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A notable deal for travelers heading to Shannon is currently available, particularly for late summer journeys.
United Airlines, along with its partners—Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss Air—offers a fare of $726 that includes regular economy perks such as one checked bag and standard size carry-on allowances.
Additionally, there is a lower fare of $526 available, categorized as Basic Economy or Economy Light. However, this fare comes with significant restrictions:
Key Limitations of Basic Economy/Economy Light:
– Advance seat assignments are NOT allowed.
– Checked bags are NOT included; fees apply ($75 for the first bag and $100 for the second each way).
– Changes to the itinerary are NOT permitted.
– Cancellations are NOT allowed; if a ticket is canceled after the 24-hour risk-free period, it will have no value for future travel.
Many online travel agencies may not display these Basic Economy fares from United and its partners correctly, potentially leading to confusion for consumers.
Travel Details
Suggested Travel Dates:
This example date serves as a reference; more options can be explored by following the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections outlined below.
Fare Availability:
This fare is applicable for travel during mid-August, requiring a Sunday stay. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 14 days prior to departure.
Please note: Availability is subject to change; fares might not be valid if this information is accessed more than two days after the date of posting.
Finding Availability:
The following steps are for checking availability. To purchase your tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with these criteria:
- Origin: PDX
- Routing Codes: ua ua
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
This setup instructs Matrix Airfare Search to locate Basic Economy fares. After finding dates, proceed to United for options to upgrade to regular economy class.
Destination: SNN
Return Routing Codes: ua ua
Extension Codes: maxconnect 300
(Access the Advanced Codes link for routing code input)
Select “See calendar of lowest fares.” A travel duration of “3-10” days is suggested, but any 7-day range, such as 3-10 or 7-14, can be used.
Route Information:
Flight Path: PDX – ORD (Chicago) – SNN (Shannon) – ORD – PDX
Mileage and Costs:
Miles Traveled: 10,622 miles (equating to 5.4 cents per mile for Basic Economy and 7.3 cents per mile for Regular Economy)
Redeemable Miles: 3,055 miles
Booking Instructions:
To purchase tickets, visit United and utilize the dates you have found on Matrix Airfare Search.
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Important Travel Information:
Visa Requirements: US citizens do not require a visa. Other travelers should refer to the TIMATIC Visa Database for their requirements.
Currency: Euro (EUR), with an approximate exchange rate of $1 USD = 0.88 EUR.
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