US to Romania
Nov 7, 2006 | 1:48 pm
#1
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US to Romania
hey folks,
I have to go to Bucharest to see my family and I am having a difficult time trying to book a fare for less than $ 700.00. It's amazing to me how I can get to Frankfurt for 300 dollars but then FRA-OTP is 330on TAROM, much more on Lufthansa. I know a few days back there was a glitch and people booked fares to Romania for 200 dollars. That is long gone !
If anyone has any ideas, I would be eternally grateful. I live in Pittsburgh, I am flexible with travel dates. I should mention that historically, I have never paid more than $ 500 for PIT-AMS-OTP or PIT-CDG-OTP or PIT-LHR-OTP.
I am open for suggestions.
I am flexible with time.
I have to go to Bucharest to see my family and I am having a difficult time trying to book a fare for less than $ 700.00. It's amazing to me how I can get to Frankfurt for 300 dollars but then FRA-OTP is 330on TAROM, much more on Lufthansa. I know a few days back there was a glitch and people booked fares to Romania for 200 dollars. That is long gone !
If anyone has any ideas, I would be eternally grateful. I live in Pittsburgh, I am flexible with travel dates. I should mention that historically, I have never paid more than $ 500 for PIT-AMS-OTP or PIT-CDG-OTP or PIT-LHR-OTP.
I am open for suggestions.
I am flexible with time.
Nov 7, 2006 | 2:42 pm
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I'd say that $700 is pretty reasonable for the current market.
I'm always tempted to expect the $199 off season r/t to London or $400 year round fares to Paris that were common 5 years ago, but it's just not there anymore.
You've definitely found the best cheapos, I've seen lately with the east coast to Germany fares.
Maybe if you're willing to add an LCC (check whichbudget) and/or a bus or train ride, you could do better, but it'll cost you in term of hassle and time and schlep.
Edited to add:Welcome to Flyertalk!
I'm always tempted to expect the $199 off season r/t to London or $400 year round fares to Paris that were common 5 years ago, but it's just not there anymore.
You've definitely found the best cheapos, I've seen lately with the east coast to Germany fares.
Maybe if you're willing to add an LCC (check whichbudget) and/or a bus or train ride, you could do better, but it'll cost you in term of hassle and time and schlep.
Edited to add:Welcome to Flyertalk!
Nov 8, 2006 | 12:18 am
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Originally Posted by roman15213
hey folks,
I have to go to Bucharest to see my family and I am having a difficult time trying to book a fare for less than $ 700.00.
I have to go to Bucharest to see my family and I am having a difficult time trying to book a fare for less than $ 700.00.
In any case, here are the lowest published fares for that route:
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
Code:
PIT Pittsburgh Int'l Apt PA US [KPIT] BUH Bucharest Metro RO = BBU OTP RT Carrier From To Fare Cur Expiry Min Max Fare Basis --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------- BA PIT BUH 544 USD Sun 12M QLXNNNAS LH PIT BUH 596 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E BA PIT BUH 604 USD Sun 12M QLWNNNAS LO PIT BUH 605 USD Sun 3M VLXE3M20 BA PIT BUH 612 USD Sun 12M LLXRCNA LO PIT BUH 645 USD Sun 3M WLENOV3M LH PIT BUH 648 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E BA PIT BUH 662 USD Sun 12M MLXRCNA LO PIT BUH 665 USD Sun 3M QLXE3M13 LO PIT BUH 665 USD Sun 3M VLWE3M20 BA PIT BUH 672 USD Sun 12M LLWRCNA US PIT BUH 682 USD Sun 1M ULXANEHE AA PIT BUH 698 USD Sun 30 SLX7E3U
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
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NYC New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA EWR BUH Bucharest Metro RO = BBU OTP RT Carrier From To Fare Cur Expiry Min Max Fare Basis --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------- AZ NYC BUH 329 USD 29 Mar Sun 1M LPRUS6 OK NYC BUH 436 USD Sun 1M QLXSL1 OS NYC BUH 436 USD Sun 30 WLXSL14 AZ NYC BUH 436 USD 31 Mar Sun 1M LLXSLUS2 MA NYC BUH 480 USD Sun 30 NLX30D1 OK NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 1M LLXSL1 LX NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSL1US BA NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 12M QLXNNNAS AF NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 1M LLXSL9 UA NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E LH NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E LO NYC BUH 485 USD Sun 3M WLENOV3M AZ NYC BUH 487 USD 31 Mar Sun 1M LLWSLUS2 OS NYC BUH 487 USD Sun 30 WLWSL14 OK NYC BUH 488 USD Sun 1M QLWSL1 AZ NYC BUH 509 USD Sun 1M NLXNR5 LO NYC BUH 525 USD Sun 3M VLXE3M20 MA NYC BUH 530 USD Sun 30 SLW30D1 OK NYC BUH 535 USD Sun 1M LLWSL1 LX NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSL1US AF NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 1M LLWSL9 UA NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E LH NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E
Nov 9, 2006 | 8:48 am
#4
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yeap, I remember those fares as well
The 700 dollars fare did include the taxes as well but I still think is a bit too much considering that PIT-FRA is only 330! on NWA.com; I looked at the possibility of flying into cheapest Euro airport (FRA so far) and then take the train or bus but hese were not viable options as I would have wasted too much time on the proverbial "road" and the fares were not that much cheaper or worth it.
Also, I looked at flying out of JFK or EWR, and the best fares I got were $ 591 (with taxes included) on Swiss with really bad connections (overnight in Zurich on the return). Add to that $ 140 RT for PIT-JFK and I end up paying the same 700 dollars fare (plus or minus a few dollars).
I think Bucharest is expensive prolly because the Romanians are joing the EU and there's now a heavy demand for seats to the capital. The Romanians have become smart and are capitalizing on the demand, much to my chagrin.
Also, I looked at flying out of JFK or EWR, and the best fares I got were $ 591 (with taxes included) on Swiss with really bad connections (overnight in Zurich on the return). Add to that $ 140 RT for PIT-JFK and I end up paying the same 700 dollars fare (plus or minus a few dollars).
I think Bucharest is expensive prolly because the Romanians are joing the EU and there's now a heavy demand for seats to the capital. The Romanians have become smart and are capitalizing on the demand, much to my chagrin.
Originally Posted by remyontheroad
I'd say that $700 is pretty reasonable for the current market.
I'm always tempted to expect the $199 off season r/t to London or $400 year round fares to Paris that were common 5 years ago, but it's just not there anymore.
You've definitely found the best cheapos, I've seen lately with the east coast to Germany fares.
Maybe if you're willing to add an LCC (check whichbudget) and/or a bus or train ride, you could do better, but it'll cost you in term of hassle and time and schlep.
Edited to add:Welcome to Flyertalk!
I'm always tempted to expect the $199 off season r/t to London or $400 year round fares to Paris that were common 5 years ago, but it's just not there anymore.
You've definitely found the best cheapos, I've seen lately with the east coast to Germany fares.
Maybe if you're willing to add an LCC (check whichbudget) and/or a bus or train ride, you could do better, but it'll cost you in term of hassle and time and schlep.
Edited to add:Welcome to Flyertalk!
Nov 9, 2006 | 8:51 am
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what website are you using?
what website are you using to get the "AZ NYC BUH 329 USD 29 Mar Sun 1M LPRUS6" fare?
The 700 dollars fare did include the taxes as well but I still think is a bit too much considering that PIT-FRA is only 330! on NWA.com; I looked at the possibility of flying into cheapest Euro airport (FRA so far) and then take the train or bus but hese were not viable options as I would have wasted too much time on the proverbial "road" and the fares were not that much cheaper or worth it.
Also, I looked at flying out of JFK or EWR, and the best fares I got were $ 591 (with taxes included) on Swiss with really bad connections (overnight in Zurich on the return). Add to that $ 140 RT for PIT-JFK and I end up paying the same 700 dollars fare (plus or minus a few dollars).
I think Bucharest is expensive prolly because the Romanians are joing the EU and there's now a heavy demand for seats to the capital. The Romanians have become smart and are capitalizing on the demand, much to my chagrin
The 700 dollars fare did include the taxes as well but I still think is a bit too much considering that PIT-FRA is only 330! on NWA.com; I looked at the possibility of flying into cheapest Euro airport (FRA so far) and then take the train or bus but hese were not viable options as I would have wasted too much time on the proverbial "road" and the fares were not that much cheaper or worth it.
Also, I looked at flying out of JFK or EWR, and the best fares I got were $ 591 (with taxes included) on Swiss with really bad connections (overnight in Zurich on the return). Add to that $ 140 RT for PIT-JFK and I end up paying the same 700 dollars fare (plus or minus a few dollars).
I think Bucharest is expensive prolly because the Romanians are joing the EU and there's now a heavy demand for seats to the capital. The Romanians have become smart and are capitalizing on the demand, much to my chagrin
Originally Posted by KVS
You didn't mention whether your $700 figure includes taxes, etc...
In any case, here are the lowest published fares for that route:
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
You may also look at adding a 'bridge' flight within the US, as lower fares are available, for example, ex-NYC:
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
In any case, here are the lowest published fares for that route:
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
Code:
PIT Pittsburgh Int'l Apt PA US [KPIT] BUH Bucharest Metro RO = BBU OTP RT Carrier From To Fare Cur Expiry Min Max Fare Basis --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------- BA PIT BUH 544 USD Sun 12M QLXNNNAS LH PIT BUH 596 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E BA PIT BUH 604 USD Sun 12M QLWNNNAS LO PIT BUH 605 USD Sun 3M VLXE3M20 BA PIT BUH 612 USD Sun 12M LLXRCNA LO PIT BUH 645 USD Sun 3M WLENOV3M LH PIT BUH 648 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E BA PIT BUH 662 USD Sun 12M MLXRCNA LO PIT BUH 665 USD Sun 3M QLXE3M13 LO PIT BUH 665 USD Sun 3M VLWE3M20 BA PIT BUH 672 USD Sun 12M LLWRCNA US PIT BUH 682 USD Sun 1M ULXANEHE AA PIT BUH 698 USD Sun 30 SLX7E3U
[KVS Availability Tool 2.5.2/Platinum - Sabre: Fares/ZUJ/SG-USD]
Code:
NYC New York Metro NY US = JFK LGA EWR BUH Bucharest Metro RO = BBU OTP RT Carrier From To Fare Cur Expiry Min Max Fare Basis --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ---------- AZ NYC BUH 329 USD 29 Mar Sun 1M LPRUS6 OK NYC BUH 436 USD Sun 1M QLXSL1 OS NYC BUH 436 USD Sun 30 WLXSL14 AZ NYC BUH 436 USD 31 Mar Sun 1M LLXSLUS2 MA NYC BUH 480 USD Sun 30 NLX30D1 OK NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 1M LLXSL1 LX NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSL1US BA NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 12M QLXNNNAS AF NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 1M LLXSL9 UA NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E LH NYC BUH 484 USD Sun 30 WLXSNY2E LO NYC BUH 485 USD Sun 3M WLENOV3M AZ NYC BUH 487 USD 31 Mar Sun 1M LLWSLUS2 OS NYC BUH 487 USD Sun 30 WLWSL14 OK NYC BUH 488 USD Sun 1M QLWSL1 AZ NYC BUH 509 USD Sun 1M NLXNR5 LO NYC BUH 525 USD Sun 3M VLXE3M20 MA NYC BUH 530 USD Sun 30 SLW30D1 OK NYC BUH 535 USD Sun 1M LLWSL1 LX NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSL1US AF NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 1M LLWSL9 UA NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E LH NYC BUH 536 USD Sun 30 WLWSNY2E
Nov 9, 2006 | 11:33 am
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Originally Posted by roman15213
what website are you using to get the "AZ NYC BUH 329 USD 29 Mar Sun 1M LPRUS6" fare?
Originally Posted by roman15213
The 700 dollars fare did include the taxes as well but I still think is a bit too much considering that PIT-FRA is only 330!