RJ: FRA - BKK Business 1500
Jun 9, 2022, 1:38 pm
#16
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I mean, in terms of price and value, this fare does by far not beat the KLM flight from my home turf Stuttgart via Amsterdam to Bangkok and return last December, which was fully refundable for 1200€ (Which now costs 2800+). Nor does it beat the luxury of a Qatar Qsuite or the A380 bar in the upper deck - these are still unavailable or costs 5000€. Given the travel dates over Xmas, this RJ flight had just the perfect value for me. And the best rate was via Amex travel, which gave me the opportunity to spend my travel vouchers.
Jun 10, 2022, 2:32 am
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IAP offers up to 20% off (in best cases) compared to ITA/GF etc, so unless there is an active one-way option around 700-800$, which there isn't at the moment, your posts are just anecdotes of fares long gone, and not something that can be consistently booked.
Jun 10, 2022, 7:38 am
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I agree. If there are such fares available, they should be posted. Otherwise, it is just talk.
Jun 27, 2022, 5:34 am
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I mean, in terms of price and value, this fare does by far not beat the KLM flight from my home turf Stuttgart via Amsterdam to Bangkok and return last December, which was fully refundable for 1200 (Which now costs 2800+). Nor does it beat the luxury of a Qatar Qsuite or the A380 bar in the upper deck - these are still unavailable or costs 5000. Given the travel dates over Xmas, this RJ flight had just the perfect value for me. And the best rate was via Amex travel, which gave me the opportunity to spend my travel vouchers.
As an aside, I still wonder how lowest business class fares became so expensive while the cheaper economy fares are still more or less the same.
Jun 27, 2022, 12:22 pm
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Jun 27, 2022, 1:04 pm
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I had RJ to BKK in 2019. Nothing wrong with the 2-2-2 seating in the 787 which gave me a good night sleep on both flights. The connecting A320's felt a bit outdated and regarding the big 2-2 seats I found it impossible to leave my windowseat once the person in front of me fully reclined his or her seat. The seat next to me was empty so I was able to climb over it which was still a bit awkward. But this fare is quite good considering how expensive the cheapest EU-> Asia J-fares have become.
As an aside, I still wonder how lowest business class fares became so expensive while the cheaper economy fares are still more or less the same.
As an aside, I still wonder how lowest business class fares became so expensive while the cheaper economy fares are still more or less the same.
This is one of the better deals that can currently be booked.
Jun 28, 2022, 8:29 am
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Jun 28, 2022, 11:07 am
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