Posted by admin on March 30th, 2011
Me and 3 other friends are volunteering in Ghana for a month and it would really help if we could get cheap flights out there.
Posted by admin on March 26th, 2011
I looked at airfares in January (a "high" season in Egypt). they were about $1200.
Posted by admin on March 25th, 2011
I know it is recommended to arrive for an international flight at least 2 hours early. Do I need to allow additional time for each international connection flight too?
Posted by admin on March 24th, 2011
So far this year airlines have raised rates six times, compared with just three increases last year, partly to keep pace with rising oil prices, according to Farecompare.com, which tracks ticket prices. overall, fares are up about 18 percent for travel in late may through early June, compared with the same period last year, according to Bing Travel, which offers predictions on whether fares will go up, down or hold steady on a given route.
Posted by admin on March 24th, 2011
CHINESE airlines are opposed to the European Union’s move to include the aviation industry in the Emission Trading Scheme which will likely cost global airlines billions of US dollars every year for their emissions.
Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2011
RPA says Stewart can poise itself to attract more passengers from the three increasingly busy metro airports
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Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2011
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The killer earthquake and the following tsunami in Japan has led to a shocking spike in airfares from Tokyo to other parts of the world, including India, while inbound fares have dropped.
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Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2011
Be flexible. That’s the word from travel agents and experts when it comes to planning for trips, especially where airfare is concerned. The cost of a barrel of oil, which was about $102 Monday morning, has impacted fees and surcharges applied by airlines. In fact, the average cost of a ticket has risen six times since the start of the year and could rise again, said Rick Seaney, CEO and co-founder of FareCompare.com. By comparison, there were only about four such increases in 2010. The fuel surcharges can be $10 to $20 per person each way. What’s interesting, though, is that flights, as well as cruise lines and even bus tours, are booked solid. “It’s certainly a reflection of demand,” Seaney said. “I think after a couple years of people saying they can’t afford it or they’re not willing to buy, they’ve said ‘I’m going to fly.’” Airlines cut back significantly the last time gas prices went through the roof in 2008. Since that time, they’ve not added back the seats they lost, Seaney said. “there are more people chasing fewer seats,” he said. Locally, travel agents report high demand. Charles Gesumaria, manager of AAA Travel Agency in Sunbury, said he has seen heavy bookings. “At this time, I don’t think it’s a hinder to traveling and bookings,” he said. “People are still traveling.” Amy Miller, of Miller Travel Agency in Selinsgrove, agreed. her operation has been busy, with about a dozen calls in the first few hours of Monday alone. “I think people are just tired of waiting and ready to go,” she said. so what’s the secret to getting a flight — or cruise or bus trip, for that matter — at the best price. Miller said the best thing is to be open to any idea. “For example, flights might be full running to Punta Canna, but there are great deals going to Aruba,” she said. Also, try to be flexible when it comes to the actual days of the vacation. Traveling midweek is cheaper than going Friday or Sunday. Seaney said consumers should accept that prices are high and do what they can to seek out deals wherever they might be. “The consumer shouldn’t turn themselves into day traders for oil to decide on a ticket price,” he said. “When oil gets like this and demand is high, it’s really about getting a better bad deal.” For that reason, Gesumaria said he’s been advising customers not to wait to book travel plans. “Book when you can. Ticket when you can,” he said.
Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2011
Just a few months ago, most U.S. airlines reported sizable annual profits in 2010. But elevated fuel prices are threatening the airlines’ meager margins in 2011.
Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2011
Air New Zealand is increasing airfares by as much as 8 percent on average because of the rising cost of jet fuel.
