Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
Jun 29th 2007, 4:17 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
I got a fare on United at 4 days notice last year that was cheaper than their advance purchase fare using http://www.airgorilla.com - worth a look for short notice, but I think has to be 3 days at least before travel.
Jun 29th 2007, 4:18 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
I looked at Virgin Atlantic's website and got a price of $851 (this is in Jan '08 and one-way, mind you) and when I looked at Orbitz and Expedia, they have the exact same flight for $350-ish. I suppose they'll add taxes, etc, but still, what's the other catch? I think it must be a typo.
Jun 29th 2007, 4:21 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
Jun 29th 2007, 4:23 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
Yes you have to watch that the price quoted is in fact the final price and that it's for a return journey. For me flying off-peak from Newark to Manchester the taxes almost double the fare.
Jun 29th 2007, 4:37 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
https://www.virtuallythere.com/ - Sabre
and
https://www.checkmytrip.com/ - Amadeus
Jun 29th 2007, 5:24 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
If you feel brave try Air India .... the planes smell of curry (no I am not joking) and they have outside toilets (ok that was a joke) 
They are usually very much cheaper than anyone else.
If you don't mind changing planes en-route Icelandair are also very cheap.
They are usually very much cheaper than anyone else.
If you don't mind changing planes en-route Icelandair are also very cheap.
Jun 29th 2007, 5:29 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
I looked at Virgin Atlantic's website and got a price of $851 (this is in Jan '08 and one-way, mind you) and when I looked at Orbitz and Expedia, they have the exact same flight for $350-ish. I suppose they'll add taxes, etc, but still, what's the other catch? I think it must be a typo.
EDIT: Oops, it's $309.
EDIT: Oops, it's $309.
Have used Expedia lots of times - no problems or issues unless you end up needing to make a change to the booking,which is a PITA.
Sometimes Expedia is cheaper than booking direct, sometimes it isn't.
NB: Air Canada are sometimes cheaper than US or British carriers.
The only way to find out is to DYOR.
Jun 29th 2007, 9:53 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
Oddly enough my family all live in NW Coventry, which is only about 20 minutes from Birmingham airport. However, I've been on that Continental flight to BHX and it's awful. The plane is a 757-200 which is supposed to be a medium-range plane intended for the domestic market.....it is a narrow-body plane with just one aisle and the seats are awfully cramped (no extra space even at the emergency exit row!). There are no frills....those awful drop-down from the ceiling small TV screens so not worth watching. I've also found their cabin crew to be miserable on this route (I suppose that spending a day or two in Birmingham doesn't appeal to them LOL!).
I also can't stand the overnight flights, so instead I take the morning BA flight which arrives at Heathrow at about 8pm and usually then pick up a rental car and drive the 90 miles up to Coventry and then go straight to sleep for the night.....it really helps me to avoid the jet-lag.
I think that Continental is also using those 757-200 planes on their flights to Bristol, don't know about what they use to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and MAN......I know they put a nice plane on their flights to Gatwick as there is competition with other airlines between Newark and London.
I also can't stand the overnight flights, so instead I take the morning BA flight which arrives at Heathrow at about 8pm and usually then pick up a rental car and drive the 90 miles up to Coventry and then go straight to sleep for the night.....it really helps me to avoid the jet-lag.
I think that Continental is also using those 757-200 planes on their flights to Bristol, don't know about what they use to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and MAN......I know they put a nice plane on their flights to Gatwick as there is competition with other airlines between Newark and London.
Englishmum I am also originally from Coventry .
Jun 30th 2007, 8:23 am
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
Try
http://www.1800flyeurope.com/
We used this company and flew all 6 of us back LAX to Heathrow non stop for a total of $1200
I just had a quick look and the prices look good still. It is a good idea to try different departure days for the week you want to leave. Monday, Tuesday, wednesday are usually cheaper.
Hope this helps.
http://www.1800flyeurope.com/
We used this company and flew all 6 of us back LAX to Heathrow non stop for a total of $1200
I just had a quick look and the prices look good still. It is a good idea to try different departure days for the week you want to leave. Monday, Tuesday, wednesday are usually cheaper.
Hope this helps.
Jun 30th 2007, 2:03 pm
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Re: Where do I find cheap flights to the UK?
I've just looked at the BA.com website to check my husban'd flight arrival time this morning and on the home page there is a special Summer and Autumn offer from New York (not just for the UK but some European destinations too) valid for US residents only:
It includes a free rental car:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...ource=hpbanner
It includes a free rental car:
http://www.britishairways.com/travel...ource=hpbanner
