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[Paphitis]

As you usual , responds with childish nonsense. Are you a businessman Plonker ?
Why should an airline prostitute it self by ensuring that every seat on its aircraft is sold !!
As for a single being £86.00 it goes to show how little you know about Cyprus airways and their charges.
The single fare of £86.00 does not include taxes , CA being an exception since BA show the actual price including all taxes. So that £86 FOR SINGLE BECOMES £137.00 including charges, the return becomes £259.90 including charges.
My post was on that particular day that I , being a seasoned traveller to Cy , and knowing when to book , BA offered by far the best value for money. However BA today with only 15 seats remaining on my flight have increased their prices to a staggering £451.00 , remember I paid £149.90 per ticket.
Cyprus Airways price today is £259.90 with some 80 seats remaining empty according to a good friend Dinos who is a travel agent.
What business are you in , peddling crap ? or cleaning roads , what a Plonker you are !!
Here is my business mate www.devonscatering.co.uk , what is yours , www.plonkerpaphitiscrap.com

I knew the airfares did not include tax.

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying. The fact is, Cy Air is only making an average of £86.00 per ticket and so the airline is quite cheap.

Even at £137.00 one way, the tickets are well priced and compare very well with other operators.

You are not the only one that runs a business on the side.

Here is Paphitis' better half business:

www.4frontmediaPR.com

Website will be up in a couple of weeks.

[RichardB]

I flew in last night Mancester - Paphos Cy airways

Good flight - on time

Plenty of legroom - Half decent food - Free drinks on board (so I had a Keo for Bill C)

2 persons 458.00 return

Not a bad deal from Manchester which is always a bit more expensive than flying from London

[miltiades]

As you usual , responds with childish nonsense. Are you a businessman Plonker ?
Why should an airline prostitute it self by ensuring that every seat on its aircraft is sold !!
As for a single being £86.00 it goes to show how little you know about Cyprus airways and their charges.
The single fare of £86.00 does not include taxes , CA being an exception since BA show the actual price including all taxes. So that £86 FOR SINGLE BECOMES £137.00 including charges, the return becomes £259.90 including charges.
My post was on that particular day that I , being a seasoned traveller to Cy , and knowing when to book , BA offered by far the best value for money. However BA today with only 15 seats remaining on my flight have increased their prices to a staggering £451.00 , remember I paid £149.90 per ticket.
Cyprus Airways price today is £259.90 with some 80 seats remaining empty according to a good friend Dinos who is a travel agent.
What business are you in , peddling crap ? or cleaning roads , what a Plonker you are !!
Here is my business mate www.devonscatering.co.uk , what is yours , www.plonkerpaphitiscrap.com

I knew the airfares did not include tax.

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying. The fact is, Cy Air is only making an average of £86.00 per ticket and so the airline is quite cheap.

Even at £137.00 one way, the tickets are well priced and compare very well with other operators.

You are not the only one that runs a business on the side.

Here is Paphitis' better half business:

www.4frontmediaPR.com

Website will be up in a couple of weeks.

I dont see your point , are you by any chance under the illusion that you are defending Cyprus !!!!
As for your future webside I think you missed out Strategic weapons !!!
Look mate , any Cypriot , any Brit , any single individual has the right to chose the best possible option available when purchasing goods or services . On that day Cyprus airways was by far the most expensive for that particular flight , BA was the cheapest , that is all that is to it. In your rush , like O , to defend anything that bears the name Cyprus , you make a fool of your self and all can see it.
Since you are such a patriot and I have just a "teen pot " little business , how many times have you visited Cyprus in the last 5 years . I will tell you ONCE. !!! Well mate my little rundown teen pot little business has provided me the opportunity to visit my beloved Cyprus on more than 30 occasions. I know , Australia is a long way , besides you cant afford it until that web side is up and running !!!
I do hope you least have a sense of humour to make up for your shortfalls in hard cash , mine is very hard , its all in pennies , all one million of it !!!

[Paphitis]

As you usual , responds with childish nonsense. Are you a businessman Plonker ?
Why should an airline prostitute it self by ensuring that every seat on its aircraft is sold !!
As for a single being £86.00 it goes to show how little you know about Cyprus airways and their charges.
The single fare of £86.00 does not include taxes , CA being an exception since BA show the actual price including all taxes. So that £86 FOR SINGLE BECOMES £137.00 including charges, the return becomes £259.90 including charges.
My post was on that particular day that I , being a seasoned traveller to Cy , and knowing when to book , BA offered by far the best value for money. However BA today with only 15 seats remaining on my flight have increased their prices to a staggering £451.00 , remember I paid £149.90 per ticket.
Cyprus Airways price today is £259.90 with some 80 seats remaining empty according to a good friend Dinos who is a travel agent.
What business are you in , peddling crap ? or cleaning roads , what a Plonker you are !!
Here is my business mate www.devonscatering.co.uk , what is yours , www.plonkerpaphitiscrap.com

I knew the airfares did not include tax.

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying. The fact is, Cy Air is only making an average of £86.00 per ticket and so the airline is quite cheap.

Even at £137.00 one way, the tickets are well priced and compare very well with other operators.

You are not the only one that runs a business on the side.

Here is Paphitis' better half business:

www.4frontmediaPR.com

Website will be up in a couple of weeks.

I dont see your point , are you by any chance under the illusion that you are defending Cyprus !!!!
As for your future webside I think you missed out Strategic weapons !!!
Look mate , any Cypriot , any Brit , any single individual has the right to chose the best possible option available when purchasing goods or services . On that day Cyprus airways was by far the most expensive for that particular flight , BA was the cheapest , that is all that is to it. In your rush , like O , to defend anything that bears the name Cyprus , you make a fool of your self and all can see it.
Since you are such a patriot and I have just a "teen pot " little business , how many times have you visited Cyprus in the last 5 years . I will tell you ONCE. !!! Well mate my little rundown teen pot little business has provided me the opportunity to visit my beloved Cyprus on more than 30 occasions. I know , Australia is a long way , besides you cant afford it until that web side is up and running !!!
I do hope you least have a sense of humour to make up for your shortfalls in hard cash , mine is very hard , its all in pennies , all one million of it !!!

No Miltiades, you are the fool for comparing airfares between BA and Cy Air. There is a very simple explanation why BA was cheaper and CA was more expensive during the particular time you wanted to travel.

CA could have been fully booked during this time period and hence the tickets were priced higher. Do you think the dearer tickets might have anything to do with the March 25 celebrations by any chance?

Also, airline taxes are charged to cover Landing and Handling Fees. If your gripe is about the amount of tax on your airfares then you should complain to Hermes Airports.

Here is their website:

http://www.cyprusairports.com.cy/

Also Miltiades, you are either a liar or not a very astute businessman. CA should never allow you on their aircraft ever again for falsely accusing them of being dearer than BA, which they are not.

I went to The Cyprus Airways website and proceeded to book flights for London to Larnaca return and was quoted the following:



I was quoted £259.90 per person return, tax inclusive!

I then went to The British Airways website and did the same and was quoted the following:



I was quoted £350.90 per person return, tax inclusive!

All flights were ex Heathrow on 20 Mar 09 and ex Larnaca on 25 Mar 09.

CA is cheaper by £91.00.

You could have selected to book the cheaper CA flights and thus support a struggling airline and Cypriot jobs as the proud Cypriot you claim to be, but instead you selected a CA flight that was more expensive due to it being over subscribed and then without any shame you proceeded to bash the island's flag carrier by comparing this particular flight with BA, even though all other CA flights are cheaper than BA by a country mile.

Get over yourself. Your false Cyprus bashing will not be tolerated.

[JimB]

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying.

Hermes is a consortium group registered in Cyprus. Main backers, Cypriot and French company's. No backing or interest from the British.

http://www.cyprusairports.com.cy/showpage.php?PageID=5

Personally I prefer BA to CYA.

CYA services a relatively small number of destinations and isn't part of any other frequent flyer scheme (that I know of) so I go with BA for the frequent flyer miles.

CYA's fine for what it is and I do occasionally have to travel with them due to scheduling or price reasons, there's a recession on after all. Only thing I hate is that lemon 'grit' cake they serve with the meal (smells like washing up liquid and arguably tastes like it).

As for the TV screens - no use to me. Travel more than once a month with almost any carrier and you just see the same thing. Rather watch something on my ipod, read a book or listen to music.

Only concern I ever have with CYA is that they let way too much slide on the cabin safety side of things. Can be quite funny but I'm not convinced it's a good idea to be fast asleep, ipod in ears with seat back and tray table down whilst half way through final approach - and that's just the Captain

Looking forward to the new facilities at LCA when it opens. Current Sunmiles lounge is a dump.

[Paphitis]

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying.

Hermes is a consortium group registered in Cyprus. Main backers, Cypriot and French company's. No backing or interest from the British.

http://www.cyprusairports.com.cy/showpage.php?PageID=5

Personally I prefer BA to CYA.

CYA services a relatively small number of destinations and isn't part of any other frequent flyer scheme (that I know of) so I go with BA for the frequent flyer miles.

CYA's fine for what it is and I do occasionally have to travel with them due to scheduling or price reasons, there's a recession on after all. Only thing I hate is that lemon 'grit' cake they serve with the meal (smells like washing up liquid and arguably tastes like it).

As for the TV screens - no use to me. Travel more than once a month with almost any carrier and you just see the same thing. Rather watch something on my ipod, read a book or listen to music.

Only concern I ever have with CYA is that they let way too much slide on the cabin safety side of things. Can be quite funny but I'm not convinced it's a good idea to be fast asleep, ipod in ears with seat back and tray table down whilst half way through final approach - and that's just the Captain

Looking forward to the new facilities at LCA when it opens. Current Sunmiles lounge is a dump.

Hi there,

at least you have valid reasons for preferring BA over CA.

Everyone has preferences and for different reasons.

I also have traveled on CA and found that the cabin crews are a little too laid back for what I consider appropriate. It is the only Airline where even the trolley dollies have a Monte Blanc pens as well....

I always stick with QANTAS wherever I can and CA or Olympic when traveling to Cyprus.

[Svetlana]

Hi Paphitis
No Joke €44 + taxes Larnaca - New York return; details from BA website below:

Outbound - Monday 4 May, 2009 16:45 4 May 19:40
4 May Larnaca - Heathrow (London) BA0663
British Airways Euro Traveller
5 May10:00 5 May 12:45
Heathrow (London) Newark (New York) BA0185
British Airways World Traveller
€354.28


Inbound - Tuesday 12 May, 2009
19:35
12 May 07:40
13 May John F Kennedy (New York) Heathrow (London) BA0176
British Airways World Traveller
08:50
13 May 15:25
13 May Heathrow (London) Larnaca BA0662
British Airways Euro Traveller


Price breakdown
Passenger Price Taxes, fees, charges and surcharges Inclusive total
1 Adult €44.00 €310.28 €354.28


Lana

[miltiades]

As you usual , responds with childish nonsense. Are you a businessman Plonker ?
Why should an airline prostitute it self by ensuring that every seat on its aircraft is sold !!
As for a single being £86.00 it goes to show how little you know about Cyprus airways and their charges.
The single fare of £86.00 does not include taxes , CA being an exception since BA show the actual price including all taxes. So that £86 FOR SINGLE BECOMES £137.00 including charges, the return becomes £259.90 including charges.
My post was on that particular day that I , being a seasoned traveller to Cy , and knowing when to book , BA offered by far the best value for money. However BA today with only 15 seats remaining on my flight have increased their prices to a staggering £451.00 , remember I paid £149.90 per ticket.
Cyprus Airways price today is £259.90 with some 80 seats remaining empty according to a good friend Dinos who is a travel agent.
What business are you in , peddling crap ? or cleaning roads , what a Plonker you are !!
Here is my business mate www.devonscatering.co.uk , what is yours , www.plonkerpaphitiscrap.com

I knew the airfares did not include tax.

Why don't you complain to Hermes Airport(A British Company) and the RoC Government for the amount of tax you are paying. The fact is, Cy Air is only making an average of £86.00 per ticket and so the airline is quite cheap.

Even at £137.00 one way, the tickets are well priced and compare very well with other operators.

You are not the only one that runs a business on the side.

Here is Paphitis' better half business:

www.4frontmediaPR.com

Website will be up in a couple of weeks.

I dont see your point , are you by any chance under the illusion that you are defending Cyprus !!!!
As for your future website I think you missed out Strategic weapons !!!
Look mate , any Cypriot , any Brit , any single individual has the right to chose the best possible option available when purchasing goods or services . On that day Cyprus airways was by far the most expensive for that particular flight , BA was the cheapest , that is all that is to it. In your rush , like O , to defend anything that bears the name Cyprus , you make a fool of your self and all can see it.
Since you are such a patriot and I have just a "teen pot " little business , how many times have you visited Cyprus in the last 5 years . I will tell you ONCE. !!! Well mate my little rundown teen pot little business has provided me the opportunity to visit my beloved Cyprus on more than 30 occasions. I know , Australia is a long way , besides you cant afford it until that web side is up and running !!!
I do hope you least have a sense of humour to make up for your shortfalls in hard cash , mine is very hard , its all in pennies , all one million of it !!!

No Miltiades, you are the fool for comparing airfares between BA and Cy Air. There is a very simple explanation why BA was cheaper and CA was more expensive during the particular time you wanted to travel.

CA could have been fully booked during this time period and hence the tickets were priced higher. Do you think the dearer tickets might have anything to do with the March 25 celebrations by any chance?

Also, airline taxes are charged to cover Landing and Handling Fees. If your gripe is about the amount of tax on your airfares then you should complain to Hermes Airports.

Here is their website:

http://www.cyprusairports.com.cy/

Also Miltiades, you are either a liar or not a very astute businessman. CA should never allow you on their aircraft ever again for falsely accusing them of being dearer than BA, which they are not.

I went to The Cyprus Airways website and proceeded to book flights for London to Larnaca return and was quoted the following:



I was quoted £259.90 per person return, tax inclusive!

I then went to The British Airways website and did the same and was quoted the following:



I was quoted £350.90 per person return, tax inclusive!

All flights were ex Heathrow on 20 Mar 09 and ex Larnaca on 25 Mar 09.

CA is cheaper by £91.00.

You could have selected to book the cheaper CA flights and thus support a struggling airline and Cypriot jobs as the proud Cypriot you claim to be, but instead you selected a CA flight that was more expensive due to it being over subscribed and then without any shame you proceeded to bash the island's flag carrier by comparing this particular flight with BA, even though all other CA flights are cheaper than BA by a country mile.

Get over yourself. Your false Cyprus bashing will not be tolerated.

You are missing the whole point again. I was referring to the time that I booked my tow tickets , British Airways charged 298.90 for both and CA for the same flights departing om 20th at 9.45 and returning afternoon on 25th March were charging 259.60 and thy also charge once you have clicked the buy now button a further £10.00 per ticket making the total cost rise to £269.60 , comparing that to BA £149.90 THAT REPRESSENTED AT THE TIME an increase of £120 ie 80% more than BA charged.
The fact that as of today BA only have , as we talk now 12 seats available you can understand why their prices have gone up. This morning CA had 80 seats available .
Here is confirmation of my ticket purchase as per email received.


Ticket Number(s) 125-2458411336
125-2458411337
Card Type Visa Delta/Debit
Card Number ************5318
Payment Total GBP 299.80
Date / Issued by 12 Mar 2009 / British Airways, Newcastle, UK
IATA Number 91498363
Endorsements Pax nonref/-nclon2
Fare Details GBP 144.00 + Tax/Fee/Charge GBP 155.80 = GBP 299.80

Fare breakdown The price of your ticket includes a security and insurance surcharge and a fuel surcharge per sector levied by the carrier.


Please note that air travel is not subject to VAT therefore we do not issue VAT receipts.



Where applicable, if you wish to change the date or time of your flight, or cancel your booking, the cost of doing so will generally be lower on ba.com than over the telephone or at a ticket desk. Service charges are subject to change. For further details and a list of the current charges, please visit:

> http://ba.com/servicefees




Yours sincerely,



British Airways Customer Services

[suegwyn]

Why don't you travel with easyjet or Thomas cook if the cost is such a big deal? they are a whole lot cheaper ; ) ; )

Chill people, it's Sunday, day of relaxation not for getting your blood pressure up ; )

[bill cobbett]

Quite right S. but I can't digest an over-heavy Sunday lunch at my ease before I get something on this matter of in-flight entertainment off my chest.

Basically what I want to say is what a load of leave your brain at the gate, eurodrivel, appease the sensitive, take no risks, lowest common internationalist denominator, let's offend no one, let's watch paint dry bollphocks! Seems chosen for the viewing pleasure of people who prefer that women be covered, head to toe, with burk-ers!

Why don't these phecking airlines have to courage to put on such stimulating films as Reservoir Dogs, Shawshank, Taxidriver, Swedish NymphoNuns etc ?

...but no all we get is Noddy Goes Shopping co-starring a woman in a full-length tent.