Iggy aka IG
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jan 25, 2017 15:09:37 GMT -5
I haven't traveled by air in 10 years or more. What's the best site for buying tickets? Any tips, such as how far in advance, time of day, etc? Do airlines charge for carry-on luggage? I'm planning for the end of March. Thanks! Happy, I skimmed the 3 pages because I am quite busy here at the office, so I'm not sure if someone suggested hotels.com? I used them a few weeks ago to book a hotel and airline tickets for an upcoming trip and they saved me $360 between the two. (I went to their site at the suggestion of my sister, because their site saved my niece hundreds of dollars on a trip late last year.) Good luck and have a wonderful time!
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saveinla
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Post by saveinla on Jan 25, 2017 15:38:22 GMT -5
I haven't flown for a couple of years, but will be heading to Florida in a couple of weeks. Will need to check 1 bag, and will likely do boarding pass at home day before flight. Can I check in at airport counter the day I check my bag and only do one thing or do I still need to get my own boarding pass? BTW, Will be flying 1st class on each leg of the trip. You don't have to check in online or print your boarding pass if you don't want to. You can check in at the airport counter and get your boarding pass or you can use the kiosk at the airport. If you are flying United Business class, you can usually check in 2 bags for free and also carry one or two carry on depending on the flight. Check the United website or your ticket for details.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jan 26, 2017 8:41:50 GMT -5
I haven't flown for a couple of years, but will be heading to Florida in a couple of weeks. Will need to check 1 bag, and will likely do boarding pass at home day before flight. Can I check in at airport counter the day I check my bag and only do one thing or do I still need to get my own boarding pass? BTW, Will be flying 1st class on each leg of the trip. You don't have to check in online or print your boarding pass if you don't want to. You can check in at the airport counter and get your boarding pass or you can use the kiosk at the airport. If you are flying United Business class, you can usually check in 2 bags for free and also carry one or two carry on depending on the flight. Check the United website or your ticket for details. I'm flying 1st class. 1 suitcase, 1 small carryon and I have transport assistance in Chicago from terminal to terminal.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 26, 2017 10:15:29 GMT -5
You don't have to check in online or print your boarding pass if you don't want to. You can check in at the airport counter and get your boarding pass or you can use the kiosk at the airport. If you are flying United Business class, you can usually check in 2 bags for free and also carry one or two carry on depending on the flight. Check the United website or your ticket for details. I'm flying 1st class. 1 suitcase, 1 small carryon and I have transport assistance in Chicago from terminal to terminal. Many airports, if you check in to get your boarding pass at a kiosk will also print out a luggage tag. You put it on your bag, keep the receipt, and drop the bag off at baggage drop. Then proceed to gate.
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Jan 26, 2017 20:19:26 GMT -5
We've been really pleased with costcotravel.com if you're a Costco member Flights only or complete vacation packages?
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emma1420
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Post by emma1420 on Jan 26, 2017 21:22:35 GMT -5
When I am looking for airline tickets, I often start at the destination. I like to look up the destination airport website. Once there I check which airlines service my destination airport. Discount airlines will be listed, with their schedule, on the airport website. Then I can visit the airline websites that fly to my destination to check for price. I try to book with the airlines directly, much less hassle when plans change. I always try to be kind and accommodating when boarding a flight. Several times the flight crew has noticed DH and I helping someone else get seated and help get their luggage stowed. More than once we have been rewarded with free cocktails just for being a nice person. I prefer to book through the airline, because if I miss a connection or a flight gets cancelled, it's easier to get rebooked with the airline than a third party booker.
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sesfw
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Post by sesfw on Jan 28, 2017 17:34:09 GMT -5
I'm planning for the end of March. I try to book with the airlines directly
A lot depends on where you are going. We just booked a trip and went directly to the airline website for ticketing.
When I went to a third party booker it didn't list all the possibilities so I took a chance that this airline had a direct flight to our trip location. It did.
I have also found out if you check schedules on a third party site then go to the airline site the price will be a little cheaper.
And I would do it NOW
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 29, 2017 16:02:39 GMT -5
We've been really pleased with costcotravel.com if you're a Costco member Flights only or complete vacation packages? DH and I did our cruise through Costco. We got a room with a window instead of a port Hole for the same money using them instead of a travel agent.
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