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12-02-2013, 12:22 PM

GearBoy

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Jumpseat to Greece

I need to get to Athens, preferably on the jumpseat. My aunt is not doing well and elderly. I want to see her before it's too late.

I used to be able to do JFK-ATH on DAL; but, that is no more.

Any ideas or serious suggestions?

12-02-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GearBoy

I can't find any US pax airline that flies this these days. They all seem to be season in the summer. Your best bet is a ZED ticket on Air France, KLM, or Alitalia.

I just checked a one way ticket tomorrow Dec 3 from JFK to ATH and the cheapest was Aeroflot for $597 one way. I know if I had a very close family member hanging on at edge, I'd just plunk down 597 and head out there ASAP. On the way back isn't time critical so then I'd just use ZEDs.

12-02-2013, 01:21 PM

So Wonwee

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Be aware if you transit Russia (even just the airport with a connecting flight) as a passenger, I am pretty sure you need a transit visa. I think the same is true for Ukraine as well.

12-02-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by So Wonwee

Be aware if you transit Russia (even just the airport with a connecting flight) as a passenger, I am pretty sure you need a transit visa. I think the same is true for Ukraine as well.

If you transit SVO on Aeroflot, you can transit to another Aeroflot flight without a transit visa. There is passport control, but all they check is that you have a connecting flight and a valid passport. Very easy transfer.

12-03-2013, 12:20 PM

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You do not need a Visa for Ukraine. How about taking USAirways to Venice & then a train or flight from there. Or take them to Rome and catch a flight to Greece from there. I don't think USAir does Athens this time of the year. Also, check into WizzAir for cheap intra-Europe travel.

12-03-2013, 05:47 PM

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JFK-ZRH-ATH on Swiss.....

12-03-2013, 07:57 PM

cesnacaptn

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How about jumpseat on a US carrier to a major continent hub and then train/zed to ATH? That should save you a few nickels. Rumor has it that a zed pass and a crew id will possibly get you on a FA or pilot jumpseat within EU. This time of year, seams that loads would be good for a trip like this.

12-04-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cesnacaptn

Rumor has it that a zed pass and a crew id will possibly get you on a FA or pilot jumpseat within EU. This time of year, seams that loads would be good for a trip like this.

Cannot confirm or deny this rumor but it has worked for me on KLM and Lufthansa a few times within the EU