CAI dilemma
Jul 26, 2003 | 4:24 am
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CAI dilemma
Am planning to commence a DONE4 from CAI but am still mulling over the options for a side ticket to get there before and back after.
BA discounted Y return is ~ GBP 500, there are cheaper alternatives using non-OW carriers such as Austrian Airlines, Olympic, Air France, Egyptair and Alitalia [though the layover times for Alitalia are extreme].
If I buy a 1-way Y ticket with any of these, I could get away with around GBP 200. I could then combine this with a 1-way C fare on BA CAI-LHR of GBP 500.
Anyone lurking here have any suggestions for choosing a non-UK point of origin to get a good Y/C deal and keep all travel within OW?
BA discounted Y return is ~ GBP 500, there are cheaper alternatives using non-OW carriers such as Austrian Airlines, Olympic, Air France, Egyptair and Alitalia [though the layover times for Alitalia are extreme].
If I buy a 1-way Y ticket with any of these, I could get away with around GBP 200. I could then combine this with a 1-way C fare on BA CAI-LHR of GBP 500.
Anyone lurking here have any suggestions for choosing a non-UK point of origin to get a good Y/C deal and keep all travel within OW?
Jul 26, 2003 | 5:56 am
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About the only good thing about BA's recent devaluation of their FF programme is the ability to obtain one-way awards. I'm using a one-way SAN-LHR-CAI to enable me to start a RTW AONE in CAI.
Why not obtain a one-way award from a European destination to CAI?
Why not obtain a one-way award from a European destination to CAI?
Jul 26, 2003 | 10:57 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Full Score:
Why not obtain a one-way award from a European destination to CAI?</font>
Why not obtain a one-way award from a European destination to CAI?</font>
Jul 26, 2003 | 12:10 pm
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I couldn't figure out where you were starting from. From LAX we're using LGB-JFK on AA, then MS. Assuming their pilots are better screened these days, it's quick and very cheap. Even F - thatever that means to them - is only USD1500.
Jul 27, 2003 | 1:37 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JohnAx:
I couldn't figure out where you were starting from.</font>
I couldn't figure out where you were starting from.</font>
Jul 30, 2003 | 9:02 am
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The average fare between LHR and CAI on most carriers serving LHR are around GBP 280-200. Don't look for them online. You have to contact a large travel agency in London for unpublished fares.