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ALASKA AIR TO LORETO, SALE!!!!

Udo - 8-14-2011 at 09:13 AM

Posted in this morning's LA TIMES TRAVEL:
Offer ends at midnight this Monday 08/15/2011.

The deal:
Fly from Los Angeles to La Paz or Loreto for $119.00 each way.
For travel between August 22 to October 7.

Other deals for same dates:
Guadalajara for $92.00, Mazatlan for $109.

Reserve either on line or by calling 1-800-252-7522:bounce:

Bajaboy - 8-14-2011 at 09:20 AM

I'd like them to quote prices that include all the taxes, fees, etc. I'm sure those tickets will still cost $500 bucks round trip when it's all said and done

DianaT - 8-14-2011 at 09:29 AM

Any idea approximately what those taxes and fees might be? That price to Guadalajara is very tempting!



[Edited on 8-14-2011 by DianaT]

Udo - 8-14-2011 at 09:34 AM

I really don't have any idea about the taxes, fees, FMM's, etc. I think you can find out when you try to reserve.
Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Any idea approximately what those taxes and fees might be? That price to Guadalajara is very tempting!



[Edited on 8-14-2011 by DianaT]

DianaT - 8-14-2011 at 09:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Udo
I really don't have any idea about the taxes, fees, FMM's, etc. I think you can find out when you try to reserve.



Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Any idea approximately what those taxes and fees might be? That price to Guadalajara is very tempting!



[Edited on 8-14-2011 by DianaT]



True, I was just wondering if anyone had a ballpark idea as to what the taxes and fees for any airline ticket were today. It has been many years since I have been on an airplane.

Being lazy, I guess---:biggrin:

Besides, until our dog is well we can't go anywhere anyway. It has just been way too long since we have been on the mainland and Guadalajara is a great place to start.

[Edited on 8-14-2011 by DianaT]

joel - 8-14-2011 at 09:54 AM

If you are able to find the $119 fare on the day you want to travel, it works out to $334 including taxes and fees for LAX to Loreto round trip. It's a great deal. Haven't seen a non-sale fare in that range in years.

woody with a view - 8-14-2011 at 10:31 AM

jeez, 35% +/- for fees?

Udo - 8-14-2011 at 12:04 PM

Wait 'til you see the luggage fees!
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
jeez, 35% +/- for fees?

woody with a view - 8-14-2011 at 12:08 PM

i'll stay home......

RnR - 8-14-2011 at 02:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
jeez, 35% +/- for fees?


It's a high percentage because the airfare is a low price.

Taxes and fees from the US to Mexico have been right around $100 USD per round trip ticket for many years. The fees include the cost for an FMT/FMM. Alaska Air will refund this fee if you show them your FM2/FM3 at the check-in desk.

It's still a good deal. I'd rather pay 35% on a $334 ticket ($238 +/- $100) than 20% on a $500 ticket, ($400 +/- $100).

Bob and Susan - 8-14-2011 at 04:05 PM

hahahaha

there were 2 seats
and those taken BEFORE the paper was even printed

hahahahahaha

bajajazz - 8-15-2011 at 09:52 AM

For what it's worth: Yesterday I booked a RT from La Paz/Tijuana on Volaris, $224., incl taxes, departure end of Oct. An okay deal but nothing spectacular.

Seems to me air travel in and out of La Paz is worse than it was when I first came here in 1987.

At the same time air travel is worsening, construction of high-end destination resorts, hotels and condominiums in La Paz is increasing exponentially. Which leads to two questions: where are all the well-heeled customers and buyers supposed to come from, and; how are they supposed to get here?

bill erhardt - 8-15-2011 at 10:54 AM

There was a window a couple of weeks ago when the FAA was not funded and fees normally assessed by the FAA were not collected. During that time I bought a round trip ticket Loreto/LAX for travel early next month for $285 U.S., taxes and fees included.

sancho - 8-15-2011 at 12:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajajazz
For what it's worth: Yesterday I booked a RT from La Paz/Tijuana on Volaris, $224., incl taxes,



Back in the early '80's RT TJ/Vallarta was $110 total,
don't know what that would factor out to in todays
$, but $224 to LP is cheaper than the Bus to LP,
which the bus is close to $125 one way, looks like you got
the 30% off? the 50% sale was a couple weeks back

djh - 8-15-2011 at 01:33 PM

I rcv'd a Volaris email sale offer just this AM... (50%). You might want to shop there as well....

I have not yet flown Volaris, so I cannot attest to their service yet....

Best
djh