Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Jul 10th 2013, 9:59 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Sorry to be so lazy but 50 pages is beyond me tonight and search isn't working right. Having done this way back in 2010 1st on Thai I haven't bought any miles since....Is US airways the best thing to do - when are they going to the new deal?

We're actually going to be looking for one ways sometime in a few months - any ideas on business class deals? Anywhere near as good as this has been?

Jul 16th 2013, 12:47 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Does anyone know anywhere where you can book a flight and pay in installments, up until 10 weeks before the date of travel? We did this every time in the UK but now wanting to book flights in December back to the UK everyone wants the full payment immediately it seems.

Jul 16th 2013, 1:02 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Originally Posted by Safin

If you are interested in one ways it would be worthwhile making sure you're signed up IN ADVANCE for Avianca LifeMiles, American Airlines AAdvantage and United Mileage Plus programs as they are all known to offer promos which could be suitable for one way booking in business class.

Jul 16th 2013, 3:34 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Yes, that makes sense...and your interpretation is probably correct...however US is not good at enforcing these rules and I'm pretty sure Kevin has recently reported that it worked for him. No one can guarantee though that the same thing would work for you.

Hi, I had no problem and got enough points for trip to UK first class.
Pity Thai Air keep changing the bloody planes though ;-)

Jul 16th 2013, 3:43 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Has anyone tried to book seats for April/May 2014?
If so did you have any luck?

Jul 16th 2013, 8:27 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Has anyone tried to book seats for April/May 2014?
If so did you have any luck?

I've just booked return to Perth from Manchester with Emirates, depart 12 April, return 2 May ...

2 Adults, 3 childrens - Five Goddam Grand!!!

Mental.

I must be.

Jul 16th 2013, 8:40 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Sorry.

I meant award seats.

Jul 16th 2013, 11:54 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Hi yes I'm booked for April per/bkk/fra/inn & rtn lhr/bkk/per. Shame about the A380 on the lhr/bkk leg as I'd just selected the seats.

Jul 17th 2013, 5:49 am

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Hi yes I'm booked for April per/bkk/fra/inn & rtn lhr/bkk/per. Shame about the A380 on the lhr/bkk leg as I'd just selected the seats.

Excellent Thanks

Jul 17th 2013, 9:51 pm

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

Has anyone booked award travel with the Star Alliance partner TAM? ooking to go to Brazil and was wondering if they were a 'full' partner!

Thanks

Jul 17th 2013, 10:05 pm

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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Has anyone booked award travel with the Star Alliance partner TAM? ooking to go to Brazil and was wondering if they were a 'full' partner!

Thanks

They are a full Star member but I believe they are very difficult to book on...I think they don't release any seats until a couple of months before the travel date.

Jul 17th 2013, 10:12 pm

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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!

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They are a full Star member but I believe they are very difficult to book on...I think they don't release any seats until a couple of months before the travel date.

Suits me, looking to fly from Rio to London in August!

I guess it's the return leg that may be difficult? I may not have the return till Feb 2014

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