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Post by bazfaz on Jun 26, 2010 21:11:49 GMT
Since I haven't been well (getting better now, thanks for asking) I have had the chance to keep a watch on web air fares. We want to go next Jan/March to southern Thailand but entering from Penang in Malaysia.
I have looked at all the usual booking sites (both English and French). This morning I found Air Malaysia had just what I wanted on the right days. It is London-Kuala Lumpur-Penang for £180 return. Unfortunately there are taxes of £295 on top. But I don't think I can get a 5 star airline flight for cheaper.Even Egyptair is more expensive.
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Post by ilbonito on Jun 27, 2010 6:37:28 GMT
Have u tried Air Asia? They fly stansted - Kuala lumpur to penang, and they're unbeatable on price without sacrificing anything in terms of safety or comfort. I love Air Asia.
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Post by bazfaz on Jun 27, 2010 7:59:45 GMT
I looked at Air Asia. The prices quoted for the dates we want are higher. They are most definitely beatable on value. Don't forget, Air Malaysia is a 5 star airline whiuch Air Asia is not.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2010 10:15:08 GMT
Since I haven't been well (getting better now, thanks for asking) Oh, somehow I knew you were going to get cranky about that!  Many of us have been following your health reports all across the web -- therefore no need to ask!  If you had played the 'I'm not feeling any better' chord, we would have inundated you with questions and advice. |
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Post by bazfaz on Jun 27, 2010 11:26:57 GMT
Since I haven't been well (getting better now, thanks for asking) Oh, somehow I knew you were going to get cranky about that! Many of us have been following your health reports all across the web -- therefore no need to ask! If you had played the 'I'm not feeling any better' chord, we would have inundated you with questions and advice. Reading this has brought back all my symptoms. I am coughing badly. I may need to stir the doctor from his mid-summer torpor. Please send advice. |
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Post by onlymark on Jun 27, 2010 11:32:05 GMT
Go on holiday.
Penang next January should do it.
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Post by bazfaz on Jun 27, 2010 11:35:58 GMT
Thanks. But not with Air Asia as Ibonito suggested. I have just put in our dates again. We are paying on Air Malaysia London Heathrow-Penang 950 for the 2 of us. Air Asia on those dates will fly us Stansted-Kuala Lumpur for 1176. Then add on KL-Penang flights. Add on luggage charge. And, I do believe, add on food and drink.
Tell me which offers better value.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2010 14:34:18 GMT
That is indeed a reason to feel ill.
There is a whooping cough epidemic in Paris.
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Post by bazfaz on Jun 30, 2010 20:40:52 GMT
I booked the flights on Saturday. I have been curious to know if the offer is still available but I have not been able to access the Air Malaysia ever since. What does this mean?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2010 20:46:03 GMT
Air Malaysia went out of business yesterday. (Just kidding.  ) (The site works perfectly well for me.) |
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Post by bazfaz on Jul 1, 2010 10:17:21 GMT
Yes, I have got through to the Air Malaysia site now. The dates I booked last Saturday that were 950 pounds for the 2 of us are now 1647 pounds. So I am pleased I pounced when I saw the deal.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2010 10:51:10 GMT
Now you must stop checking, or you will end up seeing a fare cheaper than you paid. That's what happened to me last time I went to Los Angeles. The fares change every day.
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Post by bazfaz on Jul 1, 2010 11:47:10 GMT
I decided that the flight section of the ticket at 180 pounds return was unlikely to go lower so I am well content.
Now I am waiting for easyJet to announce a sale before I book the Toulouse-London tickets!
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Many of us have been following your health reports all across the web -- therefore no need to ask! 
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