531. Passenger Locked In Empty Plane
June 02, 2010
As good as snaring cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages makes a traveler feel, the glow is quickly diminished if that passenger is unable to exit the plane upon arriving at the planned destination. Ginger McGuire fell asleep during a flight between Washington and Philadelphia that land...
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532. Travel Tips on Flying
May 28, 2010
Almost everyone who needs to fly is looking for cheap airfare, be it cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages. While cheap is the goal, travelers who properly plan their trips are much more likely to enjoy them. The following are ways to improve your odds of enjoying your flying experienc...
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533. Should Shorter Flights Cost Less?
May 28, 2010
Common sense suggests that the shorter the flight the more likely travelers should be able to find cheap fares, particularly cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages. Of course common sense often does not rule when it comes to the airlines. Frequently it can cost travelers twice as much...
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534. Europe's Bad News is Good for U.S. Tourists
May 26, 2010
Rioting in Greece and the ominous debt crisis in several European nations may well result in additional cheap airplane tickets and cheap discount hotel rooms being offered this year. The euro has fallen almost 17 percent against the dollar in the last six months, making European travel more afforda...
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535. Hotels Embracing Airline Fees Example
May 26, 2010
The biggest challenge to cheap travel, whether it is cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages, is avoiding the fees that airlines are now charging their passengers. Given the success (measured by almost $8 billion collected last year) airlines have had charging their passengers fees, hotel...
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536. Summer Air Travel Likely to Grow
May 25, 2010
Cheap airplane tickets and cheap vacation packages are expected to continue to be plentiful, particularly on domestic flights, according to the Air Transport Association (ATA). International travel is anticipated to strongly outperform domestic travel. The number of domestic passengers this summ...
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537. Impact of Sheraton's "Green" Program
May 25, 2010
Many travelers motivated by cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms are also environmentally conscious. Starwood’s Sheraton claims that environmental concerns have lead them to offer vouchers or points to guests who decline daily housekeeping service. Sheraton’s “Make a Green Choice” progr...
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538. Avoiding Travel Fees
May 25, 2010
These days it often seems like the only way to know that you really purchased cheap airplane tickets, cheap discount hotel rooms, or cheap vacation packages is by waiting until you return from your trip and adding up all the additional fees you paid while you were traveling. By being proactive and ...
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539. Increasing Benefit of Airline Credit Cards
May 25, 2010
As frequent fliers know all too well, cheap fares, be they cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages can end up being more expensive than expected after paying to check bags when flying. As of June 1st, Delta will waive the first checked bag fee for anyone that has or is traveling with some...
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540. Avoiding Travel Scams
May 24, 2010
Cheap fares, be they cheap airplane tickets, cheap vacation packages, or discount hotel rooms, are great, but they can quickly become a disappointment if you later find out that you are not getting what you were promised when you made your travel purchase. The following are several common travel sc...
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Author: Steve Robinson
