BA.......Taking the ****
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Trying to book a flight to Manila next March and would rather fly with either BA or Cathay. BA web site came back with over £2400 for an economy fair, but when you look at the flight details it's BA to Hong Kong and Cathay on to Manila, so back to the BA site to get prices for the same flight but just from Heathrow to Hong Kong.......£650ish. Now onto the Cathay site for a price for the same flight that BA were quoting from Hong Kong to Manila.....£220ish.......... total price if booked separately less than £900, or Cathay were doing a deal for about £1200 premium economy for the same flight.
What on earth makes BA think they can charge premium of over £1500 just for the convenience of booking with them????
On a separate note I've just found I can travel first with Emirates for £3300, so given the choice of £2400 in economy if I was daft enough not to double check BA's prices or an extra £900 for first with Emirates, it's a bit a relative bargain.
What on earth makes BA think they can charge premium of over £1500 just for the convenience of booking with them????
On a separate note I've just found I can travel first with Emirates for £3300, so given the choice of £2400 in economy if I was daft enough not to double check BA's prices or an extra £900 for first with Emirates, it's a bit a relative bargain.
There are lots of weird prices when booking flights, a.l you've proved is that it pays to shop around.
Malaysian and Thai are cheapest on that route, Emirates or Etihad will set you back £1400+ in economy.
BA is quite entitled to charge whatever they want, they are there to make money after all. Is it during a public holiday period?
Malaysian and Thai are cheapest on that route, Emirates or Etihad will set you back £1400+ in economy.
BA is quite entitled to charge whatever they want, they are there to make money after all. Is it during a public holiday period?
Don't forget though if you buy separate tickets and you miss the connection you are on your own as neither airline will be responsible for your missed flight. Airline A will have got you to the destination you booked with them and airline B could take the view you were a no show. They may help but are under no obligation. OTOH if you buy the all inclusive ticket they have to get you there.
If you do go for the separate tickets, make sure you have plenty of time between flights to cope with a reasonable delay as its also likely your travel insurance will tell you to do one also.
If you do go for the separate tickets, make sure you have plenty of time between flights to cope with a reasonable delay as its also likely your travel insurance will tell you to do one also.
ViperDave said:
Don't forget though if you buy separate tickets and you miss the connection you are on your own as neither airline will be responsible for your missed flight. Airline A will have got you to the destination you booked with them and airline B could take the view you were a no show. They may help but are under no obligation. OTOH if you buy the all inclusive ticket they have to get you there.
If you do go for the separate tickets, make sure you have plenty of time between flights to cope with a reasonable delay as its also likely your travel insurance will tell you to do one also.
Good point, and something I had considered. To avoid this possibility I was going to phone around the travel agencies and see if they could book the flights as a package, and therefore have one ticket encompassing both legs of the journey. If you do go for the separate tickets, make sure you have plenty of time between flights to cope with a reasonable delay as its also likely your travel insurance will tell you to do one also.
sneijder said:
.... Then it's the travel agencies responsibility should you misconnect. Make sure they are available if you need them.
Two separate tickets also means there's no obligation to through check your bags.
Surely as I said in my previous post, if I book ONE ticket with connections with a travel agents my bags will be checked all the way through?Two separate tickets also means there's no obligation to through check your bags.
Perik Omo said:
I've found Trailfinders First/Business to be good for Far East/Aus/NZ. Have used them several times and they've always come up with a good deal, most recently saved me a couple of grand on a UK/NZ/AUS/UK trip in Business Class.
Cheers, will give them a ring tomorrow. After a lot of contemplation I come to the decision that you have to experience everything at least once in a lifetime, and although out of my normal price range I'm going to opt for the first class Emirates option. You only live once 
SimonMaidenhead said:
Trying to book a flight to Manila next March and would rather fly with either BA or Cathay. BA web site came back with over £2400 for an economy fair, but when you look at the flight details it's BA to Hong Kong and Cathay on to Manila, so back to the BA site to get prices for the same flight but just from Heathrow to Hong Kong.......£650ish. Now onto the Cathay site for a price for the same flight that BA were quoting from Hong Kong to Manila.....£220ish.......... total price if booked separately less than £900, or Cathay were doing a deal for about £1200 premium economy for the same flight.
What on earth makes BA think they can charge premium of over £1500 just for the convenience of booking with them????
On a separate note I've just found I can travel first with Emirates for £3300, so given the choice of £2400 in economy if I was daft enough not to double check BA's prices or an extra £900 for first with Emirates, it's a bit a relative bargain.
Done Manila 3 times this year all with Emirates and going again in 2 weeks time most in business with one A380 leg in first.What on earth makes BA think they can charge premium of over £1500 just for the convenience of booking with them????
On a separate note I've just found I can travel first with Emirates for £3300, so given the choice of £2400 in economy if I was daft enough not to double check BA's prices or an extra £900 for first with Emirates, it's a bit a relative bargain.
Also done BA to Denver twice this year, and Hong Kong with Cathay once. All in a mix of business and economy.
Of the 3 to Manila I would take Emirates.
The Emirates A380's are superb in all classes. The entertainment system is by far the best of the 3 airlines and has a vast array of movies, TV programs and some games. Dubai to Manila is an older 777 - same entertainment system but old style cabin and seats in all classes. Service very good and food not bad either.
Another popular route for my UK based colleagues is KLM, although this is no longer a non-stop flight from AMS as it now stops in Taipei so you have to leave the aircraft.
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