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| Author: | GoodDayJohn [ Tue Dec 02, 2014 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What happened to airfares? |
I have been watching prices for tickets between Orlando and Medellin for travel at the end of January and beginning of February. Spirit was $320 before any of the add-ons, and Copa was $512. I had read that Spirit tickets are less if you buy them at the airport. Their website says they may be less at the airport. This morning, I went to the airport, and for the days I was watching, the price was $361. I came home to check if the online price was still $320. It had gone up to $370, and Copa had gone up to $572. I think that shoots a hole in the theory that prices are cheapest on Tuesday. I received an email from JetBlue today and they still have some good prices, but they don't fly from Orlando to Medellin. Their prices for Orlando to San Jose for travel in March has not changed ($384 r/t). Has anyone else seen a jump in prices on other airlines? |
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| Author: | LAdiablo [ Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
consider yourself lucky the fares from the west coast to south and central america have doubled |
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| Author: | Yatzie [ Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
I come from Cincinnati and normally pay around $700 or $750. I just looked for next March and April and it's between 8-$900....Ridiculous. |
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| Author: | Miamiheller [ Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
AA had a Cyber Monday sale - 406 r/t from MIA... I remember paying 210 r/t back in 2009/2010. mh |
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| Author: | Mucho Gusto [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
I got direct flights with Avianca (from Miami to Medellin) for end of January, early February (Superbowl week) for $417 all in. But I booked the flights a few weeks ago. Not sure what they're going for now. Might be worth driving down to MIA if it's that much cheaper. And I've always liked flying with Avianca. But Spirit? I'd rather have my ass kicked than fly with that airline.  Good luck.
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
I wondered why, as you may have, why air ticket costs are going through the roof when their major expense to fly, fuel costs, are at historic lows. Here's the short answer: Because they can.: http://qz.com/298320/why-airlines-can-c ... s-are-low/ |
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| Author: | bigmikeinkc [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
AS far as the best day to book a flight - Sundays are the new Tuesdays. |
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| Author: | Xman00 [ Wed Dec 03, 2014 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
On Bird day, I looked at flights for July 15 to use my AA miles on and was shocked 50,000 one way 90,000 round trip for the cheap seats ( did not want to see Business class Miles needed) and a over night both going and coming WTF was 35,000 last time I looked, Well On Tuesday back to 35,000 round trip and no over nights Bought right away. As for why prices have not dropped with gas prices going down. Before the first big rise in gas back in 2006-7(?) Only South WEST was hedging, now they all airlines do it to smooth out gas prices, so in effect they are using gas today that they bought last summer or spring. And for dropping in the future, it will be a game of Chicken with the air lines- almost a conspiracy but more of who blinks first -- they will take some better profits for a while and hope no else cuts prices first, if one does it the others will follow. I have already noticed a quiet cut in prices for South American travel, in that you are now allowed 2 checked bags instead of one on the majors , ok not cash, but better then paying for all checked bags, use of the toilet, a per inch or TP used, each glace out of the window and a seat belt usage surcharge |
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| Author: | SinCity [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
JazzboCR wrote: I wondered why, as you may have, why air ticket costs are going through the roof when their major expense to fly, fuel costs, are at historic lows. Here's the short answer: Because they can.: http://qz.com/298320/why-airlines-can-c ... s-are-low/ I've been using my United mileage + miles to book flights on Copa & I'm not having to pay the fuel-surcharge as the article claims. For an upcoming trip I'm paying a total of $77 in taxes & fees, not the $170 fuel surcharge which Copa expressly mentions in their fare breakdown. |
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| Author: | Hioctane [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
It might depend on destination and dates. Looking at fares from JFK to Bangkok... ~$800.. Under 1000 is usually unheard of.. Dirt cheap. Prices fluctuate often though. |
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| Author: | GoodDayJohn [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 2:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
Mucho Gusto wrote: I got direct flights with Avianca (from Miami to Medellin) for end of January, early February (Superbowl week) for $417 all in. But I booked the flights a few weeks ago. Not sure what they're going for now. Might be worth driving down to MIA if it's that much cheaper. And I've always liked flying with Avianca. But Spirit? I'd rather have my ass kicked than fly with that airline. Good luck.The cheapest flight on Avianca out of Miami for the last week of January and first week of February is now $437. So they haven't increased much since you bought. Adding the costs of driving from Orlando and parking fees will put it well over $500. I guess I will bite the bullet and go with Spirit. The arrival and departure times are better for me on Spirit. By changing the dates, I found a fare for $348, plus $70 for luggage. |
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| Author: | Whitecat [ Thu Dec 04, 2014 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
From Chicago to SJO UA charges about $675.00, but First class is still less than a grand. Worth the upgrade. Non stops on the weekend also. |
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| Author: | Win [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
Might be a good time to try Asia. Flights are the cheapest in years, maybe due to more competition. I can now fly to BKK or MNL for around $800 (excluding December). I haven’t noticed a drop to San Jose or the DR. |
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| Author: | Jackietrehorn [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
Greengo wrote: delta owns their own refinery ...with cost plus reciprocals endemic...long haul flights in new fuel efficient aircraft help lower fares...oh ...almost forgot ...fukabunchaticos Dammit! I was gonna post that. |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What happened to airfares? |
Greengo wrote: delta owns their own refinery ...with cost plus reciprocals endemic...long haul flights in new fuel efficient aircraft help lower fares...oh ...almost forgot ...fukabunchaticos As an article I posted made clear, there is almost no connection these days between fuel expenses and ticket charges. Your post is thus wholly irrelevant. Nice try, Buckaroo. Get back to us when you have truth to impart--my money's on the second half of this century. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe_HtA5zw9U |
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