so where do you go for cheap flights ???
Jan 30th 2007, 1:35 am
#16
little snowy owl
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
I had a look at those sites, zoom canadian affairs etc. They only allow 20kg luggage and 5kg carry on. And just as all other lowcost airlines they will sting you badly on excess baggage.
I would stick to other airlines like United, Air Canada, BA etc as they normally allow more luggage and more weight on carry on. No way I'll check in a DSLR, Digital Video Camera, a £1400 laptop (I'm a mac user) and portable printer.
Just my 2 cents.
Also, United and some fares on AC will allow for ticket changes incase you book a return. United also allow stop overs so you could have a day sight seeing on your way over in a US city. Ofcourse they charge but £50 - £100 is a small fee to pay for that.
I would stick to other airlines like United, Air Canada, BA etc as they normally allow more luggage and more weight on carry on. No way I'll check in a DSLR, Digital Video Camera, a £1400 laptop (I'm a mac user) and portable printer.
Just my 2 cents.
Also, United and some fares on AC will allow for ticket changes incase you book a return. United also allow stop overs so you could have a day sight seeing on your way over in a US city. Ofcourse they charge but £50 - £100 is a small fee to pay for that.
Jan 30th 2007, 11:54 am
#17
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
Were not that bothered about luggage this time
thanks for all the replys x
thanks for all the replys x
Jan 30th 2007, 3:39 pm
#18
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
We have just returned from Alberta using Canadian Affaire (monarch flights)
Had a nightmare, on arrival at Calgary 27/12/06 Monarch wouldnt land due to snow on the runway and had diverted to Edmonton had a 4 hour wiat for buses to collect us and take back to Calgary 3 hour bus ride, no other planes diverted.
coming home 13/1/07 due to take off at 2pm but delayed then couldnt take off as snow and cabin crew out of hours 22 hour delay got put up for a night in a hotel but airline wouldnt release luggage as already on board.
Why fly to Alberta in winter when it snows if they wont land!
Trying to claim now off insurance
Had a nightmare, on arrival at Calgary 27/12/06 Monarch wouldnt land due to snow on the runway and had diverted to Edmonton had a 4 hour wiat for buses to collect us and take back to Calgary 3 hour bus ride, no other planes diverted.
coming home 13/1/07 due to take off at 2pm but delayed then couldnt take off as snow and cabin crew out of hours 22 hour delay got put up for a night in a hotel but airline wouldnt release luggage as already on board.
Why fly to Alberta in winter when it snows if they wont land!
Trying to claim now off insurance
Jan 30th 2007, 3:51 pm
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
We have just returned from Alberta using Canadian Affaire (monarch flights)
Had a nightmare, on arrival at Calgary 27/12/06 Monarch wouldnt land due to snow on the runway and had diverted to Edmonton had a 4 hour wiat for buses to collect us and take back to Calgary 3 hour bus ride, no other planes diverted.
coming home 13/1/07 due to take off at 2pm but delayed then couldnt take off as snow and cabin crew out of hours 22 hour delay got put up for a night in a hotel but airline wouldnt release luggage as already on board.
Why fly to Alberta in winter when it snows if they wont land!
Trying to claim now off insurance
Had a nightmare, on arrival at Calgary 27/12/06 Monarch wouldnt land due to snow on the runway and had diverted to Edmonton had a 4 hour wiat for buses to collect us and take back to Calgary 3 hour bus ride, no other planes diverted.
coming home 13/1/07 due to take off at 2pm but delayed then couldnt take off as snow and cabin crew out of hours 22 hour delay got put up for a night in a hotel but airline wouldnt release luggage as already on board.
Why fly to Alberta in winter when it snows if they wont land!
Trying to claim now off insurance
Jan 30th 2007, 3:56 pm
#20
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Jan 30th 2007, 3:59 pm
#21
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
I guess that if you are shipping stuff in advance then using a cheap flight would be beneficial. In my case, I need the luggage allowance. AC allows two bags 23kilos each on economy ticket. I'd probably not ship much in advance at all so for me it makes sence to use AC or any other non charter flight.
For those who can travel with little luggage - charter flights are great.
Jan 30th 2007, 6:52 pm
#22
spring is coming yeha
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
I have been checking costs of flights for when we land (yippee) and was very surprised to find BA was cheaper than zoom, may be worth checking before booking flights
steve
steve
Jan 30th 2007, 7:26 pm
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Re: so where do you go for cheap flights ???
Actually - those of you who are still in process and waiting. Why not aply for a CC with BMI, use it and save miles and when the day comes you can redeem the miles for tickets.
It's a thought
YYZ - flies a lot.
