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Air fares
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:21 pm
Got a quote from a local travel agent, how much savings if I go direct to airline, your help appreciated
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Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:22 pm to bigwheel
I flew roundtrip from Nola to Denver last week on Frontier for $60
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:22 pm to bigwheel
$350
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:22 pm to bigwheel
Just go to google flights and type in the dates you want to go and where. They will have a list.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:24 pm to bigwheel
If you have to ask, your intelligence level dictates you are better off using the agent.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:26 pm to bigwheel
I never book with a travel agency. Fares are always better from the airline. Use online booking sites to compare, then book with the airline. Unless you are doing separate airlines for segments.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:26 pm to PrivatePublic
OP maybe hasn’t flown in a plane in a long time?
Or is an older gentleman that isn’t as comfortable with technology?
Or is an older gentleman that isn’t as comfortable with technology?
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:28 pm to lsunurse
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Or is an older gentleman that isn’t as comfortable with technology?
All the more reason to use an agent.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:30 pm to bigwheel
i use google flights for everything. also check southwest's website (not on google flights)
This post was edited on 9/13/19 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:31 pm to PrivatePublic
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All the more reason to use an agent.
Yes but just because someone is older, doesn’t mean they are not intelligent.
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:36 pm to bigwheel
I find that I get much better deals through live travel agents. If you can get a better deal through the internet, stop using the travel agent. However, if the travel agent is legit, they can save you some serious cash.
For example, I needed to get a ticket from Louisiana to Paris in the first week of July. The best I could get for a direct out of New Orleans was $2,400. I could get a two stop flight for about $1,900.
I contacted a travel agent friend who got a direct flight on Luftansa for $800.00. I couldn't get anywhere near the same price on the internet on any airline. She also got me trip insurance, lost things, and medical evacuation insurance for an additional $90.00. Totally worth it.
I'm completely sold on using human travel agents again. Do that and you will get the best deal.
For example, I needed to get a ticket from Louisiana to Paris in the first week of July. The best I could get for a direct out of New Orleans was $2,400. I could get a two stop flight for about $1,900.
I contacted a travel agent friend who got a direct flight on Luftansa for $800.00. I couldn't get anywhere near the same price on the internet on any airline. She also got me trip insurance, lost things, and medical evacuation insurance for an additional $90.00. Totally worth it.
I'm completely sold on using human travel agents again. Do that and you will get the best deal.
This post was edited on 9/13/19 at 4:37 pm
Posted on 9/13/19 at 4:43 pm to TBoy
The travel board is basically a group of personal travel agents. If theres a good deal someone over there will find it. I don't see a need to use a travel agent unless you don't know what you're doing and could use some help
Posted on 9/14/19 at 12:03 am to bigwheel
I don't know. Give us your itinerary and quote, and we'll google it for you and tell you if you got a good deal!
Posted on 9/14/19 at 9:45 am to TBoy
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I needed to get a ticket from Louisiana to Paris
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I contacted a travel agent friend who got a direct flight on Luftansa for $800.00.
no you did not
Posted on 9/14/19 at 1:40 pm to cave canem
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I contacted a travel agent friend who got a direct flight on Luftansa for $800.00.
Since when is there a direct flight to Paris from any airport in Louisiana?
Posted on 9/14/19 at 1:58 pm to hungryone
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Since when is there a direct flight to Paris from any airport in Louisiana?
Probably Detroit if he is in Kalamazoo Michigan.
Posted on 9/14/19 at 2:14 pm to bigwheel
Travel agents still exist???
Posted on 9/14/19 at 4:15 pm to TBoy
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For example, I needed to get a ticket from Louisiana to Paris in the first week of July. The best I could get for a direct out of New Orleans was $2,400. I could get a two stop flight for about $1,900.
I contacted a travel agent friend who got a direct flight on Luftansa for $800.00. I couldn't get anywhere near the same price on the internet on any airline. She also got me trip insurance, lost things, and medical evacuation insurance for an additional $90.00. Totally worth it.
Either you're lying or don't know what a direct flight is.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 2:14 am to bigwheel
Use google flights to price, book direct thru the airline, and avoid Spirit like the plague.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 6:23 am to bigwheel
quote:Try this website. It's always given me the best prices. Skiplagged.com
bigwheel
I hope this helps. Enjoy your trip.
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