OWE - Cheapest point of origin
Dec 15, 2002 | 4:05 am
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OWE - Cheapest point of origin
I've been scanning http://members.shaw.ca/fewmiles/oneworld/owe-fares.html but it doesn't seem to be that utd. Anyone know where the most cost effective points of origin are and have any travel agent suggestions for booking?
Dec 16, 2002 | 7:50 am
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While New Zealand continues to have very good pricing you need to watch currency conversions. The Kiwi dollar has increased in value over 30% in the last year which has increased the costs of OWE tickets ex Auckland substantially. Using this morning's currency rates a 5 continent First Class OWE would cost in USD:
NZ 7170
Australia 7384
Canada 8243
USA 9700
NZ 7170
Australia 7384
Canada 8243
USA 9700
Dec 17, 2002 | 7:24 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jrussell:
While New Zealand continues to have very good pricing you need to watch currency conversions. The Kiwi dollar has increased in value over 30% in the last year which has increased the costs of OWE tickets ex Auckland substantially. Using this morning's currency rates a 5 continent First Class OWE would cost in USD:
NZ 7170
Australia 7384
Canada 8243
USA 9700
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While New Zealand continues to have very good pricing you need to watch currency conversions. The Kiwi dollar has increased in value over 30% in the last year which has increased the costs of OWE tickets ex Auckland substantially. Using this morning's currency rates a 5 continent First Class OWE would cost in USD:
NZ 7170
Australia 7384
Canada 8243
USA 9700
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Are you sure the NZ$-price is correct? This puts it almost 2000USD below what I paid for a 4 continent OWE in Business class.
Dec 17, 2002 | 8:07 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ph-ndr:
Are you sure the NZ$-price is correct? This puts it almost 2000USD below what I paid for a 4 continent OWE in Business class.</font>
Are you sure the NZ$-price is correct? This puts it almost 2000USD below what I paid for a 4 continent OWE in Business class.</font>
Read it again - all of the prices are converted to USD.
Dec 18, 2002 | 12:39 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jrussell:
The Kiwi dollar has increased in value over 30% in the last year which has increased the costs of OWE tickets ex Auckland substantially. </font>
The Kiwi dollar has increased in value over 30% in the last year which has increased the costs of OWE tickets ex Auckland substantially. </font>
Dec 18, 2002 | 8:13 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by number_6:
(the county of Los Angeles has a bigger budget than the government of NZ).</font>
(the county of Los Angeles has a bigger budget than the government of NZ).</font>
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Dec 22, 2002 | 9:34 pm
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I have done several around-the-world one world fares in business class. I have one for 4-continents in B/C originating in Rome which is $4,575.00. I believe I did one 2 years ago originating in Madrid for about $4300.00 US.
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