Chennai is the gateway to Southern India. Southern India has its own distinct culture, music and food. Go check it out.

Chennai Central Station. Photo: PlaneMad, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Etihad is the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and flies the newest Boeing and Airbus widebodies.

Sample Date:

• January 23rd – February 2nd, 2012. Valid for travel from January 15th – May 10th, 2012 for Monday through Thursday departures. Use http://matrix.itasoftware.com and flexible month search to see availability. Must purchase by November 30th, 2011

Routing:

• JFK – AUH (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) – MAA (Chennai) – AUH – JFK.

Mileage:

• 17,386 miles or 5.2 cents per mile

Booking:

Use dates found on matrix.itasoftware.com and then book on www.etihadairways.com

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens require a visa prior to arrival
• Currency: Rupee. $1USD = 48 INR

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Fee Foreign Transaction Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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