SWISS / LUFTHANSA: BOSTON – THE MALDIVES. $661. ROUNDTRIP, INCLUDING ALL TAXES

A good sale to The Maldives.

Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software will price this at $682, using those dates on Google Flights should reprice to around $661.

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Sunset, The One & Only Resort Reethi Rah, Maldives – Photo: Sarah_Ackerman via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• September 28th – October 6th

• This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date, for more availability, please follow the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” instructions below

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel in late September or late October – early November or January 2023 or early March 2023.  A Sunday stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure

• Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare is likely gone.

How to Search for Availability

• This is just to search for availability. To buy your tickets, scroll down to “How to Buy” section of this post

• Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software and use the following search criteria:

  • Origin: BOS

  • Origin Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: LX LX

    • Extension Codes: -overnight

  • Destination:  MLE

  • Return Advanced Routing Code:

    • Routing Codes: LX LX

    • Extension Codes:

  • (Click on Advanced Codes link to enable advanced routing code input)

  • Select “See calendar of lowest fares”

  • Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample, you can use any 7 day date range like 3-10, 7-14 etc)

• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software

• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

• The ITA search page should be like below when all values are inputted

 

• You cannot buy tickets using ITA. To buy, follow our instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.

Fare Class:

• V

Routing:

• BOS – ZRH (Zurich) – MLE (Male, Maldives) – ZRH – BOS

Stopover:

• Not permitted

• How to Take Advantage of a Stopover

Mileage:

Swiss / Lufthansa are members of the Star Alliance and United partner. Mileage earning with United is as follows:

• Miles Flown: 17,158 miles or 3.8 cents per mile

• Redeemable Miles: 4,289 miles

How to Buy:

• Book on Google Flights with dates found on Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software

 

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Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database

• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). $1USD = 15.43 MVR

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases

• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion

• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

• How to Avoid International Data Roaming Charges

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