May 21, 2013, 12:18 pm
Last edit by: Sykes
- Fare feels too good to be true? Don't call the airline!!!!!!
- Double check that the fare is actually in Business or First as some online search engines or OTA's confuse booking classes on some airlines.
- Post as many details as possible about the First / Business fare, including fare class, fare basis, one-way / roundtrip, sales channel, sample dates & total price, including taxes.
- Post the details within the thread itself and not in the post title field as any information typed here cannot be seen by members accessing the thread using mobile devices.
- Refrain from posting fare requests or engaging in off topic debates such as fare trends, specific aircraft configuration or visa requirements
- The deeply discounted international fares discussed here are almost always specific to a certain country of origin, so don't ask if it works in reverse (e.g. a SFO-LHR-SFO fare usually won't work LHR-SFO-LHR). Domestic fares more commonly work in reverse.
- Last, but not least, Don't call the Airline!
Good Deal Premium Fares 2013
Nov 29, 2013 | 4:48 pm
#2206
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Virtuoso Travel Agent, Commercial Pilot
Posts: 2,163
Nope, still there. This deal requires flying LAX-KUL on MH metal, and that flight only runs M, W, F, and Su. Also, be sure you're looking at travel dates between 06JAN and 31MAY.
Worth noting that this is also available one-way for about $1700. I'm doing SFO-LAX-NRT-KUL-BKK on MH, then adding a cheap BKK-CMB flight on to the end to get to CMB to enjoy some of what there is to offer there.
Worth noting that this is also available one-way for about $1700. I'm doing SFO-LAX-NRT-KUL-BKK on MH, then adding a cheap BKK-CMB flight on to the end to get to CMB to enjoy some of what there is to offer there.
Nov 29, 2013 | 6:54 pm
#2207
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,449
THanks
Nope, still there. This deal requires flying LAX-KUL on MH metal, and that flight only runs M, W, F, and Su. Also, be sure you're looking at travel dates between 06JAN and 31MAY.
Worth noting that this is also available one-way for about $1700. I'm doing SFO-LAX-NRT-KUL-BKK on MH, then adding a cheap BKK-CMB flight on to the end to get to CMB to enjoy some of what there is to offer there.
Worth noting that this is also available one-way for about $1700. I'm doing SFO-LAX-NRT-KUL-BKK on MH, then adding a cheap BKK-CMB flight on to the end to get to CMB to enjoy some of what there is to offer there.
Nov 30, 2013 | 6:25 pm
#2208
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,233
AV/AA: SFO/LAX-MDE/CLO/BOG ~$668-$740ai
Samples:
AV: Jan 25-26 SFO-SAL-MDE-SAL-SFO $668ai (D) (7388mi ~9cpm)
AA: Jan 24-26 SFO-ORD-MIA-MDE-MIA-ORD-SFO $684ai (A,I) (8864mi ~7.7cpm)
-other routings available....
Similar rules on these fares:
-ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 31MAY 14.
-3 day minimum or Sat. night stay.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
Samples:
AV: Jan 25-26 SFO-SAL-MDE-SAL-SFO $668ai (D) (7388mi ~9cpm)
AA: Jan 24-26 SFO-ORD-MIA-MDE-MIA-ORD-SFO $684ai (A,I) (8864mi ~7.7cpm)
-other routings available....
Similar rules on these fares:
-ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 31MAY 14.
-3 day minimum or Sat. night stay.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
Last edited by CokeandTaco; Nov 30, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Nov 30, 2013 | 6:30 pm
#2209
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,233
DL/AA/AV: NYC-SJO ~$571ai
Sample:
DL/AA Feb 8-9 JFK-SJO-JFK ~$571ai (Z/I) (4420mi ~13cpm)
Similar rules on these fares:
-ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 31MAY 14.
-3 day minimum or Sat. night stay.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
Sample:
DL/AA Feb 8-9 JFK-SJO-JFK ~$571ai (Z/I) (4420mi ~13cpm)
Similar rules on these fares:
-ALL TRAVEL MUST BE COMPLETED BY MIDNIGHT ON 31MAY 14.
-3 day minimum or Sat. night stay.
-FOR ROUND TRIP FARES.
Last edited by CokeandTaco; Nov 30, 2013 at 6:48 pm Reason: *new post replacement
Dec 1, 2013 | 6:46 am
#2210
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: West Coast, USA
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 3,747
Dec 1, 2013 | 8:03 am
#2211
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: http://www.hopwise.com
Posts: 37
note - general rule does not apply travel from last stopover must commence no later than 1 month after departure from fare origin.
** tickets must be issued on/after 25nov 13 and on/before ** 02dec 13. fares may only be sold by mh. sale is restricted to specific agents. note - valid for internet sales only or - sale is restricted to specific agents.
BLR-KUL-LAX-KUL-BLR (ZBTY1MIZ)
Dec 1, 2013 | 9:03 am
#2212
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 99
Another MH deal BLR-KUL-AKL-KUL-BLR FOR 88,209inr or 865 or even MEL for around 787
Dec 1, 2013 | 9:35 am
#2213
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Splitting time between small towns in NorCal and Wydaho
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 21,495
good find, any action on a UA match ex-EWR?
Dec 1, 2013 | 11:34 am
#2214
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,999
Dec 1, 2013 | 1:56 pm
#2215
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: somewhere north of London, UK
Programs: HH Gold, BA Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 15,257
Dec 1, 2013 | 11:28 pm
#2217
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
Looks like AA have updated their fare info for the AMS-GRU trips for ~ €2300. Can work it to get 77W on all non-intra-C2 flights. Includes one free stopover in each direction.
I've played around on Matrix, AA, and Expedia, and can get an example itinerary of AMS-DFW//DFW-GRU//GRU-DFW//DFW-AMS for €2875. Substituting MIA/JFK brings it up just a touch more (in my searches), but still wondering if anyone has some hints/tips on getting that final €500 off.
Any thoughts?
I've played around on Matrix, AA, and Expedia, and can get an example itinerary of AMS-DFW//DFW-GRU//GRU-DFW//DFW-AMS for €2875. Substituting MIA/JFK brings it up just a touch more (in my searches), but still wondering if anyone has some hints/tips on getting that final €500 off.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by aa213bb; Dec 1, 2013 at 11:36 pm Reason: Removed Fare Basis for PM
Dec 2, 2013 | 2:35 am
#2218
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: KL PFL; BA Nobody; EY Silver
Posts: 2,587
I used MAA which is a bit cheaper and where my company has a shared services center worth visiting.
I booked on Expedia, which was still showing fares available but I doubt it gets ticketed... Actually it has just got!
Last edited by Keter; Dec 2, 2013 at 2:37 am Reason: Ticketed
Dec 2, 2013 | 3:30 am
#2219
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 5,249
Thanks! I needed a one way to AKL and constructed one using this special offer. Funny thing, the fare rule was sale 'on/ before 2DEC' so i was not in a hurry, but while playing with options Matrix once shown increased price, i checked ExpertFlyer and realised all fares were withdrawn...
I used MAA which is a bit cheaper and where my company has a shared services center worth visiting.
I booked on Expedia, which was still showing fares available but I doubt it gets ticketed... Actually it has just got!
I used MAA which is a bit cheaper and where my company has a shared services center worth visiting.
I booked on Expedia, which was still showing fares available but I doubt it gets ticketed... Actually it has just got!
Tried to call their reservation office here in the Netherlands and tried their UK office, but not much help. Their HQ call center never picks up anything.. wonder how much business they are losing with such a crappy website and call center.
Cheers!
Dec 2, 2013 | 3:54 am
#2220
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 7,062
Don't bother calling. Even if they answer the phone, they will still direct you to book on the website as these sale fares are not available through the call centers.