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Saving on Summer Travel: Take the Bus

Not just any bus… How would you like to travel from New York to Washington — and back — for less than the cost of a candy bar and a can of soda? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, brace yourselves budget conscious travelers—-it’s the real deal. A new company called BoltBus is offering tickets from the Big Apple to D.C. for as low as a $1 each way. The super cheap price is an attempt to lure summer travelers away from trains, planes and their own automobiles. I guess I should inform you that there is … Continue reading →

The State of Airfares—Good News/Bad News

Let’s start with the good news: Holiday travelers rejoice; some airlines are giving you something else to be thankful for this November. Select carriers are knocking the stuffing out of ticket prices for Thanksgiving travel. The bad news: the rate reductions (some as much as 40% off) only apply to off-peak days. So, once again, being flexible is KEY! More bad news: Last weekend, several airlines increased round-trip fares by $20. Which means there have been seven fare-raising attempts by the biggest full-fare airlines since Labor Day. One travel expert told news reporters: “I’ve never seen fares go up this … Continue reading →

More Alternative Airports

Looking to save money on a plane ticket to your holiday travel destination? The key to saving cash is to be FLEXIBLE. In my previous blog I shared a travel tip about utilizing alternative airports. I have found that I can save a bundle of cash by flying in to or out of alternate airports. (Meaning non-major metropolitan airports such as Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport or New York’s JFK.) To make things easier for you I have listed several alternative airports in and around major U.S. cities. Here now is the continuation of my previous list. BOSTON Main airport: Logan … Continue reading →

Alternative Airports

In my previous blog I mentioned that great airfare deals are available (even during the busy holiday travel season) provided you remain “flexible” with your travel plans. In addition to being flexible with your departure and return dates and times, it’s also helpful to consider flying in or out of alternate airports. For example, I live near two major airports in Wisconsin—–Milwaukee and Madison. So when I can’t get an affordable fare when I plug in one, I then check fares at the other. Some alternative airports are quite convenient; others are a stretch. For instance, I could fly out … Continue reading →

Is There Still a Way to Save on Holiday Travel?

That depends on how and where you plan to spend the holidays. If you are plan to take a plane to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving or Christmas you may be out of luck. According to travel agents, the average person books a flight 85 days in advance, up from 81 last year, and there are only 19 days until Thanksgiving and 51 days until Christmas. And even more bad news, in the past few weeks, several airlines have raised their fares. Travel experts say frugal fliers bought their tickets early for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. But, don’t despair, there … Continue reading →

Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Make Holiday Travel Plans

Procrastinators be warned: When it comes to making holiday travel plans waiting until the last minute doesn’t pay. In fact, you’ll find in the end you are the one who will be paying big bucks to travel over the river and through the woods… In a previous blog I explained why airfare on some of the most popular domestic flights has gone up dramatically over the last few months. But, I also provided you with a noteworthy resource (remember I called it “my secret weapon”) to help you secure the lowest holiday airfare possible. Since then I have gathered a … Continue reading →

What’s The Deal With Those $10 Plane Tickets?

If you had a chance to fly 600 miles for the same amount of money it would cost you to buy a meal at The Olive Garden would you do it? To me it’s a no brainer… absolutely. I think. Thinking is actually what inspired me to write this blog. I got to thinking about my previous post regarding Skybus Airlines’ inaugural flights out of my local airport here in Milwaukee. The airline is currently offering $10 seats from Milwaukee to Ohio. This offer is not unusual for the carrier that has made a name for itself by offering seats … Continue reading →

Holiday Travel—Good News, Bad News

If you want the secret to finding the cheapest airfare this holiday season you’ve come to the right place. I plan to reveal my secret weapon in the war against high airfare. But, first, let me tell you why you’re going to need my tip more than ever this holiday season. According to travel analysts, steeper fuel costs and fewer available seats on many U.S. flights are translating into some of the highest holiday airfares passengers have ever seen. Airfare experts say Thanksgiving ticket prices are averaging 3% to7% higher than last year and the last-minute sales for off-peak holiday … Continue reading →

Ways To Save On Holiday Travel

When I told my brother I had already gotten my daughter’s Halloween costume he about choked on the burger he was eating. He’s single and obviously has no clue that savvy parents who aren’t crafty enough to piece together a homemade disguise for their children buy Halloween costumes in August. Sure, fall just officially began today and most parts of the country are still basking in summer-like temperatures, but like it or not, the holidays will be here before we know it. Christmas is coming… and before that Thanksgiving. Not to mention Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, etc. The happy … Continue reading →

Say So Long To Paper Tickets

Bad news for my mom and others like her who are resistant to change. This time next year paper airline tickets will have gone the way of rotary telephones—-not completely obsolete, but very hard to find. According to the International Air Transport Association, currently, less than 14% of the 400 million tickets it processes are paper tickets. And that number is expected to drop again next year. Beginning June 1, 2008, the IATA will stop issuing paper tickets. Some small regional or foreign airlines will continue issuing paper tickets, but they’ll be few and far between. The reason for the … Continue reading →