Skyteam- decent mixed cabin (PE/J) fares from MIA-Europe (~$1,600)
Jan 4, 2020, 1:30 pm
#1
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Skyteam- decent mixed cabin (PE/J) fares from US-Europe (~$1,600)
Seeing some pretty good fares out of scattered US locations to Europe if you are okay with mixed cabins (Premium Economy going east, Business coming back West). Example I see is MIA-VIE from April 1-7 for $1,650. Earns over 16,000 MQM's (can be more depending on the routing you choose). Dates looks pretty open, as well as destinations.
Last edited by uclabadger; Jan 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Jan 4, 2020, 2:56 pm
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Looks like quite a few options. Best way to look is use Google Flights to look for cheap Premium Economy routes, and use that as a basis. Another one I just found is Minneapolis to Frankfurt (but returning to Chicago (can connect back through MSP, though, and throw away last MSP-ORD leg)) for $1,675 from March 30-April 7.
Jan 4, 2020, 9:19 pm
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I only see 1300USD for Y+ in March when I need to travel. Adding J to fly back to the US makes the price insane. And LH, AA/IB/BA for the same price...ideally need to travel 12/3 - 19/3 (20/3)...can anyone tell me I am blind? 
Last edited by 747jetter; Jan 4, 2020 at 9:32 pm
Jan 4, 2020, 9:47 pm
#9
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I could only make in March PRG for 2,5k, BUD 2,8k and WAW 2,9k...
EDIT:
TXL 2,7k in March
CDG direct on eastbound and one stop on westbound 2,3k
AMS direct on westbound 2,4
EDIT:
TXL 2,7k in March
CDG direct on eastbound and one stop on westbound 2,3k
AMS direct on westbound 2,4
Last edited by 747jetter; Jan 4, 2020 at 9:53 pm
Jan 4, 2020, 10:13 pm
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Seeing some pretty good fares out of scattered US locations to Europe if you are okay with mixed cabins (Premium Economy going east, Business coming back West). Example I see is MIA-VIE from April 1-7 for $1,650. Earns over 16,000 MQM's (can be more depending on the routing you choose). Dates looks pretty open, as well as destinations.
Jan 5, 2020, 12:13 am
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Nothing much to see here, generally any time there is a $2k or sub $2k biz return fare available you can get this kind of mixed fare pricing, unless combination rules for the fare don’t permit mixing classes on outbound and return. Given the small savings from $2k for all biz and the significantly better product you get for all biz, I dont understand why this is seen as a good deal. Especially if you have a Platinum AMEX and IAP can shave 10% off of BA/AARP/Chase.
Jan 5, 2020, 7:53 pm
#14
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Nothing much to see here, generally any time there is a $2k or sub $2k biz return fare available you can get this kind of mixed fare pricing, unless combination rules for the fare don’t permit mixing classes on outbound and return. Given the small savings from $2k for all biz and the significantly better product you get for all biz, I dont understand why this is seen as a good deal. Especially if you have a Platinum AMEX and IAP can shave 10% off of BA/AARP/Chase.
Jan 8, 2020, 3:44 am
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Note that PS fares generally book into coach or C+ on domestic connecting flights.
