CAI is over!!! :(
Sep 12, 2004 | 4:23 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by sunseeker
barton
any word on whether/when oneworld rates ex cairo will be increased as well ?
any word on whether/when oneworld rates ex cairo will be increased as well ?
*A ex CAI low fares have been living on borrowed time since then.
Sep 13, 2004 | 1:24 am
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Note: The fare increase was specifically for ex-EGYPT only and only specifically for an immediate increase. None of the other places increased their fares. So the majority of the fares will be 'tweaked' during the normal fare increases which happen in May and Nov.
Now that Star Alliance fares ex-CAI are higher than Oneworld's... guess what will happen eventually?
Now that Star Alliance fares ex-CAI are higher than Oneworld's... guess what will happen eventually?
Sep 14, 2004 | 12:40 am
#19
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oneworld fares
Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Now that Star Alliance fares ex-CAI are higher than Oneworld's... guess what will happen eventually?
the info i found on their forum is dated 03/2004.
Sep 14, 2004 | 6:05 am
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Well, there goes my birthday present to myself for next year... 
Sep 14, 2004 | 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
Hmm, bizarre one this. The TA I use for *A RTW's has just confirmed today same price as before for a CRTWSTAR1 of 21450 EGP + Tax 
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.Last edited by TerryK; Sep 14, 2004 at 7:47 am Reason: typo
Sep 14, 2004 | 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Yes but according to GuyBetsy (see post #6 above) the new price also applies for travel commencing from 15th Sep.
Sep 16, 2004 | 6:36 pm
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Very sad.... I was/am on a continuous RTW. From my perspective it is rather unfortunate since I have a good friend in CAI and it was developing into a fun semi-annual stopover. But why this drastic jump to middle of the pack pricing?
Now Sweden is cheaper and it's a lot easier for me to get there. Oh, well.....
As you all know, the loophole evolved due to the floating of the EGP in Jan 2003 and it has depreciated badly vs. the USD and more so vs. the EUR. It's possible that it will depreciate even more in tandem with economic turmoil, but they have been able to keep a lid on inflation in the past 12 months.
Now Sweden is cheaper and it's a lot easier for me to get there. Oh, well.....
As you all know, the loophole evolved due to the floating of the EGP in Jan 2003 and it has depreciated badly vs. the USD and more so vs. the EUR. It's possible that it will depreciate even more in tandem with economic turmoil, but they have been able to keep a lid on inflation in the past 12 months.
Sep 17, 2004 | 1:11 am
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upgrading an ex-Cai rtw en route
I'm in the middle of an ex-CAI rtw and I was thinking of upgrading it from a Star 1 to a Star 2.
Would I have to upgrade to the new Star 2 price?
Would I have to upgrade to the new Star 2 price?
Sep 17, 2004 | 1:51 am
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Originally Posted by CDG 1K
I'm in the middle of an ex-CAI rtw and I was thinking of upgrading it from a Star 1 to a Star 2.
Would I have to upgrade to the new Star 2 price?
Would I have to upgrade to the new Star 2 price?