Cheap flights for late Dec??

[farman 11]

Am looking for a cheap flight for my next visit late December (22nd-23rd) cheapest i can find is £900 ish.

 

Maybe the prices will come down in next few months(i hope)

 

Anyone out there that can help?

 

Edited September 19, 2006 by farman

[bracken 0]

Very bad time of the year for cheap flights. Emirates are quoting £725

[farman 11]

Flew with etihad last year at same time of year for about £400 so was hoping there would be more of the same prices this year.

 

I flew on the 28th December last year.

[Tengotodo 52]

My friend, I believe this is the epitome of High season and it will be impossible to find a cheap flight. On the other hand, the weather is great and there's millions of ladies...might be worth the extra few bucks.

[deadman 0]

lookin for a flight out also in late december (approx dec 29/30). cheapest i've found is with gulf air @ £600 but prices should change from october onwards, i hope!

[galt67 2]

You probably should check flight prices to Singapore and Hong Kong--If you leave on Christmas Day, for example, you might get a decent price.

 

Then fly to BKK on a low cost carrier.

[Gus 97]

UK Guys

Eva air have a promotion on their web site for outbound travel 28-31st December (I Think) a snag is you must return after 16th january.

I believe it is £570+ econ about 720+ elite and 1250+ PL.

The Premium Laurel seems a good deal for people not short of a bob or two.

Thinking about it OURS travel PL fares were reasonable around Christmas.

 

Just had a quick look, OURS 700+ for Christmas, try via HKG with Oasis air the new airline

Edited September 19, 2006 by Gus

[funtimes 0]

oh come on. europeans get all the best airfare deals. stop complaining. flights from the united states are so expensive.

[yselmike 393]

when I booked my flight in MARCH to leave anytime after christmas ,the best price I got was 699euro

with EVA, KLM had the same price but it leaves 31 dec that was the best price.before or just after was a couple of 100 euro more.

that price is before all the additions end price was 849 euro these flights are from amsterdam by the way.

If you see a seat you better grab it fast.

[Guest Fatboyfat]

If you delay your departure until 26th December or later, prices drop significantly. Nowhere near £400 tho'

[glynbuk 29]

putting your dates into travelsupermarket.com brings up air china to bkk on 24th december and return in january at 455 pounds.

 

might be worth inputting your dates and see what comes up.

 

everyone finishes work on 22/23rd december so those two dates are difficult anyway.

[Feileacan 32]

Flying Dec 24th is normally the cheapest price as you don't land til xmas day, if that's an option for you

[farman 11]

putting your dates into travelsupermarket.com brings up air china to bkk on 24th december and return in january at 455 pounds.

 

might be worth inputting your dates and see what comes up.

 

everyone finishes work on 22/23rd december so those two dates are difficult anyway.

 

 

Thanks for that mate, just now put my dates in(24th dec-8th jan) and it came up with china air £455 which i think is a bloody good price for christmas.

 

Think i will book over weekend as i dont think i will find anything cheaper than that between now and christmas.

 

Once again..........THANKS

Edited September 22, 2006 by farman

[CheshireTom 1,377]

you may want to ask yourself why it is so cheap ......... big difference between china airlines and air china.

[farman 11]

you may want to ask yourself why it is so cheap ......... big difference between china airlines and air china.

 

 

As long as the plane has wings, wheels and seats and gets me to Thailand i do not give a fuck what airline it is.............

 

[CheshireTom 1,377]

As long as the plane has wings, wheels and seats and gets me to Thailand i do not give a fuck what airline it is.............

 

 

that's pretty much the same as the guys who booked Phuket airlines last Xmas said ............

[Guest Fatboyfat]

As long as the plane has wings, wheels and seats and gets me to Thailand i do not give a fuck what airline it is.............

 

 

Second hand info here ....

 

Well Air China should meet your exacting standards here (just) Provided that you are not too concerned with possibly missing out on a day or so of your holiday, or return to work; Hanging around waiting for delayed/cancelled departures, and can sleep for up to 12 hours on "freezing" benches at Peking airport ! (And he was flying Biz !!)

[jballstate 326]

Best airfares from the USA start around Feb 1st.

[valentinoxxx 4]

As long as the plane has wings, wheels and seats and gets me to Thailand i do not give a fuck what airline it is.............

 

 

How did the flight booking go?

[farman 11]

How did the flight booking go?

 

Was looking to book for a christmas holiday of sin.

 

Am now leaving my next visit till feb. 3rd as flights for then are £400-£450(etihad, qatar e.t.c)

 

Flights for christmas are between £1000-£1500

 

That is a BIG difference in price....................

 

Edited October 5, 2006 by farman

[whitespider 1]

If you are in the UK give West east Travel a call 0870 220 1001

 

The problem is that 22/23 and (assuming) return around 5th Jan are the peak travel dates as it fits school holidays in the UK coupled with being high season for Thailand.

 

You can try travelling on Christmas Day and returning afer the 9th Jan - that may get you a better deal.

 

The reason is simple, the dates you want will already be very close to capacity so they know they will get the price for the few remaining seats. Last year was definitely cheaper as people were still not yet fully confident about getting on the planes or going to Thailand for one reason and another.

 

If you want to travel at Christmas it almost always is better to book as early as possible - about March.

[valentinoxxx 4]

I get around the high price problem by booking my tickets from Thailand. So travelling to Thailand mid December and coming back in early Jan costs me around £500 to £550 return. Plus, I can change both outbound and inbound dates at no charge.

[farman 11]

If you are in the UK give West east Travel a call 0870 220 1001

 

The problem is that 22/23 and (assuming) return around 5th Jan are the peak travel dates as it fits school holidays in the UK coupled with being high season for Thailand.

 

You can try travelling on Christmas Day and returning afer the 9th Jan - that may get you a better deal.

 

The reason is simple, the dates you want will already be very close to capacity so they know they will get the price for the few remaining seats. Last year was definitely cheaper as people were still not yet fully confident about getting on the planes or going to Thailand for one reason and another.

 

If you want to travel at Christmas it almost always is better to book as early as possible - about March.

 

Mai pen rai.

 

I DID say that i am doing my next visit in feb. and i am not going in december(christmas)

 

Thanks for your input though.

 

Hom noi to you my friend.......

 

 

Edited October 7, 2006 by farman

[whitespider 1]

Mai pen rai.

 

I DID say that i am doing my next visit in feb. and i am not going in december(christmas)

 

Thanks for your input though.

 

Hom noi to you my friend.......

 

 

 

Whoops sorry Framan - that will teach me to read ALL the posts