Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Apr 7th 2014, 8:20 am
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
whoo hoooo!!!!!!!
Apr 7th 2014, 8:52 am
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Not necessarily. There are reports it shows Cathay availability that doesn't actually exist. As does Qantas.
AA.com has a limited set of airlines for which it will show results. It shows AA, QF, BA, AY and a few other minor airlines. BA shows almost everyone.
Plug your full itinerary into the site here:
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/
It will give you a full breakdown of taxes and fares. Take the total amount and deduct the fare - the rest is the taxes. Any taxes identified as 'YQ' are fuel surcharges and US would not ordinarily charge you these...HOWEVER, they should be doing so for BA or Iberia as they are forced to. So if you fly BA to WDH yes, you are likely to be charged £700 in taxes and fees assuming the US agents do their jobs properly. As Louie mentioned to date people don't seem to be getting charged, but they should be for BA/IB.
AA.com has a limited set of airlines for which it will show results. It shows AA, QF, BA, AY and a few other minor airlines. BA shows almost everyone.
Plug your full itinerary into the site here:
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/
It will give you a full breakdown of taxes and fares. Take the total amount and deduct the fare - the rest is the taxes. Any taxes identified as 'YQ' are fuel surcharges and US would not ordinarily charge you these...HOWEVER, they should be doing so for BA or Iberia as they are forced to. So if you fly BA to WDH yes, you are likely to be charged £700 in taxes and fees assuming the US agents do their jobs properly. As Louie mentioned to date people don't seem to be getting charged, but they should be for BA/IB.
That is unless the scheme is now more friendly towards one way.
I may top up with the latest deal, already got 300k but....as long as you plan holidays ahead and can be flexible I think this is the absolute best way to travels!!
Apr 8th 2014, 3:47 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
I only have one account so no sharing
Unless there is a quick work around?? Can I share to a brand new account created by a family member?
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Apr 8th 2014, 10:44 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Ok silly question can I share with Husband and then he share with me during this promotion.
Apr 8th 2014, 10:48 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
A word of caution. Both US and AA have yesterday announced changes to their rules and award charts with immediate effect and with no notice.
None of it currently affects anyone holding USDM who wants to travel from Australia (or the UK) to any other zone, but it seems likely more changes are around the corner.
Apr 8th 2014, 10:53 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Yes. Do you both already have miles?
A word of caution. Both US and AA have yesterday announced changes to their rules and award charts with immediate effect and with no notice.
None of it currently affects anyone holding USDM who wants to travel from Australia (or the UK) to any other zone, but it seems likely more changes are around the corner.
A word of caution. Both US and AA have yesterday announced changes to their rules and award charts with immediate effect and with no notice.
None of it currently affects anyone holding USDM who wants to travel from Australia (or the UK) to any other zone, but it seems likely more changes are around the corner.
I had looked at award charts, so it will be a case of wait and see the new changes brought in.
Thanks again for your prompt reply.[could not give you Karma as have to spread it around]
SWMBO
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Apr 8th 2014, 10:57 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Yes we both have miles I shared 50k with him yesterday and could not remember if it was possible for him to do this back to me, so will do so today.
I had looked at award charts, so it will be a case of wait and see the new changes brought in.
Thanks again for you prompt reply.
SWMBO
I had looked at award charts, so it will be a case of wait and see the new changes brought in.
Thanks again for you prompt reply.
SWMBO
Apr 10th 2014, 7:09 am
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Hello folks, a few qquestions please:-
I have signed up to us airmiles.How do I book flights, buy miles and is it only from Aus or can it be from Uk to Aus.
Many thanks
I have signed up to us airmiles.How do I book flights, buy miles and is it only from Aus or can it be from Uk to Aus.
Many thanks
Apr 10th 2014, 9:41 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Buying miles - you only do that when they are running a 2 for 1 offer, otherwise it isn't worth it (unless you need a few to top up your account).
Booking flights - phone up US Airways and tell them where you want to go and when! It helps if you have previously researched which flights have award seats available so that you can give the booking clerk the actual flight numbers and save the time they would spend doing the searches.
Flights can be in any direction.
Booking flights - phone up US Airways and tell them where you want to go and when! It helps if you have previously researched which flights have award seats available so that you can give the booking clerk the actual flight numbers and save the time they would spend doing the searches.
Flights can be in any direction.
Apr 10th 2014, 10:27 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Apr 10th 2014, 11:43 pm
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
So where is the best place to search for flight availability, now with
One World.
One World.
Apr 10th 2014, 11:57 pm
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Apr 11th 2014, 3:24 am
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