Dub to LAX for €298 rtn

Savman

Absolutely insane price from ebookers, must be booked by 31 Oct and good for travel up to 31 March. Might have to oblige

http://www.ebookers.ie/travel-guide/UNITED-AIRLINES/

Bluetonic

Good price and availability but flights appear to be via LHR.

I'd pay an extra €200 to avoid LHR and pre clear in Dublin.

Savman

Yep Heathrow is a bitch but for the price it's a no brainer, it's a direct flight from London which is some consolation.

Bluetonic

Savman wrote: »

Yep Heathrow is a bitch but for the price it's a no brainer, it's a direct flight from London which is some consolation.

Very true, don't mean to take away from the bargain as it is a really good one.

Good spot.

Vanbis

Savman wrote: »

Yep Heathrow is a bitch but for the price it's a no brainer, it's a direct flight from London which is some consolation.

Why is that? Just curious as i booked flights myself and will flying from Heathrow.

Bluetonic

Vanbis wrote: »

Why is that? Just curious as i booked flights myself and will flying from Heathrow.

The main disadvantage is the need to clear immigration in the USA when you land. Then you've the queues in Heathrow, the added security and the need to change terminals. If money > time then Heathrow is your man.

Vanbis

Bluetonic wrote: »

The main disadvantage is the need to clear immigration in the USA when you land. Then you've the queues in Heathrow, the added security and the need to change terminals. If money > time then Heathrow is your man.

Aaaaghhhhhhh and i am flying on my own, i was nervous enough as it was already

Savman

Vanbis wrote: »

Why is that? Just curious as i booked flights myself and will flying from Heathrow.

It's only an issue if you're super fussy :pac:

BTW there's no terminal change in Heathrow as bmi and United are both in Terminal 1, bags will be checked all the way thru to LAX too as it's a codeshare flight. I just did this exact trip with these airlines so speaking from first hand experience.

Vanbis

Savman wrote: »

It's only an issue if you're super fussy :pac:

BTW there's no terminal change in Heathrow as bmi and United are both in Terminal 1, bags will be checked all the way thru to LAX too as it's a codeshare flight. I just did this exact trip with these airlines so speaking from first hand experience.

I wont have time to fuss, as long i get to LAX i couldnt care. I'm flying with Virgin to LA so hopefully they are in terminal 1? I have plenty of time as it is, enough to have a drink or some.

Bluetonic

Vanbis wrote: »

Aaaaghhhhhhh and i am flying on my own, i was nervous enough as it was already

Ah you should be fine, I'm probably over exaggerating it.

vinylbomb

Vanbis wrote: »

I wont have time to fuss, as long i get to LAX i couldnt care. I'm flying with Virgin to LA so hopefully they are in terminal 1? I have plenty of time as it is, enough to have a drink or some.

Nope. terminal 3!!!!

AdrianII

that is one hell of a serious price. Really tempted.

Whats the weather like there at that time of year

Vanbis

vinylbomb wrote: »

Nope. terminal 3!!!!

hopefully i still have time but will see on the day . I paid double for the OP posted up.

jhegarty

Wow , that's super cheap.

mawk

AdrianII wrote: »

that is one hell of a serious price. Really tempted.

Whats the weather like there at that time of year

It gets anything but hot in la?

RonanC

Just a note of caution, the site says flights are from Oct 2010 to March 2011.

Savman

RonanC wrote: »

Just a note of caution, the site says flights are from Oct 2010 to March 2011.

Just a typo, no flight lets you book that far in advance.

Anyway ebookers lets you book from now up until March 2010. try it on for size.

davork

Bluetonic wrote: »

I'd pay an extra €200 to avoid LHR and pre clear in Dublin.

Don't every assume that your flight to the US from Dublin will clear immigration in Dublin!

American Airlines do not pre-clear in Dublin (I end up flying to Chicago on them every six weeks or so) - and my last Delta flight didn't either

Oh, and don't forget to fill in your ESTA forms online before flying (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/) or you'll go nowhere!

Bluetonic

davork wrote: »

Don't every assume that your flight to the US from Dublin will clear immigration in Dublin!

American Airlines do not pre-clear in Dublin (I end up flying to Chicago on them every six weeks or so) - and my last Delta flight didn't either

Oh, and don't forget to fill in your ESTA forms online before flying (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/) or you'll go nowhere!

Well aware that all flights don't pre clear in DUB, I wouldn't buy a flight to the USA that doesn't pre clear. It's quite easy to know which ones do and don't pre clear.

Savman

Bluetonic wrote: »

I wouldn't buy a flight to the USA that doesn't pre clear.

Odd stance considering it very much limits your choice.

But if you really are willing to pay 'an extra €200' for the luxury then you go right ahead!

rom

Does anyone have example dates for that price. Its over 500 when you go to book

Bluetonic

rom wrote: »

Does anyone have example dates for that price. Its over 500 when you go to book

First one I checked, 21/1 to 28/1.

Bluetonic

Savman wrote: »

Odd stance considering it very much limits your choice.

I only ever travel to the same destinations on business and it suits me

Savman

rom wrote: »

Does anyone have example dates for that price. Its over 500 when you go to book

Worked fine for me for most weekdays in March. Try sticking to Mon/Tue/Wed.

dubmick

AdrianII wrote: »

that is one hell of a serious price. Really tempted.

Whats the weather like there at that time of year

I was there in early November a few years back. It was warmish, definitely not beach weather.

Poochie05

Aghh guys, now you've got me thinking about going to LA again in March! Was just there in July but hard to resist at that price. Anyone any opinions on what United are like? I flew Virgin Atlantic the last time.

kazzer

Poochie05 wrote: »

Aghh guys, now you've got me thinking about going to LA again in March! Was just there in July but hard to resist at that price. Anyone any opinions on what United are like? I flew Virgin Atlantic the last time.

Sorry for going OT but whats LA like? Is accomadation expensive?

Poochie05

kazzer wrote: »

Sorry for going OT but whats LA like? Is accomadation expensive?

Yes accommodation is expensive enough but if you book through the usual hotel booking sites you can get some good rates. LA seems to divide people. I loved it but I spent 6 days in West Hollywood and another 3 in Santa Monica so think I had lots of time to soak up the atmosphere. Check out North America in the Travel forum, there's quite a few threads on California & LA specifically.

Stellin

Flights to San Francisco for about the same too. What's the likelihood of this offer being extended into May, i.e. when I actually want to go?!

Savman

Poochie05 wrote: »

Anyone any opinions on what United are like?

Just flew LHR-LAX with them on this route (same flight numbers) and in all honesty United are pretty lame, we said we would not use them again but at this price I think we could swallow our pride

The meals were meh, very badly timed considering its an 11hr long haul flight so I'd defo recommend bringing your own sambos and M&M's for the long bit in the middle...