checking airfares to India

Sama · Jul 16th, 2006, 06:40

this is an interesting website that will allow you to check airfares in advance. I plugged in chicago-chennai and came up with some really good fares, for example, in January 2007.

I have NO financial interest in this site! I am just posting this info for anyone searching for prices to India....http://www.farecompare.com/

Below is from their website:

"Why Farecompare?

FareCompare is a one of a kind airfare centric vacation and business travel planning site that promises consumers early access to the lowest published and discount air fares.

FareCompare is first and foremost an air fare technology company. Our low fare deal engine is powered by the raw fare and rule data which comes directly from each airline (not scraped from reservation sites). We subscribe and receive the same domestic and international fare and ticket information as the popular online shopping sites (Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz …) and process it in a unique fashion that allows us to quickly scan for the cheapest deals and distribute this low price information several hours before it shows up on these sites.

Our technology allows us to provide a real-time, early access, air fare alert system that guarantees consumers first crack at the best prices. FareCompare concentrates on mining over 30 million domestic and international fares and rules from over 400 airlines and subsequently boiling this information down to provide a broad geographical and timeline view of fare prices for flexible travelers who search for low fares as well as a historical fare price and side-by-side comparison views to help those with limited travel flexibility.

We use a variety of new travel planning and visual technologies including maps and satellite imagery, flight information, historical graphs, low fare star rating, side-by-side airline comparisons and seat availability checks."

MeCasa · Jul 16th, 2006, 07:00

Just so ya'll know, Continental Airlines now has a nonstop daily flight from Newark NJ to Delhi for $868 roundtrip (if you get it far enough in advance) it's a good deal ;-)

Easy to get a cheap flight to NY and take a quick commuter train to Newark

Sama · Jul 16th, 2006, 07:03

and not too long ago I saw American, Chicago to Chennai via Delhi (then Sahara from Delhi to Chennai) for about $800 which is an amazing price....

edwardseco · Jul 16th, 2006, 09:41

For those interested in this topic the Wall Street Journal just had an interesting article on this site and others for getting cheaper travel (last section)..

Nick-H · Jul 16th, 2006, 11:52

Chennai/London?

Quote:

Sorry. Either the departure or destination has to be in North America at this time.

So much for that

icetea · Jul 16th, 2006, 20:19

Nick >> 31,825.00 INR (mumbai-london-mumbai)
guess the airline

and here's another one..at INR 33 022 (from chennai itself)

In the parlour · Jul 16th, 2006, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwardseco

For those interested in this topic the Wall Street Journal just had an interesting article on this site and others for getting cheaper travel (last section)..

...and reprinted in many of today's (Sunday) travel sections.

Nick-H · Jul 16th, 2006, 23:26

Icetea, that would be about the standard price, 24000+taxes for the direct BA Chennai/London return.

But I'm not desparate for a shopping trip yet

joepubli · Jul 29th, 2006, 01:18

Nick ... or anyone else who knows

Do you know if its possible for a UK resident to book a return flight on BA say MAA/LON/MAA for an unaccompanied child in UK or does it have to be booked in India.

Alternatively, recommendation for a good travel agent in India would be great - can't book these online.

simontack · Sep 30th, 2006, 00:20

Cheap airfare from Austrain Air from JFK to Delhi, I found $968 yesterday incl taxes in Feb

Sama · Sep 30th, 2006, 00:54

good price. unfortunately for me, it is always more expensive flying from Chicago.

Nick-H · Sep 30th, 2006, 01:40

Joe... sorry you never got an answer: hope you solved the problem

bschne1909@hotmail.c · Oct 4th, 2006, 20:56

Every attractive fare that I could find on this website came back "no seats available". What good is that? After the 20th time trying any date or city that might make sense, I quit in disgust. Have any of you actually booked from this site?

Sama · Oct 4th, 2006, 23:31

I don't believe you book from this site, you just compare fares

crvlvr · Oct 5th, 2006, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by bschne1909@hotmail.c

Every attractive fare that I could find on this website came back "no seats available". What good is that? After the 20th time trying any date or city that might make sense, I quit in disgust. Have any of you actually booked from this site?

I agree with bschne's assessment. providing fares that are not available makes the website pretty much useless -- especially when most of the fares fall into that categories. I have yet to find a website that shows lowest available fares across multiple airlines. Currently, one has to go to each airlines's website.

Jul 16th, 2006, 06:40	#1
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,339	checking airfares to India this is an interesting website that will allow you to check airfares in advance. I plugged in chicago-chennai and came up with some really good fares, for example, in January 2007. I have NO financial interest in this site! I am just posting this info for anyone searching for prices to India....http://www.farecompare.com/ Below is from their website: "Why Farecompare? FareCompare is a one of a kind airfare centric vacation and business travel planning site that promises consumers early access to the lowest published and discount air fares. FareCompare is first and foremost an air fare technology company. Our low fare deal engine is powered by the raw fare and rule data which comes directly from each airline (not scraped from reservation sites). We subscribe and receive the same domestic and international fare and ticket information as the popular online shopping sites (Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz …) and process it in a unique fashion that allows us to quickly scan for the cheapest deals and distribute this low price information several hours before it shows up on these sites. Our technology allows us to provide a real-time, early access, air fare alert system that guarantees consumers first crack at the best prices. FareCompare concentrates on mining over 30 million domestic and international fares and rules from over 400 airlines and subsequently boiling this information down to provide a broad geographical and timeline view of fare prices for flexible travelers who search for low fares as well as a historical fare price and side-by-side comparison views to help those with limited travel flexibility. We use a variety of new travel planning and visual technologies including maps and satellite imagery, flight information, historical graphs, low fare star rating, side-by-side airline comparisons and seat availability checks." __________________ *MY INDIA, 2005-2008* "Once you have felt the Indian dust, you will never be free of it." (Rumer Godden, 1975)

Jul 29th, 2006, 01:18	#9
joepubli Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: london Posts: 90	Booking flight from India Nick ... or anyone else who knows Do you know if its possible for a UK resident to book a return flight on BA say MAA/LON/MAA for an unaccompanied child in UK or does it have to be booked in India. Alternatively, recommendation for a good travel agent in India would be great - can't book these online.

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Jul 16th, 2006, 07:00	#2
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Just so ya'll know, Continental Airlines now has a nonstop daily flight from Newark NJ to Delhi for $868 roundtrip (if you get it far enough in advance) it's a good deal ;-) Easy to get a cheap flight to NY and take a quick commuter train to Newark

Jul 16th, 2006, 07:03	#3
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,339	and not too long ago I saw American, Chicago to Chennai via Delhi (then Sahara from Delhi to Chennai) for about $800 which is an amazing price....

Jul 16th, 2006, 09:41	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 5,771	For those interested in this topic the Wall Street Journal just had an interesting article on this site and others for getting cheaper travel (last section)..

Jul 16th, 2006, 20:19	#6
icetea 'sort of hate India' club member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chennai, via Romania Posts: 917	Nick >> 31,825.00 INR (mumbai-london-mumbai) guess the airline and here's another one..at INR 33 022 (from chennai itself)

Jul 16th, 2006, 23:26	#8
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 35,900	Icetea, that would be about the standard price, 24000+taxes for the direct BA Chennai/London return. But I'm not desparate for a shopping trip yet

Sep 30th, 2006, 00:20	#10
simontack Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1	Cheap airfare from Austrain Air from JFK to Delhi, I found $968 yesterday incl taxes in Feb

Sep 30th, 2006, 00:54	#11
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,339	good price. unfortunately for me, it is always more expensive flying from Chicago.

Sep 30th, 2006, 01:40	#12
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 35,900	Joe... sorry you never got an answer: hope you solved the problem

Oct 4th, 2006, 20:56	#13
bschne1909@hotmail.c Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 22	Every attractive fare that I could find on this website came back "no seats available". What good is that? After the 20th time trying any date or city that might make sense, I quit in disgust. Have any of you actually booked from this site?

Oct 4th, 2006, 23:31	#14
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,339	I don't believe you book from this site, you just compare fares