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Travelers looking to fly to Valencia will find a competitive fare available. The ticket priced at $733 covers comprehensive services, including advance seat selection, a standard sized carry-on, and one checked bag.
In comparison, Delta, Air France, and KLM are offering a Basic Economy fare at $533. However, this fare comes with significant restrictions:
This option will not allow for advance seat assignment.
This option will not include any checked bags, which incur a fee of $75 for the first and $100 for the second bag each way.
This option will not permit any changes to the itinerary.
This option will not allow cancellations once the initial 24-hour risk-free window has passed, meaning that if you cancel after this period, the fare will hold no value for future travel.
This option will not allow for earning frequent flyer miles.
It’s also important to note that many online travel agencies are not clearly displaying these Basic Economy and Economy Light fares from Air France and KLM.
Sample Travel Date:
This is just one example of a travel date; please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below for a broader range of options.
Fare Availability:
Passengers can take advantage of this fare for travel until mid-March, with departures permitted from Sunday to Wednesday and returns from Tuesday to Friday. A Sunday overnight stay is a requirement, and tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure.
Given the potential for changes, it’s crucial to check the fare’s validity status, especially if this information is over two days old as the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
The following instructions are specifically for checking availability; for purchasing tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
Utilize the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and enter the following details:
Origin: SFO
Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: f .. VLX46SBA ; maxconnect 360
This will direct the Matrix Airfare Search to identify Basic Economy fares. You can apply these details on Delta to potentially upgrade to a regular economy fare.
Destination: VLC
Return Routing Codes: DL DL
Extension Codes: f .. VLX46SBA ; maxconnect 360
(Enable advanced routing code input by clicking on the Advanced Codes link.)
Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
Set the duration to “3-10” (You can choose any 7-day date range such as 3-10 or 7-14)
Strongly recommended is the review of A Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software or How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage.
Upon entering all specified values, the Matrix Airfare Search page should appear correctly configured.
It’s important to note that tickets cannot be purchased directly through Matrix Airfare Search; refer to the “How to Buy” section for purchasing details.
Fare Class:
E (Basic Economy)
V (Regular Economy)
Medallion Qualifying Dollars:
Routing:
SFO – CDG (Paris) – VLC (Valencia) – AMS (Amsterdam) – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
Miles Flown: 12,615 miles, representing costs of 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) and 5.8 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
Redeemable Miles: 3,055 miles
How to Buy:
Purchase your tickets directly from Delta using the dates identified in the Matrix Airfare Search.
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Background Information:
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Currency: Euro (EUR). Current exchange rate is approximately $1 USD to 0.96 EUR.
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