Jan 4, 2014, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: skunker
- Fare feels too good to be true? Don't call the airline!
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Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where fares on EI (Aer Lingus) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Aer Lingus does not offer first class. If you see this fare, please ignore it and do not post it here as it is completely unbookable in every sense of the term. The mods are summarily deleting these posts in order to unclutter the thread.
Note: There is a known miscoding on ITA and elsewhere, where Z fares on EY (Etihad) are showing as being in first class. This is not correct, as Z fares are discount business on EY. These fares will not receive chaffeur service. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/etihad-airways-etihad-guest/1622229-removal-chauffeur-service-some-business-class-passengers.html
List of known, active deals:
JNB-DXB-SFO in EK F, $4k-ish one-way
MLE-HKG-US (various) in C, $1400 +/- available only on CX's website.
CMB-MIA, other US cities, for about $4400 in F, round-trip/return
BA AARP $400 discount for J/F bookings is now valid again for booking until 31 Oct 2014 but departure to EOS seems to get the discount. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1435816-ba-fare-discounts-aarp-4.html
Good Deal Premium Fares 2014
Oct 20, 2014, 11:09 pm
#3211
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA1k; Bonvoy Titanium; Hilton Gold; IHG Gold; AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,794
I see many amazing fares of <$2k SAN-BCN (AF/DL/KLM) several dates in 2015 on ITA and google flights but cannot replicate the cheapest ones on XP, Orbitz or any airline website (yet).
Oct 20, 2014, 11:12 pm
#3212
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 341
Seeing some decent Thanksgiving fares JFK-CPH on US for $1850. Nov 28 to Nov 30. UA for $2070. BA has JFK-BCN for $1850. Looks like the T Day prices are around.
This is getting interesting. Prices even better with Nov 28 to Dec 1. UA EWR-BCN for $1800 on ITA
This is getting interesting. Prices even better with Nov 28 to Dec 1. UA EWR-BCN for $1800 on ITA
Last edited by FTstudent; Oct 20, 2014 at 11:25 pm
Oct 20, 2014, 11:13 pm
#3213
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA1k; Bonvoy Titanium; Hilton Gold; IHG Gold; AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,794
In addition to the fare mentioned in post 3208, I'm seeing some low fares from LAX on ITA tonight to the usual recent suspects, for example LAX-BIO and LAX-MAN sub-$2K on KLM and LAX-BCN sub-$1.7K on a combination of Delta and either AZ or AF.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Oct 20, 2014, 11:14 pm
#3214
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA1k; Bonvoy Titanium; Hilton Gold; IHG Gold; AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,794
Oct 20, 2014, 11:21 pm
#3215
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SoCal (ONT), PVD/BOS, JAX, RSW
Programs: AA/US PlatPro & 1.05MM, DL Plat (challenge), UA dirt
Posts: 3,189
In addition to the fare mentioned in post 3208, I'm seeing some low fares from LAX on ITA tonight to the usual recent suspects, for example LAX-BIO and LAX-MAN sub-$2K on KLM and LAX-BCN sub-$1.7K on a combination of Delta and either AZ or AF.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Oct 20, 2014, 11:23 pm
#3216
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SoCal (ONT), PVD/BOS, JAX, RSW
Programs: AA/US PlatPro & 1.05MM, DL Plat (challenge), UA dirt
Posts: 3,189
Oct 20, 2014, 11:26 pm
#3217
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PDX (wish I was in HNL)
Programs: Platinum
Posts: 1,687
I'm seeing a weird "bug" on Google Flights. Looking at PDX-BCN 12/28 to 1/6; shows $1317 on Delta, but when I click on the fare, it jumps up to $2191.
Oct 20, 2014, 11:41 pm
#3218
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: UA1k; Bonvoy Titanium; Hilton Gold; IHG Gold; AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,794
Oct 21, 2014, 12:10 am
#3219
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
Programs: BMI Diamond Club Gold forever
Posts: 6,367
ex- PDX, YKM, EUG as well. To- BCN, MAN, MAD, BIO (latter two slightly more), LPA (even a bit more)
In addition to the fare mentioned in post 3208, I'm seeing some low fares from LAX on ITA tonight to the usual recent suspects, for example LAX-BIO and LAX-MAN sub-$2K on KLM and LAX-BCN sub-$1.7K on a combination of Delta and either AZ or AF.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Oct 21, 2014, 12:17 am
#3220
Formerly richh1833
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SYD
Programs: QF P1, BA GGL, AS GMVP
Posts: 482
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...on/earn-miles/
Oct 21, 2014, 1:57 am
#3221
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,757
Thats cool. Do you have a link by any chance? I can't seem to find it, this is the only link I've found
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...on/earn-miles/
http://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbonu...on/earn-miles/
Why would you bother with this unless it's in line with the Y price? A3 J class is normal inter-Europe J (aka blocked middle seat). I flew them on a J/F award earlier this year and while they served decent food up in J, I wouldn't pay much of a premium to fly J vs. Y
Just one of these tickets leaves you just 998 miles short of renewing Star Alliance Gold. Great find!
Particularly given that there have been recent "special" fares from AUH and I needed a way to get there.
Last edited by irishguy28; Oct 21, 2014 at 2:16 am
Oct 21, 2014, 2:25 am
#3222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
Why would you bother with this unless it's in line with the Y price? A3 J class is normal inter-Europe J (aka blocked middle seat). I flew them on a J/F award earlier this year and while they served decent food up in J, I wouldn't pay much of a premium to fly J vs. Y
But there you are: like most fares here, a great deal for some, one of no interest to others.
Business-class on short flights isn't solely about seat design. Rewards, service, and airport-based facilities play their part.
Although the A3 C-cabin may not be flat-bedded, it offers comfort and service far beyond that found in economy.
And it's worth remembering that for many, A3 offers an easy route to *G: the miles from this trip would put you well on the way to that level.
Oct 21, 2014, 2:50 am
#3223
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: C2c
Programs: GOLD: AZ....maybe :-P
Posts: 629
Oct 21, 2014, 2:58 am
#3224
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,757
Originally Posted by Aegean T&Cs
CHAPTER 5: AEGEAN PARTNERSHIP WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES-MEMBERS OF STAR ALLIANCE
1.Members of the Programme can accrue and redeem miles on flights operated by Star Alliance member-airlines. It shall be made clear that the flight must be operated by any Star Alliance member-airline and not by other collaborating airline company (code-share flights). Individual Star Alliance member-carrier’s may also exclude mileage accrual on certain flight-ranges.
1.Members of the Programme can accrue and redeem miles on flights operated by Star Alliance member-airlines. It shall be made clear that the flight must be operated by any Star Alliance member-airline and not by other collaborating airline company (code-share flights). Individual Star Alliance member-carrier’s may also exclude mileage accrual on certain flight-ranges.
Oct 21, 2014, 6:19 am
#3225
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ATL
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/2MM, AA Plat, IC Diam. Amb., Peninsula regular, amanjunkie
Posts: 5,848
In addition to the fare mentioned in post 3208, I'm seeing some low fares from LAX on ITA tonight to the usual recent suspects, for example LAX-BIO and LAX-MAN sub-$2K on KLM and LAX-BCN sub-$1.7K on a combination of Delta and either AZ or AF.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.
Sample dates June 27-July 11, I did not follow through on any airline website though.