Archive for January, 2011

World’s Best Travel Secrets

jorembert asked:


www.BudgetAirfare.us. Airlines want to forever ban this info from ever being released to the public! Learn the deepest darkest secrets of Airline travel agents. The world is Open to you. Get the Cheapest tickets, Everytime.

Vanessa

 

My Airfare Secrets Review – Looking For a Cheap Airfare

Thomas K asked:




The vast majority of people today travel by plane, whether we go abroad or fly within our own country, we are all interested in finding cheap tickets and lower the cost of our trips. However, we rarely succeed in finding the best tickets, simply because we do not know how. My Airfare Secrets is an e-book that promises to do exactly this: let you know everything you should about airlines and how to find the best possible deals.

1. Who Is The Creator Of My Airfare Secrets? Can You Really Trust Him?

The e-book is written by Tony Morrison who had been working in the industry for over 16 years. Once, he was out from the market he decided to share the secrets with other people, allowing them to know what to do and how, in order to save money on their flights.

2. What Does The My Airfare Secrets Contain?

The e-book consists of 66 pages, full of secrets, hints, tips and techniques. Each page has actually more than one hint, therefore, there is something for everyone. The author did not save any of his secrets; he presents everything, even things you would not dare do, or think.

3. What You Will Find In The eBook Among Others:
Did you know that depending on what time you are calling an airline, there might be different ways to talk to the staff? The e-book reveals the best time to call in order to get the biggest possible discount on the flight. There are also important pieces of information on how your job can actually save some money from the air ticket; some industries can get you a discount. You will also learn how to save money from the airfare when traveling with your children. You will learn how to avoid delays and other problems related to flights. You will learn how to ask for the biggest discount, and how is it possible to get the cheapest price for a particular flight. You will also learn a few tricks that make a difference during the actual flight, such as how to make more leg room while flying. The e-book is a pretty informative and interesting piece of reading and will help you save much more money than it actually costs.

Nancy
 

Cheap Flights – Are You Saving Money On Airfare?

Ryder Von Tripe asked:




Flying is an easy way to get from one point to another in the shortest amount of time possible, but it can also be expensive! As you may know, early planning is usually touted at the key to finding the cheapest airfare for your trip. And if you are doing your trip planning on your own, you may have found this to be the case. But what if I told you that it’s not true.

In fact, you can get cheap flights, even cheap last minute flights, if you know a few tricks and secrets. Most people are not aware that tricks and loopholes exist which enable you to get cheap airfare on your own. Typically, only people that work in the travel industry, or know someone else that works in the travel industry, are privy to these types of tips and tricks.

Fortunately, one of those so-called travel insiders has spilled the beans about these tactics to get cheap flights in a little tell-all book. You may be wondering how this can help you out, right? Well, when you employ these insider secrets to cheap flights you can save yourself some serious cash on your next flight. And when you save money on your flight, that means you have more money to spend on other aspects of your trip, whether it’s shopping, attractions or a fun night out.

Of course, if you don’t want insider secrets to cheap flights, you could always:

spend a lot of time searching for cheap airfare sign up for travel deal alerts hoping that a deal is magically delivered to your inbox never find that cheap flight spend way more than you should on your next flight

And that’s fine too. You can just keep searching on Priceline or Kayak and think you’re getting the cheapest flight out there.

Or, check out the insider secrets to cheap flights and learn:

the best time of the week to buy airline tickets how to see hidden airfare deals how to make your frequent flyer program work for you (free upgrades to first class) how to get airline compensation for negative experiences every time how to save on international travel how to get a cheap car rental when you arrive how to have a cheap hotel reservation lined up at your destination

Bradley
 

Helpful Tips And Advice On How To Get The Best Discount Airfare For Your Next Vacation Or Trip

Tim Gorman asked:




If you take the time to look around, you’ll discover that there’s a fare war going on between airlines, travel agents and Internet sites all offering discounted airfares. With some patience and some research, you’ll be able to find a site offering the best discount airfare. Plus, if you travel regularly, you’ll soon discover the best places to visit and cut down your research time enormously.

A great place to start is at the airline websites. It helps if you know which airlines fly to your intended destination, particularly smaller airlines. Most airlines offer a discount if you buy your tickets from their site. Often you can get the best prices direct from the airlines, but not always. Check out the types of fares being offered around your intended travel date, and make a note of them.

Some sites take the travel information that you input, then head off and search the databases of all the major travel sites to find the best fares. They often search airline sites as well. This is much easier than visiting each site individually. So check out Kayak.com and Sidestep.com and see what they come up with. The only problem is that some of the bigger sites, such as Travelocity.com, have been losing to traffic to these search sites and so have refused access to their databases. So you may need to visit some of the bigger travel sites such as Expedia or Orbitz and check out their discounted airfares.

It can also be helpful to check fare prices over the period of a couple of days, and at different times of the day. So you might check at 8am one day, 4pm the next and 10pm at night as well. Sometimes a flight that was at normal price in the morning will have been discounted by as much as 50% that evening. The only problem is that you have to spend a lot of time checking fares, and there’s an element of luck involved. This type of discount fare usually gets snapped up very quickly, so you may find it’s a lot of work for nothing.

Another great way to get the best discount airfare is to be flexible in your travel dates and times. There are certain days of the week when fares are generally cheaper, so if you can search across a range of dates you have a better chance of finding a discount airfare. You can also try traveling during the off peak or lean season, when airlines are struggling to fill seats. It’s also a good idea to book as far ahead as possible, to have the biggest range of discount airfares to choose from.

Marilyn
 

How to Find Bereavement and Family Emergency Airfares

Susan Kohlback asked:




When an unexpected death or medical emergency befalls a loved one far away, it is often very challenging to find and purchase an emergency airline ticket. It has always been the custom for airlines to charge the highest prices for tickets bought at the last minute, and even more if you don’t know exactly when you will be returning.

For many years the airlines have offered bereavement airfares, but unfortunately most airlines have eliminated or dramatically reduced their family medical emergency and bereavement airfares in the past year. The airlines claim that competition has affected the marketplace so much that they just can no longer afford to reduce ticket prices any further. Really? We all know that last minute tickets with a flexible return date can often cost $1,000 or more! Thankfully three major US airlines are still committed to assisting folks during family medical emergencies. They are American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and United Airlines.

Here are the steps you need to take to secure a bereavement or family medical emergency reduced rate airline ticket:

1) You must phone the airline’s reservation department. Contact American Airlines at 800-433-7300, Northwest Airlines at 800-225-2525, or United at 800-241-6522. Information for this type of ticket does not exist online. Airlines don’t even admit they have such fares on their websites! Tell the reservation agent that you need a medical emergency or bereavement reduced rate airline ticket and what the circumstances are.

2) You must be an immediate family member – sister, brother, parent, child, grandchild etc. If you have extenuating circumstances, by all means explain them to the agent, they have been known to bend the rules from time to time.

3) The airline agent will verify the information you are telling them, so have the following information at hand for verification: Your relative’s full name, Name and phone number of the funeral home
or Name and phone number of the hospital or medical facility, Name and phone number of the attending physician.

Flights should be able to be booked in the course of one phone call, so be prepared with your desired dates and times of travel before placing the phone call. If the first agent you speak with does not seem able or willing to deal with your request, end the call and dial in again. Finally, you may want to check on Priceline.com, Kayak.com and with low cost carriers that serve your area to see what a standard ticket would cost. You may find that there is a less expensive option available online than with a reduced rate bereavement ticket.

Wendy
 

Discount Airfares To Australia – How To Get Low-Cost Tickets

Jonathan Andrew asked:




Australia has always been a popular destination for tourists from all over the globe. But in recent years, the tourism industry has risen tremendously. A lot of the credit for this goes to the Summer Olympics that were held in Sydney in 2000. Since then, tourism revenues in Australia reach an impressive $10 billion each year.

So what makes Australia such a popular tourist destination?

Most of the tourists head to Australia to experience the world-famous Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, see the wildlife in the Kakadu National Park, and take a peek at the architectural splendor of the Sydney Opera House. Outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy the surfing at the famous beaches of Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns.

Many people wrongly assume that a visit to Australia is only meant for the more affluent traveler, as transportation expenses can be quite high. While this is generally true, there are also discount airfares to Australia that make it possible for practically anyone to visit this beautiful country – you just have to know where and how to look.

There are actually many places where you can avail of discount airfares to Australia. The most common is the Internet. In this age of technology, you can get almost anything you need just by a few clicks of the mouse. This includes discount airfares to Australia as well.

Tens of thousands of websites offer discount airfares to Australia. You have to be very discriminating in choosing which website you want to buy your tickets from. Many websites actually have scheming companies behind them who are using false advertising to lure customers into their traps. Most of the time, they are not displaying the real deal on their web pages.

In order to avoid being victimized by these companies, it is highly important to read all the fine print on the websites before submitting your credit card information to them to buy your discount airfares to Australia.

Another option is to go directly to the airline companies. They also offer discount airfares to Australia and other places in the world, but the savings you will get might be lower than if you purchased your tickets from a discount website.

Of course, if you want to stay away from all the hassles of preparing your trip, you can just pay a travel agent to do all the hard work for you. With most travel agencies, you can be assured that they will be able to find you great deals on discount airfares to Australia. All you have to do is unwind, relax, and dream of the fun time you will have down under.

Martin
 

Cheap International Plane Tickets

Steven Gillman asked:




Cheap International Plane Tickets

The best place to buy cheap international plane tickets is online. We’ve tried travel agencies and they can’t compete with the discount ticket websites. You can search google (“cheap airfare South America”, for example), or go straight to one of the well-known sites, like Expedia, Travelocity, Cheap Tickets, Hotwire or Priceline.

I just did a quick search for the cheapest airfare from Tucson, Arizona, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, using the five sites mentioned. They ranged from $1221 down to $873, and there were fares as high as $3728. Hotwire happened to have the cheapest, but they were the worst of the five when I searched for a domestic flight earlier. You cannot say which service will find the cheapest international plane tickets from week to week. My number one money-saving tip is to always check several websites when shopping for inexpensive flights.

My Accidental $1000 Discovery

Before going to Ecuador, I searched several websites that deal in cheap international plane tickets. The cheapest airfare from Traverse City, Michigan to Quito, was $1720. Out of curiosity, I checked Miami to Quito, and it was only $400. Airfare from Traverse City to Miami was $300. Book two separate flights and save more than $1000! The discount sites aren’t set up to check in this way (yet), so you have to do this on your own.

If your first flight is late and you miss the second, you may not get a refund, but it is still cheaper (every time I checked) to just book a flight to Miami and catch a flight to Quito without a reservation, thus avoiding this problem. This strategy is best for those in towns without international airports. If you live in Miami, you already have cheap international airfare.

Courier Flights

As an air courier, you can get really cheap international plane tickets. Courier companies ship material in the luggage space of an aircraft passenger because it can be quicker, cheaper, and more reliable than sending the shipment unaccompanied, since checked luggage bypasses many of the typical customs delays. The courier company begins by purchasing airfare, and then they resell the plane tickets to you. In exchange for your luggage space, they give you a discount on the airfare.

An Example Of A Courier Flight

I saved over $150 on my plane tickets this way when I went to Ecuador the first time. I had to walk several suitcases of car parts through customs, but there was a representative of the courier company on either end, and I did get to look inside the luggage, so I knew what I was carrying. I had to carry a plane propeller on the return trip, but it wasn’t too much trouble, and made a good story.

Limitations To Courier Travel

You generally can only be an air courier if you travel alone. Once in a while, a courier company will have opportunities for flights on or near the same date. Otherwise, your travel partner can pay full fare on the same flight. You also can usually only bring carry-on luggage, since the point is for the shipping company to use your checked luggage allowance.

Really Cheap Courier Flights

Sometimes air couriers fly internationally for free, and almost always very cheap. It is a matter of how badly the company needs you and how flexible you can be (can you fly to Paris on Friday?). In general air courier opportunities are becoming rarer, due to the recent heavier regulation of international flights. There still are opportunities for cheap tickets, though. You can find out more at The Air Courier Association Website (www.aircourier.org). The ACA can also help you get really cheap plane tickets by way of airline ticket wholesalers, discounters, last minute specials, and stand-by travel.

More Tips On Cheap International Plane Tickets

When searching for fares using the discount websites, try several different departure and return dates if you can. The difference of a day or two can save you a lot. There is little logic to airfare pricing, so don’t try too hard to figure it out. Just be aware that if you leave on Friday instead of Wednesday (or vice-versa), you may save $100.

Check the boxes that say “any time” for departure and “2 or more connecting flights”. Even if you aren’t sure that you want to leave at midnight, see what your options are-the savings might change your mind. Whenever the search criteria allow you choices, take the ones that are the least restrictive for the airlines. Again, if the savings aren’t enough, you can always book first class, direct flights, or whatever you prefer.

Buying your plane tickets at least a week in advance is usually cheaper. Also, there can be a dramatic difference (but not always) if your trip is over thirty days. You may want to cut it from 32 days to 30 to save hundreds of dollars on your fare. Play with the dates on one of the websites mentioned. You never know what you might discover.

Want To Go Really Cheap?

You can take a bus to a major city, if you don’t live in one, and then take an international flight from there to save quite a bit of money. My wife and I recently went to Ecuador for six weeks. The cheapest discount website plane tickets we could find were $3400 for the two of us. By taking a bus to Miami ($352 round-trip for 2), then flying from there to Quito ($622 round-trip for 2), we saved over $2400 – even after the taxi fare from the bus station to the airport. That’s a lot of money to us, certainly worth an extra day-and-a-half on a bus. (The whole six weeks cost less than $2500.)

The bottom line is that if you spend a few minutes or an hour to do some research, you might save hundreds of dollars. Good luck and happy travels.

Harvey
 

Cheap Airfares – 3 Ways to Get Cheap Airfare Deals

Steve Schulman asked:




Do you want to see the relatives for the holidays? Or are you planning some long-awaited dream vacation? Maybe you need to get to a business meeting quickly?

Wherever you’re going, finding cheap airfare always comes in handy when you need to get away. Nobody wants to pay full price — if they can avoid it. And, in some cases your budget shouts that you have no choice but to find discount airline tickets if you want to get away.

A lot of people give up on even budget vacations if they know they’ll end up having little or no money when they get to where they’re going. Cheaper fares will make a huge difference for these folks’ travel budgets. And it’s as true for vacationers as it is for the business travelers.

For some people, finding cheap flights makes it possible to take a vacation that they otherwise couldn’t. For others, saving on their airfare means they’ll enjoy activities that wouldn’t happen any other way.

With the cost of gas going through the roof, a lot of people who would usually hit the road have found that they can actually save money by taking cheap airline flights. But since the increasing cost of fuel has also affected the airlines, it’s getting to be more challenging to find cheap airfare tickets.

For the most part, you’ll find cheaper airfares when you book in advance.

But be careful. You don’t want to make your reservations too early.

Recently, experts in the travel industry have stated that when you book your airline tickets more than six months in advance it could actually cost more than if you wait for the six-month mark.

Usually booking anywhere from three to six months before you travel will offer the most options and the most savings on airfare. That’s when you’ll get very cheap airfare. There are a lot of websites that collect and display comparative airfare costs from different airlines, such as Travelocity and Expedia. But even these websites don’t have all of the discount flight information. Some airlines, including Southwest, which is a very popular discount airline, don’t list any of their flight information on other travel websites. Also, you will only find the best fares and special Internet-only discount airfares on many of the airlines’ own websites and not on the travel websites. Because of this, you should definitely consider making the time to go to the different carriers’ websites that service the cities you are leaving from and going to. Other times, the best way to find cheap flights is by seeing if you can fly into smaller airports that are in the vicinity of your final destination. For example, everyone who’s traveling to Los Angeles automatically thinks of flying into LAX. However, there are a number of smaller, less congested airfields less than an hour away from the city. And often these smaller airports can be closer to where you’re headed. They’re also easier to get into and out of. And, of course, you could have a better opportunity of getting cheaper flights into them.

Searching the Internet is one of the best ways to find and secure the best deals for your travel needs but there are things you must know to in order to save money.

Joy
 

Cheap Airfare For Barcelona

John Mig asked:




After Madrid, Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain. With populations of around 1.5 million people the city is situated on the Mediterranean coast, and has a wealth of unique historic architecture. A flight with cheap air fare is the best way to experience this beautiful city that is full of markets, shops, museums and chattering crowd. Super cheap airfares and discounted flights to Barcelona are easily available and are abundant. All major airlines in the world also offer a cheap airfare to Barcelona and lowest international airfares to other cities in Europe. The 1992 Olympic Games, hosted by the city, gives it its popularity and from then it has become one of the hot spot in world of tourism. That is why many websites provide you with cheap airfares to enjoy the historic spot of Olympics.

Though many of the Spaniards go for vacation in the month of august, but still it’s the busiest time in Barcelona. Due to vacations business is low and you will easily find accommodation at a very affordable price. Business is low; however, there will still be plenty of tourists due to the sparkling beaches that make the best part of the city. Cheap lodgings along with cheap airfares and a wonderful place-one could not ask for more. With so many websites at your hand you can enjoy your trip to Barcelona at the best and cheapest air fares.

Even in winter months of January and February Barcelona is great and is a lovely city. The best time to visit the city is probably between late September-November, so book your tickets well in advance and you can get heavy discounts on your air fares. Barcelona’s cuisine is lip smacking and inconsistent in quality, but good food does exist at reasonable prices. To save money and get better food, check out the places that are off the beaten track and seek out cafes and restaurants where the locals go frequently. With cheap air fares you do not have to worry about spending a little extra on other things as your cheap airfares have helped you save you a lot.

Barcelona is served by Barcelona International Airport, also known as El Prat, which is a major transport hub and fields flights from all over Europe and beyond. Due to this proximity you can get cheap airfares not only for Barcelona but other European cities as well. Comparing different prices always helps you can getting a better option. The Best way, certainly, is to access cheap airfare & international last minute flights consolidators for getting super cheap airplane tickets to London and Europe on most flights to London. And by looking for kids and other special discounts offers you can add cherry to the cake. Trust and make your vacation a once in a lifetime affair in a city that provides high standards of nightlife, museums, theaters and art galleries.

Curtis
 

Three Ways to Get Cheap Airfare

Kerry Emrich asked:




Before you start planning your getaway, have you tried and of these six different ways to get discounted airfare? This article has been written to give you a way to plan the best vacation you’ve ever had while getting the cheapest airfare possible.

Cheap Airfare Tip 1: Overbooking

It’s a fact of cheap airfare travel these days. If you have a flight, it will most likely be overbooked. But instead of taking this situation as a frustrating time waster, why not get free, or at least discounted airfare out of the deal instead? Here’s how to do it. First, call the day before your flight, and find out if it’s been overbooked. If so, make sure to get to the airport 90 minutes before you are supposed to originally. You want to be the first in line! Since legally airlines are required to ask for volunteers before bumping people, offer to be bumped, but not without some discounted airfare negotiations. First of all, quote Rule number 240 (no need to know the details, but airline workers know this rule!), using it to prove that the next available flight is yours, whether or not it’s with the same airline. Then, depending on how long you need to stay in the airport will determine what kind of vouchers or freebies you should receive for the time spent.

Two hours delay should at least get you a meal voucher, if not some sort of discounted airfare. If you play your cards right, you may even be able to get two or more free flights during your wait, depending on how long you are kept on the sidelines. A little bit manipulative, but it’s an excellent way to get free, or discounted airfare. Just don’t forget to bring lots of reading material.

Cheap Airfare Tip 2: Special Offers

Every airline has a ‘special offers’ page on their web site. Do you check them out regularly for cheap airfare deals or at all before booking a flight? If you bookmark all of the airlines catering to your geographic area, and any areas that you plan on traveling to, many of these ‘special fares’ will be better (in most cases, much better) than any search engine cheap airfare peek-a-boo that you do.

There are several finer points to watch with these cheap airfares, though; look for hidden charges, read the fine print, make note of any restrictions, and take action quickly (because most of these special offers are a limited time only).

Cheap Airfare Tip 3: Choose a Different Airport

Instead of having a fixed destination, why not look at the major airports NEAR where you plan on traveling? This one simple task can instantly change a so-so fare into cheap airfare. Think about it for a bit – if you are planning to travel to Montreal, why not look at New York’s airport instead? It’s a couple of hours drive more, sure – but the savings you’ll have could be enormous. Almost all of the special fares for the US for any international flights are based out of New York, or Orlando. So why pay hundreds of dollars more for something that may cost you a bit more time?

Wendy