United To Frankfurt, DE - Pricing question
Nov 16, 2015, 11:58 am
#16
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Nov 16, 2015, 12:31 pm
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If it's a non-business trip, you'll likely be better off flying anywhere else like DUB, and then using one of the EU LCC to get to FRA. LH intra-EU coach fares are dirt cheap too.
Nov 17, 2015, 8:48 am
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If you look out far enough, you can sometimes snag P fares US-> FRA for around $3k. C and J however tend to be mind-numbingly expensive on those routes.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
Nov 17, 2015, 8:55 am
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If you look out far enough, you can sometimes snag P fares US-> FRA for around $3k. C and J however tend to be mind-numbingly expensive on those routes.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
Nov 17, 2015, 6:51 pm
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Or, a bit more conservatively, LX via ZRH. I like their "throne" seat in business. If you're paying that much, might as well experience some luxury
Nov 17, 2015, 6:54 pm
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And that's just not okay for UA's J product. Or even LH's. Seeing that, I've been tempted to make a Frankentinerary by hopping on EK for JFK-MXP and then *A or whatever to FRA.
Or, a bit more conservatively, LX via ZRH. I like their "throne" seat in business. If you're paying that much, might as well experience some luxury
Or, a bit more conservatively, LX via ZRH. I like their "throne" seat in business. If you're paying that much, might as well experience some luxury
Nov 18, 2015, 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Starman
But you can only get the "thrones" if you are M&M elite, or wait till T-24. Never seems to work out for me.
Nov 18, 2015, 1:54 pm
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Yes, look for P class fares from US to FRA. I am flying IAH-FRA on November 21 and returning on November 28 and paid Total $2,657.60 for Biz Class on a new 787-9.
If you look out far enough, you can sometimes snag P fares US-> FRA for around $3k. C and J however tend to be mind-numbingly expensive on those routes.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
You could try going through other European cities and see if that helps. Then get a cheapo 15k mileage intra-european ticket, or use a LCC.
Nov 18, 2015, 2:00 pm
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Nov 18, 2015, 2:45 pm
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Nov 18, 2015, 4:14 pm
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This is what I pay (P class) and I do this route every month. C goes for about $11K - got snagged twice for that. It hurt. But planning ahead two or three weeks I never have had a problem getting the P fare, though I'll often have to connect in one direction. Sunday out Friday return is usually the toughest combination.
Nov 19, 2015, 5:23 am
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I travel between AUS and FRA very frequently, and the prices on UA and LH are both pretty stable. However I know that EWR-FRA is more variable, and you can frequently find round trip fares for <1000.
Nov 22, 2015, 10:15 am
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Nov 22, 2015, 12:15 pm
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