One way flights are far more expensive!
Jan 10th 2010, 5:59 am
#47
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
Hmmm. Where to start?
I was on a plane into Washington DC, the runaway along the river. There was a crashed plane laying in the water, a famous crash at the time, there were still bodies on the plane. We blew a tyre and skidded sideways.
I was on a plane into Toronto that got stuck in a snow drift. After hours of fetching various tow trucks to no avail we climbed out on to the tarmac, wandered the streets of Mississauga for a bit and then tried to reclaim our baggage from the wrong side of the customs.
I was on a plane into La Guardia, we had to turn back because, as we flew, several other planes were hijacked and crashed into buildings.
I hitched a ride in a car. It seemed to be going well but then it became apparent that things were expected of me I wasn't willing to do.
I was robbed and so obliged to telephone American Express and have them send me a new credit card as a matter of urgency.
My rental car sank into the Great Salt Lake.
I won a nine ball game against the girlfriend of a large Columbian in Reno and got a rib broken for my trouble.
I was in the Home Depot in Manassass VA when some nutter shot random people in car park.
Oh, oh, wait I have something comparable. I was on the subway and it stopped in a tunnel. The lights went out. I gasped. Then it started again.
I was on a plane into Washington DC, the runaway along the river. There was a crashed plane laying in the water, a famous crash at the time, there were still bodies on the plane. We blew a tyre and skidded sideways.
I was on a plane into Toronto that got stuck in a snow drift. After hours of fetching various tow trucks to no avail we climbed out on to the tarmac, wandered the streets of Mississauga for a bit and then tried to reclaim our baggage from the wrong side of the customs.
I was on a plane into La Guardia, we had to turn back because, as we flew, several other planes were hijacked and crashed into buildings.
I hitched a ride in a car. It seemed to be going well but then it became apparent that things were expected of me I wasn't willing to do.
I was robbed and so obliged to telephone American Express and have them send me a new credit card as a matter of urgency.
My rental car sank into the Great Salt Lake.
I won a nine ball game against the girlfriend of a large Columbian in Reno and got a rib broken for my trouble.
I was in the Home Depot in Manassass VA when some nutter shot random people in car park.
Oh, oh, wait I have something comparable. I was on the subway and it stopped in a tunnel. The lights went out. I gasped. Then it started again.
Jan 10th 2010, 6:50 am
#48
Happy
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
Thanks
Jan 10th 2010, 7:00 am
#49
Beep
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
It's the airlines own frequent flyer programs. If you go onto BA or Air Canada websites you'll see links to sign up. You use the number provided each time you book with them and your points build up whenever you fly with them or use partner airlines / hire car companies / hotels / etc.
Jan 10th 2010, 7:01 am
#50
Happy
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Location: Nova Scotia
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
It's the airlines own frequent flyer programs. If you go onto BA or Air Canada websites you'll see links to sign up. You use the number provided each time you book with them and your points build up whenever you fly with them or use partner airlines / hire car companies / hotels / etc.
Jan 10th 2010, 7:19 am
#51
Beep
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
Forgot to add:
Not sure about Air Canada's Aeroplan but with BA you can set up a Family account where all miles build up together and anybody named in that account can use them.
So if you have family or friends flying with the airline, make sure they're signed up and in your family account. I might add that this only works IF they're not bothered about redeeming any benefits from their mileage.
Not sure about Air Canada's Aeroplan but with BA you can set up a Family account where all miles build up together and anybody named in that account can use them.
So if you have family or friends flying with the airline, make sure they're signed up and in your family account. I might add that this only works IF they're not bothered about redeeming any benefits from their mileage.
Jan 10th 2010, 1:27 pm
#52
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Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
You wouldnt be saying that if you were there Wednesday and Thursday 
......It was utter chaos !! Our Flight back on Wednesday was completely cancelled ( along with around 14-15 other BA Flights) Had to wait in a line for over 3 hours to rebook for a flight on Thursday, when we got to the airport Thursday, due to the chaos the previous day, it took us over 4 hours to get through the bag drop and security , and then when we eventually got on the plane , we had to sit on the tarmac for 4 hours until they found someone to de-ice the wings and push the plane back !! possibly the worst and most stressful experience travelling Ive ever had especially with a 6 and 1 year old in tow !!...................................all because the U.K falls apart when there is 1 inch of snow !!! 
......It was utter chaos !! Our Flight back on Wednesday was completely cancelled ( along with around 14-15 other BA Flights) Had to wait in a line for over 3 hours to rebook for a flight on Thursday, when we got to the airport Thursday, due to the chaos the previous day, it took us over 4 hours to get through the bag drop and security , and then when we eventually got on the plane , we had to sit on the tarmac for 4 hours until they found someone to de-ice the wings and push the plane back !! possibly the worst and most stressful experience travelling Ive ever had especially with a 6 and 1 year old in tow !!...................................all because the U.K falls apart when there is 1 inch of snow !!!
Jan 10th 2010, 5:21 pm
#53
Sidecar Falcon
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,504
Re: One way flights are far more expensive!
Basically, they sell tat.
