Mumbai is very good entry point to India. And yes, Turkish Airlines has some availability for February, 2014 at $783 but that fare isn’t mileage-earning.  If you are traveling in February and don’t care for miles, Turkish is a good option but we like this Virgin Atlantic fare instead.

Mumbai, India. Photo: babasteve, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Travel Date:

• January 10th – 19th, 2014

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel from January 5th, 2014 – May 13th, 2014 Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “vs+” on both the outbound and return fields to search only Virgin Atlantic availability. Must purchase by August 16th.
• Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
• How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage

Partner Fare Class:

• O

Stopover:

• One stopover permitted for free on either the outbound or return. Free does not mean the fare will still total $983. There are additional fees and taxes for entering and staying in London for more than 24 hours. If booking a stopover, use the Virgin Atlantic site — booking a stopover is very simple on the Virgin Atlantic site.

Routing:

• LAX – LHR (London) – BOM (Mumbai) – LHR – LAX

Mileage:

• 19,885 miles or 5.0 cents per mile. Virgin Atlantic is a Delta partner. This fare is 100% elite qualifying and mileage earning. Provide the checkin agent with your Delta SkyMiles number for credit.

How to Book:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Expedia.com.

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Visa required prior to arrival. Prices vary. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Indian Rupee (INR). $1USD = 59.78 INR

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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