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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
We flew Norwegian in May, Orlando-Oslo and were really impressed. The 787 made such a difference and we arrived feeling fresh. The moister air, bigger windows and lighting made a world of difference in how we felt post trip. We brought a decent sized carry-on and personal bag each for free too. As far other extra fees, we didn't pay any. They charge for food or drinks, but we just bought those at the airport. And I think they also charge for blankets, but we brought jackets to cover with and...
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
This is sounding very promising, Rob. I can think of no reason to pay more money to pay with miles than for a ticket on Norwegian. I have enough miles to go around the world and only the first leg (or last, depending) is more expensive using miles. It makes no sense. So you were able to carry on your main bag plus a smaller one? I'm speaking of the limits for discounted coach tickets (aka "steerage").
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Amazing the way these calculations work out. We're going to England next spring, using American Airlines points. The flight selection offered us flights on British Airways and American. The AA flights cost the points plus government fees. The BA flights cost the points plus the government fees, plus enough surcharges to make a $1000+ difference. If I only had the BA flights, I'd certainly rather find a low-cost carrier! It will be interesting to see what happens in the coming year as Aer...
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The carry-on limits are posted on the site. Still we were a little worried but there were no problems. We each took a carry-on and a personal bag on for free. A note that my same carry-on was too big for Air China so Norwegian had decent limits.
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The website states the limits for a carry-on bag are (approximately, stated in cm) 21 x 16 x 9 inches, and 10 kilos/22 pounds. Plus a "small" item that fits comfortably under the seat. Were your bags within these guidelines, Rob?
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I think that's very similar to American Airlines carry-on allowance. A lot better than EasyJets etc. Whether my bag was over, I can't say. My original bag was lost by Megabus, if you can believe it, so I had a different bag and clothes than what I was planning on The thing about the 787 is there's actually room for the carry-on. in the overhead.
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
I've checked my bag for years but it sounds like in this case it'd be worthwhile to pack light and carry it on. My usual, without trying, is about 13 kilos, so 10 isn't a huge stretch. Sounding like an interesting possibility.
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
I was just reading a Chris Elliott piece on when people get so fed up with air travel they stop flying altogether. He interviewed a man who owned a travel company, Spencer Carlson and the positive airline example he gave was Norwegian. So it seems like my good experience is the norm with them. Here is this link: http://www.seattletimes.com/li...-to-take-it-anymore/
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I can live indefinitely with 2 sets of clothes, 1 to wear & 1 to wash, 1 extra pair of shoes, all in a day pack. I wouldn't necessarily WANT to do it, but I could, rather than stop flying if, say, the airlines reduced baggage limits to 10 pounds altogether. It's the same old story, I figure, if for any reason, you can't or won't travel (time, money, fed up, whatever), you just don't want to enough. One excuse is as good as another. Good to hear about Norwegian. I repeated the exercise...
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
Continuing my search for an economical way to use my miles and avoid absurd fees, I tried a combination of 2 one-way flights, one with miles, one on Norwegian. One way on Norwegian is as low as $286. If I avoid using BA with points, flights on AA to Paris are 20,000 miles (before May 15th) plus a $5 fee (excellent!) but with a stupid schedule, 3 flights and 2 days to get there. And 1 possibility available. All the rest are BA flights, $326 in fees + 20,000 miles. Next thought, why is AA...
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The AA-BA mashup is tricky, yes, but not as devious as it may seem. Between New York and Paris, for instance, AA has only two non-stops a day; BA has a half-dozen (or more, including Open Skies). And, BA has many seats LON-PAR, so availability is greater. A similar situation exists on this side of the ocean, where BA feeds many AA domestic flights. It's sometimes possible to get around better if you don't mind one stop...we've used AA to Madrid paired with Iberia to Paris (Iberia's charges...
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Re: Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
Call it whatever you like, but I seem to have missed your point. But, no matter, MY point was simply that I see no excuse for charging astonishingly different prices for the same product, transportation from point A to point B, on partner airlines ostensibly selling the same thing.
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Re: AirBerlin Black Friday: $499 to Europe R/T!
It's a fantastic deal! Milan is a budget airline hub too so you can go to a lot Europe for not much more. Time to buy those spring break tickets
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Re: No Joke! Airplane Tickets Coming to Vending Machines!
Seems like it won't cost too much to make that a round trip...here's a sample of fares for April returning from Barcelona: Could give a new meaning to "open jaw!"
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Re: DOT: "mistake fares," won't fly, for now
This is really a blow to those of us who like to find bargain airfares. There were some abuses, but in general the post purchase rule been a good one for consumers and airlines. It's very hard to know a great sale from a mistaken fare. I hope the rule will be enforced in some way in the future.
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Re: Are airline alliances costing you $$$ on flights to Europe?
Basically Norwegian Air told us the same thing and it's true. If the public supports Norwegian and other airlines that attempt to break the alliances trans-Atlantic hold, lower prices will follow. https://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/norwegian-air-1
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
Their route map is very limited, but I wish them well. Canada really needs an airline like this.
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
For years Canada has had great international fares and lousy domestic ones. This and other budget airlines on the horizon should do a great deal to help Canadians travel within their own country too
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
Good news for New Leaf. The authorities have given the company permission to start selling its discounted flights in Canada. More on this update at this link .
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
NewLeaf is grounded, at least temporarily, as the Canadian is reviewing it's license. Will issue refunds for tickets already sold. Read more at this link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...a-reaction-1.3409694
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
Since the Canadian Transportation Agency has been looking into this issue of whether Indirect Service Providers should be required to hold a license, I'm surprised NewLeaf Travel didn't hold off before on selling tickets until this issue was settled https://www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/...ement-hold-a-licence
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
I can remember this story so many times from the past 50 years - here in the UK. A new air service provider comes along with hopes of knocking the stuffing out of the "Big Boys". Then, always at the last minute - the most costly time - somebody throws a spanner in the works. Hoping to break the back - or bank - of the new kid on the block.. Dirty tricks again. And it wont be the last. And you never find out who started the fight. http://www.independent.co.uk/n...s-dirty-1478010.html
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Re: Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
I agree with Garry. The timing of this is very suspicious.
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Re: $240 NY-London, LA $320: Norwegian Air
That is a super deal .In recent the wear coast sales to Europe are few and far between
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Re: $240 NY-London, LA $320: Norwegian Air
Originally Posted by Travel Rob: That is a super deal .In recent years the west coast sales to Europe have been few and far between.Great to see.
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Re: Still Seats at this Price ! Philadelphia-Dallas $94 RT
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE A few seats at those prices left.I just checked and Jan.22 -Jan 28 is still $94. Hurry if u need it. Trip cost Flight Airline Ticket( 1 ) $94.00 (Adult: 1) Total due at booking $94.00 Taxes and fees included
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Re: Still Seats at this Price ! Philadelphia-Dallas $94 RT
The people in Philly should be only too happy to escape the brrr for a few days in the warm.
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Re: Fun or Tool: Kayak tells you where your dollar can go!
I like that concept. Thanks, I will try it out. Here is a great sale from Qatar; I can compare their sale to these fares Huge Airfare Sale; Grab Tickets to GO FAR on QATAR
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AirBerlin Black Friday: $499 to Europe R/T!
AirBerlin, a OneWorld member, is offering a $499 roundtrip to several European destinations at cut-rate prices from now to Tuesday, with flights from Jan. 12 to Mar. 22. The $499 rate is for Berlin from Chicago, and Stockholm or Copenhagen from NYC....
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RyanAir Stock Falters on Bargain Airfares
The stock price of RyanAir Holdings dropped because of bargain fares they offered to drum of business this current quarter. They also cited the weak European economy and rising competition. Read More
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Are airline alliances costing you $$$ on flights to Europe?
According to consumer advocate Chris Elliott, writing in Fortune, the answer is a big yes. He pinpoints the growth of the big three alliances (SkyTeam, OneWorld and Star), and the agreements among alliance members to coordinate services between the...
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DOT: "mistake fares," won't fly, for now
In 2011, the Department of Transportation issued a final rule that enhanced airline passenger protections by prohibiting airlines and sellers of air transportation from increasing the price after a purchase occurred. The Enforcement Office of...
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Skypicker: If you have time, we have very cheap.
There are sales, and there are sales, and when you see one that looks too good to be true, you think "What's the catch?" Skypicker may be one of those. It advertises airfares at up to 90% off, and it can often deliver the deep discounts—but...
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An era ends: Jet Blue's new fares and fees
JetBlue check-in kiosks at JFK. Save $5 by checking bag here instead of counter Photo: JetBlue With JetBlue's announcement today that it is ending free checked bags, Southwest is the only remaining major carrier offering free...
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Greyhound expands to Mexico, offers $1 promo fare
Greyhound, long the biggest intercity bus operator in the U.S., is expanding into Mexico, where it will become the first U.S. operator to run domestic routes in Mexico. Service is starting with Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, connecting to Greyhound hubs...
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Fewer U.S. airports have real competition
Lots of planes, little competition. Scene at Newark Liberty, where United controls nearly 70% of the traffic As the U.S. airline industry has consolidated, competitive options at U.S. airports have shrunk. With 80% of U.S. domestic air traffic...
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Air Miles vs Low Fare Airline
Looking for flights to Europe on which to spend my miles and being astonished by the fees, I had a look on the Norwegian site and was amazed in the other direction, by how cheap the fares were from the West Coast. Until I started trying to...
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Heat wave leads Swiss to cut bus/train fares
With temperatures still high and ozone pollution levels rising, Swiss authorities have moved to encourage weekend travelers to leave their cars at home by temporarily cutting train and bus fares. In Geneva, all forms of transit will continue at...
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American Agrees to Honor 'Mistake Fares' to China
A deal between the Transportation Department and American Airlines resulted in 1,634 travelers getting either nearly free flights or reduced business-class tickets to China. Travel must be completed during the next year....
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Spring Break in Italy/$617rt
This is a good sale because it's on one of the World's best airlines, Emirates.NYC-MILAN $617 TOTAL RT. It's also a non stop flight ! Become a Member of Travel Gumbo . Find out about deals like this one right...
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Still Seats at this Price ! Philadelphia-Dallas $94 RT
This sale from Philadelphia to Dallas is not a typo,but hurry to find your dates. Philadelphia-Dallas rt non stop $94 taxes and fees included SEATS STILL AVAILABLE SEE UPDATE BELOW Become a Member of Travel Gumbo...
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Southwest's day: 1100 flights canceled, but sale extended
A system crash on Wednesday forced Southwest Airlines to cancel about hundreds of flights, but the news isn't all bad: The airline has extended its fare sale by a week.
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Huge Airfare Sale; Grab Tickets to GO FAR on QATAR
Qatar Airlines is offering a truly vast sale from flights originating in Philadelphia to celebrate its launch there April 2. Book by Feb 7th. Make it sooner for the incredible prices. Travel dates start April 2nd and end at...
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Fun or Tool: Kayak tells you where your dollar can go!
I used to enjoy a feature that existed years ago on Travelocity or Expedia (not sure which) that allowed you to type in a dollar amount and a date, and it would tell you where you could go for that amount. I just today noticed that Kayak has a...
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London buses to get free 'Hopper' transfers
London's new mayor starts his term with free bus transfers and a pledge to avoid fare increases for four years.
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Southwest's hot sale: Under $50 flights
Southwest Airlines is holding a 72-hour sale with some big bargains, but you'd better hurry if you want to grab them!
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Paris: Flat-rate airport taxi plan starts
Paris has a new flat-rate plan in place for taxis to and from Orly and CDG airports; for groups of two or more, it may mean a saving.
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Ultra budget, NewLeaf Travel, offering bargain Canadian airfares
Ultra budget fares coming to Canada in February.
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Re: London buses to get free 'Hopper' transfers
Remember that you can't buy a ticket with cash on the bus and because of how they secure the drivers, hard to ask any directions at all.