Godspeed Spirit
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Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
I just searched a one way from DTW to London, UK in August and JetBlue was $354!
Though to be fair, the Delta nonstop was $444.
knot4u
Repeat Offender
I'm confused, are you surprised at how affordable it is to fly across an ocean or are you angry because it's expensive? You're an airline captain, sub $500 transatlantic airfare in 2026 seems reasonable, I'd appreciate some clarification.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
I think it’s crazy low.
knot4u
Repeat Offender
I'd be very wary of the purchase button. It may not be what's advertised, read the fine print.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
I tend to know how airfares work.
knot4u
Repeat Offender
You're an airline captain so you're obviously an expert on everything all of the time. Except when you're not and then you'll start blaming anyone other than yourself for your mistakes. Report back upon your return.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
I’m not an expert on everything. But I’m fairy well versed on how airfares work. Did you have a specific question about the DTW-LHR airfare?
knot4u
Repeat Offender
I'd never ask your advice about anything.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
When you stop counting other people’s money, like an envious cousin at Thanksgiving, you’ll feel right as rain.
Maurus
The Great Gazoo
He literally talks exactly like every loudmouth at an airlines. He thinks unions have powers that they simply do not have.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
For my August London trip, I booked my wife and 3 kids on AA using AS mileage, 22.5k miles and 4 total = 90k miles.
I thought I would just jumpseat with them, but there’s always that chance you don’t get on. So I checked AA for the same flights from DTW to LHR….
ONE DOLLAR AIRFARE TO LONDON (plus taxes)!
$1 airfare, $328 in taxes/fees, $329 total. Booked!
So now I join them, guaranteed on their same flights from DTW to LHR.
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
Trade secret:
When booking a basic economy ticket on AA, skip the checked bag fee ($85 each) London and seat selection ($20-100+).
After ticket booked, look for the upgrade offer, it appears automatically.
My offer for the DTW-CLT leg is move to First class for $87 and get 2 free checked bags for the whole trip to London.
(Wife/kids ticket with mileage is Main, refundable, which includes a free checked bag for each anyway).
When booking a basic economy ticket on AA, skip the checked bag fee ($85 each) London and seat selection ($20-100+).
After ticket booked, look for the upgrade offer, it appears automatically.
My offer for the DTW-CLT leg is move to First class for $87 and get 2 free checked bags for the whole trip to London.
(Wife/kids ticket with mileage is Main, refundable, which includes a free checked bag for each anyway).
Cherokee_Cruiser
Bronteroc
And the business class offer for CLT to LHR is $812.
So to recap, $329 BE fare, $87 first class from DTW-CLT, and $812 business class for CLT-LHR. Total for first/business = $1228.
Whereas on these same flights, flagship business is $6,488…
So to recap, $329 BE fare, $87 first class from DTW-CLT, and $812 business class for CLT-LHR. Total for first/business = $1228.
Whereas on these same flights, flagship business is $6,488…
sorrygottarunway
Well-Known Member
There was a social media dude that created "Global Airlines" ... they performed a "first flight" with influencers and an A380, probably lost a lot of money, and no one has heard from them since.