pmgoosed

I cant believe I got the itch, but I need to go somewhere in europe...from Friday until Tuesday. I dont care where it is as long as I can a cheap flight.

i know this sounds crazy, but, you know how work goes sometimes. With my experience through Europe, my lodging/food isnt an issue; finding a cheap flight across the pond and back is.

Any suggestions, besides therapy?!

Gardyloo

Site59.com

pmgoosed

Nothing....nothing on that site or priceline for under 1500. There has to be somewhere to get last minute seats for people who cant stand there jobs. Right?

g33kgrl

American has last-minute international deals, but for them, the international deals are for next (not this) weekend:

http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/Vie...tentRepository

pmgoosed

Keep sending the links folks...I am determined to get this done!!!! I will come back with an amazing trip report if I can find a flight.

g33kgrl

It would help to know where you're leaving from and what the maximum is that you want to spend on the flight...

pmgoosed

Yeah...good pt. Boston, and 400bucks...I am going to include this in my travel book (inspirational stories of mid-life solo travel.) if I get it done.

pmgoosed

400 plus taxes

g33kgrl

I've looked at several sites--all last-minute intl. deals are for the next weekend, not the current one. Good luck with the search--let us know if you find anything.

TexasAggie

I just found this on www.hotwire.com. It is the lowest I found after checking BOST to LHR, LGW, VIE, FRA, CDG, MAD, ZRH, FCO, PRG

About your airfare
Please review the following details:



Your total price: 600 (Includes all applicable tax and recovery charges and fees)
Any time of day outbound
DepartStartDate:Fri, Feb 17
is a red-eye

DepartOrigCityoston (BOS) to
DepartDestCityrussels (BRU)
0 - 1 Stops Major Airline


Any time of day return
ReturnEndDate:Tue, Feb 21
not a red-eye

ReturnDestCityrussels (BRU) to
ReturnOrigCityoston (BOS)
0 - 1 Stops Major Airline

When do I find out the full details?
We guarantee this flight...
Has reserved seating -- you'll never fly standby
Has immediate ticketing, shown right after you book
Is with a major airline (or its code-share partner):
United, American, Northwest, Continental, US Airways, America West, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian, Aloha (within the US, or between the US and Canada)
This is a red-eye flight
Has 0-1 stops


Additional information:
You'll know the flight times after you book
You won't collect frequent flyer miles
You can't exchange this ticket or get a refund
You can't make changes after this purchase is complete

TexasAggie

Oh dear, I don't know how all the faces got into my post!
The flight is from BOS to Brussels (BRU)

pmgoosed

LOL...dont worry about the faces. I am going to look into that flight right now...and may book it. Hmmm...Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, all within striking distants of Boring Brussels (well at least on the weekends, though it is a cool town.).

TexasAggie

I've been researching Bruges in the off-season b/c we will be there in late November. I already have the opening hours for all the museums typed up, so if you do pick that destination let me know and I'll be happy to email you what I've got!

Good Luck

pmgoosed

Anything you need on bruges...shoot me an email at [email protected] or [email protected]. I have been there numerous times. There are so many great museums there...but the churches steal the show. I have great eateries for you as well.

TexasAggie

I also found this on www.priceline.com
It is almost $400!!!

Price Summary
Price includes all taxes and fees based on e-ticket. Prices are not guaranteed until purchase is complete. Total Trip Price441
Per Person Price: $441




Confirm Itinerary Details and Charges
Departing Flight Information - Friday, February 17, 2006 (Arrives Saturday, February 18)


Flight 783
1h 30m, 280 mi
Boston - Logan Intl (BOS)
Boston, MA
Departs: 9:30 AM
Friday, February 17, 2006
To Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Philadelphia, PA
Arrives: 11:00 AM
Friday, February 17, 2006
Aircraft
Airbus A320-100/200 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class


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Flight 782
7h 50m, 3937 mi
Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Philadelphia, PA
Departs: 4:10 PM
Friday, February 17, 2006
To Frankfurt Main (FRA)
Frankfurt, Germany
Arrives: 6:00 AM
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Aircraft
Airbus A330-300 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class


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Returning Flight Information - Tuesday, February 21, 2006


Flight 781
9h 10m, 3937 mi
Frankfurt Main (FRA)
Frankfurt, Germany
Departs: 12:05 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
To Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Philadelphia, PA
Arrives: 3:15 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Aircraft
Airbus A330-300 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class


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Flight 426
1h 27m, 280 mi
Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Philadelphia, PA
Departs: 5:30 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
To Boston - Logan Intl (BOS)
Boston, MA
Arrives: 6:57 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Aircraft
Boeing 737-300 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class


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TexasAggie

P.S. For the Priceline flight BOS-FRA

The first time I searched it brought back nothing. I hit search again and then it brought up the cheap $441 fare. I just tried it again and I still had to hit search twice.

TexasAggie

Did you make a decision?
I looked for additional cities on both hotwire and priceline and never found anything better than the two flights I posted.

pmgoosed

Headed for a relaxing weekend....excited....thanks for that info...it is the perfect flight.

Again, any bruges info you need, get in contact with me.

TexasAggie

Hi pmgoosed,

How was the weekend trip?

pmgoosed

It was awesome. Took a puddle jumper to Brussels where I hopped a short train ride to Bruges. Perfect.

I am now going to try to finagle a Rome weekend trip once ski season is over...need to plan for my parents suprise trip there.