Indirect flights

[wayneg]

They are there for your dates. Adults £419.20, Children £381.20
Its with AirIndia Heathrow to New York then Delta to MCO.
Same price as our dates 31st July-25th Aug. Do I book or wait?
www.opodo.co.uk

 

[DISWolves]

Just checked on Opodo for my next visit 7-28 Aug 2008
2 Ad + 1 Ch = £1219.60.
Outbound = Heathrow - JFK - Orlando (2hrs 45min transfer @ JFK)
Same route on Inbound (2hrs 12min transfer)
Almost £1000 cheaper than Virgins direct MAN - MCO same day

I am very tempted

 

[PaulaSB12]

Just read the message I am going to work today and will find out if I still have a job, until I find that out cant do anything about flights and hope not to have to cancel the holdiay.

 

[disneyholic family]

ugh ugh ugh...
as much as i hate changing flights in europe, DD and I will be doing just that at the end of the month....

flying KLM into amsterdam and then switching to NWA for amsterdam to detroit (Northworst owns detroit - almost total monopoly control of the flights in and out)..

these are FF award tickets....supposedly free, and yet i had to pay 240 euro per person in airport taxes ....that's unbelievable..i paid almost $700 out of pocket for the two of us for ostensibly 'free' tickets....nuts....

 

[Riverside]

Just checked on Opodo for my next visit 7-28 Aug 2008
2 Ad + 1 Ch = £1219.60.
Outbound = Heathrow - JFK - Orlando (2hrs 45min transfer @ JFK)
Same route on Inbound (2hrs 12min transfer)
Almost £1000 cheaper than Virgins direct MAN - MCO same day

I am very tempted

Go for it!!!

We always go indirect, a break at the first airport and clearing customs/immigration.and so much cheaper............

 

[danandjackie]

Used to always do it but for the money now Im afraid just getting on and getting off is worth the difference. Still I suppose it starts adding up when theres a few of you.. Its ok going but coming back you just want to get home..

 

[wayneg]

Go for it!!!

We always go indirect, a break at the first airport and clearing customs/immigration.and so much cheaper............

He has the same problem as me though the drive down to London and back(although not as far as me). I am very tempted but then keep thinking about our missed flight last October from Heathrow, gave ourselves about 6 hours to get down but still not enough with roadworks, accidents and bad weather. But it is over £600 saving

 

[Riverside]

He has the same problem as me though the drive down to London and back(although not as far as me). I am very tempted but then keep thinking about our missed flight last October from Heathrow, gave ourselves about 6 hours to get down but still not enough with roadworks, accidents and bad weather. But it is over £600 saving

Have you looked at Continental, from a regional airport (closer to you) into Newark-MCO possibly??
Or...
With the possible savings you make it might be better to take a hotel for the previous night (esp with free parking) then you know you will get to the airport on time.

 

[fizz13]

Hi jen,
sorry i don't have time to read all the posts so far but have just written about my experience of indirect flights on my trip report "WDW girly tour-getting there", you might find it helpful. good luck with your planning

 

[wayneg]

Have you looked at Continental, from a regional airport (closer to you) into Newark-MCO possibly??
Or...
With the possible savings you make it might be better to take a hotel for the previous night (esp with free parking) then you know you will get to the airport on time.

Yes, tried every option I know, Previously we have done continental codeshare(Virgin Flight) and Indirect via Newark, but they want £914 codeshare or £685 indirect for next August.
Cheapest option is Delta at £680 indirect or £763 Virgin Direct (Only direct carrier from Manchester)
I am not so bothered about going out as we will set off in plenty of time if we fly from Heathrow again, its the return thats the problem doing a 3-4 hour drive very tired, I did it once before from Gatwick and its not easy for me.
As for the hotel, I have never done this because of the cost, they all seem to include a max of 15 nights then charge about £10/night after this. We would need to park up for 27 nights total, so probably talkng over £200 for hotel and parking campared to £100 car park only.
So much to think about, I just wish Virgin would release Miles and Money prices now then if they are more than £550 I would book the Heathrow flights.

 

[Riverside]

Yes, tried every option I know, Previously we have done continental codeshare(Virgin Flight) and Indirect via Newark, but they want £914 codeshare or £685 indirect for next August.
Cheapest option is Delta at £680 indirect or £763 Virgin Direct (Only direct carrier from Manchester)
I am not so bothered about going out as we will set off in plenty of time if we fly from Heathrow again, its the return thats the problem doing a 3-4 hour drive very tired, I did it once before from Gatwick and its not easy for me.
As for the hotel, I have never done this because of the cost, they all seem to include a max of 15 nights then charge about £10/night after this. We would need to park up for 27 nights total, so probably talkng over £200 for hotel and parking campared to £100 car park only.
So much to think about, I just wish Virgin would release Miles and Money prices now then if they are more than £550 I would book the Heathrow flights.

I agree with the drive back scenario! Nightmare.
This year we got a taxi there and back, it was great, no car parking hassle.
I used Expedia to price the flights and then bought them in the October prior to our Aug/Sep holiday. In the January BA advertised flights direct to MCO for £420 pp, al in. Could have saved a further £80 per head! However, I like to get my flights booked asap. Dont do charter flights (once was enough) so it is difficult......Good Luck with your planning.

 

[Jakey Rowling]

some info, might be useful for indirect flights with American airlines.
Weekend super sale from the UK – Book by 8 October

....................................5 - 31 Oct 07 /.......1 Nov 07 - 20 Mar 08 /
..................................1 May - 30 Jun 08.......28 Mar - 30 Apr 08
From........Destination.........Total Fare...................Total Fare
Lon/Man - New York..............£309..........................£249
Lon/Man - Chicago................£359..........................£284

I haven't checked how they compare with others.