air fares

[sandman66]

That hurts man. I hate connecting flights so much that after our first experience vowed never to do it again. WELL....airmiles get's us both there and back for $165 all in. 2 stops on the way..... 18 hours total each way. Not looking forward to the travel but I just couldn't resist the price. Oh an w'ere flying United for the first time. Just not sure what to think of that!!! Anyone had experience with them? Good? Bad?

Is that out of Saskatoon? In the past we used air miles to fly on northwest (Delta) direct to MSP, then purchase direct flights from there. But in the last couple years airmiles changed it to using air Canada thru Toronto then MSP. Makes no sense at all. They charge more air miles to fly to Toronto then to fly to Minneapolis going thru Toronto. Since we are going away around Christmas there were no seats available anyways.

[sandman66]

Air miles are how I usually book first class. If not it is roughly $1000-$1500 round trip. OUCH!

booger- I think you are talking about a different points program. The Canadian airmiles does not offer first class options.

[booger]

booger- I think you are talking about a different points program. The Canadian airmiles does not offer first class options.

Yes I am. I was under the impression he meant airline miles/ frequent flyer. Thanks for setting me straight.

[jcjcnj]

I don't know, one of the great things about Jamaica was the great rates for airfare and easy access. We were Continental flyers out of Newark, NJ. Now we are United. They used to fly every day. Now they only fly out on Sat or Sun. Oh well. Then they moved the 7 am flight to 10. We have done a lot of switching around. We have tried a number of ways. In Jan '12 our air fare was $248 r/t pp. In May we planned the trip rather late and it was around $500 we paid with points. We flew out of Philly with a park stay and fly plan on a Weds. We are planning a trip for '14 with our family out of Philly and the flights are around $420. Guess that is what it is. We will be paying with miles. We want to bring our "kids" along for this trip so they can be part of our vacation experience for the past 6 years. But I must say, all things considered, we will be looking at other island vacations for future trips. The airfare is now on par with a number of islands that seem very much like places we would like to explore. Jamaica taught us that eating local is a fabulous way to go. There is good food on all the islands. I think after this family trip we will be branching out, all things considered. Heck if we have to pay around 500 we could pretty much go anywhere and do things at a reasonable rate. I don't like the idea of leaving Jamaica behind, but we can go to many islands considering the airfare difference....

[browser59]

Wow, lotta a different prices. Sounds like the upper east coast throws out some better numbers.Chicago is the best we can do. Its a five hour drive with tickets 450-650. We usually park, stay ,and ride.Thats another 100 plus a extra day off work and we still get lousy drive home.We can fly local for 850-950.

[Craig123]

Is that out of Saskatoon?

Yes. Saskatoon to Denver to Houston to Montego Bay.

[Coldwaters]

Boston to MBJ $500 round trip non-stop with extra leg room and fast check in Jet Blue, same flight today going for 1000 leaving Saturday

[Crusher]

Well after the WestJet flight sold out we ended up with a bit of a deal lol. First class on air Canada for just over $1000 each one way (includes free hotel during 8 hour layover in Toronto, then return on westjet (with another overnight stay in Toronto, our dime), for another $820 each. So just to step on Jamaican soil and come home, $3700.00 Ouch.

I got WestJet out of Regina for 800 pp. That's a lot for non direct flights in my opinion but I got a killer deal on a Condo so I am OK with it. My wife and I are used to connecting flights as we used to do entertainment tours for the Canadian Military. You haven't flown until you spend 24 hours trying to get to Israel and Egypt. LOL!

[Flipadelphia26]

I got WestJet out of Regina for 800 pp. That's a lot for non direct flights in my opinion but I got a killer deal on a Condo so I am OK with it. My wife and I are used to connecting flights as we used to do entertainment tours for the Canadian Military. You haven't flown until you spend 24 hours trying to get to Israel and Egypt. LOL!

A few Things.

Lots of good NHL players from Regina.

What condo?

Canada has a military?

[Crusher]

A few Things.

Lots of good NHL players from Regina.

What condo?

Canada has a military?

We booked with Negril Beach Club Condo's and Jean. They are pretty good. We have stayed there lots but this is the first year in the Condo's. Yes there are lots of great hockey players from Regina and Saskatchewan. We do have a military for sure.....we just don't go showing it off all the time!