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Tlv - Maldives
US Airway - 50/75/100
UA - 40/70/90
AA- 35/50/70

TLV - Thailand
AA - 45/60/90
UA - 75/100/160
US Airway - 50/75/100

TLV to SEZ (Seychelles)
UA - 70k
US - 70k
Avianca - 45k

From Australia to TLV
AA is 30k-45k
UA is 45k 60k

MIA to TLV on BA, and found availability on Air Berlin for 35k ow + $22.

TLV - South Pacific
AA - 60/90
UA - 80/120

TLV - MNL
UA - 75/100/
US - 50/75/100
AA - 45/60/90

TLV - India
AA - 35/50/70
UA - 40/70/100


Air Berlin doesn't charge YQ when you use BA miles, you can get some good values when touring Europe.

For example, TLV - TXL is 20k + $80 in coach. From there, you can access multiple cities throughout Europe for 9k + regular fees and taxes, but no YQs.

Or do an open jaw, and use a different One World carrier to return to TLV, although some YQs may be needed.

Author Topic: Award Chart Discrepancies  (Read 70882 times)

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #280 on: January 06, 2014, 05:55:28 PM »
Attached is a summary of all the ex-TLV flights using the pre-deval UA chart and the post-deval UA chart.

Obviously, the UA metal column isn't relevant for many of the routes (TLV-BKK for example), but I included it anyhow.

Also note that these are one-way awards, and saver options only.
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #281 on: January 13, 2014, 09:51:09 AM »
might have been mentioned already, but just got off the phone with A3 and it seems they consider Israel part of Europe
one way NYC - TLV is pricing at 45k in J,  no YQ, beats ANA that you can book oneway, granted that you have the miles

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #282 on: January 23, 2014, 01:32:05 PM »
just saw that Virgin Atlantic is partners w/ Cyprus Air, and TLV to Cyprus is 5k VA miles (I assume this is OW)
Would be interested in knowing the YQ on this, if any, but it could be a great value for a nearby vacation.
Wow. It appears that it's 5k RT, and the other fees came out to $50 or so.
Amazing value...

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #283 on: January 23, 2014, 01:35:11 PM »
Wow. It appears that it's 5k RT, and the other fees came out to $50 or so.
Amazing value...

How can these be booked? I would start making day trips.
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #284 on: January 23, 2014, 01:37:12 PM »
How can these be booked? I would start making day trips.
You have to call Virgin.
It's a good visa run. (That's how I found out about it).
Get in 8am, return around 11pm.
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Here's their chart. Great way to get to Greece as well.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/flying-club/flying-club-partners/airlines/cyprus-airways.html

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #285 on: January 23, 2014, 01:37:24 PM »
How can these be booked? I would start making day trips.
whats to do there?
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #286 on: January 23, 2014, 01:39:18 PM »
Please post back if you actually book this.
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #287 on: January 23, 2014, 01:40:00 PM »
How can I check availability without actually calling?

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #288 on: January 23, 2014, 02:03:23 PM »
Please post back if you actually book this.
I booked it. 5000 VS and $49.12 roundtrip.
(IL26.82 CY17.80 XT4.50 )
On the phone Virgin Atl told me that it'd be the same 5000 even if its a one way ticket. They also told me that even if cyprusair says there are seats avail for miles, they dont have access to the same numbers but if they're not showing avail. they can request it and may be approved. One csr said they only have 3 mileage seats on each flight (but she may have meant the flight i was inquiring about).
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #289 on: January 23, 2014, 02:03:50 PM »
I have one on hold, 5,000 miles + $49.00. Should I book?


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« Reply #290 on: January 23, 2014, 02:27:54 PM »
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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #291 on: January 23, 2014, 02:35:47 PM »
Please post back if you actually book this.
It's a great deal, although LY often has $150 sales (albeit it w/ limited dates).

As HaKohen wrote, 2 tix were booked.
They didn't include YQ.

Can go to Athens for 15k RT from Israel, w/ SOs in LCA.

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #292 on: January 23, 2014, 04:12:16 PM »
How can I check availability without actually calling?

I would try kvs booking code V/ Z 

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #293 on: January 23, 2014, 04:13:18 PM »
I would try kvs booking code V/ Z 
Can you check for me if you see random summer dates w/ 5+ seats?

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Can you check for me if you see random summer dates w/ 5+ seats?
Not home now. Ill check later. Fine?
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« Reply #295 on: January 23, 2014, 11:19:22 PM »
Not home now. Ill check later. Fine?
of course
It's nothing rush, just wondering if 3 is the max.

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« Reply #296 on: January 25, 2014, 03:36:43 PM »
Not home now. Ill check later. Fine?
Did you have a chance to check?

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« Reply #297 on: January 25, 2014, 04:03:37 PM »
Did you have a chance to check?

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Re: Award Chart Discrepancies
« Reply #298 on: February 27, 2014, 03:31:58 PM »
Called Virgin, availability is extremely tough on that route. 

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« Reply #299 on: February 27, 2014, 03:34:10 PM »

Called Virgin, availability is extremely tough on that route.

Which route?
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