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Possible routings to MLE and costs:

JFK-AUH-MLE (EY) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-DOH-MLE (QR) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-FRA-SIN-MLE (SQ) -- East Coast: (Including 15% off booking online) 46,750/91,375/116,875; West Coast: 89,250/144,500/229,500
JFK-DXB-MLE (EK) -- 42.5/82.5/150 AS
JFK-IST-MLE (TK) -- 42.5/70/90 UA (United routing allows a stopover in TLV)
JFK-VIE-MLE (OS) -- 42.5/80 UA
JFK-LGW-MLE (BA) -- 45/90/135 BA
JFK-ICN-CMB-MLE (KE) -- 60/107.5/137.5 KE
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 57.5/85/112.5 AA
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 50/70 AS
TLV-IST-MLE (TK)-- 20/35 UA
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Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Water Villa US$ 200 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
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Airport transfer fee: $560 including tax

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Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Pool Villa $USD 252.56++ per villa per night
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Villa $USD 405++ per villa per night ( Villa Number 38-44)
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Sunset Villa $USD 610++ per villa per night ( Villa number 45-51)

Airport transfer fee: $520 RT per person

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #780 on: January 01, 2014, 03:27:13 PM »
Even TK from the US ain't terrible. You have a bed to sleep in, booze to drink, and movies to watch. Why is that so bad?
If you fly QR, EK or EY with 1 stover I don't see why it's a pia especially if you're flying first.
its all fine and dandy when i find availability... with united on tk but i cant find any

and i cant find anything on ba that has more than one seat :(

i dont know how itll play out but i have to see if my dates can be flexible (now that i have only one more month to book)
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #781 on: January 04, 2014, 11:56:51 AM »
I'm ticketed!

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #782 on: January 04, 2014, 08:52:30 PM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #783 on: January 05, 2014, 03:06:52 AM »
When you going?
July.
I know it's the rainy season, but it's the only time I can get babysitting, and it allows me to get out of the Conrad.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #784 on: January 05, 2014, 02:47:58 PM »
OK, I have reserved with ua.com this flight. please anyone with ideas id love to hear them.

All in I Class

Aug 11
NYC > LHR  UA BizFIrst
 7 hr layover
LHR > IST  TK (i)
 2.50 hr layover
IST > MLE  TK (i)
ARRIVE THURS AUG 13 10:50 am

AUG 20
MLE > IST tK (i) A330
 1 hr layover
IST > CAI  TK (i)
 1.40 hr layover
CAI > NYC  EGYPTair
ARRIVE THURS AUG 21 3:15pm
« Last Edit: January 05, 2014, 03:01:13 PM by rots5 »
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #785 on: January 05, 2014, 02:56:05 PM »
OK, I have reserved with ua.com this flight. please anyone with ideas id love to hear them.

All in I Class

Aug 11
NYC > LHR
 7 hr layover
LHR > IST 
 2.50 hr layover
IST > MLE 
ARRIVE THURS AUG 13 10:50 am

AUG 20
MLE > IST
 1 hr layover
IST > CAI
 1.40 hr layover
CAI > NYC
ARRIVE THURS AUG 21 3:15pm
What's the hard product like on CAI-JFK?
No interest in stopping in Israel to visit us?
Did you add on a 'free' OW at the end?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #786 on: January 05, 2014, 02:57:37 PM »
What airlines
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #787 on: January 05, 2014, 02:58:29 PM »
What's the hard product like on CAI-JFK?
No interest in stopping in Israel to visit us?
Did you add on a 'free' OW at the end?

Flight: MS985
Operated by Egyptair.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300
Fare Class: Business (I)


Also what do you mean free OW stop, you mean i should make another flight for in 6 months after my last to...ie lax?

and i would love to stop by annd visit, but i live here now... by the summer ill be max - 2 months not there :D
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #788 on: January 05, 2014, 02:58:54 PM »
What airlines
sorry had them written out at first

ill re write it on that post
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #789 on: January 05, 2014, 03:01:52 PM »
Flight: MS985
Operated by Egyptair.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300
Fare Class: Business (I)


Also what do you mean free OW stop, you mean i should make another flight for in 6 months after my last to...ie lax?

and i would love to stop by annd visit, but i live here now... by the summer ill be max - 2 months not there :D
How's the hard product on the Cairo to NYC flight? Lie flat? Good reviews?
It's a shame to schlepp in from the US to MLE when you're much closer during the rest of the year when you're based in Israel.

And yes, add on a free OW to somewhere.
HNL, LAX, Carribean, etc.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #790 on: January 05, 2014, 03:13:00 PM »
How's the hard product on the Cairo to NYC flight? Lie flat? Good reviews?
It's a shame to schlepp in from the US to MLE when you're much closer during the rest of the year when you're based in Israel.

And yes, add on a free OW to somewhere.
HNL, LAX, Carribean, etc.
Give me credit :P  lol

if i was able to i would in a second leave from here. besides much closer but its MUCH cheaper!

but as of now it seems like i ight be back in NY after shavuos... :'(

Its lie flat. 3-2-3

not sure what SA airline to do it with unless i stick with UA
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #791 on: January 05, 2014, 04:15:37 PM »
I would try to get a 12 hour layover in cairo. Once you are there go check the pyramids.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #792 on: January 05, 2014, 04:18:16 PM »
I would try to get a 12 hour layover in cairo. Once you are there go check the pyramids.
my wife would kill me :)

but i will try. how long does my 'hold' stay for?

if i book now on ua.com whats the cancellation policy?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #793 on: January 06, 2014, 06:56:19 AM »
so here is the idea...

Keep the deaprting part of my trip as is...

and maybe take a paid flight back.... why?

I just found on cathay BIZ $1150 one way from MLE>NYC with a stop in HKG. I think this is an amazing price (being that its 5k for the opp direction) obviously ill sell my points if need be.

ideas?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #794 on: January 06, 2014, 07:12:55 AM »
so here is the idea...

Keep the deaprting part of my trip as is...

and maybe take a paid flight back.... why?

I just found on cathay BIZ $1150 one way from MLE>NYC with a stop in HKG. I think this is an amazing price (being that its 5k for the opp direction) obviously ill sell my points if need be.

ideas?
Do it.
You'll also accrue extra miles depending on the booking class.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #795 on: January 06, 2014, 07:16:01 AM »
so here is the idea...

Keep the deaprting part of my trip as is...

and maybe take a paid flight back.... why?

I just found on cathay BIZ $1150 one way from MLE>NYC with a stop in HKG. I think this is an amazing price (being that its 5k for the opp direction) obviously ill sell my points if need be.

ideas?
If it's $1150 for biz via CX, I would grab it.

The only downside is no free one way on the return.

But, if you weren't planning on stopping in Cairo, I would much rather fly CX.

Also, you need to consider if you want to burn some UA before the deval and the cost difference, which isn't really much considering you pay with an Amex gold and credit your flight to AA/AS (IIRC)/BA.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #796 on: January 06, 2014, 07:32:17 AM »
If it's $1150 for biz via CX, I would grab it.

The only downside is no free one way on the return.

But, if you weren't planning on stopping in Cairo, I would much rather fly CX.

Also, you need to consider if you want to burn some UA before the deval and the cost difference, which isn't really much considering you pay with an Amex gold and credit your flight to AA/AS (IIRC)/BA.
funny thing is i would have to transfer from UR bec i dont have enough for RT just one way. also CX has a solid canceling policy. 35$ a ticket.

there is no full day stops available to CAI. i would love to see the pyramids, its on my list :) (i have a VERY short list) though i can stop a full day in HKG if i want but i doubt i want to. i dont mind making it quick.

On CX website it says this, whats it really mean?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #797 on: January 07, 2014, 12:55:54 PM »
Ok, one last try at this. my reservations end tonight at 12 NY time.

i cant seem to find hotels for a decent price. anyone with any ideas?

I am about to cancel this whole trip bec these hotels are a fortune! 22k UR a night, i dont think its worth it for me for 140k. or 30k spg, i dont even have that much spg. or 900$ at hyatt, still above my pay grade... :(

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #798 on: January 07, 2014, 12:57:55 PM »
Why is it not worth the UR?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #799 on: January 07, 2014, 01:11:51 PM »
Ok, one last try at this. my reservations end tonight at 12 NY time.

i cant seem to find hotels for a decent price. anyone with any ideas?

I am about to cancel this whole trip bec these hotels are a fortune! 22k UR a night, i dont think its worth it for me for 140k. or 30k spg, i dont even have that much spg. or 900$ at hyatt, still above my pay grade... :(

Any ideas guys?
In all honesty, w/ the recent deval of UR, 22k per night isn't all that much in terms of value.
Have you checked the prices of random places as well, along w/ their TA reviews?