Apr
28
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Victor Nunn asked:
Of course the employer pays for the bill for most business travel. But if you are in business for yourself or the employer isn’t footing the bill, it is important to look for travel savings. If you are a recreational traveler, the tips outlined here will be of equal benefit to you.
Foremost in trying to ensure travel savings is careful planning. Nothing expands the travel budget more than the unexpected. The choice of a hotel that is located near your destination can save money and all-important time during your trip. Another feature to look for when booking a hotel is a free airport shuttle service. This can save around $50 just getting from and returning to the airport. Also remember a taxi to the airport is expensive, if you don’t have a spouse or friend with the time to drop you off and pick you up at the airport consider staying at an airport motel. Many motels at airport locations offer free parking for the length of your travel when you book a room. This is a method that saves both time and money.
Car rentals are still a cost effective alternative to airport limos or taxis. An economy car rental may be the least expensive way to get from the airport and may also be the most efficient. Look for discounts and promotions that are offered by car rental companies, airlines and credit card companies as incentives. Your airline may offer a discount on a car rental from a partner company in conjunction with you airline ticket. Check your credit card, airline carrier and other sources for money saving travel deals.
Just because this is a corporate style trip, you don’t have to eat every meal in a restaurant. Getting deli takeout or a pizza for one night not only results in savings but also often give you much needed relaxation to concentration on your presentation. Your hotel will probably have a coffee maker and supplies. Bring along some breakfast bars and fruit to start the day off with a quiet breakfast in your room. Along with being kind to your budget, this way of starting your day will give you time for one more look at that presentation and notes of questions you need to ask.
Use the Internet to compare flight prices to your destination and compare hotel rates. Making your own travel reservations can result in travel savings; many hotels and airlines offer additional discounts and specials for booking online. This also holds true for car rentals. Booking directly and making your plans yourself will also give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your itinerary exactly. This allows you to choose travel at precisely the times that are convenient to you and direct flights. Any and all time spent waiting for a connection or killing time in-between flights is likely to cost you money. Time on your hands usually results in buying and consuming things you don’t really want to pass the time. Doing a bit of work and careful planning will give you extra time to concentrate on the purpose for your business travel and end up in travel savings.
MARTY
Of course the employer pays for the bill for most business travel. But if you are in business for yourself or the employer isn’t footing the bill, it is important to look for travel savings. If you are a recreational traveler, the tips outlined here will be of equal benefit to you.
Foremost in trying to ensure travel savings is careful planning. Nothing expands the travel budget more than the unexpected. The choice of a hotel that is located near your destination can save money and all-important time during your trip. Another feature to look for when booking a hotel is a free airport shuttle service. This can save around $50 just getting from and returning to the airport. Also remember a taxi to the airport is expensive, if you don’t have a spouse or friend with the time to drop you off and pick you up at the airport consider staying at an airport motel. Many motels at airport locations offer free parking for the length of your travel when you book a room. This is a method that saves both time and money.
Car rentals are still a cost effective alternative to airport limos or taxis. An economy car rental may be the least expensive way to get from the airport and may also be the most efficient. Look for discounts and promotions that are offered by car rental companies, airlines and credit card companies as incentives. Your airline may offer a discount on a car rental from a partner company in conjunction with you airline ticket. Check your credit card, airline carrier and other sources for money saving travel deals.
Just because this is a corporate style trip, you don’t have to eat every meal in a restaurant. Getting deli takeout or a pizza for one night not only results in savings but also often give you much needed relaxation to concentration on your presentation. Your hotel will probably have a coffee maker and supplies. Bring along some breakfast bars and fruit to start the day off with a quiet breakfast in your room. Along with being kind to your budget, this way of starting your day will give you time for one more look at that presentation and notes of questions you need to ask.
Use the Internet to compare flight prices to your destination and compare hotel rates. Making your own travel reservations can result in travel savings; many hotels and airlines offer additional discounts and specials for booking online. This also holds true for car rentals. Booking directly and making your plans yourself will also give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your itinerary exactly. This allows you to choose travel at precisely the times that are convenient to you and direct flights. Any and all time spent waiting for a connection or killing time in-between flights is likely to cost you money. Time on your hands usually results in buying and consuming things you don’t really want to pass the time. Doing a bit of work and careful planning will give you extra time to concentrate on the purpose for your business travel and end up in travel savings.
MARTY
Apr
25
Sam007 asked:
HEY GUYS , WE’RE TRAVELING FROM DALLAS TX TO SAN FRANCISCO ON MAY 22nd , COMING BACK MAY 25th .LOOKING FOR SOME DISCOUNTS CODE IF IT POSSIBLE .
HEY GUYS , WE’RE TRAVELING FROM DALLAS TX TO SAN FRANCISCO ON MAY 22nd , COMING BACK MAY 25th .LOOKING FOR SOME DISCOUNTS CODE IF IT POSSIBLE .
I APPRECIATE ANY HELP .
THANKS A LOT AND GOD BLESS.
keyword : promotion , promo ,discounts , coupons .
ROMAN
Apr
22
Coupon Codes for Southwest Airlines?
Filed Under Air Travel | 2 Comments
Heather asked:
Anyone know any coupon codes for Southwest Airlines? Leaving from Chicago to Las Vegas…thanks
GARRY
Anyone know any coupon codes for Southwest Airlines? Leaving from Chicago to Las Vegas…thanks
GARRY
Apr
20
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markoriks asked:
Regular Service:
It is providing the commercial airlines across their route network, as scheduled fixed routes. Most of these companies belong to IAT - International Air Transport Association, these companies have signed agreements that allow them to share the burdens and how it can bring goods to areas not covered by them, sharing the proportionate share of the freight. Most of the shipments of merchandise are conducted in aircraft type “COMBI” (Cargo and Passenger). The freight rates are set by the IAT, not being able to negotiate discounts in most cases.
Service leased or charter:
It is the presenting commercial airlines as the need for its customers to rent a plane full or in part. In the latter case, the goods must wait several days to complete the loading of the aircraft. The leased service charges can be negotiated and may achieved significant reductions on the regular fare.
To make any export by air will require the following documents:
Registration exports
Single form of exports was
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificates
Health Certificates
Reference Guide
Air Waybill
Declaration - Vouchers to provide CORPEI.
Shipping
The national port system is composed as follows:
Commercial Ports:
Port of Guayaquil
Port of Manta
Port of Esmeraldas
Port Bolivar
Superintendent oil terminal:
Balao
La Libertad
The Salitral
Knowing the conditions established in the ports of embarkation for the recruitment of cargo, is essential to establish the cost of transport.
Liner Beth terms or terms: loading, stowage, thereto and unloading are listed within the freight. Are excluded, according to custom and usage of the ports, the cost of operations prior to hook into the cargo or post it on the download. This form of quote used in ships for online conferencing or general cargo.
In Free / FI (Free inside or Franco Within): Cats of the load operation are not included in the charter, and must deal with the merchandise. They include the costs of stevedoring and unloading.
Free In and Out / FIO (Free inside and outside): It means that freight quoted does not include the costs of loading and unloading, but the stowage.
Free In and Out and Stow / FIOS (Free inside and outside and free stowage): The freight does not include costs of loading, unloading and stowage.
Free In and Out and Stowe and Trimmed / FIOS (Free inside, free of stevedoring, trim and outside of the ship) differs from the previous clause in the exclusion of spending on behalf paleo grain carrier, being in charge of merchandise.
Free in line out / file costs burden on behalf of the merchandise, unloading costs borne by the owner or carrier.
Liner in Free Life Out7 costs burden borne by the owner or carrier. It is the inverse of files.
To make any type of export is necessary to gather the following list of documents:
Registration exports
Single form of exports was
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificates
Health Certificates
Reference Guide
Bill of Lading (B / L)
Declaration coupon export CORPEI
Ground transportation
The classification of the road network land is as follows:
Road network state in charge of the national state
Provincial road network, covering routes operated by viewers Provincial Councils.
Cantonal Network, which includes the urban streets and Cantoral.
The rails of the Andean System of Highways licensed for international transport making between Andean Group countries are as follows:
Axes trunk: Rumichaca, Tulcán, Ibarra, Quito, Aloag, Santo Domingo, Quvedo, Babahoyo, Guayaquil, Machala, Huaquillas. Aloag, Ambato, Riombamba, Azogues, Cuenca, Loja, Veracruz, Catacocha, Mac.
Axes complementary: Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo. Puente San Miguel, Lago Agrio, Baeza, PIF, Quito. Manta, Montecristi, Jipijapa, Guayaquil. Port Bolivar, Machala.
ltl freight carriers
LANE
Regular Service:
It is providing the commercial airlines across their route network, as scheduled fixed routes. Most of these companies belong to IAT - International Air Transport Association, these companies have signed agreements that allow them to share the burdens and how it can bring goods to areas not covered by them, sharing the proportionate share of the freight. Most of the shipments of merchandise are conducted in aircraft type “COMBI” (Cargo and Passenger). The freight rates are set by the IAT, not being able to negotiate discounts in most cases.
Service leased or charter:
It is the presenting commercial airlines as the need for its customers to rent a plane full or in part. In the latter case, the goods must wait several days to complete the loading of the aircraft. The leased service charges can be negotiated and may achieved significant reductions on the regular fare.
To make any export by air will require the following documents:
Registration exports
Single form of exports was
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificates
Health Certificates
Reference Guide
Air Waybill
Declaration - Vouchers to provide CORPEI.
Shipping
The national port system is composed as follows:
Commercial Ports:
Port of Guayaquil
Port of Manta
Port of Esmeraldas
Port Bolivar
Superintendent oil terminal:
Balao
La Libertad
The Salitral
Knowing the conditions established in the ports of embarkation for the recruitment of cargo, is essential to establish the cost of transport.
Liner Beth terms or terms: loading, stowage, thereto and unloading are listed within the freight. Are excluded, according to custom and usage of the ports, the cost of operations prior to hook into the cargo or post it on the download. This form of quote used in ships for online conferencing or general cargo.
In Free / FI (Free inside or Franco Within): Cats of the load operation are not included in the charter, and must deal with the merchandise. They include the costs of stevedoring and unloading.
Free In and Out / FIO (Free inside and outside): It means that freight quoted does not include the costs of loading and unloading, but the stowage.
Free In and Out and Stow / FIOS (Free inside and outside and free stowage): The freight does not include costs of loading, unloading and stowage.
Free In and Out and Stowe and Trimmed / FIOS (Free inside, free of stevedoring, trim and outside of the ship) differs from the previous clause in the exclusion of spending on behalf paleo grain carrier, being in charge of merchandise.
Free in line out / file costs burden on behalf of the merchandise, unloading costs borne by the owner or carrier.
Liner in Free Life Out7 costs burden borne by the owner or carrier. It is the inverse of files.
To make any type of export is necessary to gather the following list of documents:
Registration exports
Single form of exports was
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificates
Health Certificates
Reference Guide
Bill of Lading (B / L)
Declaration coupon export CORPEI
Ground transportation
The classification of the road network land is as follows:
Road network state in charge of the national state
Provincial road network, covering routes operated by viewers Provincial Councils.
Cantonal Network, which includes the urban streets and Cantoral.
The rails of the Andean System of Highways licensed for international transport making between Andean Group countries are as follows:
Axes trunk: Rumichaca, Tulcán, Ibarra, Quito, Aloag, Santo Domingo, Quvedo, Babahoyo, Guayaquil, Machala, Huaquillas. Aloag, Ambato, Riombamba, Azogues, Cuenca, Loja, Veracruz, Catacocha, Mac.
Axes complementary: Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo. Puente San Miguel, Lago Agrio, Baeza, PIF, Quito. Manta, Montecristi, Jipijapa, Guayaquil. Port Bolivar, Machala.
ltl freight carriers
LANE
Apr
19
I need to travel (fligh) with my 2 autistic boys next week. Any Tips? Limited budget?
Filed Under Air Travel | 5 Comments
X Brain Mom asked:
How do I get discount coupons for airlines? I am on a very tight budget. My boys have autism and FX Syndrome. Toddlers.
from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Harrisburg, PA
ages 5.5 and 3.5 y.o.
LUKE
How do I get discount coupons for airlines? I am on a very tight budget. My boys have autism and FX Syndrome. Toddlers.
from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Harrisburg, PA
ages 5.5 and 3.5 y.o.
LUKE
Apr
19
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Jim Brown asked:
Most airlines operate on a tighter budget lately because of rising fuel costs and the sparse interest shown by the public in boarding any aircraft since 9/11. Interests have increased lately and people are bargaining for lower fares to make their travel more affordable and fit for a family budget. Some families put off booking airline flights until the last minute because the fares are always lower.
Last minute travel by air can be thrilling when the ordinary traveler has the opportunity to visit exotic beaches and have fun in the sun for a week or so at a very low price. Some of the last minute travel packages offer airfare and hotel accommodations for two thirds off the price of the package when it was sold to other traveler’s weeks before. Left over travel packages are reduced to ensure that none are wasted.
The most seasoned travelers will establish a email notification with travel companies to see all of the available last minute travel offers that they have each day. They do not limit their search to places where they would go to conduct business. These travelers search for travel bargains to places that are fun and exciting. Many last minute travels by air packages are so low priced that a person could schedule several vacations a year because they are so affordable.
Travel by air at the last minute is very suitable for people who are single. These travels have the chance to stay in touch with old friends or visit several college campuses before they commit to attending a specific one in order to get a college degree. Some last minute travel by air will allow college students to visit family and friends that they have not seen for a very long time.
The low prices for travel by air at the last minute can add up to a significant savings over the period of a year. Some travel websites will show the differences in the regular travel offering and the new prices that they are offering for a person to travel by air. These discounted travel packages might have some restrictions for the travel dates, but people always know that the travel will be typically started in less than 24-hours. People save a lot of money when they can travel on the spur of the moment and some savvy travelers keep luggage packed and ready for travel for just this reason.
In order to be able to travel by air at the last minute, some travelers keep a close watch on the number of vacation days that they have on the books. Other people are self-employed and have nothing that would preclude them from taking advantages of the last minute travel. Travel by air is becoming popular again with the increased security at airports and people have learned to travel lighter due to the new restrictions in place for air travel all over the world.
OSVALDO
Most airlines operate on a tighter budget lately because of rising fuel costs and the sparse interest shown by the public in boarding any aircraft since 9/11. Interests have increased lately and people are bargaining for lower fares to make their travel more affordable and fit for a family budget. Some families put off booking airline flights until the last minute because the fares are always lower.
Last minute travel by air can be thrilling when the ordinary traveler has the opportunity to visit exotic beaches and have fun in the sun for a week or so at a very low price. Some of the last minute travel packages offer airfare and hotel accommodations for two thirds off the price of the package when it was sold to other traveler’s weeks before. Left over travel packages are reduced to ensure that none are wasted.
The most seasoned travelers will establish a email notification with travel companies to see all of the available last minute travel offers that they have each day. They do not limit their search to places where they would go to conduct business. These travelers search for travel bargains to places that are fun and exciting. Many last minute travels by air packages are so low priced that a person could schedule several vacations a year because they are so affordable.
Travel by air at the last minute is very suitable for people who are single. These travels have the chance to stay in touch with old friends or visit several college campuses before they commit to attending a specific one in order to get a college degree. Some last minute travel by air will allow college students to visit family and friends that they have not seen for a very long time.
The low prices for travel by air at the last minute can add up to a significant savings over the period of a year. Some travel websites will show the differences in the regular travel offering and the new prices that they are offering for a person to travel by air. These discounted travel packages might have some restrictions for the travel dates, but people always know that the travel will be typically started in less than 24-hours. People save a lot of money when they can travel on the spur of the moment and some savvy travelers keep luggage packed and ready for travel for just this reason.
In order to be able to travel by air at the last minute, some travelers keep a close watch on the number of vacation days that they have on the books. Other people are self-employed and have nothing that would preclude them from taking advantages of the last minute travel. Travel by air is becoming popular again with the increased security at airports and people have learned to travel lighter due to the new restrictions in place for air travel all over the world.
OSVALDO
Apr
19
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Ranju Kumar asked:
How can I avoid flight delays?
- Research the Airlines on-time ratings and use the Airline with the best rating.
- Keep up with the news and see if your Airline is facing any upcoming labor negotiations. If they are in negotiation near the time you are planning your trip, you might want to use another Airline in case yours has a work stoppage or slowdown.
- Avoid peak travel time.
- Check the weather conditions that are common along your route to see if you can plan your trip to avoid periods when foul weather causes delays.
- Fly nonstop or with the least amount of connections possible. Each time you land and take off you increase your chances to encounter delays.
- Take early morning flights. Early flights are less likely to be delayed and if they are delayed you will have more options remaining through out the day to complete your trip.
- Avoid the last flight of the day since a delay might force an overnight stay.
- If you fear you will suffer from a flight delay, consider using a paper ticket over an electronic ticket. If you need to transfer to another Airline to continue your trip, a paper ticket can save you time. Most Airlines are not yet able to transfer passengers flying on e-tickets without first taking the time to switch them to a paper ticket.
What should I do if my flight is delayed or canceled?
- If your flight is delayed or canceled, work with the Airlines counter personnel to book you on another flight. Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper.
- If there is a line at the counter, call the Airlines reservation center directly to book another flight instead of waiting in line for the few people available to help. See if they can guarantee you a seat on another flight.
- If you have another person traveling with you, spread out with one in line and the other on the phone. Try to stay within eyesight of each other in case one of you needs to wave the other one over. If you have a cell phone, call the Airline while you are standing in line and see who can help you first.
- See if others in your party belong to any premium clubs that will help to get you special consideration.
- Ask to be protected under the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. This section of the contract is often called Rule 240, but no matter what it is called, they will have a section that specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.
The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract be available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so you might print it off and take it with you in case you need it.
Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract they still have to honor their written guidelines in the contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.
- If other Airlines are still operating, see if your Airline is willing to find you a seat on another Airline. Although, their contract may allow them some time to first find you a flight on their own Airline, most state that when they fail to do so, they will try to find you a seat with another Airline. Know that many Airlines limit your potential choices of other Airlines only with certain Airlines that have existing agreements with your Airline. Your option probably wont be to find any other flight at the airport that works. It will be to find another flight from a list of specific Airlines.
- The Airlines Rule 240 may state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.
- Rule 240 also specifies what, if any, other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation. The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation.
- If it looks like lots of people are going to be stuck for a long time, consider booking a hotel room and/or a rental car before everyone else grabs them all.
- Look into other practical forms of transportation such as trains, buses, or rental cars. The airport may close, but that does not necessarily mean the highways and railroads are impassible.
- Move quickly, a closed airport will mean that other forms of transportation and hotel rooms will sell out quickly.
- Update any future reservations with Airlines, hotels or rental cars that will be effected by your delay.
What type of compensation will I receive if my flight is delayed or canceled?
You may think a delayed or canceled flight will get you complimentary meals and a free hotel stay, but thats not always true. However, you can take some actions to make sure you are given all the assistance and compensation you are due.
- Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper. You can let them know you are upset without turning your anger toward them.
- You might have to rely on your negotiation skills to cover some expenses caused by the flights delay or cancellation. This is where being professional can help.
- Ask to be protected under the Airlines Rule 240, so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. Rule 240 refers to the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights. Rule 240 specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract must be made available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so print it off and take it with you.
- Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract, they still have to honor their written guidelines in their contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.
- Most Airlines will first try to reschedule your flight or offer you coupons good toward future flights. However, many, although not all, Airlines “Rule 240″ state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket if you decide not to travel on the rescheduled flight, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.
- Its always a good idea to pay for your plane ticket with a credit card. It usually makes it easier and quicker for you to get your refund and, if the Airline gives you hard time about refunding your unused ticket, you can ask your credit card company about the possibility of a charge back.
- If the Airline requires you to mail in your unused ticket before they will issue a refund, be sure to make a copy of your ticket before you put it in the mail.
- “Rule 240″ also specifies what, if any other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation.
- The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation. Compensation for delay will also vary depending on the amount of time that you were delayed.
- If the delay or cancellation is caused by issues beyond the control of the Airline, often referred to in a “Force Majeure” clause, any compensation you are due may be limited or eliminated.
- “Force Majeure” is a big catchall phrase that identifies many possible situations whether actual or threatened that cannot be foreseen by the Airlines and/or are beyond the control of the Airline. Many situations can qualify under “Force Majeure”, but some that are often listed include, the weather, acts of God, government regulation, terrorism, wars, hostilities, security and safety concerns, strikes, work slowdowns, labor-related disputes, shortage of labor or fuel.
- Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for an overnight stay in a hotel, meals, phone calls or other transportation costs. However, there are limits and restrictions on all these forms of compensations. Many Airlines will not pay for an overnight hotel stay at the origin point or destination of your flight and many even deny paying for a stay if your flight is stopped at an airport near your homes main airport.
- If you are late checking in, you may have waived your right to any compensation you are due, including your right to an involuntary refund.
- Keep all receipts for expenses caused by your delay or flight cancellation. No matter what their rules say, you can always make an appeal to the Airlines customer service department and you will want the receipts to back you up. Send your Airline copies of the receipts and keep the original receipts.
- Even though, your Airline may not be required to give compensation, they still may provide you with something to keep you a happy customer.
WILBUR
How can I avoid flight delays?
- Research the Airlines on-time ratings and use the Airline with the best rating.
- Keep up with the news and see if your Airline is facing any upcoming labor negotiations. If they are in negotiation near the time you are planning your trip, you might want to use another Airline in case yours has a work stoppage or slowdown.
- Avoid peak travel time.
- Check the weather conditions that are common along your route to see if you can plan your trip to avoid periods when foul weather causes delays.
- Fly nonstop or with the least amount of connections possible. Each time you land and take off you increase your chances to encounter delays.
- Take early morning flights. Early flights are less likely to be delayed and if they are delayed you will have more options remaining through out the day to complete your trip.
- Avoid the last flight of the day since a delay might force an overnight stay.
- If you fear you will suffer from a flight delay, consider using a paper ticket over an electronic ticket. If you need to transfer to another Airline to continue your trip, a paper ticket can save you time. Most Airlines are not yet able to transfer passengers flying on e-tickets without first taking the time to switch them to a paper ticket.
What should I do if my flight is delayed or canceled?
- If your flight is delayed or canceled, work with the Airlines counter personnel to book you on another flight. Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper.
- If there is a line at the counter, call the Airlines reservation center directly to book another flight instead of waiting in line for the few people available to help. See if they can guarantee you a seat on another flight.
- If you have another person traveling with you, spread out with one in line and the other on the phone. Try to stay within eyesight of each other in case one of you needs to wave the other one over. If you have a cell phone, call the Airline while you are standing in line and see who can help you first.
- See if others in your party belong to any premium clubs that will help to get you special consideration.
- Ask to be protected under the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. This section of the contract is often called Rule 240, but no matter what it is called, they will have a section that specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.
The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract be available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so you might print it off and take it with you in case you need it.
Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract they still have to honor their written guidelines in the contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.
- If other Airlines are still operating, see if your Airline is willing to find you a seat on another Airline. Although, their contract may allow them some time to first find you a flight on their own Airline, most state that when they fail to do so, they will try to find you a seat with another Airline. Know that many Airlines limit your potential choices of other Airlines only with certain Airlines that have existing agreements with your Airline. Your option probably wont be to find any other flight at the airport that works. It will be to find another flight from a list of specific Airlines.
- The Airlines Rule 240 may state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.
- Rule 240 also specifies what, if any, other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation. The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation.
- If it looks like lots of people are going to be stuck for a long time, consider booking a hotel room and/or a rental car before everyone else grabs them all.
- Look into other practical forms of transportation such as trains, buses, or rental cars. The airport may close, but that does not necessarily mean the highways and railroads are impassible.
- Move quickly, a closed airport will mean that other forms of transportation and hotel rooms will sell out quickly.
- Update any future reservations with Airlines, hotels or rental cars that will be effected by your delay.
What type of compensation will I receive if my flight is delayed or canceled?
You may think a delayed or canceled flight will get you complimentary meals and a free hotel stay, but thats not always true. However, you can take some actions to make sure you are given all the assistance and compensation you are due.
- Being nice and working with the agent will often bring much better results than losing your temper. You can let them know you are upset without turning your anger toward them.
- You might have to rely on your negotiation skills to cover some expenses caused by the flights delay or cancellation. This is where being professional can help.
- Ask to be protected under the Airlines Rule 240, so you are given all the consideration you are legally due. Rule 240 refers to the Airlines own written rules in the tickets conditions or contract of carriage for dealing with missed connections, delayed and canceled flights. Rule 240 specifically spells out what action they must take to help you continue your trip and what compensation you are due, if any.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that a copy of this contract must be made available to passengers at the Airlines ticket counter. Many Airlines also provide this information on their web sites so print it off and take it with you.
- Some Airline employees will try to tell you to that they no longer use Rule 240, but no matter what they call this section of their contract, they still have to honor their written guidelines in their contract of carriage. These guidelines are part of the legal contract that deals with you. Both you and the Airline agreed upon these terms when they sold and you purchased their ticket. The Airline cannot choose to disregard part of a legal contract and enforce a different policy.
- Most Airlines will first try to reschedule your flight or offer you coupons good toward future flights. However, many, although not all, Airlines “Rule 240″ state that, if you so choose, you are entitled to an involuntary refund for any unused portion of your ticket if you decide not to travel on the rescheduled flight, even if you purchased a nonrefundable ticket.
- Its always a good idea to pay for your plane ticket with a credit card. It usually makes it easier and quicker for you to get your refund and, if the Airline gives you hard time about refunding your unused ticket, you can ask your credit card company about the possibility of a charge back.
- If the Airline requires you to mail in your unused ticket before they will issue a refund, be sure to make a copy of your ticket before you put it in the mail.
- “Rule 240″ also specifies what, if any other compensation you are due because of the flights delay or cancellation.
- The compensation due will usually vary depending on the reason for the flights delay or cancellation. Compensation for delay will also vary depending on the amount of time that you were delayed.
- If the delay or cancellation is caused by issues beyond the control of the Airline, often referred to in a “Force Majeure” clause, any compensation you are due may be limited or eliminated.
- “Force Majeure” is a big catchall phrase that identifies many possible situations whether actual or threatened that cannot be foreseen by the Airlines and/or are beyond the control of the Airline. Many situations can qualify under “Force Majeure”, but some that are often listed include, the weather, acts of God, government regulation, terrorism, wars, hostilities, security and safety concerns, strikes, work slowdowns, labor-related disputes, shortage of labor or fuel.
- Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for an overnight stay in a hotel, meals, phone calls or other transportation costs. However, there are limits and restrictions on all these forms of compensations. Many Airlines will not pay for an overnight hotel stay at the origin point or destination of your flight and many even deny paying for a stay if your flight is stopped at an airport near your homes main airport.
- If you are late checking in, you may have waived your right to any compensation you are due, including your right to an involuntary refund.
- Keep all receipts for expenses caused by your delay or flight cancellation. No matter what their rules say, you can always make an appeal to the Airlines customer service department and you will want the receipts to back you up. Send your Airline copies of the receipts and keep the original receipts.
- Even though, your Airline may not be required to give compensation, they still may provide you with something to keep you a happy customer.
WILBUR
Apr
18
Anyone know any airline coupon codes for 2009?
Filed Under Aircraft | 4 Comments
Mandy asked:
Most of the sites I researched have coupon codes that have expired. Thanks for your help!
KENT
Most of the sites I researched have coupon codes that have expired. Thanks for your help!
KENT
Apr
12
Your experience with American Airlines?
Filed Under Air Travel | 2 Comments
hulahoops asked:
We are looking to fly from Dulles airport to Kauai in November…I’ve generally flown United. I am really not ecstatic about united or displeased…fairly neutral.
We are looking to fly from Dulles airport to Kauai in November…I’ve generally flown United. I am really not ecstatic about united or displeased…fairly neutral.
Has anyone heard of 5%off coupon for AA?
LOWELL
Apr
11
Filed Under Ecommerce | Leave a Comment
David J Stack asked:
ick and buy. Shopping has never been as convenient as when you do it online. For many of us, the Web has become one big, virtual department store, where anything –books, clothes, toys, souvenir items, pillow covers, airline tickets, whatever it is one needs (or wants)– can be purchased with a single mouse-click.
It used to be inconvenient. It used to be that we’d have to drive to the nearest Wal-Mart to buy things, and spend hours making rounds of the aisles, and fall in line and wait our turn at the cash register. It used to be that we’d have to make lists, push metal carts, carry heavy bags all the way to the parking lot, and sigh at the end of a long day that was spent looking for a particular kind of Air Jordans that Junior wanted for Christmas.
That’s rarely the case these days. Thanks to the rapid rise of technology, everything has now become available online. Even the metal cart –or, alternatively, the shopping bag– has gone virtual on us. From the comfort of our own homes, or our swivel chair in the office, we have grown to become a consumer generation that makes transactions the electronic way. Point, click and buy: the height of convenience indeed, with less time spent and less effort required.
But are we shopping at less cost?
As the world’s economy continues to plummet, the average Joe’s budget continues to tighten. And our online shopping behavior has become more thorough. Every penny counts, as they say. We are scouring the Internet for a website that sells this item for a cheaper price than the other website. We are Googling for bargains. We are asking bloggers for tips, and sellers for discounts, and retailers for better deals. Anything that will help us save a few more cents. A few more dollars.
It is then to no surprise that coupons are making a comeback; this time, though, they have gone paperless. Like everything else, they are being presented online – and redeemed online. Internet shopping carts are being tagged with snips that would take a percent or dollar off of a purchase. Whereas before, shoppers would clip newspaper cutouts for a meal ticket or collect coupons from boxes of breakfast cereals, we now have the Internet to avail ourselves of similar money-saving opportunities. Clearance sales used to be announced with a banner posted on a shop window – and rebates and discounts, in magazine inserts; now they’re being advertised with a colorful graphic on the sidebars of blogs and online stores.
These trends have driven the rise of websites, such as http://www.couponsaver.org/, that collect coupon information and promo codes to share to the rest of the online shoppers’ world. An increasing number of consumers, with varying demographics and needs, are visiting these sites to check out the most popular deals or monitor the latest promotional offers.
“I was very frustrated with not being able to find the coupons and promo codes that I wanted to use,” says Dave Stack, founder of Coupon Saver. “So instead of complaining about it, I decided to do something and ‘build a better mousetrap,’ as they say.”
Not that the mousetrap lessens the choices of the consumer. If anything, it increases them – all while ushering in a trend in shopping that is just as convenient, and yet also much cheaper: point, click, buy, and save.
DEANDRE
ick and buy. Shopping has never been as convenient as when you do it online. For many of us, the Web has become one big, virtual department store, where anything –books, clothes, toys, souvenir items, pillow covers, airline tickets, whatever it is one needs (or wants)– can be purchased with a single mouse-click.
It used to be inconvenient. It used to be that we’d have to drive to the nearest Wal-Mart to buy things, and spend hours making rounds of the aisles, and fall in line and wait our turn at the cash register. It used to be that we’d have to make lists, push metal carts, carry heavy bags all the way to the parking lot, and sigh at the end of a long day that was spent looking for a particular kind of Air Jordans that Junior wanted for Christmas.
That’s rarely the case these days. Thanks to the rapid rise of technology, everything has now become available online. Even the metal cart –or, alternatively, the shopping bag– has gone virtual on us. From the comfort of our own homes, or our swivel chair in the office, we have grown to become a consumer generation that makes transactions the electronic way. Point, click and buy: the height of convenience indeed, with less time spent and less effort required.
But are we shopping at less cost?
As the world’s economy continues to plummet, the average Joe’s budget continues to tighten. And our online shopping behavior has become more thorough. Every penny counts, as they say. We are scouring the Internet for a website that sells this item for a cheaper price than the other website. We are Googling for bargains. We are asking bloggers for tips, and sellers for discounts, and retailers for better deals. Anything that will help us save a few more cents. A few more dollars.
It is then to no surprise that coupons are making a comeback; this time, though, they have gone paperless. Like everything else, they are being presented online – and redeemed online. Internet shopping carts are being tagged with snips that would take a percent or dollar off of a purchase. Whereas before, shoppers would clip newspaper cutouts for a meal ticket or collect coupons from boxes of breakfast cereals, we now have the Internet to avail ourselves of similar money-saving opportunities. Clearance sales used to be announced with a banner posted on a shop window – and rebates and discounts, in magazine inserts; now they’re being advertised with a colorful graphic on the sidebars of blogs and online stores.
These trends have driven the rise of websites, such as http://www.couponsaver.org/, that collect coupon information and promo codes to share to the rest of the online shoppers’ world. An increasing number of consumers, with varying demographics and needs, are visiting these sites to check out the most popular deals or monitor the latest promotional offers.
“I was very frustrated with not being able to find the coupons and promo codes that I wanted to use,” says Dave Stack, founder of Coupon Saver. “So instead of complaining about it, I decided to do something and ‘build a better mousetrap,’ as they say.”
Not that the mousetrap lessens the choices of the consumer. If anything, it increases them – all while ushering in a trend in shopping that is just as convenient, and yet also much cheaper: point, click, buy, and save.
DEANDRE