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Jun 10th, 2004 | 04:52 PM

Mariastefnyc

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$770. For tickets to Italy

I just reserved my plane tickets from NYC to Rome for $770. Dates are July 30-August31. I'm just wondering if the reason for the low price are my dates. Anyone find anything better then $770.?
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Jun 10th, 2004 | 05:31 PM

WillTravel

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Your stay is longer than 30 days, which often activates a more expensive fare rule. Did you try a shorter period (if that is an option for you)?

Jun 10th, 2004 | 05:45 PM

kismetchimera

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Maria,
from NYC is not a good fare.

I paid the same price for an open jaw ticket from SAT(texas) to FCO(Rome) from CDG(Paris) to SAT.
But of course now everything is more expensive, but keep looking.

Jun 10th, 2004 | 05:50 PM

Grasshopper

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It sounds awfully good to me. I can't find anything close to that, but I'm on the West Coast. Good point about changing it to 7/20 - 8/30.

Jun 10th, 2004 | 05:54 PM

Judyrem

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My daughter is going to Rome from Norfolk(her husband is in the Navy at tech school over there) and it is costing her 1100$. She is going July 21-28. I think you are quite lucky.

Jun 10th, 2004 | 06:00 PM

Airlawgirl

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You got a HUGELY good deal for this time period! How did you do that, and with whom did you book? I haven't found any fares out of JFK during July to London running less than a 1,000, and to Italy during July less than $1200-1300!

Jun 10th, 2004 | 06:07 PM

kismetchimera

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I just checked Expedia and the cheapest fare was $789.00 with AA..This year is much more expensive to fly overseas.

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Jun 10th, 2004 | 06:24 PM

rkkwan

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$770 is a good price right now, and it's unlikey to go any lower unless for some freak last-minute deals. If you're certain to go, don't hesitate to book this fare right now.

Jun 10th, 2004 | 06:31 PM

Airlawgirl

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Hmmm. that's interesting-I just looked on Travelocity-and it's been my experience that their fares are generally a bit lower than Expedia. The $789 would probably be before taxes. Well, I obviously need to look again!

Jun 10th, 2004 | 06:39 PM

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kismetchimera

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travelocity is much more expensive than Expedia..I have used Expedia various times and always had good deals..

Jun 11th, 2004 | 02:59 PM

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Mariastefnyc

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Jun 11th, 2004 | 03:11 PM

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irish

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2 weeks ago I purchased a RT open-jaw United ticket for $732 on airfare.com PDX to CDG- FRA to PDX. More than last year but still pretty good.And, Non-stop from Frankfurt to Portland Oregon.