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ncmc · 11-11-2008 10:27AM

Glos wrote: »

Groutch .... You are about 2 months too late.

The 'loophole' has been fixed.

Booked for less than 200 euro (All in) Cork - LAX on 3 different dates...Nov 08, Jan 09 and June 09.

Mods - Would it now be a good idea to close this thread ?

Why would this thread be closed? The price I got (yesterday) Dublin-Gatwick-Orlando with Air Lingus and BA is about €500 cheaper than going through the companies own site. I don't think that has anything to do with a 'loophole'.

The Sparrow · 11-11-2008 11:23AM

Glos wrote: »

Groutch .... You are about 2 months too late.

The 'loophole' has been fixed.

Booked for less than 200 euro (All in) Cork - LAX on 3 different dates...Nov 08, Jan 09 and June 09.

Mods - Would it now be a good idea to close this thread ?

That was what some people said two months ago but it is nonsense tbh. I read the same stuff about the loophole being closed and I still managed to get return flights to NYC for €192.

So there is absolutely no need to close this thread. Everyone just has to realise that this is not available all of the time and you have to keep checking.

madmoe · 11-11-2008 11:36AM

I second that. And you have to ALWAYS click right through to get the best deals IMHO as that is what I always do.

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MargeS22 · 11-11-2008 11:45AM

Maybe it would be an idea to give some sample date of when people booked and maybe the deals are still there for those dates. Just an idea.

Angelica Rocks! · 11-11-2008 12:13PM

yes please dont close this thread - the info is all really helpful!!

the flights i'm getting are the same price, or a little bit more than what Air Lingus and BA are offering but i'm hoping they will go down. fingers crossed!!

also, if anyone sees the cheap flights could they let us know dates etc - so we can all pounce

Shifty · 28-11-2008 10:18PM

I have been looking for prices for travel to new york for next summer for 8 people. I have got quotes from all the sites mentioned on this thread, the cheapest I am getting is €3,800 averaging at €475 a head.

Is this a reasonable price do you think, its for two weeks at the beginning of July or should I hang on and wait a while to book?

I'm on a bit of an apprenticeship here learning about flights etc, never being abroad before.

Thanks for any help

DingDong · 28-11-2008 11:29PM

Shifty wrote: »

I have been looking for prices for travel to new york for next summer for 8 people. I have got quotes from all the sites mentioned on this thread, the cheapest I am getting is €3,800 averaging at €475 a head.

Is this a reasonable price do you think, its for two weeks at the beginning of July or should I hang on and wait a while to book?

I'm on a bit of an apprenticeship here learning about flights etc, never being abroad before.

Thanks for any help

I found when British airways had a sale the price was really cheap on cheapticket.com got a return flight to Orlando for 220

nickhx · 16-12-2008 02:33PM

Did anyone who booked with cheapflights have any difficulties when travelling (e.g. paying additional fuel surcharge, etc)?

ncmc · 16-12-2008 02:54PM

Just wanted to add, that I was able to get the same price through Expedia, maybe people would be happier booking with them rather than cheaptickets.com.

LisaO · 16-12-2008 09:05PM

Got back yesterday from New York with CheapTickets. Flew Dublin to Gatwick with Aer Lingus, Gatwick to JFK with British Airways. Both return legs were with British Airways. 3 return tickets for 540 euro. Able to manage booking on-line with BA, including check in & used auto check-in at new Aer Lingus facility in Dublin. No problems, no hassle & no extra charges

DingDong · 16-12-2008 09:25PM

nickhx wrote: »

Did anyone who booked with cheapflights have any difficulties when travelling (e.g. paying additional fuel surcharge, etc)?

No problems for me the price on the website was the final price for me. Saved a nice few quid using cheaptickets.com

kazzer · 16-12-2008 10:38PM

Hi LisaO, how did you check in with aer lingus? Just a passport or did you use a booking reference? What baggage allowance do you get, was it the same as BA's? Did you have to collect your bags a Gatwick? Cheers

LisaO · 16-12-2008 10:43PM

Hi LisaO, how did you check in with aer lingus? Just a passport or did you use a booking reference? What baggage allowance do you get, was it the same as BA's? Did you have to collect your bags a Gatwick? Cheers

Hi Kazzer. Used Aer Lingus booking ref to check in at Dublin - they have new check-in area with touch screen terminals which print your boarding pass, etc - it was very simple & straightforward. Baggage allowance was full BA allowance & bags were checked right through, so no need to collect at Gatwick.

jahalpin · 17-12-2008 08:26AM

I looked at flights on cheaptickets.com when I was booking a trip to the States and, while the ex-"taxes" and charges prices were very good, the actual "taxes" and charges were higher than anywhere else.

Clubtravel.ie is very good for cheap flights.

I got a return to SFO last June for 410Euro inc Tax etc and a return to Vegas next month for Euro410 inc all taxes and charges

They seem to have the largest choice of airlines and routing which means that they can get the cheapest flights.

They are also an Irish registered travel agent and are fully bonded etc and they have a shop in Abbey Street if you need to talk to them

Their customer service is excellent and they always respond to e-mails as soon as possible

The Sparrow · 17-12-2008 11:28AM

jahalpin wrote: »

I looked at flights on cheaptickets.com when I was booking a trip to the States and, while the ex-"taxes" and charges prices were very good, the actual "taxes" and charges were higher than anywhere else.

Yeah but nobody beats cheaptickets once you get them at the right time. You just have to be patient and keep checking and you can get return to NY from under €200 including taxes. But it is not available all of the time.

kingaaa · 18-12-2008 11:09AM

Has anybody travelled with the Aer Lingus/ Virgin Atlantic combination in the last month or so? I went onto the Virgin site yesterday and using the flight number issued by cheaptickets.com I was able to change my seats, order specific meals and fill in the U.S. immigration forms in advance, which I'm hoping is going to be a big time saver.The only thing is,when I changed my seats and requested a new e-ticket from Virgin it said it could only send it to the original e-mail the flights were booked with.As I did'nt book directly with them I have'nt got a clue what e-mail they have and when I went to check the seats on cheaptickets.com this morning, we were still allocated the original seats we had when booking.I'd like to get this sorted as the last thing I need is a mix-up with the seats and both sets to be sold because 1 site or the other thinks they are empty!

snubbleste · 02-01-2009 01:36PM

Just came across some cheap US flights, prices valid for travel until June 30 2009 on www.united.com which codeshares with aer lingus. Some of these prices are also on www.cheaptickets.com
Some sample fares are:

DUB-JFK 02/03 - 11/03 €253
DUB-JFK 27/05 - 03/06 €260
DUB-SFO 16/03 - 30/03 €250
DUB-SFO-LAX 20/02 - 28/02 €260
DUB-ORD-Houston 25/01 - 03/02 €225

madmoe · 02-01-2009 02:36PM

On there looking now and some great prices coming up!

DUB - SFO 06/05/2009 - 27/06/2009 €274, pure madness prices......

Direct flight from Dublin going out and back via JFK!

snubbleste · 02-01-2009 03:04PM

United cities available from Dublin for under €300 return in ascending order
Houston(€217), Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, Washington, San Diego, Denver, Miami, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Orlando, Richmond, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle(€285)

squonk_ie · 02-01-2009 04:56PM

Got a flight to Vegas for my birthday in November for €262 via http://www.unitedairlines.co.uk Yes I know its nearly a year away but I like to plan! United do not take Irish credit cards on the site but do if you call the reservation number on this page http://www.unitedairlines.co.uk/local/english/customerservice/index.html

They do charge £10 for booking over the phone rather than on the website,

channelsurfer · 04-01-2009 09:37PM

cant seem to get flights that cheap. its coming up with 563 dollars when i put in the dates 1/2/09 to 7/2/09. by the way aer lingus were selling flights before christmas for 288euro for the same dates. in their january sale its 382 an increase of nearly 100 euro in their so called sale!!!

susanna · 06-01-2009 09:59AM

I just booked a week in Chicago in March with cheaptickets. Just wondering if anyone else has booked a package through them, and how it worked out? Seems to good to be true as we're getting flights plus 7 nights in a really nice hotel (rated #2 hotel in Chicago on tripadvisor) all for €620 each.

I'm hoping there'll be no nasty surprises when we get to the hotel!

POKERKING · 06-01-2009 02:21PM

squonk_ie wrote: »

Got a flight to Vegas for my birthday in November for €262 via http://www.unitedairlines.co.uk Yes I know its nearly a year away but I like to plan! United do not take Irish credit cards on the site but do if you call the reservation number on this page http://www.unitedairlines.co.uk/local/english/customerservice/index.html

They do charge £10 for booking over the phone rather than on the website,

aha someone with same problem as me!! booked flights to vegas for jube/july got them for 320, couldnt pay for them eventualy they called me and i paid over the phone but am yet tor eceive my confirmation email or anythin assume its all sorted just need to contact them for it! great bargain all the same however you need to be flexible with your dates and try afew differnet dates.

foundry · 14-01-2009 12:36AM

cheap flights rock! has any1 bn to LA? wheres the best spot to stay?

the groutch · 14-01-2009 12:39AM

anyone been to boston?
was thinking of going, would love to try candlepin bowling while I'm there

scout353 · 14-01-2009 01:21PM

Booked Dublin Orlando during mid term next month for €260 return incl all taxes (190 +70). Flights with Delta via Atlanta.

However, got best price on club travel website not cheaptickets!!!

JoshThomas · 14-01-2009 01:57PM

foundry wrote: »

cheap flights rock! has any1 bn to LA? wheres the best spot to stay?

I stayed in Santa Monica - really liked it there. Great shops, great beach and full of beautiful people

You will need a car to get ANYWHERE in LA though as there is zero public transport - it took about an hour to drive to Hollywood.

JoshThomas · 14-01-2009 01:59PM

How do people search for flexible dates?? I am trying to find a weekend (Thursday-Sunday) in Boston or NYC anytime within the next 3 or 4 months...

scout353 · 14-01-2009 03:26PM

JoshThomas wrote: »

How do people search for flexible dates?? I am trying to find a weekend (Thursday-Sunday) in Boston or NYC anytime within the next 3 or 4 months...

Just work your way through the websites with the dates....

Just tried Thurs 23 Apr - Sun 26 Apr and got the following Dub - NYC

From clubtravel.ie........With Delta (1 stop) €238, direct with Continental (newark) €252

From cheaptickets.com

DUB - NYC via London $170 plus tax return,
Direct with Delta $437 + tax.....

foundry · 14-01-2009 08:14PM

JoshThomas wrote: »

I stayed in Santa Monica - really liked it there. Great shops, great beach and full of beautiful people

You will need a car to get ANYWHERE in LA though as there is zero public transport - it took about an hour to drive to Hollywood.

Cheers JoshThomas was not aware of zero public transport

Iv a full license but scared drivin in dublin so think I'l leave drivin around LA!!
Wot airport did u fly into?

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