Klarinet Archive - Posting 000420.txt from 1998/11

From: Note Staff Unlimited <notestaff@-----.ch>
Subj: Re: [kl] Air fare to Belgium
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 04:38:03 -0500

klarinet@-----.org schrieb:

> I contacted the travel agency suggested on the clarinetfest web page, and
> got a quote of $983 to fly the BRUSSELS. The trip would have to take me
> from New Jersey to Chicago (wrong way?), and then on to Belgium. Then I
> understand it is a two hour train ride to Ostend. Whew! When I asked
> about an upgrade to BUSINESS class (so I could fly with a little more
> comfort), I was quoted $5163!!!! I am rather new at flying (Ohio was my
> first time). However, I am not stupid either. $5183?? Any suggestions?
> For $5183 I'd prefer to SWIM to Belgium.
>
> Fred (fsheim@-----.com)
>
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The train ride between Brussels and Ostend is comfortable and with no
changing (Is it really two hours? I did it in July and it seemed like less)
The train is modern with LCD announcements of the next stop (you don't need
it as Ostend is the last stop but it's kinda neat) changing from French to
Dutch as the train crosses the language-border.

What about Iceland Airways? Don't they fly from NY to Luxembourg? The stop in
Rekjavik could be interesting. I've always wanted to do it. And they're
supposed to be the cheapest.... Good luck and see you in Ostend!

David
David Glenn
notestaff@-----.ch

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