School holidays in England
Prices are typically higher during this period - exact dates are school specific
💡 Fares during 1 week school holidays generally cheaper than 2-4 weeks holidays in comparison.
All direct flights from an airport
https://www.flightsfrom.com/LHR
💡 Open jaw or multi-city tickets (without backtracking) may be cheaper or more convenient than return via same airport.
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Price may be cheaper if you carry cabin luggage 🧳 only.
Direct URLs
Multiple destinations at once
skyscanner.net/transport/d/LHR/2024-12-19/CCU/CCU/2025-01-02/LHR
Show all flights
between places in given date range
kayak.co.uk/flights/CCU-LHR/2022-09-13/2023-02-13
momondo.co.uk/flight-search/CCU-LON/2022-09-19/2023-02-13
google.com/travel/flights?q=flights%20from%20LON%20to%20CCU%20on%202025-07-25
Search where you can go under a set price
kayak.co.uk/explore/LON-anywhere/20230401,20230409?budget=1000&stops=1
Airline classes 💺
Airline ticket price is based on price segmentation
rule.
Typical price ratio between classes (roughly):
Economy : Premium Economy : Business : First = 1 : 1.5 : 3 :
9
Airline seats are priced for 3 things – transport, space
& luxury
Transport is same for all classes as they all take you to
same destination!
ISO2 country code list https://www.iban.com/country-codes
Compensation for flight delay
https://www.bottonline.co.uk/flight-delay-compensation/claim-guides/eu-regulation-261-2004
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/advice/flight-cancelled-delayed-how-claim-compensation/
Flight forums
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowForum-g1-i10702-Air_Travel.html
https://www.airliners.net/forum/
How
early to book flights? ⏳
Convention may dictate that sooner
you book less you pay, but this tale is not always true. For some journeys
booking too early may not get you cheapest price. Also, booking too early has
risk of airline re-scheduling flights (you can get a refund or must accept
rescheduled flights). In some parts of the worlds from 6-month early to 1-month
early price remains fairly constant. Smaller airlines may go bust or not have
replacement aircrafts if there is breakdown of an aircraft. If your itinerary
contains multiple flights between places, then cancellation of one flight may
cause domino effect and jeopardize your whole plan. For multiple destination
flights it makes sense to add buffer days to mitigate flight cancellation
risks.
Booking thru airlines
direct versus 3rd parties 🎫
Your contract with whom you have paid. So, if you book flight ticket via third party website, then your contract is with them and not the airline. So, in case of problems like flight rebooking etc. the airline might ask you to contact the agent/third party instead.
However, in case when third party provides you with booking reference or PNR you may be able to deal with airlines directly but it is not guaranteed.
Some airlines, especially low-cost carriers, does not allow brokers and you must book with them directly.
How 3rd party agents can offer cheaper prices?
Sometimes agents buy seats in
bulk i.e. they get wholesale price, rather than retail (= higher) price. Then
they re-sell those seats 💺 to customers. Be aware that sometimes agent price can be
higher than direct booking with airlines.
How to survive in long haul
flights 💺
1.
If
you cannot physically fit comfortably in economy class seat then opt for
premium economy or business class seat.
2.
Change
your watch ⌚
time to destination time soon after take-off. This will help you to avoid jet
lag and will prepare your body when you arrive at destination.
3.
Wear
comfortable clothes like 👖 jeans, shirt with pockets and a light jacket, if
necessary.
4.
Consume
food & drink carefully to avoid going toilet 🚽 too frequently.
5.
You
don't need to carry travel pillow; most airline seats headrests can fold to
stop your head from moving.
6.
Carry
USB phone charger cable in your pocket. In most airlines you can charge your
phone 📱
in flight. Full battery 🔋 is beneficial when you arrive in your destination.
7.
Reach
airport early so that no to panic if you are late.
8.
Keep
buckled all the time. Turbulence can occur anytime!
9.
If
you can't sleep well in aircraft or bored of watching movies, then think. Long
haul flights are great for thinking because in day-to-day life it is often
difficult to concentrate or focus on something in your mind.
10. Drink water/soft drink but avoid alcohol
🍷.
11. Walk in the aisle 🚶🏻♂️ for exercise for very long flights.
12. Fill up immigration/customs forms in
flight, if possible, to save time upon landing.
13. Pack your cabin bag lightly but keep
provisions for delays up to 24 hours.
14. If you need medicine 💊 keep them handy in trouser pockets or
cabin bags.
15. If seat reclines, then use it for
sleeping but avoid causing discomfort to passenger seating behind.
Always check country specific
railway websites.
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