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Emiser Largent
IP: 68.161.237.151 Jul 25, 05 - 7:03 PM |
Here's how to get the lowest airfares possible
Emiser Largent traveldude@abgtravel.com Here's how to get the lowest airfares possible Getting the lowest airfares has become a challenge because there are so many different rates available and so many different sites offering those rates. When you finally decide to buy a ticket, its hard to tell if you really got the best price. Here are some tricks you can use to make sure you are paying the least amount of money possible: Secret #1: Call the airline you want to fly on - many of the airlines will give you lower rates that you can get on sites such as Travelocity, Expedia, Hotwire, etc. Why? Because these sites are acting like travel agents and get some sort of fee from the airline for processing the reservation. The airlines simply pass some of the savings on to people who contact them directly. I have saved as much as 5-15% so its definitely worth making the phone call. 2. Ask the airline about special package deals which include a rental car free or at lower than normal rates. About a year ago, I called Northwest Airlines to get a ticket to Salt Lake City. I asked the ticket agent if they had any good deals.They told me about a special that was going on where I could get a free economy car for the weekend when I got a ticket directly from Northwest. 3. Check the airfares from other airports within reasonable driving distance 3-4 hrs. Sometimes, you can save big money by traveling to another airport and then flying round trip from there. Then drive back home. Its a little bit of a hassle, but the rewards may be worth $50 per hour of driving after gas costs. The reason for these savings is a direct result of the "hub system" that is in place across the USA. When a hub does not have a value airline such as Southwest with a good schedule, the airfares go up. 4. You can very often save money When you get hotel, rental car and airfare from the same place at the same time. For these special combo deals, visit Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity and others. Hotels, rental car companies and airlines often make unused blocks or rooms, cars and tickets available at discount prices to maximize the use of their inventory. Secret #5. Check out the last minute getaways section on the airlines websites. Make sure to check out Northwest Airlines. Northwest Airlines seems to have deals that are hard to believe to to major destinations. The catch is that you must be flexible with your schedule. 6. Secret tip: Ask your ticket agent if there are any better rates or fares than the one you got. AAA, AARP, others negotiate special deals for their members. With a little persuasio skill you may get those discounts too, even though you're not a member! Hopefully these secrets will help you get the best rate you can for your next flight. If you are little flexible and check every option, you can save a bundle of money. Emiser Largent is the owner and operator of ABG Travel, Inc. which is a premier source for information on travel deals. For comments or questions about this article, please visit: http://www.abgtravel.com |
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