Jan 4, 2014, 10:43 pm
Last edit by: skunker
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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
May 4, 2014, 10:03 pm
#1516
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Posts: 234
FWIW, DL matches this price level at $695 from SJC and slightly more from SFO, and not just one way, sample date 03JUN. You can experience half their fleet in F if you want to check out their product. Needless to say, they have WiFi throughout if you need to work remotely for a day. Jeff's planes don't, but I hear he's working on retrofitting those old 2014 deliveries. Too bad they didn't have internet back then.
CRJ9 SJC-SLC
A319 SLC-MCI
MD80 MCI-ATL
B752 ATL-SJC
sCO 738, CR7 doesn't have the legs for this route, poor Jeff.
No, they got cut, no pun intended. DL still has them.
Indeed. Grape Mojito
At the new UA, it's BYOB and let them pour, at least they don't care in F.
CRJ9 SJC-SLC
A319 SLC-MCI
MD80 MCI-ATL
B752 ATL-SJC
sCO 738, CR7 doesn't have the legs for this route, poor Jeff.
No, they got cut, no pun intended. DL still has them.
Indeed. Grape Mojito
At the new UA, it's BYOB and let them pour, at least they don't care in F.
May 4, 2014, 10:29 pm
#1517
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Location: NY
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Posts: 578
May 5, 2014, 9:27 am
#1518
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Titanium Elite, National Executive
Posts: 596
Less than three large USD from EU to Honolulu in business? Seems excellent but who wants 85 degrees/sunny everyday? Tried a couple OW options with 1-7 day stays and couldn't match in June (got only DL).
May 5, 2014, 3:25 pm
#1519
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NCL and LBA
Programs: BD*G, BAGold, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat
Posts: 3,269
Was that sarcasm? 30degrees C and sunny everyday sounds great to me and almost everyone else everywhere! OW options only available from July onwards on this fare.
May 5, 2014, 3:40 pm
#1520
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,225
sunny
sunny all day?, it depends on which side of the island you are on.
May 5, 2014, 5:13 pm
#1521
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NCL and LBA
Programs: BD*G, BAGold, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat
Posts: 3,269
EU-MEL/SYD AI J from £1995 rtn AI
Air India have some pretty incredible fares from Europe to Australia in business. All flights are operated by their 787's with fully flat J. They are also joining *A finally in July.
ex-LHR = £1995 (until end of June I think)
ex-CDG = £2000 year round
ex-FRA = £2000 year round
Good way to do Australia, 787 and *G (for 3 years) with A3 in one trip.
ex-LHR = £1995 (until end of June I think)
ex-CDG = £2000 year round
ex-FRA = £2000 year round
Good way to do Australia, 787 and *G (for 3 years) with A3 in one trip.
May 5, 2014, 8:58 pm
#1522
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Toronto.Canada
Programs: AS MVP Gold. Emirates Silver BAEC Silver Air Canada 35k
Posts: 512
EK:First class JNB-YYZ $4600 AI.PLUS 90000 mile direct you to be the gold tier 052cpm
Flights
DEPARTING 18 May 14 Johannesburg, South Africa to Toronto, Canada
Flight
Depart / Arrive
Time
Airport
Duration / Stops
Class / Aircraft
EK0762
Sun
18 May 14
13:45 O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) 8hr 14min
0 Stops First
Boeing 777-300ER
Sun
18 May 14
23:59 Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Connection
9 hr 56 min
EK0241
Mon
19 May 14
09:55 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 13hr 50min
0 Stops First
Airbus A380-800
Mon
19 May 14
15:45 Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
RETURNING 26 May 14 Toronto, Canada to Johannesburg, South Africa
Flight
Depart / Arrive
Time
Airport
Duration / Stops
Class / Aircraft
EK0242
Mon
26 May 14
21:40 Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 12hr 55min
0 Stops First
Airbus A380-800
Tue
27 May 14
18:35 Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Connection
10 hr 5 min
EK0761
Wed
28 May 14
04:40 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 8hr 10min
0 Stops First
Boeing 777-300ER
Wed
28 May 14
10:50 O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
MILES
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Miles Details
Skywards Miles
Tier Miles
Africa (South/West) (JNB) - North America (East) (YYZ) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
North America (East) (YYZ) - Africa (South/West) (JNB) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
Total Miles per Emirates Skywards member 47500
47500
Family Bonus members earn 20% of Skywards Miles shown which will be credited to the Family Head.
FARE ZAR 51458.00 including Taxes, Fees and Charges
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Available on all Emirates operated flights
Award-winning gourmet cuisine and beverages
Friendly, attentive service from a multilingual cabin crew
A great range of entertainment, including movies, music and TV.
Comfortable, reclining, ergonomically-designed seats
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Children travelling alone
Summary of Charges
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Cost
Flight 1 Passengers, First, Skywards Flex Fare ZAR 50340.00 ZAR 1118.00 ZAR 51458.00
Total price in South African Rand
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Total ZAR 51458.00
DEPARTING 18 May 14 Johannesburg, South Africa to Toronto, Canada
Flight
Depart / Arrive
Time
Airport
Duration / Stops
Class / Aircraft
EK0762
Sun
18 May 14
13:45 O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) 8hr 14min
0 Stops First
Boeing 777-300ER
Sun
18 May 14
23:59 Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Connection
9 hr 56 min
EK0241
Mon
19 May 14
09:55 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 13hr 50min
0 Stops First
Airbus A380-800
Mon
19 May 14
15:45 Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
RETURNING 26 May 14 Toronto, Canada to Johannesburg, South Africa
Flight
Depart / Arrive
Time
Airport
Duration / Stops
Class / Aircraft
EK0242
Mon
26 May 14
21:40 Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 12hr 55min
0 Stops First
Airbus A380-800
Tue
27 May 14
18:35 Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Connection
10 hr 5 min
EK0761
Wed
28 May 14
04:40 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 8hr 10min
0 Stops First
Boeing 777-300ER
Wed
28 May 14
10:50 O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
MILES
Hide Breakdown
Miles Details
Skywards Miles
Tier Miles
Africa (South/West) (JNB) - North America (East) (YYZ) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
North America (East) (YYZ) - Africa (South/West) (JNB) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
Total Miles per Emirates Skywards member 47500
47500
Family Bonus members earn 20% of Skywards Miles shown which will be credited to the Family Head.
FARE ZAR 51458.00 including Taxes, Fees and Charges
Show Breakdown
Organised by Tourico HolidaysHotels and Cars
Add a hotel Find and book the perfect hotel for your trip Search
Add a car Get great rates on car rentals Search
Additional Information
Available on all Emirates operated flights
Award-winning gourmet cuisine and beverages
Friendly, attentive service from a multilingual cabin crew
A great range of entertainment, including movies, music and TV.
Comfortable, reclining, ergonomically-designed seats
Select your own seat at any time prior to check-in
Save time at the airport by checking in online
Terms & Conditions
Fare Conditions
Online Booking Terms & Conditions
Conditions of Carriage
Useful Information
Children travelling alone
Summary of Charges
Service
Airfare
Taxes, fees & charges
Cost
Flight 1 Passengers, First, Skywards Flex Fare ZAR 50340.00 ZAR 1118.00 ZAR 51458.00
Total price in South African Rand
Convert Currency
Total ZAR 51458.00
May 5, 2014, 9:00 pm
#1523
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Toronto.Canada
Programs: AS MVP Gold. Emirates Silver BAEC Silver Air Canada 35k
Posts: 512
I am not how much mile you can collect if you r already a tier member
Miles Details
Skywards Miles
Tier Miles
Africa (South/West) (JNB) - North America (East) (YYZ) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
North America (East) (YYZ) - Africa (South/West) (JNB) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
Total Miles per Emirates Skywards member 47500
47500
Skywards Miles
Tier Miles
Africa (South/West) (JNB) - North America (East) (YYZ) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
North America (East) (YYZ) - Africa (South/West) (JNB) Flex 9500
9500
First Class Bonus 14250
14250
Total Miles per Emirates Skywards member 47500
47500
May 5, 2014, 9:22 pm
#1524
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Posts: 21,600
Wow, great F fare.
May 5, 2014, 9:24 pm
#1525
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Toronto.Canada
Programs: AS MVP Gold. Emirates Silver BAEC Silver Air Canada 35k
Posts: 512
if you buy from YYZ is the price is 13k
Quell domage
May 5, 2014, 9:33 pm
#1526
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, IHG Gold Ambassador, Marriott Gold
Posts: 519
A _ton_ of dates available JNB-YYZ through the end of the year (did matrix search with 3-10 day trips).
I suggest trying other airports too -- a few dates in May for JNB-DXB-IAH or JNB-DXB-DFW for under $5,100 (e.g. 5/15-5/25/2014).
Now, can this be credited to anything useful?
I suggest trying other airports too -- a few dates in May for JNB-DXB-IAH or JNB-DXB-DFW for under $5,100 (e.g. 5/15-5/25/2014).
Now, can this be credited to anything useful?
May 5, 2014, 9:40 pm
#1527
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$2800 for the one-way JNB-YYZ. And I have to come back from JNB on the dates in question, but already have CX F via HKG booked as an award. This is TOUGH. But I don't have $2800 so that is a bit easier .
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May 5, 2014, 9:47 pm
#1528
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Fare is ~$300 more RT if departing from CPT.
Last edited by TheBOSman; May 5, 2014 at 9:55 pm
May 5, 2014, 10:09 pm
#1529
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
AS is giving double miles on select EK flights plus 10% off qualifying F fares.
May 5, 2014, 10:10 pm
#1530
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