FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 It's been 7 years without having to fly . Now I have to . Things have changed since covid ? Where do you buy tickets these days , to europe. Does it make a difference to use a VPN so that they can't see I'm in Thailand ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Sites like google flights, Skyscanner, TripAdvisor offers flights where you can see flights, time and prices, choose your airline and go from there... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Go to website and book. Same as before. Covid didnt ruin the computers. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 have you tried the internet ? 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick Carter icp Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Why do you want to hide that you are in Thailand ? Go to airlines websites and pick a flight , try to avoid agencies 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey and the Bandit Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, FlorC said: It's been 7 years without having to fly . Now I have to . Things have changed since covid ? Where do you buy tickets these days , to europe. Does it make a difference to use a VPN so that they can't see I'm in Thailand ? Why don't you want them to see your are in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said: Why don't you want them to see your are in Thailand? Tickets from Thailand are more expensive, than to Th. Pricing that differs from where you book. 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 What about refund when there is another lockdown or restrictions for flying . I don't want a stick up my nose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marin Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, FlorC said: Tickets from Thailand are more expensive, than to Th. Pricing that differs from where you book. You still are going to start the journey to Europe in Thailand. ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 In the past I let my family in europe buy the ticket because it was cheaper than buying it in Thailand. But now I have a VPN , so I can be "in europe" as far as the airline or bookingsite can see. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, FlorC said: In the past I let my family in europe buy the ticket because it was cheaper than buying it in Thailand. But now I have a VPN , so I can be "in europe" as far as the airline or bookingsite can see. Sounds like nonsense. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said: Why do you want to hide that you are in Thailand ? Go to airlines websites and pick a flight , try to avoid agencies IN any case you will have to state a departure location to make a booking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Try Air Asia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, bignok said: Try Air Asia Doesn't fly to europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, FlorC said: Doesn't fly to europe. Well good luck with the boat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick Carter icp Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, FlorC said: In the past I let my family in europe buy the ticket because it was cheaper than buying it in Thailand. But now I have a VPN , so I can be "in europe" as far as the airline or bookingsite can see. When you go to airlines websites , there is one price available regardless of where you are located 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said: When you go to airlines websites , there is one price available regardless of where you are located Good to know. I guess flying Aeroflot is out. That's a shame , they were great last time. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zack61 Posted September 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 Look on google flights for the dates you wish to travel and they will give a whole lot of flight options and prices. It’s best to book directly with the airline even though some of booking options are cheaper with some of the other websites. If there are any issues or changes you are able to deal directly with the airlines. If you use one of the other website booking platforms changes can be difficult and costly. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, FlorC said: It's been 7 years without having to fly . Now I have to . Things have changed since covid ? Where do you buy tickets these days , to europe. Does it make a difference to use a VPN so that they can't see I'm in Thailand ? Unlike all the <deleted> answers here id avoid skyscammers these sites dont go to all airlines try going direct to www.gulfair.com Ive found them the cheapest at the moment for getting to the UK, ive just booked a Business class flight with them for 80,000 baht return to the UK thats way cheaper than many others, Air france klm crap service but cheap and Oman Air crap service but cheap www.omanair.com www.airfrance.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, FlorC said: Tickets from Thailand are more expensive, than to Th. Pricing that differs from where you book. wrong if you know where to look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Carter icp Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Zack61 said: Look on google flights for the dates you wish to travel and they will give a whole lot of flight options and prices. It’s best to book directly with the airline even though some of booking options are cheaper with some of the other websites. If there are any issues or changes you are able to deal directly with the airlines. If you use one of the other website booking platforms changes can be difficult and costly. And there are some scam websites , where they sell you a ticket and then ask for money and don't give refunds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Zack61 said: Look on google flights for the dates you wish to travel and they will give a whole lot of flight options and prices. It’s best to book directly with the airline even though some of booking options are cheaper with some of the other websites. If there are any issues or changes you are able to deal directly with the airlines. If you use one of the other website booking platforms changes can be difficult and costly. Google flights is a bit disappointing. So far Etihad seems the best with 40 kg in economy. I hear 6 month before is the sweet spot , but some are already full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said: Unlike all the <deleted> answers here id avoid skyscammers these sites dont go to all airlines try going direct to www.gulfair.com Ive found them the cheapest at the moment for getting to the UK, ive just booked a Business class flight with them for 80,000 baht return to the UK thats way cheaper than many others, Air france klm crap service but cheap and Oman Air crap service but cheap www.omanair.com www.airfrance.com Gulfair doesn't fly to my destination and indeed KLM and airfrance are not for me. Nothing through dubai , I take "pills" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, FlorC said: Gulfair doesn't fly to my destination and indeed KLM and airfrance are not for me. Nothing through dubai , I take "pills" . whats the destination? what have you been quoted business or economy? "Europe" is too vague Edited September 21, 2023 by Rampant Rabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, FlorC said: Google flights is a bit disappointing. So far Etihad seems the best with 40 kg in economy. I hear 6 month before is the sweet spot , but some are already full. dont believe they are already full, Oman show their flights full one day and two days later half empty, its a ruse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said: whats the destination? what have you been quoted business or economy? "Europe" is too vague You don't have to look for me. But economy ofcourse , I'm not a millionair , and business is a waste of money. Ok , my questions have been answered > look at big booking sites > but book at the airline itself. And nothing has changed with the 3 years of restrictions for covid. Flying is still a big pain , nearly as bad as going to the dentist , but even more expensive. Thanks guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredwiggy Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Try Justfly or Cheapoair. I've used them for years, and they usually are the cheapest way. Not sure about flying to the UK, as I've only gone from here to the US and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, FlorC said: What about refund when there is another lockdown or restrictions for flying . I don't want a stick up my nose. That's a good question, I hear if you use a credit card the lender can will reimburse you as they will sort it with the airline, I am waiting over a year for AirAsia to reimburse me for my flight that was cancelled. Sent them heaps of emails after they said my refund was approved, provided them with all of my account details, have sent them emails but to no avail, so looks like a lose to me, but a BIGGER one to them as I won't use their airline until I get my money back, x's that by 4 of us that fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Have you tried a travel agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorC Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 ^ Not the first time here on AN that I read that people didn't get their money back when the covid cancellations hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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