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This hobby of yours is marketable.
[QUOTE=Daddy Rulz]This hobby of yours is marketable.[/QUOTE]Hey, send me some money, a fine meal (or 10 cheap ones) or some pussy, and you too can be on the Jaimito travel newsletter.:)
But semi-seriously, if you have certain cities you're looking for, let me know, and if I come across something, I'll email or PM you. I'm not saying it's free, maybe you'll have to tie Exon down and have a lactating Chica dump a pint of milk all over his face, or a fine session on Maipu or something.:)
As long as you're flexible. Some things can't easily be done. Like, "I want to go to EZE next week, and want it for $500". In most cases, it's just not going to happen. If instead, you say, "I'd like to go to EZE for $1000 or less, in business class in the next 9 months, I have 50,000 miles to upgrade", then that's in the realm of possibility.
United Airlines has been sending out 10% off email codes recently. So, if you'd like to save some money on your EZE ticket, make sure you sign up for an account, and their email list.
I've got one 10% off code, if someone needs one.
I just got some price alerts for United flights to EZE from LAX and PHX. Looks like $760 or so all in, but I haven't tried to ticket anything. If you'll be flying in the near future, it might be good to check the fares again before purchasing.
You do great work. I just checked United and they have flights from 724.80 from LAX-EZE. I wish I had a dime for everytime you made a good post. I'D BE RICH!
Intresting read on the current state of miles programs.
[url]http://www.aviation.com/travel/080122-using-frequent-flyer-miles.html[/url]
It can be challenging to get a good award. To do it right requires patience, and knowing how to make the fuckers pay up with a good award.:)
One important thing is to make sure your miles don't expire. Recently, many have gone to a 18 month expiration time frame. However, don't despair, because all you need is *some* activity to keep your account active. Often you can donate 50 miles the Red Cross, and you're good for another year and a half.
US Air and Delta seem to be some of the worst ones for expiring miles. Northwest seems to be the best, as they have a 3 year rule on the books, but don't enforce it, at this time.
I had 3/4 of a million miles in my NW account recently, and once they announced the possible DL merger, I started spending. I went through over 400,000 miles in two weeks. Now, I will probably refund back most of these, once I see if the merger affects me negatively (if the merger goes through, even) I can also refund them for free, so it makes it so easy.
CO and UA will probably not merge, unless NW merges. NW has a Golden Share of CO that allows them to have some large control of if / when they merge. Once NW merges, then it's open season.
Now heres a smoking deal.
[url]http://deals.virtualtourist.com/viewDeal-20228-0-1---viewDeal.html[/url]
Exon
[QUOTE=Exon123]Now heres a smoking deal.
[url]http://deals.virtualtourist.com/viewDeal-20228-0-1---viewDeal.html[/url][/QUOTE]Not such a good deal if you look at the details. Single supplement, crappy hotels, etc. In most cases you're better off just buying a ticket.
$1118 is the cheapest single price, and I stayed in the hotel they're "giving" you last week, and I wouldn't even put a Cocksucker in there.
[QUOTE=Sidney]What a deal![/QUOTE]Have you checked the taxes? I checked on [url]www.mexicana.com[/url] and found a nice $495 RT price, but over $300 in taxes in fees. If you have some dates that you've booked the price you quoted at let me know.
[I]1 adult (s) x (495.00 + 317.80) = 812.80 USD.
Total for all passengers 812.80 USD [/I]
[QUOTE=Jaimito Cartero]If you have some dates that you've booked the price you quoted at let me know. [/I][/QUOTE]Thanks, JC, for doublechecking that fare. I also checked and came up with nothing less than U$ 842 tax included on Mexicana from Miami. Out of fear of seeming unkind I was holding back on posting a response to Sidney's typical post (ie. No dates, all bragadoccio, no substance)
[QUOTE=HairBalderman]Thanks, JC, for doublechecking that fare. I also checked and came up with nothing less than U$ 842 tax included on Mexicana from Miami. Out of fear of seeming unkind I was holding back on posting a response to Sidney's typical post (ie. No dates, all bragadoccio, no substance)[/QUOTE]Well, I don't blame him for sharing it. I'd rather investigate a fare and find out it's got tons of fuel surcharges, than to miss out on a deal. The airlines are pulling tons of crap to make their fares seem low, and then trying to stick it to you with booking fees, fuel surcharges and the like.
For those wanting to fly in Biz class Mexicana did have some nice Biz class fares to EZE for under $1400 RT. The last I heard, it was still working from NYC, you can check other major cities as well.
What source are you getting these from? I've found that many travel search engines don't include the fuel surcharges correctly in the pricing. What I suggest, is that you click on specific dates, and get right up to the purchase screen, and then do a cut an paste.
For instance, the rules from Expertflyer on the this MX fare:
[I] SURCHARGES.
A FUEL SURCHARGE OF USD 125.00 PER DIRECTION WILL BE ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE FARE. [/I]
So right there, you're looking at $250, which is a lot of empanadas.:) When you add the $250 onto your supposed total, it comes up the amount I listed before. You need to select the dates and then find out what the real price is. Fare Compare only tells you what the *possible* lowest fare is. Many are phantom and can't be booked, or have nasty fuel surcharges.
I recommend using ITA Software for real world pricing.
[url]http://matrix.itasoftware.com/cvg/dispatch/prego[/url]
[QUOTE=Sidney]Trying to be of service. I have tried to avoid, but Hairy's insults need to stop. Guess he wants a verbal fight? --------------------------------------------From To Roundtrip One-Way Non Stops.
Miami to Buenos Aires (cheapest roundtrip) Click on a price below to select your departure month. Currency $, USD AirlineLowest Fares - All AirlinesMar$495 total $573
Apr.$495 total $573
May$495 total $573
June$495 total $573
July$495 total $573
Aug.$495 total $573
Sep$495 total $573
Oct.$495 total $573
Nov.$495 total $573
Dec.$495 total $573
Jan.$495 total $573
Side by Side Comparison (select an Airline & Cabin. Press "Add Row") Airline: Aeromexico Air Canada American Argentinas Avianca Boliviano Continental Copa Delta Lacsa Lan Lan Peru LanArgentina Mexicana TAM Taca US Airways United Cheapest Cabin:CoachBusinessFirst Add Row[/QUOTE]