✈️ You Paid How Much? | Nov. 12 ✈️
PreCheck news, Seychelles for under $1k, plus an unreal business class deal for premium members 👀
Happy Saturday, kinfolk 👋🏾 and a warm welcome to my new followers from the Travel Summit in Toronto or my appearances this past week on DC’s FOX 5!
Travel News From Vikkie
Some good news if you haven’t signed up for TSA PreCheck yet: the enrollment and renewal fee is now $78 instead of $85. That’s good news if you’re applying for the first time, but if you’re renewing, make sure to do it online, as it’s only $70. TSA PreCheck lasts for 5 years and is a tremendous investment if you travel multiple times during the year.
Traveling around Thanksgiving? TripIt published an interesting study analyzing the most hectic times to fly during the holiday season. The busiest days will be Wednesday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 22. The busiest times at ATL Airport will be 3p to 7p on November 22 and 1p to 6p on November 23, while the busiest times at JFK will be 8p to 7p on November 22 and 8a to 7p (!!!) on November 23.
#YouPaidHowMuch?
Deal of the Day: Washington to Amsterdam for $2,200 round-trip on Turkish Airlines (BUSINESS CLASS) for March 2023 dates:
I hardly see Turkish flights to Europe under $2.5k in business class, especially on the airline’s Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 jets. This won’t last, so if you want to visit Amsterdam next year (or if you want to fly Turkish!) I’d jump on this deal now
All legs feature lie-flat seating. The long-hauls between IAD and IST are on the 787, as is the IST-AMS leg. These seats are in a 1-2-1 configuration, have 43 inches of legroom, and have an 18-inch TV monitor. The AMS-IST leg on the inbound route is on the A350 and features a suite-like suite.
Best seats to book: 2A, 2K, 4A, 4K, 6A, and 6K if you’re traveling alone. These seats are closer to the window and have more privacy. 1E & 1F, 3E & 3F, and 5E & 5F if you’re traveling with a partner. These seats are in the middle but are closer to each other, offering a “pod-like” experience.
You can add in a long layover in Istanbul if you want!
Newark to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, for $272 round-trip on United for February 2023 (VALENTINE’S DAY) dates:
The cheapest tickets are in basic economy; regular economy costs $80 more
Boston to Dublin for $366 round-trip on Delta for December 2022 dates:
This deal is nonstop between BOS and DUB
The cheapest tickets are in basic economy; Main Cabin costs $170 more
Los Angeles to Helsinki for $455 round-trip on SAS for March 2023 dates:
Both legs include a short layover in Helsinki
Philadelphia to Mahe, Seychelles, for $990 round-trip on Qatar Airways for April/May 2023 dates:
Another deal we don’t see that often, and this probably won’t last long, so book ASAP
Depending on your dates, you can add a long layover in Doha
NYC/IAH/IAD/DFW/MIA/ORD to Mauritius for $1,050 round-trip on Turkish Airlines & Air France for 2023 dates (VERY RARE):
Mauritius is one of the most difficult locations to score a deal in the world, but I’m seeing deals starting around $1,050 round-trip. This deal seems to work from virtually every airport in the US that serves Turkish Airlines
Each Turkish leg includes a layover in Istanbul. The Air France flights have a layover in Paris
Book here:
Detroit to Tbilisi, Georgia, for $1,289 round-trip on Air France (PREMIUM ECONOMY) for February 2023 dates:
This is an excellent deal for Eastern Europe. I don’t think I’ve ever sent out a deal to Georgia (the country) before!
The long-haul flights between DTW and Paris are on AF’s Airbus A350 (inbound) and Boeing 777-200 (outbound), offering more legroom and a smaller cabin than in coach
Book direct through Delta (Sample dates: Feb. 10-23, 2023)
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