Dubai is a good springboard to visit the rest of the Persian Gulf, and the Indian sub-continent. Use skyscanner.net to look for low cost carrier fares.
Sample Travel Date:
- February 3rd – 10th, 2014
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from January 10th, 2014 – March 10th, 2014. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advanced routing codes and enter “iad” on the outbound and return fields to search only United availability. Must purchase by March 31st, 2014 (THIS WILL NOT LAST until then)
- Beginner’s Guide on How to Use Matrix by ITA Software
- How to Read Airfare Rules and Use It to Your Advantage
Routing:
- ORD – IAD (Washington D.C.) – DXB (Dubai) – IAD – ORD
Stopover:
- Not permitted.
- How to Take Advantage of a Stopover
Global Premier Upgrade Fare:
- W Class
- $1,300
Mileage:
- 15,538 miles or 4.8 cents per mile
How to Book:
- Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on United.com
- United’s risk free cancellation policy here
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – not required. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Emirati Dirham (AED). $1USD = 3.67 AED
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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- Go to the The Chicago Flight Deals page
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