?

YQ started qs fuel surcharge.. but in today's scenario has almost nothing to do with actual cost of the fuel.

The overall airfare may of course rise due to long detours (closed airspaces) and increasing fuel prices

thats where I was headed too . With fuel prices increasing by the day , it makes sense for airlines to marry the YQ to fuel prices but now that accruing miles through FF program is much easier , FD may not be an attractive option for many .

The above trick WWE mentioned can easily be flown using FF miles than paying ~$700

@ChanduFD , Today 3:52 pm

You are unbelievable. I was just about to post that but You got it first. Well done.

I am pretty sure we BOTH talking about the same OneWorld Non FD Intercontinental Business Class $ 687.50 after a series of tricks.

I don't know how to process this but I will take it.

Coming back to the deal you are talking about and the method , I believe there is much better way to do it provided you have the RIGHT tools. I usually don't like spending more than $200( Yes I'm frugal ) for any non FD flights . with a ton of FF miles amassed over last 6 months , $200 out of pocket is quite expensive too . lol

Any hints on what the series of tricks are?

Non FD as mentioned.
FD works also 3X Flyable

Those who DMed me , my account is relatively new and I can send only limited # messages everyday . I'm not trying to be rude by not responding to your messages !

another one - fly 8234 miles for less than $200 ai . non FD AND NO tricks

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Carrier AI SL3MORDI CHI to DEL (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code S
Covers ORD-DEL (Economy)
$30.50

C1-C2 r/t all in $209.85 . OJ and no tricks. Price can further be "reduced".

P.S - If you are new to travel hacking and know the basics , this is easy one to crack .

Largest Carrier in OneWorld USA to Brazil 241.56 € One Way
 

Fly onboard largest Red/White/Blue Carrier in OneWorld USA to Brazil 241.56 € One Way

Mid-Summer 2022 C1-C2-C1 $ 127.15 all-in.
 

Mid-Summer 2022 C1-C2-C1 $ 127.15 all-in.

Bookable.

Take a note of the changes happening outside FD world and you can treat yourself to a nice gateway in C2 or C6 at very lil cost.

Just started with this Flyer talk stuff, can't quite figure it out, can I have a hint please?

There are some old blog posts available on the internet . Google and this thread are your friends to help you get started. Good luck