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Old Apr 28th 2013, 10:33 am
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Originally Posted by wolstie
Flight Centre also had a deal on whereby if you find the exact ticket cheaper elsewhere, they'll beat it by at least a $ and if they can't, you get the flight for free.

Not sure if they still do it, but maybe worth looking into also.
I tried this. Everytime you give them a flight thats cheaper they give you a reason they cant price match. Stupid policy that only benefits them by looking good.
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
I've not flown the Atlantic since 2004 but this has made me look at the cost out of curiosity.

Even allowing for worsening exchange rates the cost seems to have doubled at least.
... fuel prices in 9 years? Wages? Airport costs? In 04 oil was $37.66 a barrel (46.37 adjusted for inflation), today it is c $90.

All those folks who want for more money (like everyone else) to look after the pax and make sure you end up in the right place.

Few carriers make a lot of profit (if any), which is why so many have closed down.

I had no problem being paid to drive, but no way would I want to own an airline.
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Old Apr 28th 2013, 4:05 pm
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Good job I'm not still in England where the pay rate for my old job has gone up by 10% in that period.

On the other hand, the two week package deals I used to take to Greek Islands that were £180 then are about £220 now, so I'd be okay on that score.
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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon
BA offering $1008 return atm on certain dates - taxes included
Don't know where you found that, but it's not for dates in June and July
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Originally Posted by scribe123
Does Canada have an equivalent tax?
There is a, very high, tax for using the Toronto airport. I don't know if it applies to other Canadian airports as I typically drive to the US and fly from there.
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Originally Posted by ultrarunner
Don't know where you found that, but it's not for dates in June and July
Leaving 18th June and returning 3rd July from T.O to Lon. (all including tax)

-$1049 with Air Canada
-$1051 with America Airlines
-$1051 with British Airways

Change the days around by even one and they skyrocket in price by a few hundred $

Use Kayak, either the website or iPhone/Android app. You can set up alerts to email you everday/week with the best prices on multiple searches (dates and locations) Very powerful tool that saves you specifiying searches everytime.
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Default Re: So cheap flight to Blighty

Originally Posted by chrisbrockhurst
Leaving 18th June and returning 3rd July from T.O to Lon. (all including tax)

-$1049 with Air Canada
-$1051 with America Airlines
-$1051 with British Airways

Change the days around by even one and they skyrocket in price by a few hundred $

Use Kayak, either the website or iPhone/Android app. You can set up alerts to email you everday/week with the best prices on multiple searches (dates and locations) Very powerful tool that saves you specifiying searches everytime.
Canadian Affair (so Air Transat)

Toronto-LGW 10-16 June $907
Toronto-MAN 10-18 June $855

July is more expensive
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Originally Posted by ultrarunner
Don't know where you found that, but it's not for dates in June and July
Certain dates in aug, all way to dec!
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BA Toronto to LHR http://www.britishairways.com/travel...riceFinderList
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Thanks everyone....dates I am looking for is between 27-29 June, coming back Jul 13 -14

Air transat is $916 (but the service was shite last time, food terrible and movies limited)

British airways, AA and air canada are all $1188 return
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Default Re: So cheap flight to Blighty

Originally Posted by ultrarunner
Thanks everyone....dates I am looking for is between 27-29 June, coming back Jul 13 -14

Air transat is $916 (but the service was shite last time, food terrible and movies limited)

British airways, AA and air canada are all $1188 return

Why exactly can't you use the information freely available elsewhere on the web to research your bleeding flight plans? Last time I checked this isn't a travel agency.
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Default Re: So cheap flight to Blighty

Originally Posted by ultrarunner
Thanks everyone....dates I am looking for is between 27-29 June, coming back Jul 13 -14

Air transat is $916 (but the service was shite last time, food terrible and movies limited)

British airways, AA and air canada are all $1188 return
A lot of new planes - last flights I have done have been fine
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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon
A lot of new planes - last flights I have done have been fine
I had no issues with Airtransat either, nice new plane, good customer service and resonable food
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Originally Posted by ultrarunner
Thanks everyone....dates I am looking for is between 27-29 June, coming back Jul 13 -14

Air transat is $916 (but the service was shite last time, food terrible and movies limited)

British airways, AA and air canada are all $1188 return
iPad and McDonalds before the flight
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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon
A lot of new planes - last flights I have done have been fine

Thank you very much

@Mikeypm..thx also
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