buitenlander Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi.First off, thanks for all of the helpful tips.I have been trying to arrange a name your own fare via Priceline quite unsuccessfully the last week or so. This would be for the standard maximum of 1 layover each way. Since Northwest (*sheds tear*) merged into the Delta monster, my flyer miles are now essentially useless. The average going rate into Cologne is between 801-808 dollars.Alternately, I could fly into Dusseldorf and take the train where I finally need to go without a problem.The going fare for this seems to be around 768 dollars.These fares would include all taxes (sources: Priceline, Expedia).The most I wanted to spend was 600 dollars. I have bidding around the 520 dollars to take into account the taxes and fees for paper tickets (around 30 dollars on priceline).Is it realistic to expect to win a ticket in this range? I really cannot afford to wait until the last minute, because I have to schedule a replacement to take my job while I'm gone.Any help, lead times and strategies would be greatly appreciated.Where I am going: Cologne, Germany (CGN) or Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS)Where I am leaving from: ATLWhen I am leaving: 27 AprilWhen I am flying home: May 3Maximum price: 600 USD, taxes included Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 What are the breakdown of taxes/fees (from the airline when booking direct) for each of these routes?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
buitenlander Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 What are the breakdown of taxes/fees (from the airline when booking direct) for each of these routes?Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Option 1.1: ATL to Cologne (CGN), via DeltaPrice per Passenger (USD)Round tripPrice per Passenger (USD)Round trip5:20pmATL 11:10amCGNArrives 28 Apr 1-stopSegment Base Fare From $805.20 Trip Type round trip+Taxes $84.60 Taxes/Fees = Full Fare $889.80Option 1.2: ATL to CGN via KLM website:Price 685.00 Taxes and surcharges 116.76 Booking fee 0.00 Total price per passenger 801.76 Number of passengers 1 Option 2.1: ATL to DUS via Delta: From $717.20 Trip Type round trip+Taxes $51.60 Taxes/Fees = Full Fare $768.80Option 2:2: ATL to DUS via KLM:Price 685.00 Taxes and surcharges 126.23 Booking fee 0.00 Total price per passenger 811.23 These are the most direct and cheapest options I could find. Priceline services these routes. Any strategies for last minute and advanced are appreciated. Ultimately I do not want to pay more than 600 USD maximum, with under, of course, being ideal. Thanks. Sorry if the layout is a little wonky on the post. Link to comment
thereuare Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Use the techniques in the second post of this Priceline Airfare Bidding thread to get an almost unlimited number of re-bids. Depending upon how much time you want to devote to bidding you could start at ~$400 (or whatever number you'd like) and increase your bids by $10/$25 per re-bid until you read your $600 limit.Any questions feel free to ask.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
buitenlander Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks. I will let you know if I get lucky. Great forum. I appreciate your help. Link to comment
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