Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has today operated its second mystery trip for members of its EuroBonus frequent flyer program. I can’t help but be impressed by this initiative, yet simultaneously (sort of) surprised by the level of interest.
Continue reading: SAS’ Unique “Destination Unknown” Mystery Flights
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Funny how the destination was leaked a week in advance by the hotel. I know people who cancelled because of that.
Last year was a steal at 30.000 points, but Seville for 60.000 points and 300€/night for hotel? Not my thing…
I love Seville and desperately want to visit again, but this is ridiculously poor value. You can buy a business class ticket for that journey for €400 or so.
Japan Airlines has a similar program called "Dokokani Mile" where you are shown four "possibilities" at the time of booking and then told where you are going a few days later. You can back out if you don't like any of the options, but you can only refresh the possibilities a couple of times per day.
It's only for domestic destinations, and you have to originate at one of the Big 4 airports in Japan, but it only costs 7,000 miles roundtrip.
Kind of like finding out your flight has been diverted. Surprise! Hard pass for me.
LHG has something similar (Austrian Surprise, Lufthansa Surprise and maybe an equivalent for Swiss).
If you want mystery travel to the next level - a-la "The Amazing Race" - look no further than COMPETITOURS! It's a 10-day mystery itinerary (and competition), and the best part is.... The top team can win 60,000 miles!!!!!
Sounds like SAS should hire Ben to plan their next unknown destination. You've certainly had the experience with the mystery trips you've taken your dad on!
Considering we are talking about 2 hours direct intra European flights to popular touristic cities like Athens or Seville probably you can book it for 40€ on Ryanair or some other LCCs.
He'd probably take people to a random Air Dolomiti destination expecting them to get excited by the fact they serve espresso on an Embraer.
...then pay another €60 each way for the suitcase, then find out that your hand luggage is too big for them and check it in at the airport for another €80, then pay 2*€60 for the return leg and realise that business class was the same price anyway!
