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International ticket prices
Posted on 12/7/23 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 12:32 pm
We are trying to book tickets to Turkey for May of next year and I am dumbfounded at the prices. We are well traveled through Europe and Turkey, even last year round trip was $1,200 through United, today for economy was $4,100 a ticket. I even went back twice to ensure the criteria I had selected was economy. It’s somewhat better through Turkish airlines, google flights has reasonable options but I have been burned by the travel agent sites in the past with cancellations/ rebooking etc. I guess I’m trying to figure out if anyone else has noticed similar direct through the US carrier? This isn’t even peak season and doesn’t include taxes and fees. Is this the new norm?
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Posted on 12/7/23 at 1:19 pm to 10tiger
I booked flights to Italy a few weeks back through United for around $1300/each, if I recall. That said, other destinations that we looked at were completely insane. $5k to go to South Africa, $4500 to go to Thailand, all economy.
I looked back and saw that I had purchased the same Thailand flight through United back in late 2019 for like $790. That flight was cancelled due to Covid
I looked back and saw that I had purchased the same Thailand flight through United back in late 2019 for like $790. That flight was cancelled due to Covid
Posted on 12/7/23 at 1:51 pm to 10tiger
Where are you flying out of? Looks like they are about $1200 from DFW or Houston.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:34 pm to Zappas Stache
MSY. We will be traveling with a 15 month old… wanted it to be as seamless as possible but split itinerary may be worth it.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:47 pm to 10tiger
I plugged in MSY departing May15th in both google flights and AA web site and both show $1134 round trip.
This post was edited on 12/7/23 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:25 pm to 10tiger
There's no normal. There's sub $600 flights to europe right now from now through the end of the month.
So its not price, its just the airlines trying to make money. As said, play round with airports and what not. Set a flight tracker, no reason to be in a hurry to book flights 75-125 days out is generally the best time for deals. They used to say 60-90 but I have found more deals further out and deals ending closer to 2 months out.
So its not price, its just the airlines trying to make money. As said, play round with airports and what not. Set a flight tracker, no reason to be in a hurry to book flights 75-125 days out is generally the best time for deals. They used to say 60-90 but I have found more deals further out and deals ending closer to 2 months out.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 6:50 pm to 10tiger
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We will be traveling with a 15 month old
Posted on 12/7/23 at 9:00 pm to 10tiger
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MSY. We will be traveling with a 15 month old… wanted it to be as seamless as possible but split itinerary may be worth it.
Jesus. I can’t imagine trying to take care of a 15 month old while suffering from the Turkey Tees.
Or trying to take care of said baby while he/she is suffering from Turkey Tees.
Good luck to you.
Posted on 12/8/23 at 9:05 am to 10tiger
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We will be traveling with a 15 month old
Posted on 12/8/23 at 12:04 pm to 10tiger
I'm assuming OP is married to someone from Turkey? He said he is been there before?
FYI if you have a good stewardess she may let you let the kid sleep on the floor. I'd strongly consider bringing a blanket or something to make that more sanitary and comfortable. Obviously keep safety in mind....
FYI if you have a good stewardess she may let you let the kid sleep on the floor. I'd strongly consider bringing a blanket or something to make that more sanitary and comfortable. Obviously keep safety in mind....
Posted on 12/9/23 at 1:22 pm to 10tiger
My wife has been melting for two months about international prices next year 
We just went to Italy and are going back for a wedding and prices for direct flights are ludicrous.
We just went to Italy and are going back for a wedding and prices for direct flights are ludicrous.
Posted on 12/9/23 at 1:46 pm to wutangfinancial
If time or airline points are not a huge concern imo it is best to just fly to the city in Europe that has the cheapest ticket then book a flight from that airport since Euro airlines are so much cheaper.
Posted on 12/12/23 at 10:48 pm to 10tiger
Google shows basic economy flights from
MSY to IST
via a combo of United/Air Canada, Turkish Airlines / Lufthansa
2 adults and infant
for two weeks in May 2024
for $3,129 total price
that you can book on United.
MSY to IST
via a combo of United/Air Canada, Turkish Airlines / Lufthansa
2 adults and infant
for two weeks in May 2024
for $3,129 total price
that you can book on United.
This post was edited on 12/13/23 at 12:09 pm
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