YBIG Charter to Armenia - Not happening

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   Allright lads, 

Now I know we still have to wait for the fixture dates to be set, but I've been on the phone with these companies a bit for the past few days and I now have proposed fares! 

Everyone's favourite, Armenia, is looking good! Armenia is the difficult one to get to. I have gone for 4-day trips with an afternoon arrival to still enjoy the day there, and an afternoon departure to avoid anyone having too big a hangover to fly. 

The fare is based on travel in sep/oct 2010, though should it be at a later time, fares will be about the same.

- Direct flights Dublin-Yerevan
- Including all applicable taxes, charges and fuel-surcharges
- Departure on a Thursday morning at about 10.00-12.00 to Yerevan.
About a 4,5 hrs flight, so in Armenia at about 4ish.
- Return on a Sunday afternoon at about 15.00-17.00 back to Dublin.
So back in Dub around 9ish.
- Meals&drinks on board included 

Price:               � 630,- p.p

This is a 186-seater Boeing 737. We can increase if needed.

Indirect flights from Dublin can be booked at the moment from 482 euro incl. taxes. That's with Air France via Paris. So a 150 euro cheaper. However, these obviously would have less suitable times. The flights out actually have a total travel time of 29hrs...not really a great option so.
BMI offer flights from London but only fly 4 times a week. So again not great in regards to flights, but they are cheaper.

Some of us might be lucky enough with getting these fares when the draw is made. However, airlines only sell a certain amount of seats for the lowest fare. After that the prices go up, if they haven't already hiked them already because of the draw. We all know Ryanair does this....

This fare I can confirm for all of us once the draw is made.

I personally think a 150 extra to fly direct is a good deal, as thats easily spent on drinks/food on airport, nights in hotels or transfers etc.
But let me know what ye think, and any questions let me know!