New Landy new life Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I am planning on visiting my daughter in USA in August as I haven't seen her in almost a year now. Any recommendations of which airline to make use of for a good deal ? I don't mind layovers if it will reduce the costs. Thanks in advance.
Wil6 Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 www.skyscanner.net Put in the dates, or monthly low rates, and it will find the cheapest flights. Just watch out for the VERY long flights that adds a stop over of 12 - 22 hours at some Airport you don't want to be
bertusras Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 If you're up to date on your Vitality (and if you are with Discovery) you probably won't be able to beat Emirate's price once you factor in the discount, otherwise, do what Wil6 said.
New Landy new life Posted June 12, 2019 Author Posted June 12, 2019 I am trying to apply for access to the USA using my European Passport at the following esta.cbp.dhs.gov website for the USA Customs Department, but I have hit a slight roadblock in that they are asking me for 1. A national identification number and 2. A personal identification number, neither of which appear on my German Passport. I tried to call the USA Visa Department in RSA but they have no idea nor are willing to assist as they only deal with the normal application route. The reason I am applying this way is that apparently with a German Passport I don't need to go through the standard visa approval and it happens online. Anyone done this before or know where I could get help in completing the online form ?
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 I am trying to apply for access to the USA using my European Passport at the following esta.cbp.dhs.gov website for the USA Customs Department, but I have hit a slight roadblock in that they are asking me for 1. A national identification number and 2. A personal identification number, neither of which appear on my German Passport. I tried to call the USA Visa Department in RSA but they have no idea nor are willing to assist as they only deal with the normal application route. The reason I am applying this way is that apparently with a German Passport I don't need to go through the standard visa approval and it happens online. Anyone done this before or know where I could get help in completing the online form ?HI i have done this many times as i travel on a dutch passport to USA. You just need the ESTA. Fill in your SA ID number or whatever ID number you have. It works.
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 BTW AUgust is peak holiday period. So you should book well ahead. SAA to New York or Washington via Dakar are probably going to be your cheapest options. I always go via London on BA or Virgin but also depends where in the USA you are going - East or West coast makes huge difference. the return trip via London can be very long in terms of stopover if coming from the West Coast. Dubai/Emirates are also an option or Etihad but the leg from Dubai to USA is LOOOONNNGGG.It also goes East rather than West over the top. Never done it as its too long but their planes are new and the entertainment is good so you cn while away the hours watching movies and the like. I go on business so i really just want to get there and back with as little transition through airports as i can get. But no mater what you do you cant avoid a stop somewhere and then onwards. Atlanta via Delta is a good option but its often expensive and also a very long single flight. Its normally a 777. The Atlanta airport is probably the one i dislike the most though - its massive and very confusing - many people i know have bene stuck there including me. Any wya you go you are looking at upwards of 16 to 20 hours in Economy barring stops, of course depending on the side of USA you are looking at.
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 AAh i see you say JFK. So New York. Now that's a cool town. Best would be SAA direct probably or Dubai/Emirates/Etihad for cost savings.
sawystertrance Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 I read somewhere that United Airlines are starting a CT-NY flight. I don't know when they start though.
Uni Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 my ex travel agent buddy always advises to bounce around dates on travelstart.co.za - literally changing a date one day earlier or later can make up to 3 or 4k difference. emmirates and SAA look to be cheapest at just under 14k (excluding whatever reward partner doodabs you might have)
capediver Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 After a few days searching, SAA was best deal R13240 return (there is a cheaper Kenya Air flight but more stops, longer duration). Mid-week is always cheaper. The SAA option is CTN-JHB-JFK with short stops in JHB both ways. Just a quick word about seating...if you want to pre-book seats, it'll cost you.....there were no free seats when I booked...for leg room on the international legs...up R1200! If you don't pre-book, not sure that you will get these free if they are still available on check in.
New Landy new life Posted June 18, 2019 Author Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks all, ticket booked via SAA and it looks like the online Visa Application went through OK using my RSA Identity Number - let's hope I get confirmation of the Visa in 72 hours as promised.$14 was not a bad price for a visa - having a foreign passport has it's perks.
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