AMS - SA Massive Price Hike
Aug 8, 2018, 4:13 am
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AMS - SA Massive Price Hike
The last couple of years, I've been able to get very good return J fares to SA, around 2-2.4K Euro, now they are now 4.2-4.6K depending on whether its to JNB or CPT, bring it in-line with ex-LHR prices.
The flights from AMS in J are rarely completely full, and the last trip to JNB there were some empty seats both ways.
I know that QR are taking a hit with the blockade, but at these prices, I might have to go back to BA
The flights from AMS in J are rarely completely full, and the last trip to JNB there were some empty seats both ways.
I know that QR are taking a hit with the blockade, but at these prices, I might have to go back to BA
Aug 8, 2018, 4:53 am
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The last couple of years, I've been able to get very good return J fares to SA, around 2-2.4K Euro, now they are now 4.2-4.6K depending on whether its to JNB or CPT, bring it in-line with ex-LHR prices.
The flights from AMS in J are rarely completely full, and the last trip to JNB there were some empty seats both ways.
I know that QR are taking a hit with the blockade, but at these prices, I might have to go back to BA
The flights from AMS in J are rarely completely full, and the last trip to JNB there were some empty seats both ways.
I know that QR are taking a hit with the blockade, but at these prices, I might have to go back to BA
There again, we're talking about Qatar Airways .....
Aug 8, 2018, 5:32 am
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The prices remain reasonable until December, then they double.
Interestingly if you go from BRU, then they train you to AMS and the price is reduced to around 2,8K on the days I want to travel. I assume there is no way for QR to check that I caught the train?
Interestingly if you go from BRU, then they train you to AMS and the price is reduced to around 2,8K on the days I want to travel. I assume there is no way for QR to check that I caught the train?
Aug 8, 2018, 6:28 am
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