Can i increase my layover from 1 and hal hour to 25 and half hours in FRA?
Sep 3, 2013, 9:23 pm
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Can i increase my layover from 1 and hal hour to 25 and half hours in FRA?
I am booking flights for DEL SFO DEL that am due to fly in February 2014 and see some options such as, DEL FRA, FRA ORD, ORD SFO. I have never been to germany and thinking taking a visitor visa and spending a day in FRA. Is it possible to just book a flight so i can have a complete day in FRA without having to book seprate tickets (to avoid extra costs)
i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
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i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
oh by the way, silver with UA
Sep 3, 2013, 9:26 pm
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I am booking flights for DEL SFO DEL that am due to fly in February 2014 and see some options such as, DEL FRA, FRA ORD, ORD SFO. I have never been to germany and thinking taking a visitor visa and spending a day in FRA. Is it possible to just book a flight so i can have a complete day in FRA without having to book seprate tickets (to avoid extra costs)
i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
oh by the way, silver with UA
i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
oh by the way, silver with UA
Sep 3, 2013, 9:28 pm
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Depends on the fare rules. Many fares filed for India-US offer stopovers for a marginal fee.
Another option is double connecting - fly (for example) DEL-VIE, 23 hour layover, then VIE-FRA-SFO. Intra-Europe flights are frequent, so it should be possible to time the layover almost exactly.
Another option is double connecting - fly (for example) DEL-VIE, 23 hour layover, then VIE-FRA-SFO. Intra-Europe flights are frequent, so it should be possible to time the layover almost exactly.
Sep 5, 2013, 7:06 am
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I am booking flights for DEL SFO DEL that am due to fly in February 2014 and see some options such as, DEL FRA, FRA ORD, ORD SFO. I have never been to germany and thinking taking a visitor visa and spending a day in FRA. Is it possible to just book a flight so i can have a complete day in FRA without having to book seprate tickets (to avoid extra costs)
i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
oh by the way, silver with UA
i figure since i travel 2-3 times a year between DEL SFO, this can be a easy way to travel to new destinations for free.
possible?
oh by the way, silver with UA
Sep 5, 2013, 7:21 am
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Depends on the fare rules. Many fares filed for India-US offer stopovers for a marginal fee.
Another option is double connecting - fly (for example) DEL-VIE, 23 hour layover, then VIE-FRA-SFO. Intra-Europe flights are frequent, so it should be possible to time the layover almost exactly.
Another option is double connecting - fly (for example) DEL-VIE, 23 hour layover, then VIE-FRA-SFO. Intra-Europe flights are frequent, so it should be possible to time the layover almost exactly.
Sep 5, 2013, 7:26 am
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In relation to this question, if you're only allowed 23.5 hrs without charge - what happens if your connection is delayed and you end up staying longer than 24 hours? I assume it would not lead to additional charges, due to it not being within the pax control, but just curious.
Sep 5, 2013, 7:31 am
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In relation to this question, if you're only allowed 23.5 hrs without charge - what happens if your connection is delayed and you end up staying longer than 24 hours? I assume it would not lead to additional charges, due to it not being within the pax control, but just curious.
Sep 5, 2013, 8:04 am
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OTOH, I've tried to get stopovers to price out in Japan a few times on the way to SE Asia, and always end up with ridiculous prices (clearly breaking the fare); I didn't bother to dig into the rules to see for sure if they permitted a stopover and if it was worth calling to book, though.
In relation to this question, if you're only allowed 23.5 hrs without charge - what happens if your connection is delayed and you end up staying longer than 24 hours? I assume it would not lead to additional charges, due to it not being within the pax control, but just curious.
Sep 5, 2013, 8:13 am
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I booked a "B" fare LAX-IST last year. One way about $1250. Had a three week stopover in LHR. No extra cost. One of the cheapest ways to get to LHR, earning bonus miles along the way.