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Are you looking for CHEAP Airline tickets??? Ok...here's the deal. Everyone seems to ask the same question 10,000 times...so here is the answer. You can start with the travel websites to compare and see what the airlines are offering. ALWAYS go directly to the airlines website to compare. Usually you can find better deals and avoid booking fee's. Also you will have a better choice of schedules and connections as well as non-stop flights. BEWARE of websites that advertise cheap or discounted fares. These are potential traps. These websites have restrictions on their tickets above what the airlines are. They are not changable for any reason and if there is a problem the airline will not touch them. Air travel is cheaper than ever and barely pays the cost to fuel the plane in the gate. So...quit asking where to find it and go look yourself. Find the airports website to see what airlines service the city you are departing from. Not all airlines use these travel sites like Southwest and Jet Blue for example. Ive used Kayak, Booking Buddy and other aggreigate sites and I still find better deals on the airlines website. Start with Orbitz, its owned by the airlines. Then go to the airlines website. Vacation packages can also be purchased through the airlines themselves as well and sometimes are cheaper and have better options. You have more flexibility booking with the airline itself should something come up and you need to change your flights for any reason. Pay attention to booking fee's if you use a travel site. Some rip you off!! You will NEVER pay these fees on any airlines site. Most are charging ticketing charges for calling reservations to book/pay or if you go to the ticket counter as well. If you are travel or computer illeterate and would like some help finding fares or flights, send me an e-mail and ill see what i can find. Include the cities, dates and a budget you are trying to stay in. I'll see what i can find and send you in the right direction. Sometimes Southwest is cheaper, but you have to act early to get their super cheap fares. Most times I find better deals on the major airlines. Book 30 days in advanced to have the best option for the discounted fares. The closer to departure time the more expensive the fare will be. If the flights fill up, expect to pay closer to a full fare. There are discounted First Class Fares that are sometimes cheaper or not much more than coach, so keep that in mind when looking especially if you are last minute shopping. And...CHEAP can come at a cost when it comes to the restrictions on these travel sites and be more hassle than its worth. There really isnt anything secret about fares. There are several offered, once the cheaper ones sell out...they go to the next fare level...its pretty simple. So...book early to have access to these fares. When booking, always choose non-stop, the fare difference usually isnt that much. It prevents any delays along the way or risk losing or delay or baggage. Saving $50 for a connection isnt worth it in the long run. You lose half a day in travel and then you'll spend more money because you will be buying food or shopping, well most of us do anyway. Try not to mix and match airlines especially if you check baggage, thats where it falls through the cracks. NEVER book Southwest and another airline to connect. They do not have ticketing or baggage agreements with any airline and if one flight is delayed, you are on your own for a back up. The fare sales will normally be out of high tourist cities and hubs like Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Cincinatti etc. Smaller cities that are the spokes dont go on sale. Know what airports are around your or within a driving radius. Check them as well. IF the cost of gas will supplement the difference in fares, consider those options as well. Also, know what airports are close to you incase there is a delay and you can be rerouted as a back up to get you to your destination or back home. For example San Francisco is co-terminals with Oakland and San Jose. Flying in and out of Toronto, you can save $100 in International fee's on top of the fare difference by flying out of Buffalo or making the treck to Detroit. Just weigh the cost of fuel vs the difference in fare cost. I stress going to the airports website to see who services that airport. Again, several low cost carriers do not participate in these travel sites b/c their fares are discounted enough, or so they think. And finally, no matter what website you use ALWAYS READ THE FARE RULES so you know what you are agreeing to before you pay for it. Yelling at the ticket agent, "I wasnt told that!" does you no good when its in writing, you just chose not to read it. Yes an airline can charge you for an extra seat if you obviously take up the size of more than one seat. Not all of them are strict about enforcing it because its a sticky situation. Southwest does however enforce this rule to the letter of their rules. Lost baggage...the airline has 7 days before you are entitled to any compensation. After 24 hrs, you can get $25 a day for necessities...not a full wardrobe. Wheels and handles are not covered as damaged items if they break off and yes your bag will get dirty or wet if its raining. Lock your bags and place a copy of your itinerary inside with all contact info including phone numbers and addresses. Check out the airlines contract of carriage if you feel you got bad service.

What airline offers the best military travel discount? I'm trying to find a cheap flight from San Diego, CA to Boise, ID, does anyone know of an airline that gives a great military discount? Or anywhere to find super cheap tickets? thanks =)

Can You Believe This Cheap Mexican airlines are taking Mexican right to our border for illegal immigration? MEXICALI, Mexico - Among travelers, it's jokingly known as Aeromigrante - Migrant Air. New discount airlines in Mexico are doing a brisk business shuttling migrants to the U.S. border, turning what was once a days-long trek into an easy hop for legions of workers, both legal and illegal. "It's much more comfortable than the bus and about the same price," said Leopoldo Torres, 37, of Mexico City, as he stretched his legs aboard Volaris Flight 190 to the border city of He and a traveling companion, Julio Menéndez, paid $118 each for the three-hour flight. They planned to cross into the United States illegally through the California desert. Such migrants have become bread-and-butter customers for airlines Volaris, Avolar, Alma, Viva Aerobus, Interjet and Click, all of which have started up in the past two years. Older carriers such as Aero California and Aviacsa have cut their own prices to compete. "The most productive routes we have are cities where you have those passengers who are traveling with the idea of the American Dream," said Luis Ceceña, a spokesman for Avolar. About 70 percent of Avolar's passengers are migrants, he said. For some airlines like Avolar, the emphasis on migrant travel was a conscious decision, with company officials structuring their routes and fares around migrants' needs, he said. For others, it was simply a side effect of low prices, which have opened up air travel to millions of poorer Mexicans. The airlines say they treat migrants like any other passengers. The Mexican government has promised to try to slow emigration by creating jobs in Mexico. But by law, Mexican authorities and companies cannot impede the free travel of their fellow citizens, even if they suspect they are going to cross the U.S. border illegally. Heading for the desert Travelers planning to cross illegally are easy to spot. At the Hermosillo airport, a major crossroads for migrants headed to the Arizona desert, they are the men traveling in groups of three and four, wearing new sneakers or hiking boots and carrying nothing but backpacks. "Altar! Naco! Nogales!" taxi dispatcher Javier Montaño shouted outside the airport as he directed travelers to vans headed to the main staging grounds for illegal border crossers. Because of the increased traffic, Mexican immigration agents now check the IDs of all arriving passengers, even on domestic flights, to try to catch Central American migrants headed to the border. In Hermosillo, federal police conduct spot checks on the vans before they leave the airport. "By law, we can't stop the Mexican (migrants)," police Officer Carlos Zequera Arias said. "But the Central Americans are starting to get on these flights, too." Falling prices Until the flood of discount airlines began in 2005, air travel in Mexico was too expensive for most poor Mexicans. A one-way flight from central Mexico to Tijuana ran $300 or more on the country's two flag carriers, Aeromexico and Mexicana. For most migrants, getting to the border meant days of travel on long-distance buses - or for the very poor, a harrowing and illegal ride on Mexico's railways while clinging to a freight car. The discount airlines cut costs by copying the business model of U.S. carrier Southwest Airlines. They fly out of smaller airports, make several stops on the same trip, bypass travel-agent fees by selling directly to customers, and concentrate on a few high-volume routes instead of a hub-and-spoke system. Typical fares to Tijuana from Toluca, just east of Mexico City, are now around $150 on the discount airlines. That has opened up air travel to millions of new customers, said José Calderoni, marketing director for Volaris. About one-third of the airline's passengers have never flown before, he said. Overall, the number of Mexicans flying has jumped 36 percent since 2004. About 13.4 million people took domestic flights from January to June, according to Mexico's Institute of Statistics, Geography and Information Processing. The discount airlines have been adding planes and routes at a breakneck pace. Avolar has grown from one jetliner and three destinations to nine with 16 destinations. Viva Aerobus has 21 destinations and plans to double its fleet to 10 jets from five. Interjet has nine planes and says it will order 20 more. Alma has 15 regional jets and 25 destinations, Volaris has 12 planes and 17 destinations, while Click has 26 destinations with 18 planes and six on order. Read further details @ http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1012migrantair1012.html

Cheapest airfare to Rio, Brazil??? HELP!!? I am looking to travel from Houston, Texas to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for Christmas break. I have been looking around for flights and they are so expensive!! Does anyone have any good advice on where to book the flight? (i.e. discount travel sight) Or a cheap airline? Anything would help! Thanks in advance!

Where can I buy cheap airline tickets (on internet) for flights into the UK from Bangkok? I have tried all the usual outlets (expedia, cheapflights etc) but all the discounted tickets are for flights from the uk. Maybe anyone might know of a Thai based travel agent?

What is the cheapest way to buy domestic airline tickets in China and Southeast Asia? I am going to China, Thailand (hopefully!), Vietnam and Cambodia from October 12 to January 3. We will be travelling in those countries extensively, and are on a somewhat tight budget. The less money we spend on travel, the better. We are flying into Hong Kong and will book our domestic inter-city chinese flights there. We are going from Hong Kong to Shanghai to Beijing to Xi'an to Guilin, then back to Hong Kong. We are looking for any tips to get these flights cheap. If anyone knows of a discount travel agent in hong kong, that would be great. Similarly, We are flying into Bangkok from Hong Kong, and will need to book our southest asian flights there. Any tip for that? Thanks Alot!!!

What would be the cheapest way to travel to Las Vegas besides driving? I'm going out for a fun getaway from Albuquerque NM to Las Vegas NV. I always drive when I go but don't feel like driving there this time, yet I know I can drive there for about $50-$60 bucks. Does anyone know any Amtrak promo codes for this area and month or airline discounts. I'm trying not to spend a lot of money (I'd rather spend it on fun in Vegas). Please no spam.

what's the cheapest and quickest way to travel from miami to tallahassee? The flights I've found have been very expensive...I'm especially interested to know if anyone has had luck with companies like priceline or other discount airlines.

Airline Ticket Discounts? I want to travel abroad to the LHR for only about 2 weeks to visit my boyfriend, but flights are sooo expensive. I've looked online & couldn't find anything super cheap. Does anyone know any codes or know someone who works for an airline who could get me discount tickets from SFO to LHR for August. or do you know of any airline who will lower their offer below the lowest airline available?

discount airfare? where can I purchase airline tickets for really cheap other than yahoo travel, orbitz, kayak or hotwire. I am going to disney world in orlando florida. kjetil thanks for info. but it would help if that airline was avaib. in n.j. & florida.

Cheap airfare needed to attend funeral? I just found out this afternoon that one of my good friends was killed in a car accident last night. The funeral will be sometime this week in Florida, and I'm looking for cheap airfare to get down there. (I'm in Tennessee.) I know the airlines have bereavement rates for family members. Is there any airline that has discounted rates even if you are not family? Does anyone have any advice on finding a cheap rate? I've checked most of the travel websites with no luck. =( Any help is greatly appreciated. Even if someone felt compelled to donate some frequent flier miles??? Thank you all for your help. "Tell your family and friends how much you love them-TODAY, because you may not have them tomorrow!" In loving memory... Celeste Thompson (9/5/81 - 10/20/06)

Cheap Airfare needed to attend funeral? I just found out this afternoon that one of my good friends was killed in a car accident last night. The funeral will be sometime this week in Florida, and I'm looking for cheap airfare to get down there. (I'm in Tennessee.) I know the airlines have bereavement rates for family members. Is there any airline that has discounted rates even if you are not family? Does anyone have any advice on finding a cheap rate? I've checked most of the travel websites with no luck. =( Any help is greatly appreciated.

Will someone explain to me what the point of the travel websites are when the prices look like this:? I went to several different websites, searching the exact same dates, using Continental Airlines in all my searches as they were the cheapest of all the airlines, in most cases the exact same flight from West Palm Beach Florida to Newark NJ ...and it seems to me that these travel websites are not saving money at all. continetal.com-$128.00+$19.30=$147.30 expedia.com-$114.41 + $31.29=$150.70 orbitz.com -$127.99+ $24.30=152.29 cheaptickets-$127.99+$23.29=$151.28 travelation-$104.41 + $63.29=$170.68 cheapoair $104.41 + $62.28=$170.69 priceline - $148.05 + $30.90 =$178.00 airfare - $134.06 + $38.24=$172.30 In theory we are paying these services to negotiatelower plane ticket prices with the airline companies. Then, the charge the consumer more in fees for the discount...which saves them absolutly nothing. The purpose of business is to create value to the consumer...where's the value?

Military travel help? I'm trying to find the cheapest tickets to get my son home from San Diego, CA to Columbus, Oh round-trip travelling December, 16 & returning January, 2nd. He is a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton so his funds are pretty low. Any suggestions? It's hard to find military discounts with airlines from what I've found, or the military rate is as high or higher than regular fares.

AAA what discounts are they talking about? I just got triple AAA mainly because my car is old and I know that they are pretty good to have in case of emergency. There are more perks to the card supposedly but I don't see it. As far as hotel discounts, I've tried several and it is cheaper actually to book directly with the hotel. Airline travel is the same. Where is the benefits when it comes to travel? Anyone?

airfare travel? where get i get a really cheap flight from greensboro to tampa. the cheapest on i seen was 286 to 340. does anyone know any discount codes or coupons for airlines.

Is it me or are online discount airtravel sites a load of crap? I use them to find times and vary my travel dates but I go to the airline of choice then to actually book the flight. So far it's always been cheaper because I don't pay the website's fee (some are hidden you have to be careful). Does anyone have a site where you really save money? Obviously Mr. T doesn't travel much. Just to double check though, I ran my next three flights, differing times places and advanced notice thru you suggestion. First of all it only connects you with other sites????? Big Deal I can do that. Secondly, not one website off of bookingbuddy was cheaper than what I paid. In fact every site, no exceptions, every flight was more than going to the airline website directly because I saved all the hidden fees. Two off of bookingbuddy charged fees of $25 or more. For what? I agree there are chances to save - bulk for instance, and in one case a friend used two different airlines and saved a little money, but scheduling was much better. Otherwise I can't find any benefit by using these sites. I was hoping someone had a site with real savings, but I guess they don't exist. Again Mr T's, I proved your smartazz remark was wrong. If you had an ounce of logic you'd see bookingbuddy doesn't save me a cent. Two flights I already booked I saved 15% over any bookingbuddy site by going to the airline websites themselves. Whoopie thanks for nothing jackazz. I'm looking for real savings, there must be some even in a wh0re business like the airlines. That's why I'm asking the question. If I wanted some cheap azz response from a moron I would have emailed you directly and quickly deleted your unread response.

How long does it take to get from Reus airport to Barcelona? Trying to decide between taking discount airlines to Reus or to Girona... reus is consiterably cheaper. but Plane gets in at 8:00 AM I need to be there by 1:00 PM for a cruise. Can I do it? What is the cost of traveling from reus to Barcelona and the time

What airlines give kid discounts on international airfare? I am traveling to Morocco with a 4 year old and a 16 months old in August. Travelocity told me to call the airline itself. There are hundreds of arilines. How do I find this out? Has anyone heard or got a discount? If so, what airline did you fly? We are traveling from Portland,OR to Tangier, Morocco. So far the tickets seem to be $1500 per adult. Do they get any cheaper? Thanks for any info.

cheapest way from austria (anywhere in western europe) to singapore? Discount airlines would be helpful as well. Studying abroad- harold and kumar doesn't come out until june in europe- hoping to head over to singapore and watch it a day before the US release- silly reasoning? maybe- but its a good excuse to travel.

Any cheap tricks to get to another continent for a few days? And i dont mean use a raft. That idea wouldnt work anyway b/c iam on the eaast coast. I have never traveled before and would really like to go anywhere off this continant for a few days in hopes that one day i will move to someplace different. Sweden, ireland, Iceland, anywhere. Does anyone know of any secret airlines, specials, or places a school student can aquire a plane ticket or go on a plane with a group for a discount? Iam on the East coast of the United States

military spouse stationed overseas wanting to go home for the holidays? my husband is getting deployed in a month, and i want to go home for the holidays (very early nov to late dec) with our 8/9 month old son (how old he will be when traveling). I'm wanting to find the cheapest, and the most cooperative airline to help me since most layovers i'm comming across are about an hour. This will be my second time flying, our son's first. and i'm already a nervous wreck because of that and it being a good 11+ hour flight. I'm really looking for discounts or trying to travel space a but i've had no luck at finding space a flights. fyi, my only chice to fly out of is yokota and narita

How can I find the cheapest flight from Memphis or LIttle Rock to Orlando?? HELP!? I'm traveling to Orlando for a national convention. I need to depart Thursday, July 27 and arrive there by 2pm and I need to depart on Monday the 31st sometime around 4pm or after. How can I find the cheapest flight? Which airlines are cheaper than others? Are there any online discounts, coupons, etc? Any advice appreciated.

Do any airlines offer discounted tickets for children? I know just a couple of years ago you could get a child's ticket 1/2 price with some airlines. Are there any out there that do that anymore for US travel? I'm trying to go from NY to MO & prices are outragous for July! Any suggestions? I've got to go during the week of the 4th but can stay longer than a week if cheaper. thanks

Anyone have a flight coupon, coupons, or promotional codes for Delta airlines? I am traveling from TPA to JAN from Oct. 2 thru Oct. 6. I was just wondering if anyone had any discount ideas for me to save money on my trip with my family. I've looked at all the online travel sites (expedia, travelocity, hotwire, cheap tickets, etc.) and believe it or not the cheapest flights i have found so far have come directly from Delta's website. Just looking to see if anyone knew of a coupon or code i could punch in and save some money legitimately. Thank you for your time!

Flight to Europe on Northwest Airlines (Summer Cash & Miles)? The Spring Cash & Miles only applies if you fly between April 10 and June 9, 2007. Not only that, but all travel that involves the Spring Cash & Miles must be completed by June 12, 2007. The tickets must be purchased no later than May 26, 2007. But what if you aren't flying until late June? Is it worth waiting until the Summer Cash & Miles to redeem your miles for a cheaper flight to Europe? I suspect that more people will travel during the summer, so it will be hard to find a less expensive flight to Europe without a frequent flyer discount. Has anyone had WorldPerks long enough to know whether or not the Summer Cash & Miles is worth waiting for? Or should I just go ahead and buy a ticket to Europe and put more miles on my account? Thank you in advance for your responses.

Should I wait for Summer Cash & Miles from Northwest Airlines website????? The Spring Cash & Miles only applies if you fly between April 10 and June 9, 2007. Not only that, but all travel that involves the Spring Cash & Miles must be completed by June 12, 2007. The tickets must be purchased no later than May 26, 2007. But what if you aren't flying until late June? Is it worth waiting until the Summer Cash & Miles to redeem your miles for a cheaper flight to Europe? I suspect that more people will travel during the summer, so it will be hard to find a less expensive flight to Europe without a frequent flyer discount. Has anyone had WorldPerks long enough to know whether or not the Summer Cash & Miles is worth waiting for? Or should I just go ahead and buy a ticket to Europe and put more miles on my account? Thank you in advance for your responses.

Where can I get info on traveling to Japan? Okay so my best friend and I have wanted to go to Tokyo for years and now we might be going Spring Break...if we do it while she's still 18 we can get really good discounts on the flight because her stepdad works for delta airlines... So...plane tickets excluded, how much would it probably cost (American dollars) to stay in Japan for a week? Any cheap alternatives to hotels? Also what are some fun/inexpensive things to do there? (We're college students and love having fun, exploring new things, and Japanese culture from the ancient shrines to the modern Harajuku fashion scene) Any info or websites with info would be much appreciated!

What are the bus and discount airlines services in Europe? What is the cheapest way to travel from: 1) Frankfurt to Berlin 2) Berlin to Athens 3)Athens to Ankara(Turkey). Approximately how much time does it take? Could someone please let me know the websites where I can book the tickets for the same.

If going to the South of France, which airport should I fly in to? I'll be going to Argeles sur mer in the French Vermillion Coast. I need to know which airport to use/cheapest way to travel there (i.e. which airlines, possible layovers in other cities and connect, discount travel websites, etc.) I have never traveled to Europe and don't do much traveling period, so I need all the tips, hints, suggestions, etc. anyone can give me so I can get the biggest bang for my $. Thanks in advance everyone.

How can I travel around Europe inexpensively? I am starting out in Amsterdam and then trying to make my way down to the Mediterranean coast (Spain, France, Italy, or the Greek isles...anywhere warm, relaxing, and not too touristy--I'm open to suggestions BTW) so I'm wondering what the cheapest way to travel is. Eurail, discount airlines (Ryan Air, EasyJet, Sterling, etc), renting a car...? My budget is around $250 (USD) per person, round trip (about 160 Euro). Any suggestions, experiences, or tips would be appreciated. $250 = my transportation budget, not my complete budget.

does anyone have any info on the best time to buy airline tickets, and any discounts at some places? the cheapest tickets i can ever find are around $320, for a roundtrip. any good websites, travel tips or best buying time anyone can help me out with? is it better to fly from a more busy airport, or from a less busy one? when is the best buying time, around the holidays will flights probably be more busy as opposed to summer months or something? anything you have will help me out!

How much in advance should you book your flight to get the cheapest air fare? I am traveling to NJ from GA for a family reunion. I need to be in NJ no later than Thursday, July 31. I was going to book my flight today (July 16) because I was told that most airlines require a two week advance booking for the best fares, also I have found that if you travel on Wedsnesdays the fares are cheaper. However, someone told me that most airlines have sales on Thursdays. However, that would only give me a 13 day advance booking. I have also been told that some airlines now only require a 7 to 10 day advance booking for the best fares. I'm getting a little confused with so much information. Also, could you supply some good web sites to find discount airfares. So far, cheapo-air seems to be the best one. Thanks.

Best Job/Career in the Travel Industry? I recently discovered I have a passion for travel, and am looking for a job/career that would allow me to travel for free/cheap around the world. The options I have now are: 1. Work for an airline (I'm going to start working on a college degree soon, so perhaps an office job) 2. Travel agent (most liekly online, where I can try and get an IATAN card for discounts) 3. Become a Group Tour Operator( I have heard a bit about this, but not too much. basically I would take groups of people on trips and be eligible for a free ticket. I'm sort of an introverted person, so I don't know if this is the best option, depending on how outgoing one would need to be) Which is the best option for me that provides the best perks? any other options would be greatly appreciated.

Can you get cheap travel/ holiday deals working as a Travel agent/reservations? What companies give this perk apart from the airlines? I am interested in working in travel, selling holIday packages but would like to make alot of commision on my sales and get discounted travel. Does this exist in these roles or do I have to be working for an airline like British Airways? I am in UK/ ENGLAND

Where Can I Get Deals For Flights To Rome From Houston, For 3 People? ? Is there any airline or travel agency that will give you a deal/discount if you book a flight for three people? Also, what is the cheapest airline/agency for a flight to Rome from Houston IAH, for one person, the ammount of stops does not matter, as long as its fairly cheap?

Airline connecting flight late, do I pay a penalty? If I am traveling on one and airline totally seperate from my connecting flight and it is late, do I have to pay a penalty? Will I loose my ticket on the second flight? This is not for the same airline and the fair purchased was a cheap, discount ticket. How does this work?

Cheap flights for students? So i heard that students receive a decent discount on airline tickets. Someone told me I can find some tickets for around $70. I'm looking to leave from either Newark or Newburgh, NY airports. I would be traveling to Charlotte, NC around December 27 to around January 4. Can someone find me a decent price for a round trip? Cheapest price?