May
23
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Don Nadeau asked:
Bucket shops, or “travel consolidators,” are travel agencies who have arrangements with specific airlines to sell international tickets for considerably less than the airline’s published fares.
You can indeed save money on bucket shop fares, and experience a completely successful trip abroad. However, this segment of the travel industry contains enough landmines that you should use bucket shops only if you follow the tips given in this article.
Although financially secure vendors like Priceline may match or exceed bucket shop international discounts, and provide you with a more comfortable purchasing experience, the bucket shop option is still worth exploring. Their tickets often permit you to change your destination or dates for a fee, which Priceline “Name your own price” tickets, for example, never allow.
But, study these guidelines and proceed with caution!
How to find a reputable bucket shop:
You may see ads for bucket shop airfares in major newspapers and on the Internet. However, even though the newspaper or website may have a good reputation, the bucket shop which advertises there could be at best, disorganized, and at worst, downright dishonest.
Over the years, I have heard many tales of fly-by-night, shady bucket shops (and have had run-ins with several myself), and so I use these only if I have a solid recommendation from:
• a friend who has used the same bucket shop over time, • a report from the Better Business Bureau, or
• an article in a respected travel journal, such as Frommer’s Budget Travel.
One of the best sources for a reliable bucket shop referral is a friend from the same ethnic group as your destination. If it’s comfortable, ask your friend to obtain the price quotation. On many routes, travelers whose families originally came from the destination country get the lowest quotes.
A Cautionary Tale: Follow these tips before using bucket shops:
• If you are reside in the U.S., just use American bucket shops. It could be very difficult to pursue a transaction that turned sour if you use a foreign travel consolidator.
• Shops tend to specialize in specific countries. The one you use for Australia is not necessarily the one you want to use for Kenya.
• Bucket shop discounts excel at Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, eastern European, and African destinations. Discounts are less competitive to western European cities, such as Amsterdam and Paris, because airlines frequently publish specials to these destinations.
• Realize that bucket shop advice may often be biased. Airlines that give bucket shops special deals expect them to push business their way. A bucket shop may not tell you if another shop sells a cheaper or more convenient itinerary. • Request that quoted fares include all taxes and fees. Extra fees can be a way for a sketchy bucket shop to amp up the price considerably. So get the total price before making a reservation.
• Savings tend to be greatest when you deal with a company that writes its own tickets, instead of an agency that orders tickets from somewhere else. Confirm this with the agency. A good question is, “Can I pick up my ticket today?”
• Pay with a credit card. If the bucket shop turns out to be a scam, you may be able to stop payment with a credit card, but you can’t with cash.
• Ask to have their rules for canceling or changing flights in writing. These can be emailed or faxed to you if you cannot get to their office. Some bucket shop tickets may allow you to change flights and dates, others may not. Also, fees for changes may vary considerably.
• Try to buy travel on one airline (or its partners), with as few connections as possible. Any time you increase your number of connections or airlines, you increase your risk of complications, especially if you’re traveling with separate tickets for each airline.
Suppose you’re flying to Delhi via Moscow on separate airlines. If you miss your Delhi flight because the Moscow flight was late, the Delhi airline in Moscow may tell you it’s not responsible for re-booking fees, a hotel overnight, etc.
• In addition, bucket shop tickets are often marked “non-endorsable.” This means that if you miss a connection, you can’t be rerouted on another airline. On top of that, you may not have the visa required to leave the airport terminal if you have to wait a day or two. So it’s always best to fly with as few connections and airlines as possible.
• If possible, pick up your ticket at the bucket shop, instead of having it sent to you, so that you can examine it carefully before leaving the store. Make sure that you have coupons for each flight, correct dates, etc.
Have I scared you off?
Some bucket shops are reputable and some are not. I am not promoting them, nor am I saying to stay completely clear. I just want you to be armed with the best strategies for protecting yourself and setting up a comfortable trip when you find a reputable one. (And, remember - the best source is a trusted friend who has used the same bucket shop many times.)
Let’s say better safe than sorry, rather than better save than sorry!
DARNELL
Bucket shops, or “travel consolidators,” are travel agencies who have arrangements with specific airlines to sell international tickets for considerably less than the airline’s published fares.
You can indeed save money on bucket shop fares, and experience a completely successful trip abroad. However, this segment of the travel industry contains enough landmines that you should use bucket shops only if you follow the tips given in this article.
Although financially secure vendors like Priceline may match or exceed bucket shop international discounts, and provide you with a more comfortable purchasing experience, the bucket shop option is still worth exploring. Their tickets often permit you to change your destination or dates for a fee, which Priceline “Name your own price” tickets, for example, never allow.
But, study these guidelines and proceed with caution!
How to find a reputable bucket shop:
You may see ads for bucket shop airfares in major newspapers and on the Internet. However, even though the newspaper or website may have a good reputation, the bucket shop which advertises there could be at best, disorganized, and at worst, downright dishonest.
Over the years, I have heard many tales of fly-by-night, shady bucket shops (and have had run-ins with several myself), and so I use these only if I have a solid recommendation from:
• a friend who has used the same bucket shop over time, • a report from the Better Business Bureau, or
• an article in a respected travel journal, such as Frommer’s Budget Travel.
One of the best sources for a reliable bucket shop referral is a friend from the same ethnic group as your destination. If it’s comfortable, ask your friend to obtain the price quotation. On many routes, travelers whose families originally came from the destination country get the lowest quotes.
A Cautionary Tale: Follow these tips before using bucket shops:
• If you are reside in the U.S., just use American bucket shops. It could be very difficult to pursue a transaction that turned sour if you use a foreign travel consolidator.
• Shops tend to specialize in specific countries. The one you use for Australia is not necessarily the one you want to use for Kenya.
• Bucket shop discounts excel at Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, eastern European, and African destinations. Discounts are less competitive to western European cities, such as Amsterdam and Paris, because airlines frequently publish specials to these destinations.
• Realize that bucket shop advice may often be biased. Airlines that give bucket shops special deals expect them to push business their way. A bucket shop may not tell you if another shop sells a cheaper or more convenient itinerary. • Request that quoted fares include all taxes and fees. Extra fees can be a way for a sketchy bucket shop to amp up the price considerably. So get the total price before making a reservation.
• Savings tend to be greatest when you deal with a company that writes its own tickets, instead of an agency that orders tickets from somewhere else. Confirm this with the agency. A good question is, “Can I pick up my ticket today?”
• Pay with a credit card. If the bucket shop turns out to be a scam, you may be able to stop payment with a credit card, but you can’t with cash.
• Ask to have their rules for canceling or changing flights in writing. These can be emailed or faxed to you if you cannot get to their office. Some bucket shop tickets may allow you to change flights and dates, others may not. Also, fees for changes may vary considerably.
• Try to buy travel on one airline (or its partners), with as few connections as possible. Any time you increase your number of connections or airlines, you increase your risk of complications, especially if you’re traveling with separate tickets for each airline.
Suppose you’re flying to Delhi via Moscow on separate airlines. If you miss your Delhi flight because the Moscow flight was late, the Delhi airline in Moscow may tell you it’s not responsible for re-booking fees, a hotel overnight, etc.
• In addition, bucket shop tickets are often marked “non-endorsable.” This means that if you miss a connection, you can’t be rerouted on another airline. On top of that, you may not have the visa required to leave the airport terminal if you have to wait a day or two. So it’s always best to fly with as few connections and airlines as possible.
• If possible, pick up your ticket at the bucket shop, instead of having it sent to you, so that you can examine it carefully before leaving the store. Make sure that you have coupons for each flight, correct dates, etc.
Have I scared you off?
Some bucket shops are reputable and some are not. I am not promoting them, nor am I saying to stay completely clear. I just want you to be armed with the best strategies for protecting yourself and setting up a comfortable trip when you find a reputable one. (And, remember - the best source is a trusted friend who has used the same bucket shop many times.)
Let’s say better safe than sorry, rather than better save than sorry!
DARNELL
May
23
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Jim Brown asked:
If you are traveling a great deal, there’s always a catch of what you will bring and in how you actually will bring them. There is also a matter of what luggage will suit you the most. But to travel with style and ease, you need to remember some things. These many not necessarily mean an absolute way of travelling but just simple reminders will do.
1. Do not use any lock. Unless you are carrying the treasures of Egypt inside your bag, you have no reason to lock your bag. Otherwise if you carry valuable documents and items, have them in your hand-carry where you can keep an eye of them inside the plane cabin. But if what you’re carrying is nothing but ordinary items you should not lock your bags because they will certainly and painfully impede your travel. If for some precautionary measures the airline would like to check all baggage, it would be easier for you to open yours and will save both you and the flight more time.
2. What’s with the tags? You should not put all dangling tags or items on your luggage as decoration or whatever. The only tags that should be on your bag are those airline tags that they give you during check-in, otherwise do not put so many tags on them. This will prevent your bags from getting stuck to something later on. The more tags you have on your bag, the more chances you have of risking getting stuck. So be a little bit clean and tidy of your bags not only for yourself but for other passengers and the airline too.
3. Proper storage. If for some instance you are waiting for your flight, do not carry your luggage out with you wherever you go especially if you cannot sit tight in one place and wait for the right time. Unless you don’t find it a nuisance carrying them off around, there is every reason for you to properly store them perhaps at hotel front desks but of course this will cost you something.
4. Proper handling. One great advantage of travelling is the opportunity of having to buy souvenirs home. But in order to do this you need to know proper handling of the luggage you have. Never assume that the airline will properly take good care of you luggage unless you give them every reason to. So tell the airline staff from the very beginning that your luggage is delicate and they will do the rest for you.
5. Keep an eye on your bags. This is I think the most important tip in travelling. You need to watch them more closely and to make sure they are complete. Most missing luggage is on ground than on air. Be familiar with all your things.
Luggages are important part of travelling. In there you will put your personal belongings and for your travelling to be successful, you need to travel smart. Save some space on your bag, ALWAYS.
KEN
If you are traveling a great deal, there’s always a catch of what you will bring and in how you actually will bring them. There is also a matter of what luggage will suit you the most. But to travel with style and ease, you need to remember some things. These many not necessarily mean an absolute way of travelling but just simple reminders will do.
1. Do not use any lock. Unless you are carrying the treasures of Egypt inside your bag, you have no reason to lock your bag. Otherwise if you carry valuable documents and items, have them in your hand-carry where you can keep an eye of them inside the plane cabin. But if what you’re carrying is nothing but ordinary items you should not lock your bags because they will certainly and painfully impede your travel. If for some precautionary measures the airline would like to check all baggage, it would be easier for you to open yours and will save both you and the flight more time.
2. What’s with the tags? You should not put all dangling tags or items on your luggage as decoration or whatever. The only tags that should be on your bag are those airline tags that they give you during check-in, otherwise do not put so many tags on them. This will prevent your bags from getting stuck to something later on. The more tags you have on your bag, the more chances you have of risking getting stuck. So be a little bit clean and tidy of your bags not only for yourself but for other passengers and the airline too.
3. Proper storage. If for some instance you are waiting for your flight, do not carry your luggage out with you wherever you go especially if you cannot sit tight in one place and wait for the right time. Unless you don’t find it a nuisance carrying them off around, there is every reason for you to properly store them perhaps at hotel front desks but of course this will cost you something.
4. Proper handling. One great advantage of travelling is the opportunity of having to buy souvenirs home. But in order to do this you need to know proper handling of the luggage you have. Never assume that the airline will properly take good care of you luggage unless you give them every reason to. So tell the airline staff from the very beginning that your luggage is delicate and they will do the rest for you.
5. Keep an eye on your bags. This is I think the most important tip in travelling. You need to watch them more closely and to make sure they are complete. Most missing luggage is on ground than on air. Be familiar with all your things.
Luggages are important part of travelling. In there you will put your personal belongings and for your travelling to be successful, you need to travel smart. Save some space on your bag, ALWAYS.
KEN
May
21
Kendra J asked:
Albatross Airline’s fixed operating costs are $5.8 million, and its variable cost ratio is 0.20. The firm has$2 million in bonds outstanding with a coupon interest rate of 8 percent. Albatross has 30,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding, which pays a $2 annual dividend? There are 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Revenues for the firm are $8 million, and the firm is in the 40 percent
corporate income tax bracket.
Albatross Airline’s fixed operating costs are $5.8 million, and its variable cost ratio is 0.20. The firm has$2 million in bonds outstanding with a coupon interest rate of 8 percent. Albatross has 30,000 shares of preferred stock outstanding, which pays a $2 annual dividend? There are 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. Revenues for the firm are $8 million, and the firm is in the 40 percent
corporate income tax bracket.
a. Compute Albatross’ degree of operating leverage.
b. Compute its degree of financial leverage.
c. Compute its degree of combined leverage and interpret this value.
I’m stumped and need help quick. Thank you.
It’s not multiple choice. There has to be an answer for each.
RODNEY
May
19
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Jim Brown asked:
Some people travel for pleasure and derive great thrills from finding discounted airline tickets. Discounted travel by air is necessary due to the rising costs associated with the travel industry as a whole. Airlines are concerned about how every flight will leave the terminal with no empty seats. To an airline, an empty seat is lost income and wasted travel opportunities for some traveler that they have never met.
Some airlines will participate in blanketed marketing techniques just so that they can get the word out to the public about the low fares that are offered when people want to travel coast to coast. They will also create several bargains in travel by air by allowing travelers special discounts for choosing to travel during a specific time period that is typically the time when the airline seats go unsold and remain empty.
There is discounted travel by air opportunities to be found for even the busiest travel times of the year such as holidays. Some people will book several airline flights during a low fare season that they can use months from now. Booking discounted travel by air might require a little effort on the part of the traveler, but the discounts make it all seem worthwhile in the long run.
Most resort locations will have an off-season and travelers know that they can find discounted travel by air if they are willing to travel during the off-peak portion of the season. The beaches will still be just as warm as when tourists flock there in the summer months. A savvy vacation traveler knows that they will not have to deal with many crowded beaches when they arrive. They also know that the sun will be shining brightly throughout the time that they are vacationing on those beaches.
Even discounted travel by air has its perks if people know what the best times of the year are to travel. Some people find that they clear security a bit faster when they travel in the off-peak times of the year. They feel that they have a better chance of booking the seat that they like to sit in when people are not as vigilant about where they sit. They are typically focused on the prices of the airline flight and not the seat locations.
Some discount travel by air opportunities will allow travelers to visit overseas locations that they never thought they would ever be able to afford. The discounts for air travel afford them better rates on hotel rooms when purchased in a discount travel package. Some discount travel rates are so low that the traveler might even be afforded the chance to get pampered a bit by booking travel by air that includes seats in the first class passenger’s compartment.
RONNY
Some people travel for pleasure and derive great thrills from finding discounted airline tickets. Discounted travel by air is necessary due to the rising costs associated with the travel industry as a whole. Airlines are concerned about how every flight will leave the terminal with no empty seats. To an airline, an empty seat is lost income and wasted travel opportunities for some traveler that they have never met.
Some airlines will participate in blanketed marketing techniques just so that they can get the word out to the public about the low fares that are offered when people want to travel coast to coast. They will also create several bargains in travel by air by allowing travelers special discounts for choosing to travel during a specific time period that is typically the time when the airline seats go unsold and remain empty.
There is discounted travel by air opportunities to be found for even the busiest travel times of the year such as holidays. Some people will book several airline flights during a low fare season that they can use months from now. Booking discounted travel by air might require a little effort on the part of the traveler, but the discounts make it all seem worthwhile in the long run.
Most resort locations will have an off-season and travelers know that they can find discounted travel by air if they are willing to travel during the off-peak portion of the season. The beaches will still be just as warm as when tourists flock there in the summer months. A savvy vacation traveler knows that they will not have to deal with many crowded beaches when they arrive. They also know that the sun will be shining brightly throughout the time that they are vacationing on those beaches.
Even discounted travel by air has its perks if people know what the best times of the year are to travel. Some people find that they clear security a bit faster when they travel in the off-peak times of the year. They feel that they have a better chance of booking the seat that they like to sit in when people are not as vigilant about where they sit. They are typically focused on the prices of the airline flight and not the seat locations.
Some discount travel by air opportunities will allow travelers to visit overseas locations that they never thought they would ever be able to afford. The discounts for air travel afford them better rates on hotel rooms when purchased in a discount travel package. Some discount travel rates are so low that the traveler might even be afforded the chance to get pampered a bit by booking travel by air that includes seats in the first class passenger’s compartment.
RONNY
May
17
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James Brown asked:
Most travelers will select airline fares that priced low because of the route the airline uses to get people from one location to another. The traveler might know ahead of time that any flight departing the airport in the town where they live will be higher than if the traveler chose an airport location that was further away. These travelers will book flights from the other town in order to keep travel costs down. While these routes may inconvenience the customer some, it is the only travel method offered that would make certain that the travel is affordable.
People that travel extensively throughout the world will be planning online travel routes that reduce the amount of time that a traveler waits between flights in airports. Many flights have a definitive lag between the arrival and departure times of connecting flights, and business people know that this waiting time could mean a missed meeting if there were any delays due to weather conditions or mechanical malfunctions. Most business travelers plan around these possibilities by booking direct flights to a chosen destination.
Other travelers are extremely budget conscious about airline fares and the routes offered to destinations far from home. These travelers will spend the better part of the day planning online travel routes that are the cheapest, while still visiting cities that they are familiar with. The airport hubs in Georgia, Illinois, and Texas will be considered when reducing travel time, and most travelers will review each airports history of delaying flights due to weather or mechanical issues before selecting a low fare online. The airlines that have older planes in use will also receive consideration.
When planning online travel routes, a seasoned traveler will consider which services each airline offers during the flight. Some business travelers will make it a habit to fly with airlines that provide movies during the flight because this form of entertainment might help to take the edge off a rigorous travel schedule. The services provided in the first class section of the aircraft might lure some business passengers to upgrade to first class, and planning online travel routes with longer flights will make this upgrade more beneficial to the passenger.
Planning online travel routes during the holiday period is crucial to travelers who do not relish sleeping in airports. Most bad weather conditions can be avoided if airline passengers selected other airports to make flight connections. Planning online travel routes around airports that are famous for weather delays will ensure that holiday sharing will commence without a hitch when the traveler arrives at the final destination. Those travelers that cannot avoid travel to the North during wintertime will come prepared to deal with any delays by packing a warm blanket and a pillow.
People are discovering many benefits to planning online travel routes using travel management tools as a guide. Busy travelers are finding that the encrypted software keeps personal information and payment methods available for ease of use while booking airline flights, rental cars, and hotel accommodations. Other people use the software tools to search for the best flights and pinpoint the delays. Planning online travel routes around problem zones is one of the reasons why people are flying out of town to visit friends more regularly these days.
LINCOLN
Most travelers will select airline fares that priced low because of the route the airline uses to get people from one location to another. The traveler might know ahead of time that any flight departing the airport in the town where they live will be higher than if the traveler chose an airport location that was further away. These travelers will book flights from the other town in order to keep travel costs down. While these routes may inconvenience the customer some, it is the only travel method offered that would make certain that the travel is affordable.
People that travel extensively throughout the world will be planning online travel routes that reduce the amount of time that a traveler waits between flights in airports. Many flights have a definitive lag between the arrival and departure times of connecting flights, and business people know that this waiting time could mean a missed meeting if there were any delays due to weather conditions or mechanical malfunctions. Most business travelers plan around these possibilities by booking direct flights to a chosen destination.
Other travelers are extremely budget conscious about airline fares and the routes offered to destinations far from home. These travelers will spend the better part of the day planning online travel routes that are the cheapest, while still visiting cities that they are familiar with. The airport hubs in Georgia, Illinois, and Texas will be considered when reducing travel time, and most travelers will review each airports history of delaying flights due to weather or mechanical issues before selecting a low fare online. The airlines that have older planes in use will also receive consideration.
When planning online travel routes, a seasoned traveler will consider which services each airline offers during the flight. Some business travelers will make it a habit to fly with airlines that provide movies during the flight because this form of entertainment might help to take the edge off a rigorous travel schedule. The services provided in the first class section of the aircraft might lure some business passengers to upgrade to first class, and planning online travel routes with longer flights will make this upgrade more beneficial to the passenger.
Planning online travel routes during the holiday period is crucial to travelers who do not relish sleeping in airports. Most bad weather conditions can be avoided if airline passengers selected other airports to make flight connections. Planning online travel routes around airports that are famous for weather delays will ensure that holiday sharing will commence without a hitch when the traveler arrives at the final destination. Those travelers that cannot avoid travel to the North during wintertime will come prepared to deal with any delays by packing a warm blanket and a pillow.
People are discovering many benefits to planning online travel routes using travel management tools as a guide. Busy travelers are finding that the encrypted software keeps personal information and payment methods available for ease of use while booking airline flights, rental cars, and hotel accommodations. Other people use the software tools to search for the best flights and pinpoint the delays. Planning online travel routes around problem zones is one of the reasons why people are flying out of town to visit friends more regularly these days.
LINCOLN
May
15
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James Brown asked:
The world-wide-web has proven to be not only a source for a myriad of information on almost anything and everything there is to know but it also gives one the access and the facility to make online transactions with business sites. And not to be left behind is the air ticketing offices which boast of more convenience and efficiency for their traveling clients. Appreciation of travelers and tourists for these online airline booking sites have been increasing by the day. This is not surprising as they have surely been convinced by the advantages and benefits that they have reaped as compared to the traditional way of reserving and booking airline tickets and boarding passes. Here are a few more tips to get the most out of your money in getting those airplane tickets via the internet.
Booking in advance has always seemed to be an advantage for most travelers. The earlier you have your ticket, the earlier you will have peace of mind about your traveling plans. Then all you can do is sit tight and wait for the day where you can go directly to the terminal, board up your plane and get ready to see the world outside of your country. There are a number of airlines which offer discounts for tickets that are booked 21 days ahead of time, so you may want to consider these. Try not to book too early though because flight fares have a tendency to fluctuate from time to time. It would surely put a damper on things when you learn that you paid for $15 more for your trip to Sydney, Australia which you have booked last month as when you can get a better rate when you have purchased your tickets today. Be on your guard for airfare sales and promotional deals. Read travel news and updates regularly which are available on the internet on a daily basis. You may learn a tip or two that can save you a lot on your airplane fees and other charges. You may also want to sign up to receive fare alerts, announcements and special deals through email. A lot of websites offer this feature as an add-on benefit to their loyal traveling customers and clients.
As much as possible, it is best to compare and keep a record of airfare prices and fees the whole year round. And do not content yourself with just one airline. The world-wide-web is offering you the chance to get the best deal with the numerous and multiple online air company websites that it offers so make the best out of it. Search in, match up side by side and weigh carefully all facets before booking in that flight. Where some websites may offer lower rates, the amenities may not be that good so it is best to consider all options. Getting a low fare does not necessarily mean that you have to sacrifice the quality. If you are diligent and wary enough, you will definitely get the most out of your airfare shopping.
RIGOBERTO
The world-wide-web has proven to be not only a source for a myriad of information on almost anything and everything there is to know but it also gives one the access and the facility to make online transactions with business sites. And not to be left behind is the air ticketing offices which boast of more convenience and efficiency for their traveling clients. Appreciation of travelers and tourists for these online airline booking sites have been increasing by the day. This is not surprising as they have surely been convinced by the advantages and benefits that they have reaped as compared to the traditional way of reserving and booking airline tickets and boarding passes. Here are a few more tips to get the most out of your money in getting those airplane tickets via the internet.
Booking in advance has always seemed to be an advantage for most travelers. The earlier you have your ticket, the earlier you will have peace of mind about your traveling plans. Then all you can do is sit tight and wait for the day where you can go directly to the terminal, board up your plane and get ready to see the world outside of your country. There are a number of airlines which offer discounts for tickets that are booked 21 days ahead of time, so you may want to consider these. Try not to book too early though because flight fares have a tendency to fluctuate from time to time. It would surely put a damper on things when you learn that you paid for $15 more for your trip to Sydney, Australia which you have booked last month as when you can get a better rate when you have purchased your tickets today. Be on your guard for airfare sales and promotional deals. Read travel news and updates regularly which are available on the internet on a daily basis. You may learn a tip or two that can save you a lot on your airplane fees and other charges. You may also want to sign up to receive fare alerts, announcements and special deals through email. A lot of websites offer this feature as an add-on benefit to their loyal traveling customers and clients.
As much as possible, it is best to compare and keep a record of airfare prices and fees the whole year round. And do not content yourself with just one airline. The world-wide-web is offering you the chance to get the best deal with the numerous and multiple online air company websites that it offers so make the best out of it. Search in, match up side by side and weigh carefully all facets before booking in that flight. Where some websites may offer lower rates, the amenities may not be that good so it is best to consider all options. Getting a low fare does not necessarily mean that you have to sacrifice the quality. If you are diligent and wary enough, you will definitely get the most out of your airfare shopping.
RIGOBERTO
May
14
NWA E-Certificate Codes?
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Kelly W asked:
I was wondering if anyone had a coupon from Northwest Airlines. They are called E-Certificates. I usually get them in the mail but haven’t received any lately and was wanting to book a flight to NYC. Travel dates will be completed by Nov. 2. I will be traveling in Zone A (I think that’s right anyway) There are usually two different numbers/codes that you have to enter. I have tried searching numerous websites to find great deals but haven’t had much luck. So, if you have one of those little NWA flyers laying around could you answer me back with all the codes on it and the price for traveling in Zone A (will be going from Nebraska to New York). I would greatly appreciate it!
I’m asking on a public forum b/c sometimes people receive them and have no intentions on using them and they end up getting thrown away. The other reason is, is that’s it’s a generic code, meaning the same code is printed on thousands of those coupons. The code isn’t specific to that one coupon. Just wanted to clarify.
TYRONE
I was wondering if anyone had a coupon from Northwest Airlines. They are called E-Certificates. I usually get them in the mail but haven’t received any lately and was wanting to book a flight to NYC. Travel dates will be completed by Nov. 2. I will be traveling in Zone A (I think that’s right anyway) There are usually two different numbers/codes that you have to enter. I have tried searching numerous websites to find great deals but haven’t had much luck. So, if you have one of those little NWA flyers laying around could you answer me back with all the codes on it and the price for traveling in Zone A (will be going from Nebraska to New York). I would greatly appreciate it!
I’m asking on a public forum b/c sometimes people receive them and have no intentions on using them and they end up getting thrown away. The other reason is, is that’s it’s a generic code, meaning the same code is printed on thousands of those coupons. The code isn’t specific to that one coupon. Just wanted to clarify.
TYRONE
May
8
Imperfect ÇÓѧTÄÑÇË ♥ asked:
I wasn’t at school for 3 days because family was at the hospital
*these are new*
I wasn’t at school for 3 days because family was at the hospital
*these are new*
PLEASE ANSWER ANY YOU CAN
An airline has a plan in which a spouse can travel for 75% of the base cost of a ticket and a child under 12 can travel for 50% of the base cost. The airline worker pays the base price
A) Using this plan, what will it cost a married couple with three children under 12 to fly if the base coast is $280?
B) What percent discount is this compared with all five people paying full price
Hint:(Reduced price-non-reduced price) divided by Non-reduced price x 100
2nd question
Carlos has a 10% off coupon and spent it on a computer game that was marked down 30%. What was his total discount?
A collectible comic book worth $40 two years ago gained 15% value the next year,but the lots 15% in value this year. What is it worth now?
LOGAN
May
7
FLIGHT COUPONS? PLEASE?
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nani asked:
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY DISCONUNTS FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES, UNITED AIRLINES OR CONTINENTAL AIRLINES? I’M LOOKING TO TRAVEL ON FEB 21ST 09 & RETURNING APRIL 1ST… WITHIN THE STATES, ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL HELP, THANKS YA’LL!!!
( I MEAN DISCOUNTS) LOL
HARRISON
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY DISCONUNTS FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES, UNITED AIRLINES OR CONTINENTAL AIRLINES? I’M LOOKING TO TRAVEL ON FEB 21ST 09 & RETURNING APRIL 1ST… WITHIN THE STATES, ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL HELP, THANKS YA’LL!!!
( I MEAN DISCOUNTS) LOL
HARRISON
May
3
Does anyone have a coupon code for Alitalia?
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Scotto asked:
Does anyone know of a promotional code or coupon code that I could use when booking an Alitalia flight through the airline’s website? The booking form allows for clients to include one of these codes and receive a lower price. I have searched the internet, but could not find anything posted on forums.
TERRANCE
Does anyone know of a promotional code or coupon code that I could use when booking an Alitalia flight through the airline’s website? The booking form allows for clients to include one of these codes and receive a lower price. I have searched the internet, but could not find anything posted on forums.
TERRANCE