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Online Travel Agencies Spring Promotions And Discount - PRLog (free press release)

... exciting and great spring promotions and discounts that are offered by the online travel agencies that help you plan your tour in a much better and in more economical manner. You can easily find the best prices for the air tickets as well as for ...

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APNewsBreak: SC gov to pay $74K in ethics fines - Independent Record

... business-class airline tickets, violating a state law requiring lowest-cost travel; improperly using state-owned aircraft for travel to political and personal events, including a stop at a discount hair salon; and improperly reimbursing himself ...

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BUSINESS BRIEF: Discount air fare? - Chicago Sun-Times

Discount carrier AirTran Airways fired the first shot of the summer airfare wars ... What really made the sale stand out was its duration, covering travel from March 19 until Nov. 16. Government agency wants tighter review of cars Government vehicle ...

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Spring and summer bring travel bargains - Wichita Eagle

As we enter the spring/summer season for vacation travel ... Southwest, Air Tran, Spirit and JetBlue), with car rentals at modest rates through BreezeNet.com, and with half-price coupons for leading restaurants sold for $2 at discount theater booths ...

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Air France, Lufthansa Hurt by Strikes; BA May Be Next ... - BusinessWeek

... strike and British Airways Plc stepped up talks aimed at avoiding a walkout by cabin crew as air travel across Europe faces mounting disruption from a spate of labor disputes. Air France-KLM Group and discount carrier EasyJet Plc were among ...

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Delta to add 22 daily flights on N.Y.-Chicago route - USA Today

Delta Air Lines plans to launch in June almost hourly service ... York's LaGuardia Airport and Chicago's O'Hare airport , Delta seeks to increase its market strength in the New York travel market. It already offers shuttle service from LaGuardia to ...

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Key West Discount Travel Company Announces Dry Tortugas ... - dBusinessNews.com

... travel ... Discount program, says that the catamaran excursion to Dry Tortugas is a very memorable experience. "All the customers say that the ride to and from Dry Tortugas is a lot of fun, since the 100 foot catamaran has a smooth ride, air

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Air N.Z. to Cut Fares to Australia, Pacific Islands ... - Bloomberg

Air New Zealand more than doubled first-half profit, using smaller aircraft and cutting some services as the global recession slashed global travel. It is facing increased competition from discount services offered by Qantas’s Jetstar unit and ...

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Letters: Don't discount passenger rail as viable option - Post-Crescent

This advantage is so great that full ridership is not as critical for rail as for air or highway travel. The Green Bay-Milwaukee rail line already exists. The greatest costs to establish passenger service will be equipment and line improvements.

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Key West Discount Travel Company Announces Dry Tortugas ... - dBusinessNews.com

Key West Discount Travel Company Announces Dry Tortugas Catamaran Charter ... say that the ride to and from Dry Tortugas is a lot of fun, since the 100 foot catamaran has a smooth ride, air conditioned cabin, a deck with both sun and shade, and a ...

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Discount Air And Travel Questions asked

Open Question: Is there a Canadian airline that sells multiple-travel passes between Canada and Argentina?

I want to move to Argentina long-term but my parents are not very excited at the prospect of really long periods of time between us seeing one another. I wouldn't be able to afford a $1500 round trip ticket as often as they would like, but I am wondering if there is an airline that flies between Canada and Argentina that sells multi-travel passes where I would be able to travel more frequently between the two countries and as a result get a discounted rate. I know Air Canada sells travel passes like this, but not to Argentina. I'm trying to figure out a way to put their minds at ease by showing that I'll be able to make it home more often than they are assuming. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Here are my criteria: What branch is for me? ..and other misc. questions about the military?

I am a freshman in college but I want to get into the military for 2 years and be done. ( I might do 4 if I really like it) These are my reason: To serve my country GI Bill Able to get college credits and take classes as you serve Health, Dental Insurance for life Military Discount Job Preference after Duty TRAVEL!!! I do NOT want to kill anyone, or be responsible for a death, as it is super against my religion. Oh and I'm not trying to die either. So, I plan on getting a good score on the ASVAB, and working in the IT field. I don't want to be in infantry. Here are my questions: 1- Which branch will let me travel and see new cultures the most? 2- If I just serve for only 2 years, will I get the above benefits? 3- How long do you have to be in the military before considered a veteran? 4- Is it true that I may be called up for duty even when I have completed my 2 years? If so, when will I truly be done? 5- Which branch is least discriminatory towards Muslims? 6- What is life like for Muslims like me in the Armed Forces, and will I be able to perform my religious duties (pray 5X/day, etc)? 7- Is it true that you get 1 free cosmetic surgery ( such as lasik, etc.) ? I don't really care about promotions, rank, or getting into a military career. Feel free to correct any assumptions that I have made above.I tried to do as much research as I could before I got bored. I'm leaning towards Airforce or Navy, but everything is still in the air. If you could tell me your experiences with one of them, I would appreciate it. Thanks a lot for any input you can give me.Basically I want to do anything computer related in the IT Field Examples- IT/Network Specialist, Computer Systems Specialist, Software Developer, Computer Systems Operator, etc.Yea.. I think I want to do 4 years, instead of 2, based on the feedback I got. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What is your opinion about this article?

Continental matches Delta baggage fee increase CNN) -- Continental Airlines has matched Delta Air Lines' recent checked-luggage fee increase, a Continental spokeswoman says. Delta and Continental passengers paying online for checked bags will be charged $23 for the first bag and $32 for the second. Delta's online fees are rising by $8 for the first checked bag and $7 for the second. Continental's fees are rising by $5 for each bag. The new Delta rates start Tuesday and apply to tickets purchased on or after January 5. Passengers who bought tickets before that date will pay the old rates, Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott said. Continental matched Delta's updated fees late last week, spokeswoman Mary Clark said. The increase on Continental applies to passengers who purchased tickets on or after January 9 for travel on or after January 16. Those checking in bags at the airport will shell out even more: $25 for the first bag, $35 for the second on both airlines. Some passengers -- such as first-class fliers, some frequent fliers and military personnel on deployment -- are exempt from most checked-luggage fees. Delta and Continental luggage fees now are among the highest in the industry. US Airways also charges $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second bag when checked in at the airport. Online, the airline charges $20 and $30 for the first and second bags. United Airlines charges $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second bag at the airport, and $15 and $25 online for the first and second bags, respectively. American Airlines charges $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second bag, both online and at the airport. Most major air carriers started adding checked-bag fees in 2008. The airlines reported collecting nearly $740 million in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2009, according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. On discount carrier Southwest Airlines, the first and second checked bags are free. JetBlue offers a free first checked bag and charges $30 for the second. more

Resolved Question: What's a job that gives air travel discounts without working at the actual airport?

Interested in doing some traveling and I'm currently looking for a job too so what's a job that may have travel as a perk and not as a requirement? more

Resolved Question: Discount at Air Tahiti Nui for IATA and IATAN travel agents?

I am an IATAN agent and my wife is an IATAN agent, what kind of discount would I or my wife receive at Air Tahiti Nui more

Resolved Question: can we manage universal studios tour in 1/2 days?

hi friends, i really really need your help. we are going to L.A from statesboro , GA, on the 22nd of nov, 2009, and will stay there till 25th at the comfort inn city center, (downtown). there are some online deals , like starline tours and the universal studios tour for 1 day, which for a limited time is also offering a free second day visit. the starline tours is offering 4 attractions tour for a discounted price. we are 5 people including my 11 month old, my mom cant walk too much. also we are planning on riding the local trains n buses for the most part, as we arent planning on renting a car, i m kind of nervous since this is our first air travel/ long distance vacation with baby. thats why i just want to have an idea like if we buy both the tours, how much we might be able to visit. the starline tours is offering stars homes tour, hollywood wax museum, kodak theater, madame tussaud hollywood behind the scenes. the starline tours are mostly 2 hrs, 1 hrs, half hours guided tours. i m really confused, and also nervous since i want to make the most out of this visit, as my parents are here in the US visiting us. both the deals will cost us (236 + 280) = 516 for four people. i know i m bothering you guys with a lot, but if u can make some thoughtful suggestions, especially if you know about anymore cheaper deals i'll bless you from my heart. thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxx more

Resolved Question: Air travel question ?

Guess the "travel" time from JFK (New York) to Perth, Australia if you book it the long route? (answer below)... My wife Dot and I are starting a Home Travel Agency. We are joining a very large outfit that deals with folks like us who want a home business. I used to work for TWA (Trans World Airlines) 25 years. Before they were sold to American. My job was International reservations for flights, tours, and cars. One day I was playing around with the computer and (at the time) found 25 different airfares between New York City and Los Angeles. Reason being a person can naturally fly non-stop or change flights thru many-many different cities (called "connecting" flights). You can also combine 2 different discount fares and fly "back to back" (Let's use a make believe fare for an example) Let's say a normal coach ticket New York to Los Angeles is $500. But, if we combine a New York "discount" $150 route to St. Louis, Mo. (change our own bag's or better yet have a small carry on bag) and pick up a $200 St. Louis to Los Angeles trip. Yea-yea I know some of you are saying, "Hey, blah-blah-blah !!!" OKAY GANG how about the person who flys "EVERYWEEK" ??? Or every 2 weeks? Let's say Mr. Fly-every-week work's that job for 20 years ? Hey kid's... NOW WE'ER TALKING $156,000 OF OUR PRETEND MONEY GOING DOWN THE DRAIN !!!!! All of you can call the airlines and get real money if you want. My point is, I just want to show you folks how to save money. Yes, sometimes fares are around for a short period of time. One time TWA had a $33 special St. Louis to Chicago one way for about a month. Now I'm not supposed to ask for your business here in Yahoo Answers... BUT... I can help a "new" friend with travel information if he or she has an up and coming trip they need help with. My e-mail address is attached to this... what ever it is. All I need is your dates of travel to & from and a list of towns your going to with how much time at each stop. I figure if I can help make your trip a bit better thats half the game won. Your going to find as you call around to different airlines and travel agents (say maybe 10 or 15 or so) your going to feel like you just dug a hole 30' x 50' and 20' deep in your back yard. Some of those agent's can really mess up your head !!!! (Phew-phew !!) >>>> The answer to the question on top is... 39 hours 55 minutes ! As I used to say (almost 95+ times a day) "Thank You for calling TWA, my name is Tom" more

Resolved Question: how can i travel to Asia/Europe cheapest way possible. Boat or plane. Mailing services and/or Work on a boat?

I'm looking to travel by boat so I can have the experience that doesn't have to be long like a cruise but shorter than a flight. I've heard of the air courier services where you sign for a package when you land and in exchange you get a really cheap ticket or free travel. Is there anything like this for ship travel? Are there any websites to look at or where to obtain more info. Is it possible to work on the ship at all in exchange for a free ride or discounted one? Is there a website or forum that lists people with boats/ships willing to except passengers either for work or reduced fare or just because they are going this direction and you can board? Anything would be great. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: If you pay the discounted fare for an infant, do you get a seat for them?

I already asked this in the air travel section, but didn't gt any answers... I bought tickets for me and my 3-month-old daughter to fly to Europe.The price of her ticket was 10% of mine. Does that mean she gets a seat and I can use it for her car seat, or did I pay extra just to be able to hold her on my lap? It's a Polish airline - LOT. And I know, I should just call them... tried once, but their automated system sucks. more

Resolved Question: Road Trip CRAZINESS. PLEASE HELP?

My friends and I are planning a road trip through California next summer. We're having an issue however of where we will be staying each night. My one friend is super cheap and wants to camp every night and constantly gets agitated by the fact that we would be staying in hotels (I planned a 7 night trip in which 4 nights would be camping and 3 nights in motels). She insists that we use her huge van (Ford '77) that she says runs better than any new car --in other words, we shouldnt rent a car because its too expensive (her van has no air conditioning and no stereo--were traveling in June). She says shes never booked a motel in advance (didnt realize that you sort of have to do this) and thinks Im lying when I say you can't have more than 4 people in a motel room (as in the extra fees apply). In terms of camping as well, she wants the cheapest of the cheap (buying only rice and beans and cereal in bulk--really roughing it) and calls us pathetic when we say we aren't accustomed to camping so rigorously. Is there any way we can reach a middle ground? I like to camp, and I dont mind tenting for 2 or 3 nights, but if Im going to be touring san Francisco, I'd really like to have a shower before hand Heres where we will be each night 1. Sacramento (found a place she actually might be okay with since its a BandB and itll take all 6 of us for 100$) 2. Tahoe (I found a nice middle ground campsite, but she didnt like that it was 36 a night) 3. Tahoe again same place 4. A hotel in the san fran area (san rafael, novato, etc--im having issues finding it cheap) 5. Camping in Big Sur OR Hotel (everyone wants a hotel but I said if we cant do the hotel we should camp) 6. Another night camping in Big Sur 7. Hotel in Solvang Is there anyway to get good discounts on hotels (ive been to hotels.com) or to get deals on stuff? I want this road trip to be fun for everyone, while also maybe taking some people out of their comfort zones (make people rough it a bit, or make my other friend loosen up and pay another $20 for a nice bed!) Any suggestions with my dilemma? more

Resolved Question: what websites flight is more cheaper to buy airfare international,also i need coupon code help please urgent!?

i am flying from phx,az to lima peru in december 22 and its christmas so i need your help to find cheapest tickets airfares prices,of course its christmas but my family is worth to be there...i appreciate your help..i already tried kayak,cheap air,expedia,ati flights,one travel..i dont want any latin flights due to drugs,terrorism and fever so i rather to take u.s. flight or european its fine unless it should be cheaper,thanks!! also i need promotional coupon codes so i could get any discounts in buying my flight ticket to peru my destination from phoenix. more

Voting Question: I found people selling airmiles on ebay? Does anyone know if they can be used with any flight?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/136-Air-Miles-no-expiry-date_W0QQitemZ250453109786QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Travel_Travel_tickets_MJ?hash=item3a502b2c1a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1688%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 This is the link- i have no idea what air miles are and how they are used. I want to know if these will give me a discount on a British Airways flight? more

Resolved Question: Discount air travel to the carribean?

I'm looking to travel to Turks and Caicos (hopefully) next May for my wedding. All the flights I'm finding are running about $1500 for a couple, and I was wondering if anyone know's of any perferred airlines that I can search to find some reasonable flights there. I don't want to hear about priceline, orbitz, hotwire and the sort I know about all of them and can do those searches. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: how do i get reimbursed for my distress by a travel agent?

I was planning a trip to india since Jan , for travelling in july,since i knew that would be busy season i booked my ticket using my miles in feb and then paid a travel agency called flyhub.com based in san francisco to get another ticket for my 10 yr old son for the same date and flight. They charged me on my amex and confirmed my request and told me i would get the same flight i requested, guess what, they kept making me run around the bushes for 4 months and finally the manager completely stopped communication, no replies and no answer to my calls,since now only 20 days were left to my departure(July 1st), completely depresssed and psychologically broken i went ahead and purchased a new ticket from the airlines, but regretfully they had no seats available on the same flight so i had to buy a tickets for him a week before my departure.now he will travel alone,and apart from paying additional for a ticket,that i had already paid for, i also had to incur abour $500 additional for expedited passport and visa service,(listen to this ,the manager of the agency knew my son needed to renew his passport)and also i had to purchase an additional domestic ticket for him for double the regular discounted price, since his trip was preponed.(I ARRIVE IN MUMBAI AND FLY TO MY FINAL DESTINATION FROM THERE).The airline that i am flying(air france) does not go to my final destination,Kolkata. How do i get compensated for this mess,The agency name is FLYHUB.COM. more

Resolved Question: Can anyone tell me the top current discount airlines in Asia for summer 2009?

I am traveling to Asia and want to hub in one city and visit several others like Bangkok, KL, Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, HCM, Seoul, and maybe Shanghai and Tokyo (as they are further away)...but I'd like to find a hub city with low cost regional carriers to get the lowest flight costs. So far, I know of Air Asia and Cebu Pacific. Are they the lowest for this kind of trip. Best. more

Resolved Question: Buses and Trains: What are better routes and discounts?

I am not a air plane person. I need help in figuring out a affordable route to travel to Orlando, Florida. I'm from Chicago, Illinois and was wondering what the cost would be and also give some websites that would be of help. I've already tried Amtrak, Metra and Greyhound they are too pricey. Thank youBuses that can take you from Chicago, Illinois to Orlando, Florida. Also, I would like to know about special offers and promotional codes. It is most appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Cheapest Airfare from Phoenix, AZ to Ft. Walton Beach, FL?

My dates are flexible - I'm looking to fly sometime between now and May--staying for two to five days--and would like to spend "ideally" between $200-$250 TOTAL. If anyone knows a place I can sign up and get discounts, i.e. groups/conventions/clubs that are offering discounts, please let me know! My boyfriend--whom I'm visiting--is in the Air Force, so I'm not certain if that makes a difference or not. ...Maybe coupon codes...? I'm willing to pay for this information. As of right now, I'm looking at $330-$380 round trip TOTAL price, and this is certainly too high. By the way, I've checked virtually ALL the travel sites, including but not limited to; Orbitz, Travelocity, Kayak, Cheap O Air, Priceline, Cheap Tickets, etc.--as well as virtually ALL of the airlines. So, please do not bother to list these as the options. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Is this airfare discount website a scam or fraud?

I'm looking for deep discount airfares. I Came across this website a few days ago. myairfaresecrets.com I Did some searching to see if it's bogus, and can't find much that's current. I noticed some typos in the site, and it says that the "special price" will expire soon, but it seems to have been at the special price since 2007. The LARGE amount of information on the site seems like a bunch of hype. The wild promises (free air travel/travel anywhere for $7) make me think .... SCAM! I'm wondering if anyone has actually bought and used this information to receive deep discounts or free air travel? Is it just an elaborate scam to grab your $25 bucks? more

Resolved Question: Anyone that can share valid promo code for Allegiant Air?

I am about to order some plane tickets, but the dates I am planning to travel they are so high priced. Any little discount would be helpful? I live in a smaller town, and Allegiant Air is the only offer to place I have to travel. I would appreciate any promo code. more

Resolved Question: I'm looking to backpack Europe- what should my daily budget be?

It is still up in the air how the details of my trip are going to work out. My preferred departure dates are June9th-June30th I found an open-jaw flight from Boston-Venice, then Warsaw-Boston for $820 which i consider pretty decent My tentative plan is venice-prague-cesky krumlov-krakow (with a side trip to Auschwitz) -Warsaw I've been reading various backpacking books and tons of website articles/ blogs that are seem to contradict each other on daily costs. I already know that my train travel is going to cost me $300 and the plane is going to be $820 but how much should I plan on spending on daily costs? (hostel, food, museums, going out to bars/clubs) PS- I'm 18, and if you could think of any good youth discount cards I would appreciate that as well. more

Resolved Question: Ryanair - cash-strapped or market clever?

Ryanair has just announced proposals to charge for using the onboard lavatory. This comes after a long line of former proposals of equal headscratching, that we as "valued" air travellers have come to take for granted (such as in-flight magazine, price-incorporated meals, free headsets, baggage allowance etc.) Now is it me or are they being very clever - yeah it initially causes public backlash but ultimately they have a point! You use their facilities and they have to fund its regular cleansing, the fluids needed to maintain it (toilet wash, soap), toilet roll and paper towels. Imagine how many flights they make a day using all their fleet of aircraft, and you can begin to envisage the overheads. If it can save 10's of thousands of £ on their running costs, these can be reinvested to maintain the quality of service and the continued value of cheaper airline travel. In my opinion, if this does not happen soon then gone will be the days of any discount airline! I have shared mine - so what are your opinions?I forgot to add the witty line of "spending a penny"! more

Resolved Question: FAMILY EMERGENCY TRAVEL.... Does anyone know any tips to find the absolute CHEAPEST way to travel?

I've tried to find discount coupons (none work), I've compared Air, Rail and Bus. I've compared both round trips and one ways down & back. My funds are limited now, and hope to find any tip to find the absolute cheapest fares and means of transportation. I am in Syracuse, NY... my daughter in Virginia Beach, VA. It is a family emergency situation, and I need to get down there sometime this week. If certain days to travel are cheaper than others, or times of day, I would appreciate any tips to find how to locate the cheapest means to travel. Thank you in advanceI cannot drive down (unless I rent a car), our car's transmission went, and I do not have a vehicle at this time. Thanks for the thought more

Resolved Question: Is this a scam? ?

I found this, was posted locally where I live.. what do you guys think? I would be able to book your Economy flights for you for 50% off the total fare On United & American Airlines Flights. With the price of oil going up every week and every day this will help you save half off on your air fare. I have accumulated over 334,003 United Airline Miles For Frequent Travel And 522,029 American Airline Miles From The Advantage Business Rewards Program. I ALSO CAN ASSIST WITH AMERICAN & UNITED FIRST CLASS TICKETS WORLD WIDE (INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC). (Example, If you go online for United And Look at a flight for $1,000 , I would charge you $500) A Class Above first class business class worldwide discount united airlines american airlines upgrade economy coach flat seats lounge access airline airfare tickets airport vip flights tickets airline ticket upgrade free international europe asia domestic first class tickets airplane plane upgrade flights tickets airfare discounted airport airline runway discount airfare first class business class tickets asia tokyo shanghai europe paris london milan rome heathrow gatwick amsterdam madrid shanghai osaka beijing sao paulo benos aires india delhi taipei bangkok seoul mumbai Before you email, Please be sure to check out the price online before emailing and Please do not ask me "what will I charge you".Clearly,The add says 50% off,or the first class fare is clearly the price. more

Resolved Question: Searching for a few dry, pleasant June/July destinations linked by a discount airline?

Looking for a few dry, pleasant June/July destinations linked by a discount airline from Dubai I am spending the Spring in Iran, and in June I am changing flights in Dubai to somewhere dry, and pleasant serviced by one of the discount airlines operating in the UAE. My research shows Air Arabia flies to Almaty, Kazakhstan (near beautiful Kyrgyzstan) Lebanon Nepal All three of these destinations appeal to me but Nepal's rainy monsoon season begins in June, and I don't want to be there when it's raining. Lebanon, and Kazakhstan have the nicest weather during summer, but I think Canadians need a visa to go to Kazakhstan, like a real visa (pre-arranged at the Kazakh embassy either in Tehran, or Dubai). Also, it sounds difficult to arrange, and really expensive. Does anyone know the cost of 1 month tourist visa for Canadians going to Kazakhstan? I am only interested in Almaty, and then I want to cross the border to Kyrgyz, then Uzbek, and Tajik. I'd like to do a little circle, and end up back in Almaty again, only because Air Arabia flies from there. I could also be interested in a land crossing entering Tibet, but I don't know if that's possible for foreigners. Regarding a Kazakh visa, perhaps a 3 day transit visa is enough? See Almaty, and then hop the border to Bishkek? Air India Express flies Dubai to Amritsar, India, and I know India is HOT in June, but if I start in Amritsar, and head NORTH to Kashmir, maybe there is an international border/crossing (along with land transport) to Tibet? Of Course, then I need a Chinese visa/permit, and where to get that in Amritsar, or Kashmir? If I go to India, I prefer to go high in altitude because it is June, and I don't want to be at sea level, especially in a big city like Mumbai or Dehli. I just hope Northwestern India is relatively dry in June. Ok so Air Arabia, or Air India Express, and there are a couple other airlines flying to really HOT places like Phillipines, but since it's June, I didn't include any tropical destinations. So, please let me know which destination you think is best for June, and then from there, into the Summer. Lebanon, Almaty, Kazakhstan, or Nepal (rainy?) on AA or Northwestern India on AIA I also have the option of entering Turkmenistan, or Armenia by road after Iran (I think June could be a good time in either place), but Turkmenistan doesn't seem to have any Couchsurfers, which is how I travel. No hotels, ever. Let me know your thoughts about June. more

Resolved Question: This is an Economy question about changes in the airline industry.?

Turmoil in the Airline Industry Even before the September 11 terrorist attacks, the major airlines were flying into stiff head winds. Slim to nonexistent profits, bankruptcies and buckets of red ink, poor service, late arrivals, overexpansion, frequent air-traffic control breakdowns, some of the worst labor-management relations in business, high fuel costs, a full-blown economic downturn, and the collapse of business travel had cast this industry into one of the worst periods in aviation history. Road Warriors Get Smart For years, the major airlines had succeeded in getting business travelers (road warriors) to pay premium fares by pampering them with special business-class seats and other perks. Business travel was their lifeblood. Sales of unrestricted fares and last-minute tickets generated about two to three times as much as economy fares and contributed about 70 percent of a major airline?s revenue. But with corporate profits hitting the skids in late 2000, companies put the brakes on travel spending. The corporate exodus hit the major airlines hard. Resourceful business travelers used substitute products such as videoconferencing or other transportation modes ? even if it meant putting up with inconveniences ? to reduce travel expenses. Some turned to the Internet to find cheaper airfares. Others moved their business downstream to discount airlines such as Southwest and Jet Blue. Major airlines tried to raise round-trip leisure tickets to make up for their lost business revenues, but fierce competition from discounters prevented them from doing so. Air Travel is ?Wal-Marted? Just as Wal-Mart did in retailing, the discounters of the air such as Southwest and Jet Blue are squeezing the major airlines from all ends. Low-cost carriers now account for nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic air capacity, up from 6 percent in the early 1990?s. They can afford to sell travel tickets for less because they have many cost advantages over full-service rivals. To begin with, they have younger fleets, which require less maintenance, and younger labor forces that aren?t tied to complicated, inefficient labor contracts. Moreover, low-fare carriers typically fly one airplane model, thus minimizing maintenance, operating, and training costs. By contrast, big carriers typically fly six or seven types of aircraft. And unlike the big guys, the discount airlines don?t operate expensive hub-and-spoke systems. Caught Between a Hub and a Hard Place Using a hub-and-spoke route system, major airlines scoop up traffic from smaller cities (the spokes) and funnel it through a few gathering points (the hub). This practice allows airlines to serve small markets and offer passengers more destinations and more frequent flights. But is also presents a logistical nightmare. It forces major airlines to schedule lots of flights to arrive and depart within narrow windows of time in order to minimize passenger layover times. This means that ground crews, such as gate attendants and baggage handlers, often sit idle between waves of connecting flights. By Contrast, point-to-point carriers, such as Southwest and Jet Blue, schedule flights as if passengers are moving to their final destinations. Instead of having planes and crews sit around and wait for passengers, point-to-point carriers maintain fast-paced schedules, which means minimal downtime for aircraft and fewer personnel on the ground. Turbulent Skies for the Bid Carriers Today, one in four tickets sold is on a discount airline. As pressure from low-fare carriers mounts, major airlines are reevaluating every aspect of their operations. The major carriers are undergoing radical change just to stay in business. They are experimenting with changes in costs, capacity, pricing, and product features in ways they haven?t seriously contemplated since the industry was deregulated in 1978. They are stripping billions of dollars from their operations by revamping their hub system, cutting jobs, eliminating flights, ending food service, and removing first-class seats, and by simplifying their fleets to cut training and maintenance costs, Some are replacing agents with self-service kiosks. Others are wrangling concessions from unions for huge pay cuts to reduce labor costs ? a major differentiating factor when you consider that in 2002 a United Airlines captain earned $9,000 to $11,000 more a month than a Jet Blue captain. Still others, such as U.S. Airways and United Airlines have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to reorganize their outstanding debt and lower their operating costs. In spite of their efforts, questions loom as to whether all the major airlines can survive. Even with huge cost cuts, all airlines remain susceptible to possible terrorist attacks, economic turns, or employee unrest. As experts claim that this is just the beginning of an industry-wide shakedown. After all, no airline can fly forever losing billions of dollars. Critical Thinking Questions 1. What s1. What supply and demand factors have changed the equilibrium point for airline tickets? 2. How has information technology affected the airline industry? 3. How are complimentary products affected by problems in the airline industry? 4. Take a closer look at the airline industry by logging on to http://www.hoovers.com, and type in Airlines for your search. List six domestic (U.S.) airlines and their locations and six international (global) airlines with their locations as well. 5. Why do U.S. airlines form alliances with overseas partners? more

Resolved Question: Supply/Demand economics question?

What would happen to a regular supply/demand graph for air travel: a) A decrease in landing fees b) A big discount for round-trip TRAIN travel which curve would shift and which way? more

Resolved Question: Question about Air Travel: If I get a group together to buy tickets for a trip to the Caribbean?

can they receive a group discount, and can i get a ticket for free? more

Resolved Question: i need a cheap flight. any thoughts?

i need a flight from toronto to fort myers (usa) and i need it cheap. the dates i have are from november 29 to december 6. i've checked the major travel sites and so far nothing have turned up. is there a site that u would recommend or an air line? or even a place where i can get like a discount? more

Resolved Question: When should I buy plane tickets from the US to Europe for December travel?

I going to travel to Europe this December and am unsure as to the best time to buy tickets. I am flying from Washington, DC to Luxembourg, Luxembourg to London, and London back to Washington, DC. I looked into tickets on discount sites and the entire trip is around $1100 but the times and airports are random. I then looking into Air France and the times were amazing but the flight bumps up to $1550. I am eager to buy my plane tickets but I wasn't too sure if it was too early. I think I'd die if I spent $1500 and a few weeks later Air France jumps down to $1000. Any help would be appreciated!! more

Resolved Question: what is the best mac laptop for me?

I do not know much about computers, but i do know i need one, and i get a discount from apple, (otherwise i wouldn't be getting it). The problem is i don't know which one i should get, there is the macbook, the pro, and the air. I'm hoping for it to last me a while (through college). I will be minoring in graphic arts, and majoring in business. I don't want it to be extremely heavy as i do travel a lot, but i also don't want to have to carry around external hard drives...and i do like watching movies and playing games.....which one would you reccomend? more

Resolved Question: toronto this august?

i plan to fly to toronto on the second week of august, and fly back to london on the first week of September. i have several questions.. ok here goes. -i found a few sites which offer discount airline tickets to toronto, but i wonder if there are any hidden charges on these sites, ie. www.iglucanada.com, www.expedia.co.uk, www.canadianaffair.com. any idea? -how is this Air Transat? and Zoom airlines.. any others? in case ur wondering, - i will travel with ONE back pack, no luggage, my brother lives there.. so no need to carry anything. -i dnt care for inflight entertainment. got me trusty ipod. -i love connections, love takeoff-landings. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find promotional codes for U.S. airlines that will offer discounts on air fares?

I will be traveling within the U.S. and would like to find some promotional codes that will give me discounts on air fare. more

Resolved Question: Is travel to Europe in late February worth it?

I'm looking to utilize some air miles I have earned and noticed that if I travel to Europe in late February I can get a discount. I would be traveling to London, Dublin, and Amsterdam. I'll be able to save 30-40% of my miles if I do the trip within that time frame, which would allow enough miles for another trip in the future -- but at the same I don't want to make the trip if the weather is terrible and makes it less enjoyable to do activites while out there. Thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: 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. more

Resolved Question: I WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE MY TRAVELS ON YAHOO. SO PLEASE GUIDE ME the name of my travels is rodricks travels?

We rent all types of cars indian as well as imported, we also do the do arrangement for resorts and air ticking idemostic and international, on sorts booking 50% discount from maket rates ( i even want to know if i can put some pictures of resorts and car in my advertisment) more

Resolved Question: Last last minute deals on air fare?

My wife and I would like to travel somewhere this weekend. She gets off of work today at 5pm and we are willing to go to the airport, with our bags packed and fly pretty much anywhere. I remember a long time ago, different flights would DEEPLY discount their tickets if you were there like an hour before take off. Do they still do that? Can anyone recommend how I could go about getting the cheapest flight prices for this weekend?way! they use to be called X-fares and they were primarily used by college kids and transient types that could fly at the drop of the hat. my buddy flew somewhere for $99 when the ticket was orginially $400. sure, he had to wear a flight attendant uniform or something, but who cares. more

Resolved Question: Travel from Mumbai to Goa?

I'm going to be in India in June and my international flight will reach Mumbai around midnight. I need to go to Goa and would prefer to travel by air. I am informed that only Indian Airlines has an early morn(5.20 a.m) flight on a Sunday(I'm reaching on a Sunday). We are 4 passengers and I was wondering if we could book our tickets by cash once we reach Mumbai. Also need to know if there are any special discounted fares. thanks. more

Resolved Question: I need a great deal on a trip to Disney World! Can anyone help me?

I'm taking my father to Disney World for his birthday in August. Need to leave early morning August 1 and return late evening August 4. I'm hoping to find a great deal on airfare, hotel and or (and especially) Disney World tickets. I've looked on all the web sites and I even get the weekly Travel Zoo top 20, but so far nothing great. Here's what I've priced out. Can anyone help me figure out how to knock these down some? Hotel: 350.00 Air: 425.00 Disney World: 500.00 We'll be going to the park Fri. Sat. Sun. and Mon. so it's 4 days. Anyone have an employee discount they want to extend to a daughter trying to do something nice for her Dad? :0) Thanks for the help! more

Resolved Question: Does Anyone Know Any West Jet / Air Canada Coupon Codes I can use?

I am booking a round trip from Vancouver to Toronto Departing April 26 and Returning May 3. I am just curious if anyone has had any luck looking for or finding coupon/promo codes which i could use to book this flight with West Jet or Air Canada. I have looked long and thoroughly through all of the coupon sites but they are mainly just advertising West Jet or Air Canada so I have not been able to come across any, (maybe some of you did :D?) also I dont know if there are any conventions or whatever which offer discount flights to during my travel dates ... (it isnt illegal if I was to use a coupon code from a business convention to get a discounted flight for those dates and then not even attend the convention is it ???? :S? ) Well thanks greatly in advance and I pray that someone is able to scrounge some up and offer them to me for use, wow it would be a wish come true :) Thanks again, ~Jon Johnson more

Resolved Question: Airline re-scheduled/canceled flight, anything I can do?

I was scheduled to make a flight with US Airways leaving at 5:45 AM, making a 40-minute layover, and arriving at my destination at 1:19 PM. I've had these reservations since 2/20. I was just called yesterday by the travel agency letting me know that US Air changed their schedule, making it impossible for me to make my connecting flight. They told me I could either cancel for a refund or change to a flight that left at 12:25 AM and still got there at the same time, with a 4-hour layover somewhere else. Those are TERRIBLE times for us, especially since we live 3-1/2 hours from the airport and I don't do well without sleep. When I looked into getting a refund and re-booking with another airline, the tickets have now DOUBLED. We can't change or cancel our reservations as we are staying at a resort. Do I have any options here? If I contact US Airways, is there any chance they'd give me an upgrade or discount on a future flight or anything else I can do?Also, the flight isn't leaving until June so there's no way it was canceled due to weather and the cost was $940 (2 tickets); now the going rate for 2 tickets is over $1800. more

Resolved Question: Anyone work for US Air?

I'm thinking about working part time in customer service because I travel very frequently and could use the employee benefits. Does anyone know what kind of flight discounts new part timers get? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Can you help me with airline discount codes?

I will be traveling by air at the end of January with my 2.5 year old child from Texas to Arizona, and am looking for some discounted flights. I looked online at the discount websites, but the lowest price I could find is about $430.00. Does anyone know any promotions codes to help discount a ticket?Ive tried Southwest Airlines, their lowest fare was over $600 Ive tried Kayak also, lowest was about $430 I am looking for any discount promotion code that airlines offer to help reduce the fare more

Resolved Question: Cheap Air and Hotel Rates?

I'm planning a trip to Honolulu, HI, for early to mid- January. It's been difficult for me because I have no previous traveling experience (i.e., never flown, never covered such a long distance! *I live in NJ*). All of my search results online have been similar, plus I don't have anything in the way of student discount or frequent flier mile privileges. Does anyone have any helpful references, information, or experiences they can share with me? All suggestions are appreciated. more

Voting Question: Algebra Homework Help Fast???

Hi I was absent Thursday for school because I had to go to the clinic to get my shots but when i went back to school Friday form my 3/4 Double Period Algebra my teacher passed me a Worksheet that she handed in Thursday but I don't know how to do it ? Winner gets 5 Stars 10 points!!!!! In exercises 43-58, first choose a variable and tell what it represents. Then write and algebraic expression for each word expression. 1. The quotient of the distance traveled and the rate, 50 miles per hour 2. The cost of the dinner plus a tip of $5.45 3. Four centimeters less than Bob's height 4. The cost of a new car less the depreciation, $1200 5. The distance traveled divided by the time, 3 hours 6. Twice the air distance from San Francisco to Chicago 7. Fifteen pounds more than the average weight 8. The cost of a tennis racquet minus the discount, $6.90 9. Nine degrees less than the average temperature Thank You this is all more

Resolved Question: 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 more

Resolved Question: getting cheap domestic and international air fare?

what are the best ways to get cheap air fares .is website a good option or local travel agents? can you recommend me some good search sites apart from kayak and sidestep. If you know of some good travel agent offering discounted price please let me know.Thx in advance. more

Resolved Question: How do I confirm it is the proper authority to register for Green Card free lottery? What should I do now?

I received following e-mail fm support@greencardsupport.org : "Please Do Not REPLY to this E-mail Get $ 17 discount on your American Green Card registration ! This is a limited time offer of one week ! Do not miss the opportunity and APPLY NOW. If you do not have Credit Card you may pay by other option such as Wire Transfer, Travelers check,Cash,Western Union,Pay Pal, CashU etc. For any question you may have, please Contact US on line or send an e-mail to support5@usagc.org or call 001-403-668-6290." Can I trust above e-mail? After Aug 24 ,2007 I have been sent e-mail by the same sender at least 4 times. Each time asking me to pay registration fee by any of the afore mentioned options within a time limit. Worth mentioning here that initially I was given an impression this lottery is free and the winner will get free air ticket to travel to the USA. more

Resolved Question: I need air travel advice.?

In early Oct. I'll be needing to fly from Tucson, AZ to El Paso, Tx and want to know of any discounts, or suggestions. What's the absolute best and economical (not too risky, though, will be traveling with two children 7& 12) way to go? Southwest seems cheapest, but are there other ways I can get discounts? Thanks!One more thing: I for sure want the kind of tickets that I am guaranteed seats, not the kind where there "may not be any available seating" more

Resolved Question: where should i travel for spring vacation?

I know its early... but i wanted to know where a friend and i should go so we can have a good time... we dont drink so that is not an issue... he have money... not like millionaires... but we have money and we get to stay in hotels practically free b/c her dad works for the Hiltons and he gets discounts. We live in the SF, California area. Also we wanted to stay in the states! thank you and about how much money should we save and take on the trip air plane tickets, ect. more

Resolved Question: Which London airports Ryanair and EasyJet fly out of? Can you easily transfer between Heathrow and Gattwick?

My wife and I would like to travel to Italy or France, but to reduce travel costs. I think it may be cheaper to fly from the west coast of the United States to London, and then fly on Easy Jet or Ryan Air. Most transoceanic flights go into Heathrow. But, I don't think that the discount carriers use that hub. Thanks for your help. Pauly more

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