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
Sep 29, 2014, 4:43 pm
#2836
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Bonvoy Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,811
BA Business Class
Sample Date: 10/17-10/24
SEA-AMS = $2,285
SEA-TXL = $2,603
SEA-NCE = $2,519
SEA-FCO = $2,751
SEA-MXP = $2,735
SEA-CTA = $2,733 (Requires airport transfer between LHR and LGW)
I didn’t apply the 10% Chase BA discount or AARP discount to these prices. Remember to sign up for the bonus promotion that AA and BA has for premium cabin travel between the US and Europe.
Sample Date: 10/17-10/24
SEA-AMS = $2,285
SEA-TXL = $2,603
SEA-NCE = $2,519
SEA-FCO = $2,751
SEA-MXP = $2,735
SEA-CTA = $2,733 (Requires airport transfer between LHR and LGW)
I didn’t apply the 10% Chase BA discount or AARP discount to these prices. Remember to sign up for the bonus promotion that AA and BA has for premium cabin travel between the US and Europe.
Sep 29, 2014, 5:10 pm
#2837
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
HEL is the hub of Finnair. SkyTeam (DL/AF/KLM) has been attacking OneWorld (to which Finnair belongs) business fares in response to OW attacking DL hubs earlier this month. Same reason why there have been tons of cheap business fares from BCN and MAD, Iberia's two primary airports. They can't attack LHR because they have a competitive product there in VS.
As for BCN and MAD while yes I've seen steals there, the deals have been no where near as good as the HEL fares.
Sep 29, 2014, 6:17 pm
#2838
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 302
Code:
BA Business Class Sample Date: 10/17-10/24 SEA-AMS = $2,285 SEA-TXL = $2,603 SEA-NCE = $2,519 SEA-FCO = $2,751 SEA-MXP = $2,735 SEA-CTA = $2,733 (Requires airport transfer between LHR and LGW) I didn’t apply the 10% Chase BA discount or AARP discount to these prices. Remember to sign up for the bonus promotion that AA and BA has for premium cabin travel between the US and Europe.
Got SFO-MAD in Biz all BA Metal for $2500 with AARP discount. X-Mas Travel. 12/25 - 1/4
Sep 29, 2014, 10:39 pm
#2839
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sydney
Programs: NH AMC, EY Guest Silver,MPC GO
Posts: 210
Sep 29, 2014, 10:55 pm
#2840
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PDX (wish I was in HNL)
Programs: Platinum
Posts: 1,687
BA Business Class
Sample Date: 10/17-10/24
SEA-AMS = $2,285
SEA-TXL = $2,603
SEA-NCE = $2,519
SEA-FCO = $2,751
SEA-MXP = $2,735
SEA-CTA = $2,733 (Requires airport transfer between LHR and LGW)
I didn’t apply the 10% Chase BA discount or AARP discount to these prices. Remember to sign up for the bonus promotion that AA and BA has for premium cabin travel between the US and Europe.
Sample Date: 10/17-10/24
SEA-AMS = $2,285
SEA-TXL = $2,603
SEA-NCE = $2,519
SEA-FCO = $2,751
SEA-MXP = $2,735
SEA-CTA = $2,733 (Requires airport transfer between LHR and LGW)
I didn’t apply the 10% Chase BA discount or AARP discount to these prices. Remember to sign up for the bonus promotion that AA and BA has for premium cabin travel between the US and Europe.
Sep 30, 2014, 12:43 am
#2841
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta Metro
Programs: DL , AC, BA, Hhonors Diamond, IH Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,354
I just booked ATL-ORY CDG-ATL on Orbitz for $2152 in Biz for 4/5-12/2015.
Interestingly, I could not get this itinerary or price to show up anywhere else. There were numerous itineraries for $2298-2400 or so, but all on AA, US, or BA metal. So it's part of the One World sale.
My itinerary is US on BA metal for ATL-ORY and FinnAir on US metal CDG-ATL. Coach is $1400.
I'm still debating whether I can really afford this . . . . I have until 11 PM Tues. to cancel.
Interestingly, I could not get this itinerary or price to show up anywhere else. There were numerous itineraries for $2298-2400 or so, but all on AA, US, or BA metal. So it's part of the One World sale.
My itinerary is US on BA metal for ATL-ORY and FinnAir on US metal CDG-ATL. Coach is $1400.
I'm still debating whether I can really afford this . . . . I have until 11 PM Tues. to cancel.
Sep 30, 2014, 2:05 am
#2842
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tallinn
Programs: Hilton Diamond, VA Gold,
Posts: 15
See the light
For those making use of the HEL deals you might want to head over to Tallinn for 24 hours if you get the chance (particularly Thur - Sat). Plenty of ferries and very different than Helsinki despite being only 50 miles away.
Sep 30, 2014, 8:01 am
#2844
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Look up - On a ✈ DELTA ✈ jet NOW!
Programs: Blogger & Delta Diamond Medallion Million Miler
Posts: 4,174
DL: LAX-SJU $996 & 11,466MQMs at 8.7CPM
DL: LAX-SJU $996 & 11,466MQMs at 8.7CPM
Sample date DEC5/6 via JFK out & ATL back
Sample date DEC5/6 via JFK out & ATL back
Sep 30, 2014, 9:30 am
#2845
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: West Coast, USA
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 3,747
Sep 30, 2014, 9:35 am
#2846
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 917
EDIT: Ok that's probably not technically true. You might need to be at least 18.
Last edited by Calculon; Sep 30, 2014 at 10:09 am
Sep 30, 2014, 10:09 am
#2847
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marina Del Rey, CA
Programs: AA EXPLAT, HYATT GLOBALIST, AS75K
Posts: 607
I'm trying to find $2000 fares from LAX on BA in J starting Jan 1 and having great difficulty.
Sep 30, 2014, 10:33 am
#2848
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 254
http://www.ehow.com/about_5065453_aa...uirements.html
I don't see anything on AARP website about associate membership, so I think you have to call to join maybe?
What I am wondering is if AARP works on any other airlines other than BA?
Sep 30, 2014, 10:50 am
#2849
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SFO
Programs: Paid F
Posts: 238
See this...
http://www.ehow.com/about_5065453_aa...uirements.html
I don't see anything on AARP website about associate membership, so I think you have to call to join maybe?
What I am wondering is if AARP works on any other airlines other than BA?
http://www.ehow.com/about_5065453_aa...uirements.html
I don't see anything on AARP website about associate membership, so I think you have to call to join maybe?
What I am wondering is if AARP works on any other airlines other than BA?
I am 38 years old. I highly doubt the AARP can officially discriminate based on age.
Sep 30, 2014, 10:51 am
#2850
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: YBA / YYC
Programs: AS; Aeroplan; Hilton (Diamond); Marriott (Platinum);
Posts: 346
See this...
http://www.ehow.com/about_5065453_aa...uirements.html
I don't see anything on AARP website about associate membership, so I think you have to call to join maybe?
What I am wondering is if AARP works on any other airlines other than BA?
http://www.ehow.com/about_5065453_aa...uirements.html
I don't see anything on AARP website about associate membership, so I think you have to call to join maybe?
What I am wondering is if AARP works on any other airlines other than BA?
https://appsec.aarp.org/MSS/join/app...mp=MBLRSTATE_A