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Help on mega-cheap direct flights London to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?

Its costing me a fortune commuting between London and Dubai.

Does anyone know any insider tips or secret deals on getting really cheap direct flights?

AD and Sharjah have good bus connections.

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  • Westin
    Westin Posts: 6,385 Forumite
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    I was looking for a "bleeding heart" smily, but couldn't find one.

    I guess your tax free Dubai salary package might help off set the "fortune" it is costing you to commute between London and Dubai.
  • madcal87
    madcal87 Posts: 441 Forumite
    Speak to an airline sales, they may be able to give you some form of a "commuter" discount, at the very least join flyer club
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  • budgetflyer
    budgetflyer Posts: 5,949 Forumite
    Direct flights you really are limited aren't you.
    Indirect you have more choice
    I usually use the "flexible dates grid" on https://www.Lastminute.com to find the cheapest days to fly.
    Then jump on to https://www.traveljungle.co.uk to sqeeze another few quid off price.
    Then using Quidco or Topcashback is maybe going to save you up to £10 per flight dependant on who you book with.
    Then if you use a CASHBACK CREDIT CARD, you maybe get up to 5% back
    Frequent flyer miles may get you some freebies or upgrades
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