Friday, February 11, 2011

Flight Tips

Tips/Tricks:

Check one of the travel sites (Orbitz, Travelocity, Kayak, etc. but note that AA does not use Orbitz or Travelocity)
Then check the carrier's sites to see if they are offering the ticket at a lower price
If you don't mind stops sometimes taking multiple ones lowers the price and gets you more miles/credits
Also do fares for one way tickets and add up the costs..sometimes it can be cheaper..I saved 75$ one time on just doing one way fares
Buy tickets at the latest two weeks in advance (three weeks is better) but no later than two weeks...airlines are flying less and cramming more people so the earlier you buy your seat the better
If you are having to take multiple bags fly southwest-it might seem more expensive but once you add the baggage fees with the other airlines it'll come out to the same price if not more on the other carriers
Check airfare trend sites...also...note the price you paid for your ticket..if becomes cheaper near your flight contact the airline..usually the will offer a refund...
trip insurance always for flying out of the country; always bring a carry on with at least 2 days worth of clothes if checking bag
check weather-a lot of airlines will allowyou to change your flight one time for weather purposes...check the carriers website for information
want to rack up miles? try to fly the main carrier out of the city (ex. Pittsburgh=US Airways, Denver=United, Houston=Southwest, Dallas=American, Atlanta=Delta/Airtran)


if taking a cab in a city check to make sure it is insured..that it is licensed...what the price code/scheme is(always check before-for example D.C. operates in zones not by miles)

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