Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
#1591
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Hi We have just returned from Christmas in the UK we did not book until June
and travelled First class with Thai Airways.
One statement a total 100% value for money $3300 very well spent, no complaints at all we used the KV tool to search for our flights.
and travelled First class with Thai Airways.
One statement a total 100% value for money $3300 very well spent, no complaints at all we used the KV tool to search for our flights.
#1592
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
WOW, I don't think I could've handled that stress before getting on such a long flight with bubs.
Would you believe USAirways actually quoted $2,535 for bubs to sit on our laps. After speaking to 5 different staff members, they eventually told me that once the adult tickets are issued then we would be required to contact the airline directly with out ticket number and they would work out the total cost for bubs, which is the $1,773 (or $1,422 if I only pay for her as far as FRA when we then change to Lufthansa to get to DUB). I am considering contacting Lufthansa directly to see what they might charge for adding her to the ticket, but if there's any saving to be made it will be minimal.
All up, going on your experience Lisa and Martin, it appears that the cost being quoted for bubs is the 'norm.
Would you believe USAirways actually quoted $2,535 for bubs to sit on our laps. After speaking to 5 different staff members, they eventually told me that once the adult tickets are issued then we would be required to contact the airline directly with out ticket number and they would work out the total cost for bubs, which is the $1,773 (or $1,422 if I only pay for her as far as FRA when we then change to Lufthansa to get to DUB). I am considering contacting Lufthansa directly to see what they might charge for adding her to the ticket, but if there's any saving to be made it will be minimal.
All up, going on your experience Lisa and Martin, it appears that the cost being quoted for bubs is the 'norm.
Me and DH travelled on US points 2 years ago back home to the UK and are hoping to do the same this year - this time we will have a 6 month old. I was assuming that the cost for bubs would be maybe around the $500 - $750 mark but it sounds like thats not the case!! Ive already bought all the points we need - its a lot of extra cost to find an extra $2k + for a little person who doesnt need their own seat, and who doesnt eat the food or drink the champagne lol I hope that you get a better outcome!!
Good luck - I will be interested to read how you get on as I will be trying to book ours soon
Koolcat
#1593
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
We ended up getting our little boy his own US Airways miles account - on the basis that if I'm going to pay that amount just to have him on my lap, I may as well spend the same amount buying miles when they come up on special offer and get him his own seat. We're always going to use the miles between us one way or another. There's no lower age limit for having a miles account so this is something you might want to consider if you think you will be visiting the UK every couple of years or so.
#1594
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Hey everyone,
I just stumbled across this topic as I'm looking to travel back to the UK in March/April, I've looked through a few pages but wanted to see if anyone knows if these airmile offers are still available, would be great to upgrade past economy if I can :-)
Christopher
I just stumbled across this topic as I'm looking to travel back to the UK in March/April, I've looked through a few pages but wanted to see if anyone knows if these airmile offers are still available, would be great to upgrade past economy if I can :-)
Christopher
#1595
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Hey everyone,
I just stumbled across this topic as I'm looking to travel back to the UK in March/April, I've looked through a few pages but wanted to see if anyone knows if these airmile offers are still available, would be great to upgrade past economy if I can :-)
Christopher
I just stumbled across this topic as I'm looking to travel back to the UK in March/April, I've looked through a few pages but wanted to see if anyone knows if these airmile offers are still available, would be great to upgrade past economy if I can :-)
Christopher
#1596
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
OK thanks, I know this is a stupid question and is probably answered in this thread somewhere but seeing as there are 80 pages any chance you could point me in the direction of the airmile things I should join?? :-)
#1597
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Can some one please confirm a seats for me?
I'm looking at 2 award seats, first class BKK to MXP TG940
7/9/13 Dep 12:40am
Award traveler shows availability. Just tried to book with US Airways, they can't see the seats as available.
Are they there?
Thanks in advance
Keef ;o)
I'm looking at 2 award seats, first class BKK to MXP TG940
7/9/13 Dep 12:40am
Award traveler shows availability. Just tried to book with US Airways, they can't see the seats as available.
Are they there?
Thanks in advance
Keef ;o)
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
How about reading the very first post in this thread?
#1600
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Thanks Louie. You're a star!
I'll call again.........
I'll call again.........
#1601
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
Good advice from louie...I'm sure that will be the issue. A decent agent will probably be aware of the issue...but it might be hard to explain to one of the bad ones! Incidentally I had friend book 2 seats in F on TG940 the other day & they didn't have an issue...but it sounded like they also had a good agent.
#1602
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Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
I think I know exactly what you mean with 'the bad ones'
I was so not looking forward to calling US airways back.
Talk about a good agent, all done and dusted in less than 16 minutes including the automated BS at the start of the call.
I even got email confirmations and that is a first......
Happy!
Thanks for your help.
Keef ;o)
I was so not looking forward to calling US airways back.
Talk about a good agent, all done and dusted in less than 16 minutes including the automated BS at the start of the call.
I even got email confirmations and that is a first......
Happy!
Thanks for your help.
Keef ;o)
#1603
Re: Business Class Airfares to UK / Europe - approx $2700 - $2800 rtn!
I think I know exactly what you mean with 'the bad ones'
I was so not looking forward to calling US airways back.
Talk about a good agent, all done and dusted in less than 16 minutes including the automated BS at the start of the call.
I even got email confirmations and that is a first......
Happy!
Thanks for your help.
Keef ;o)
I was so not looking forward to calling US airways back.
Talk about a good agent, all done and dusted in less than 16 minutes including the automated BS at the start of the call.
I even got email confirmations and that is a first......
Happy!
Thanks for your help.
Keef ;o)
Makes such a huge difference when you get someone competent!