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    Pamplona to SJRR - 25 Sept

    Anyone interested in sharing taxi from Pamplona to SJPP on 25 September? I arrive at Pamplona airport at 12:45 pm
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    Here is a link for airport connection transportation: http://www.stanstedairport.com/transpor ... n-airports If tranfering from Heathrow or Gatwick to Stansted, do consider that you must clear customs at Heathrow or Gatwick. This, along with airport arrival delays, the time it takes to walk...
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    London is an alternative from North America. Important to be aware that transatlantic flights arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick Airports into London. Most discount flights out of London to destinations in France or Spain depart from Stansted Airport. It is a hassle to get between airports and...
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    Choweth you bring up an interesting point when asking about fees. There is no getting out of them; each country sets their own taxes and fees. Particularly with regard to the taxes, amounts can vary greatly when flying from non-EU countries such as the US into the various EU countries. For...
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    There are no longer any standby fares. Airlines would rather fly with empty seats than allow that option. Sometimes you can get best deals by booking only about 14 - 20 days out, especially in non summer months. After all they cannot have TOO many empty seats. The airlines employ very...
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    A hint about booking airline tickets on flights within and from North America: Airlines generally reset fares every Tuesday evening around midnight, adjusting for remaining seat availablities and prices charged among competators. These include fares for flights both in the near term and months...
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    Ha Ha Wharlwharangi ... we seem to be on the same page here!
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    N. Americans, what city did you fly out of?

    You will often get the best deals by first booking a round trip flight from a major US city airline hub (Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, New York, Miami) to a major European city (ie, Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, etc.) and then playing around with flights, train, or bus travel from there...
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    Less Expensive Travel Alternative From US

    Oh yeah, Aer Lingus is a viable option. In fact it may be very convenient in making ongoing connections to and from the US. I mention Ryanair in getting to the Camino because their fares tend to be lower than most. On the return, Aer Lingus only serves the Santiago to Dublin routes at...
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    Less Expensive Travel Alternative From US

    Travelers from the US can often save with significantly lower airfares while not incurring excessive inconveniences by traveling through Dublin, Ireland. Usually not considered, it may seem counterintuative and more time consuming, but it's not. There are many direct flights to Dublin from...
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    Ending in Santiago DC - want to travel to Fatima (bus/train/

    I took a train from Santiago to OPorto, Portugal (passes through Vigo, Spain) then a bus from central Oporto to Fatima. The time schedules were somewhat limited but nevertheless it was easy to arrange without much preplanning. It was necesary to connect from the main Oporto rail station to the...
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    Question about Vueling

    Two people cannot be on the same airline ticket. They may be on the same reservation, but that is different than the ticket. If one is a no show the other ticket will certainly be valid. No worries. Joe will absolutely be OK regardless of what you do Annie. I am 100% sure on this.
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    how to get from pamplona to st.jean

    I think responders here may have misunderstood the OP's original questions and as a result responses may be confusing. My understanding is that it is two questions. The second question has to do with bus service from Madrid Airport to the center of Pamplona. (Not Pamplona Airport to...
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    US to Spain - What Airline?

    Be careful ... if you booked an LAX - Barcelona via London roundtrip flight and you skip the Barcelona to London piece on your return, your return London to LAX fight will be cancelled. You cannot skip any piece of the set itinerary. It may not seem logical but that's the way it works.
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    Seeking lower airfare - September 2012

    On the surface it sounds like you can't go wrong booking with Orbitz. That is until you understand the stipulations for getting any kind of refund. In order to get any partial fare refund, another person must have paid less, must have also booked through Orbitz, and here is the kicker ---...
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    Seeking lower airfare - September 2012

    There are many variables affecting airfares. Generally European travel originating in the US drops significantly in price after Labor Day. This is not reflected in early price quotes, as airlines start out selling tickets for autum travel at full summer prices. Once reaching about 4 to 6...
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    Texas Pilgrims who've walked the Camino Francés

    Texas to SJPP - easy enough: Forget going through Paris. American Airlines has competatively priced non-stop DFW - Madrid flights. Dallas to Paris is generally more expensive and a whole lot less convenient in getting to SJPP. Once arriving in Madrid's airport, no need to go into the city of...
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    Logistics on flying to Spain from Toronto - Camino Frances

    Expanding a bit on Falcon's advice: Now is a good time to buy those tickets. Fares are likely to start to increase soon. Fuel prices are rising meaning air travel could become considerably more expensive, particularly getting closer to your intended time of travel. I arbitrarily selected a...
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    How do people get to SJPP to start

    If departing from LAX Madrid is definately the way to go. Funny you mentioned the volcano. I departed Santiago last year on one of the last planes out before the airport was closed. Connecting flights were disrupted in Madrid where I was booked to go to London then on to LA. The airport in...
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    How do people get to SJPP to start

    Probably the easiest and most cost efficient itinerary from the US to SJPP is to fly into Madrid. From Madrid take a plane, train or bus to Pamplona. Once arriving in Pamplona, there is a daily bus that leaves central Pamplona at 6PM for Roncesvalles. From Roncesvalles, where it is easy to...

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