look at this site:
The Man in Seat Sixty-One...
one of the best sources for train travel
I seriously doubt you will find a retail air deal for travel at that time. Sure wish you luck with it, tho.
One of the conditions of asking a question here is that you must report back after you travel!! (JK--but do it anyway, ok?)
Ha! I saw 'the man in seat sixty-one' advertised on one of the links Nick sent w/all the rail info! I will definitely have to look @ the site, maybe even get the book! I have a feeling we are going to be flying revenue (at least TO Europe) because of the concert. Definitely a bit more flexible on the return, but I'm sure my husband can use the frequent flyer points on whoever we end up on. I'm now focusing on looking for the best deal to Europe, and once I have studied the rail links, will see if that makes the most sense to continue on to PSA.
OF COURSE I am going to report back after the trip! I have gotten so much info here, I will HAVE to say how it went :-) (I'm sure I'll still have more questions before we even leave.)
My thanks again to everyone for being so helpful!
This two sites should help with the search Airfare Deals - Cheap Flights - Airfarewatchdog and Cheap flights: compare prices, find airline tickets - Skyscanner USAOriginally Posted by ohmiss
And Ohmiss, I'm expecting that report as soon as you get back.
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Migflanker - Senior NonRev Correspondent - Los Angeles
I know you posted that a while ago, but I didn't notice until just now. Keep in mind that on international flights especially, it's often similarly (if not cheaper) priced to fly round trip on a confirmed ticket. Also, if you can nonrev anyway, it might be worth it to do that to a large easy gateway city from SAT, like DFW or JFK, and have your rev ticket from there.
Spongebue - NonRev Correspondent - U.S./Midwest Region
take a look at whichbudget.com for options country to country on LCC's
It's a little tedious to check each country pair for lots of combos
I'd avoid GB due to taxes
My sister did buddy pass few yrs ago into oine of the majors, then flew LCC to Pisa to meet family
Keep in mind if you choose CDG, most LCC's will be out of Orly Airport which adds $20+ OW/pax for bus
Give yourself enough time to arrive at least one full day, pref 2 prior to conocert
Good luck; I'm sure the concert will be awesome!
I need to check out the Artesia Sleeper, too. (Sure that's not a mattress?!!)
Thanks for link - I'm still checking out the ones that Nick so kindly left regarding rail travel - THEN we'll find out about the Artesia Sleeper :-) Looks like I've got a lot of fun research to get buried in! (Can't WAIT for the concert - we've actually already booked a tour that includes the concert - that's why I need to get to Pisa!) Woo-hoo!
Luton/Stansted/Gatwick are still less than Heathrow though right? CDG isn't far behind, not sure about Orly.
As mrs767er said, the bus is best option... it is run by Air France. I read Qantas used to have those here in Australia, who would have thought. I rode the Finnair one in Helsinki, quite efficient and cheap. You can also take 2 trains (long time) or a taxi (expensive).
Haha sounds more like a magic carpet to me! No I assure you it is a night train run by Trenitalia from Italy - Paris!
Nick - NonRev Correspondent - Singapore
Home is wherever I happen to be
All GB airport taxes are high--EDI, LGW, LHR
French airports don't charge anywhere near the GB tax rate
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