REPRESENTATIVE PLANNING BRIEF
Portugal with a different return city
What the travellers asked for
Leave from the New York area. Arrive in Lisbon before midday. Spend the final two nights in Porto. Return without going back to Lisbon by train. Keep connections to one per direction. Avoid a fare that cannot be changed.
Option 1: Fewer moving parts
| Route | Newark to Lisbon nonstop. Porto to Newark with one connection. |
|---|---|
| Timing | Morning arrival in Lisbon. Afternoon departure from Porto. |
| Illustrative total | $1,420 per traveller, including airline taxes and charges. |
| Fare conditions | Changes permitted before departure with any fare difference. Checked bag included. |
| Why it made the list | No outbound connection. The return starts where the trip ends. |
Option 2: Lower fare with more travel time
| Route | New York to Lisbon with one connection. Porto to New York with one connection. |
|---|---|
| Timing | Later arrival in Lisbon. Shorter return connection. |
| Illustrative total | $1,185 per traveller, including airline taxes and charges. |
| Fare conditions | Changes permitted with a fee and any fare difference. Checked bag costs extra. |
| Tradeoff | Lower starting fare, but longer travel time and a separate baggage charge. |
Options removed
- A self-transfer through London was removed because the connection required a terminal change and separate baggage handling.
- A very low fare was removed because the return left from Lisbon and added a long ground transfer on the final day.
Before anything is authorized
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