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cornhusker · 08-17-2004, 01:13 AM

So I'm searching for airfare prices (I'm going to visit my son in Suffolk in December), and I normally fly either business or first class.

On Orbitz, the price difference between Economy and First Class is over $11,000, wtf?

BRISK · 08-17-2004, 01:17 AM

Where are you flying from?

Manowar · 08-17-2004, 01:19 AM

http://www.expedia.com/

Check that site out, they usually give you prices for all flights going in and out and all hotels near the area etc

cornhusker · 08-17-2004, 01:21 AM

I'm flying out from Omaha, Nebraska. Airfare prices are usually great when you fly out of here, because we're dead center in the middle of everything (As far as the states go)

cornhusker · 08-17-2004, 01:24 AM

Lowest price for First Class on Expedia is $13,875 per person. $55,000 total.

BRISK · 08-17-2004, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cornhusker
I'm flying out from Omaha, Nebraska. Airfare prices are usually great when you fly out of here, because we're dead center in the middle of everything (As far as the states go)

Last time I checked, London isn't in the US

cornhusker · 08-17-2004, 01:27 AM

No, really?

I said, as far as the states go, implying that TYPICALLY when flying through-out the U.S., airfare is rather cheap.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-17-2004, 03:40 AM

Well, part of the problem may be that you aren't going to get a direct flight from Omaha so things add up. Try looking at a continental fair that will let you get on a code-share Virgin plane at one of the international gateways and if it is still too much look at their premium economey which is a step between economy and buisness class. It is better than nothing and it should all be on the same ticket as a Continental costing. When I was a travel agent over here the cost from the UK to most places in the US (depending on the time of year) in business class would be about 3k (british) on the high end but in the other direction it is always more for some reason.

diesel · 08-17-2004, 03:50 AM

Cant help you flying from US but if you decide to fly from London to many Europe destination you can use www.easyjet.com
Prices are just funny there ..
I am flying to London on weekends from Amsterdam for 30 euro one way. Sometimes even cheaper!

DVTimes · 08-17-2004, 03:56 AM

You may find it cheaper to go to Manchester or any UK airport, as to be honest, you can get to London in an hour or two by train from manchester or any other UK location.

You may find London is more expensive.

Sarah_Jayne · 08-17-2004, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk
You may find it cheaper to go to Manchester or any UK airport, as to be honest, you can get to London in an hour or two by train from manchester or any other UK location.

You may find London is more expensive.

There shouldn't be any difference in price between flying into London from the states and flying into Manchester and there are a ton more flights to London. Not to mention the destination is Suffolk...London would be the obvious airport choice.

etech · 08-17-2004, 04:20 AM

http://travelocity.com

EviLGuY · 08-17-2004, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cornhusker
So I'm searching for airfare prices (I'm going to visit my son in Suffolk in December), and I normally fly either business or first class.

On Orbitz, the price difference between Economy and First Class is over $11,000, wtf?

I find I can never get a good airfare online.. I'll often try then go to my travel agent and she's get me a better one in no time flat.

08-17-2004, 01:13 AM	#1
cornhusker Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,374	Airfare to London So I'm searching for airfare prices (I'm going to visit my son in Suffolk in December), and I normally fly either business or first class. On Orbitz, the price difference between Economy and First Class is over $11,000, wtf? __________________

08-17-2004, 01:17 AM	#2
BRISK Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,240	Where are you flying from? __________________ I post on GFY so that when people ask me what I do, I can tell them that I work with the mentally retarded.

08-17-2004, 01:21 AM	#4
cornhusker Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,374	I'm flying out from Omaha, Nebraska. Airfare prices are usually great when you fly out of here, because we're dead center in the middle of everything (As far as the states go) __________________

08-17-2004, 01:24 AM	#5
cornhusker Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,374	Lowest price for First Class on Expedia is $13,875 per person. $55,000 total. __________________

08-17-2004, 01:27 AM	#7
cornhusker Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,374	No, really? I said, as far as the states go, implying that TYPICALLY when flying through-out the U.S., airfare is rather cheap. __________________

08-17-2004, 01:19 AM	#3
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	http://www.expedia.com/ Check that site out, they usually give you prices for all flights going in and out and all hotels near the area etc

08-17-2004, 03:40 AM	#8
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Well, part of the problem may be that you aren't going to get a direct flight from Omaha so things add up. Try looking at a continental fair that will let you get on a code-share Virgin plane at one of the international gateways and if it is still too much look at their premium economey which is a step between economy and buisness class. It is better than nothing and it should all be on the same ticket as a Continental costing. When I was a travel agent over here the cost from the UK to most places in the US (depending on the time of year) in business class would be about 3k (british) on the high end but in the other direction it is always more for some reason.

08-17-2004, 03:50 AM	#9
diesel Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,097	Cant help you flying from US but if you decide to fly from London to many Europe destination you can use www.easyjet.com Prices are just funny there .. I am flying to London on weekends from Amsterdam for 30 euro one way. Sometimes even cheaper!

08-17-2004, 03:56 AM	#10
DVTimes xxx Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31,544	You may find it cheaper to go to Manchester or any UK airport, as to be honest, you can get to London in an hour or two by train from manchester or any other UK location. You may find London is more expensive. __________________ The Affiliate Program

08-17-2004, 04:20 AM	#12
etech Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Right next to you.... Posts: 1,148	http://travelocity.com