Archive for October, 2008

I Want Cheap Airline Tickets

Miarti Tal asked:


Getting an airline ticket for less than a hundred bucks may seem impossible at first, but if you earn some clever tricks to obtain them safely and legally, you will be surprised at what you might discover!

The best way to obtain airline tickets at low prices is through online shopping but you can find them at some travel agencies as well. Should you encounter any difficulties along the way and would need to make some changes it lets you do that through its friendly change of plans policy. Let’s look at some ways you can use to get a cheap airline ticket legally and efficiently.

To be safe, do check with the airline company before you move with any other steps. You can subscribe to their emails and get instant notices about the available discounts and offers made by the airline company. The direct access to the airline company will enable you to convert your trip to air miles instantly and probably get a cheap airline ticket in the process. But you do need to check some offers from third parties that are just as exciting. you should check out some of the packages being offered by travel agencies, they come with accommodation and transportation that makes the whole deal very attractive.

There are some very effective ways that are used by some of the savviest shoppers around to get substantial savings on their flight ticket. To be able to gain substantial savings for the flight ticket, this is the number one rule-plan early.

Last minute deals can be tough on the price but do to discount the possibility of still being able to get a discount. Exercise patience though, if you need some last minute deals, there are airlines companies offering them as well, so get your act together and start researching fast.

The key factor related to getting good deals is how adaptable the traveller is. Cheap seats are almost guaranteed if you’re willing to be flexible and compromise on the day and time of year you travel. To save money airlines will slot people into empty seats, so if you’re willing to modify your dates to suit the airlines’ program, then you can benefit on their decision. However, with most airlines, once you have booked your flight, you can usually switch to a different date only on payment of a fairly hefty cancellation of amendment penalty. The other point about being flexible when looking at flights is that if you want to change or cancel your flights without incurring a charge, you will most likely have to pay for the expensive full fare.

Proper timing is important to get the best deals around. Check out the airlines website on Friday, they usually start any feature deal on this day. You can check them on Saturday morning as well. If you can be flexible about the day you can travel and not be rigid about the requirements, you can find that the options are wide. There are some decisions to be made. By doing some simple research it will help you gain substantial savings when looking for your next cheap airline ticket.



PRESTON
 

With my IATA(IATAN) card, how can I get flight discounts?

TravelGuy asked:


No problem getting big discounts on hotels, but everytime I’ve looked into getting discounts, the airline says I need to write my own paper ticket. The tour operator that I work for doesn’t use ANY paper tickets anymore. Any ideas how I can get some of the industry discounts? Thanks!! Happy Traveling!!!

DYLAN
 

Tips to buy discount air tickets

Olivia Andrews asked:


When you buy airline tickets online, these are the cheapest because the airlines sell 7 to 100 seats in each flight to the contracted online vendors. Most of the discount airline tickets are non refundable and non transferable so once you book the ticket you go.

You need to keep the following tips in mind before your vacation trip and flights:

1. The best online airfare deals could be found on Wednesdays from midnight to around five in the morning.

2. You need to consider the time of year because summer is a high season and another peak travel period is during Christmas and New Year so if you want to have discounted airfare during this time, it would be hard for you. On the contrary, if you travel during off season you would be able to get airlines tickets at discounted rates because less people are traveling at that time.

3. If you have some flexibility with your dates, choose a later date such as instead of January 2 go for January 4 and avoid holidays would be best for you. The earlier you book the ticket, the more you can save.

4. In case you travel on a major holiday, it would save you a lot for example if you pay for a ticket on the Christmas Day you will get cheaper rates because majority of the people would be at his destination at that time. Online booking with the website of the airlines can save your time and money with ensured advance booking.

5. If you want a one way ticket instead of return ticket then make sure that you check the return rate but in most cases traveling both ways will be cheaper for you.

6. Weekends are also expensive than other weekdays because many people plan short trips during that time.

7. If you are looking for online discounts always check different websites that offer various range of prices and have different policies and approaches. You can also take the help of a travel agent who can make a good deal for you.

8. Try to fly with the same airlines each time because then you can build up flyer points and miles that you can redeem for free airline tickets.

You can get other relevant airlines reservation and travel information from airlines guide and online websites.

For more information, we recommend southwest-airlines-guide.info



JAKE
 

Working for an airline?

Jennifer asked:


If you work for an airline in the airport(Ex: delta, us airways etc.) do you get free or discounted tickets to fly?!

REGINALD
 

Do I have to use an approved car/booster seat on Alaska Airlines?

lachburke asked:


I am booked on a flight on Alaska Airlines next year with my 1.5 year old. He is flying on a full fare adult ticket not a discounted infant fare (usually 1/2 price). Both our tickets are points tickets (Perth through to Vancouver on Qantas then Alaska AL). Qantas does not require a booster seat for children in their own seat, even if they are under 2 (ie. infants) so I was not planning on bringing a car seat as I am travelling alone and will have enough to carry as it is. I read on the Alaska AL website that “children travelling on 50% infant ticket seats must use a booster/car seat approved for car and air travel”. I’m wondering, given that my son will be travelling on a full fare adult ticket whether he needs the booster seat? What will they do if I don’t have one, not let us on the flight? Or, shall I just lie and say he’s 2 – or just board the flight with him in his own seat w/out booster and they will assume is is two and not longer an infant and therefore no booster required.

MONTY
 

Which arlines have children’s fares?

Rachel R asked:


Are there any airlines that offer discounted tickets for kids ages 2 and 9? Thanks!

DORIAN
 

ok i doubt anyone would be this generous, but any airline employees willing to help?

Phatty8 asked:


I dont know if u saw my other questions, but i have a fiancee who is about to deploy to Iraq. He was supposed to be able to come down to say his goodbyes but at the last minute they aint lettin dat happen. For personal reasons we don’t have all the money to buy a plance ticket. Anyone wanna help with discounts or SOMETHING? I would repay u in any way, and i would pay full price if i had the money. Any ideas, ANYTHING?!?!

PERCY
 

math assignment?

renier_james asked:


the price of a full-priced ticket on one airline route is P3,200 and the price of a discounted ticket is P2,900. on one flight on this route there were 149 passengers, producing a total ticket income of P467,200. how many of each kind of tickets were sold?

1.what are unknown?
2. what phrase or sentence will help represent the unknowns?
3. represent the unknowns.

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GUILLERMO

 

Finding Affordable Airline Ticket Prices Are Not Impossible

MIKE SELVON asked:


For some people, their favorite pastime is traveling and exploring different areas around their own state or around the country. Unfortunately, as gas prices have risen so much in recent months, so has the cost of travel, leaving many people wondering if cheap air ticket prices exist any longer. But, well-heeled travelers know that regardless of the economy or the state of the travel industry, there is always a way to save money and fine a cheap plane ticket.

It seems that it has always been very challenging to ferret out the best ticket prices on airfare because it is not always a simple and straightforward process. There are many people who decide that it is virtually impossible to get cheap airline tickets and they throw up their hands in defeat before they even really get started. But for those who know where to look and who are willing to put in the additional time it takes, there are many great deals on air tickets that can be found.

When looking for cheap airline tickets, it is always a good idea to spend some time searching on the internet. In the last few years the internet has gotten to be a very powerful tool that has become popular with travelers because it is such a terrific research tool, thus allowing a person to uncover a discounted plane ticket easily.

These days, all of the major airlines have large and sophisticated websites that allow you to check prices, do your ticketing, check on flight status and sign up for alerts for special ticket prices. In addition to the official airline websites, there are also many travel sites that are designed specifically to search the airfare data of all of the airlines so that you can quickly and easily make a comparison of the airline tickets available, with regard to your specific date and destination.

With this kind of information displayed on your computer screen, you are able to quickly rule out some of the airlines and just focus on the ones that offer the best ticket prices and flight schedules that best match your own travel needs and schedule. Most of these sites specialize in trying to locate the cheap airline tickets because they know that is what most people are searching for on the internet these days.

While there are many great bargains in air ticket prices to be found online, any well-heeled traveler also knows the value of their local travel agents. With the way the internet has changed how people look for cheap airline tickets, many people forget that travel agents still have many connections in the industry and that they are often privy to special pricing on air tickets that are not published in any other place. A good travel agent who is experienced and proficient at their job can be one of the absolute best ways to save a lot of money on your travel expenses.

People who have a lot of flexibility in their travel plans are probably in the best position to get the best deal and enjoy a cheap plane ticket that so many other people dream of. The reason for this is that the airlines prefer to have their planes taking off with all seats filled, even if it means many of the seats have ticket prices that are deeply discounted. Waiting until the last minute can often allow you to capture the best pricing and save big bucks.



MORTON