msangie824

Just last night, 15 days out, I got my son a JFK-MAD ticket for $633 plus tax on priceline. One stop in Milan on Alitalia. He needed to be there on May 23 to begin his study abroad. I had waited because I'm a flight attendant and thought he'd be able to travel on his flight passes but the flights were filling up and since he can't be flexible about his arrival I decided to purchase. The lowest fares on Orbitz/Expedia/Hotwire were in the $880 range.

ira

Hi angie,

That's a good price.

In future, you might want to check www.mobissimo.com as well.

AAFrequentFlyer

Nice, but not as good as this BA offer:

Average Fare Per Person - 505.00 USD

Fare Alert: Nonrefundable fare. Change fee associated with fare.
Carrier Flight
# Departing Arriving Aircraft
Type Cabin On Time
Base Miles Meals Travel Time
City Date & Time City Date & Time

6 hr
45 min

BRITISH AIRWAYS
178 JFK
New York 05/21/2005 09:15 AM LHR
London 05/21/2005 09:00 PM 744 Economy
N/A N/A

2 hr
20 min

IBERIA
OPERATED BY BRITISH AIRWAYS 7443 LHR
London 05/22/2005 09:30 AM MAD
Madrid 05/22/2005 12:50 PM 320 Economy
N/A N/A

2 hr
20 min

IBERIA
3174 MAD
Madrid 06/21/2005 09:55 AM LHR
London 06/21/2005 11:15 AM 32S Economy
N/A N/A

7 hr
25 min

BRITISH AIRWAYS
177 LHR
London 06/21/2005 01:40 PM JFK
New York 06/21/2005 04:05 PM 744 Economy
N/A N/A

AAFrequentFlyer

That's $617 with taxes.

ira

Aw, cmon, AA.

Why make the OP feel bad?

I could have told her about even better fares.

msangie824

My tickets are purchased, but wondering where you got that BA rate? I saw that exact itinerary on Orbitz/Hotwire at $880 prior to bidding on priceline.
Since I'm a flight attendant we usually get the best deal of all, FREE, but my son had to be in Madrid on a specific date to meet his study group so I had no flexibility in sending him.

AAFrequentFlyer

I found this on www.aa.com, but I'm sure www.ba.com may have the same deal.

I didn't want to make anybody feel bad, but just wanted to make a point about Priceline. I do like the company for their hotel deals. I've been lucky to get some fantastic deals for some great hotels, but when I look at the fares people pay for airline tickets, I can't believe it. I've been able to beat Priceline almost every time.

I hope your son has a fantastic stay in Spain.

Intrepid1

I thought flight attendants had to pay taxes and fees, or at least fees, on tickets? Is this not so? If not, what airline do you work for and how can we get jobs there before they file for Chapter 11?

msangie824

Intrepid, I do fly for one of the "legacy" carriers. Ours are the best flight benefits in the industry....read this as: NOT AA. Domestic travel is free, minimal taxes on international.

AAFrequentFlyer

Interesting. My new friend is also a FA for AA. She just took her son to Hawaii (her regular route) as she was working. They had a blast although it was only for one night.

adoreroma

WOW !!! Wish I'd seen this before purchasing my ticket ! I paid 1200$ from San Francisco to Rome and back ... must keep a closer eye on Fodorites postings !

ira

Hi adore,

For RT tickets I use www.mobissimo.com

For open jaw: http://airtravelcenter.com/onetrav.htm