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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #60 on: March 31, 2014, 07:41:03 AM »
But I'll chalk up a HT anyway.
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #61 on: March 31, 2014, 07:45:19 AM »
i have a hard time with the BA site showing availability on this or any other non BA flight w/ avios.... what am I doing wort?

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #62 on: March 31, 2014, 08:15:17 AM »
-1 you really think that $2.50 is the norm for a fuel surcharge and taxes to any INTL dest??  :o
The system is is still being worked on as it's in the beginning stages. I'd be shocked if they don't up the taxes on this baby.
It is just like when SWA announced it's INTL launch. They weren't charging taxes in the begining. But they sure corrected it in due time. Congrats to all those who got in. #longliveavios
not so sure about that, normal with BA, IINM AA also has this tax rate on ex. US flights

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #63 on: March 31, 2014, 09:06:46 AM »
Not because I've actually found avail, but this flight should technically be bookable with AA too, right?

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #64 on: March 31, 2014, 09:07:25 AM »

Not because I've actually found avail, but this flight should technically be bookable with AA too, right?

Yes. Was bookable with AA for a while now
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #65 on: March 31, 2014, 09:46:47 AM »
-1 you really think that $2.50 is the norm for a fuel surcharge and taxes to any INTL dest??  :o
The system is is still being worked on as it's in the beginning stages. I'd be shocked if they don't up the taxes on this baby.
It is just like when SWA announced it's INTL launch. They weren't charging taxes in the begining. But they sure corrected it in due time. Congrats to all those who got in. #longliveavios

YES IT IS ONLY $2.50 MANDOTORY FEE. JUST LIKE UNITED EWR-TLV

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #66 on: March 31, 2014, 09:57:45 AM »
As long as there is availability, do they charge a lot to make a date change after booking?
Or is it possible to change the return date once you're in TLV?
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #67 on: March 31, 2014, 10:01:33 AM »
As long as there is availability, do they charge a lot to make a date change after booking?
Or is it possible to change the return date once you're in TLV?
Book 2 one ways if you want to make a change on the return after the first leg is flown

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #68 on: March 31, 2014, 10:25:23 AM »
Book 2 one ways if you want to make a change on the return after the first leg is flown
okay -- Thank you! Do they charge for those date changes?
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #69 on: March 31, 2014, 10:30:23 AM »
There's 1 seat left on Thu Jan 22. Flight lands 1240 Friday afternoon. Shekiah is at 504. There's also availability Motsei Shabbos Jan 24 and Sun Jan 25.

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #70 on: March 31, 2014, 10:37:24 AM »
Yes. Was bookable with AA for a while now
Right just making sure that this was known, as I've seen plenty of US flights on AA.com recently. So why is this exciting? Seems like most ppl have more AA miles than Avios.

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #71 on: March 31, 2014, 10:39:26 AM »
okay -- Thank you! Do they charge for those date changes?
If there is availability, you could cancel and rebook. All it will cost you in this case if the taxes.

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #72 on: March 31, 2014, 10:39:27 AM »
Right just making sure that this was known, as I've seen plenty of US flights on AA.com recently. So why is this exciting? Seems like most ppl have more AA miles than Avios.

Bc its only 30,000 avios compared to 45,000 aa
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #73 on: March 31, 2014, 10:41:59 AM »
Bc its only 30,000 avios compared to 45,000 aa

And because BA are easier to acquire.
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #74 on: March 31, 2014, 10:50:16 AM »
If there is availability, you could cancel and rebook. All it will cost you in this case if the taxes.
great, Thanks!  To play it safe, and if I have enough miles, then I could first book the new flight and then cancel the old one, right?
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #75 on: March 31, 2014, 10:52:18 AM »
great, Thanks!  To play it safe, and if I have enough miles, then I could first book the new flight and then cancel the old one, right?
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #76 on: March 31, 2014, 11:02:35 AM »
Cant wait for the next Amex MR to BA transfer bonus. 50% would be sweet

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #77 on: March 31, 2014, 11:26:05 AM »
And because BA are easier to acquire.
Bc its only 30,000 avios compared to 45,000 aa
Okay, I guess I just have so many more AA than Avios that it seems more worth it to hold onto my BA for short hauls.

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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #78 on: March 31, 2014, 11:57:35 AM »
great, Thanks!  To play it safe, and if I have enough miles, then I could first book the new flight and then cancel the old one, right?
NOTE: Within 24 hours of the flight you can't cancel.
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Re: BIGGEST BLESSING OF AVIOS PHL-TLV
« Reply #79 on: March 31, 2014, 12:52:59 PM »
I think it is my own user incompetence, but I have had 0 success using the BA website to find availability on ANY USairways/AA flight. I don't want to call them when I don't even know what dates I am interested in, just want to peruse. annoying..