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Beware when booking US Air? I bet you thought this would be a story with an unhappy ending.
Actually it is a cautious tale with a pretty sweet outcome.This is not so much about saving money when flying to Aruba, but more about value when booking your flights. From time to time we have all seen the instances of cheaper fares if you say make 2 stops instead of one.
Do you always automatically chose the first "best match" presented to you when booking a fare on an airline website? Recently while on usairways.com pricing holiday flights for my brother from Philadelphia to Aruba, the "best match" fare was $898.
The itinerary offered PHL to AUA through Charlotte and a non-stop on the return flight. Some of the fare pairings I had seen on other days included flights on turbo prop planes. I know they are safe other they would not be in the air, however, given the choice I would really prefer a "jet" for any of my loved ones.
When scrolling down the page to search flights by connection(s) and equipment, I noticed there were two non-stop flights PHL - AUA offering non-refundable coach for $724. Continuing across the column, one of the same non-stop flights was offered at a cheaper $642 for first class non-refundable.
Round-trip non-stop itinerary from PHL - AUA was a total of $1027, including a first class seat on the outbound flight.
Round-trip connecting itinerary as detailed above through CLT, was a total of $898. For an extra $129 my brother has not only the privilege of first class on the outbound, but:
Add in the cost of:
A 12 night vacation he will be checking a suitcase, complimentary for first class a savings of $25
Extra cost is $104.
Add in the cost of:
Lunch on board and 2 cocktails, a savings of $22+
Extra cost of first class is $82.
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Save Money Flying to Aruba II
Actually it is a cautious tale with a pretty sweet outcome.This is not so much about saving money when flying to Aruba, but more about value when booking your flights. From time to time we have all seen the instances of cheaper fares if you say make 2 stops instead of one.
Do you always automatically chose the first "best match" presented to you when booking a fare on an airline website? Recently while on usairways.com pricing holiday flights for my brother from Philadelphia to Aruba, the "best match" fare was $898.
The itinerary offered PHL to AUA through Charlotte and a non-stop on the return flight. Some of the fare pairings I had seen on other days included flights on turbo prop planes. I know they are safe other they would not be in the air, however, given the choice I would really prefer a "jet" for any of my loved ones.
When scrolling down the page to search flights by connection(s) and equipment, I noticed there were two non-stop flights PHL - AUA offering non-refundable coach for $724. Continuing across the column, one of the same non-stop flights was offered at a cheaper $642 for first class non-refundable.
Round-trip non-stop itinerary from PHL - AUA was a total of $1027, including a first class seat on the outbound flight.
Round-trip connecting itinerary as detailed above through CLT, was a total of $898. For an extra $129 my brother has not only the privilege of first class on the outbound, but:
- Is able to sleep 4 1/2 hours later
- Save 1 1/2 hours in travel time by flying non-stop
- Priority boarding, check-in and priority baggage handling
- Comfortable seating for a 4 1/2+ flight
Add in the cost of:
A 12 night vacation he will be checking a suitcase, complimentary for first class a savings of $25
Extra cost is $104.
Add in the cost of:
Lunch on board and 2 cocktails, a savings of $22+
Extra cost of first class is $82.
- 6 Ways To Find Cheap Flights For Your Next Holiday
If you’re dreaming of a holiday, first of all...join the club! Secondly, you won’t be alone if you’re debating whether to abandon your plans because of high flight prices. Flights are usually the most expensive component of a holiday, so deters...
- Seating Assignments On Delta
A hint if you fly Delta... What is the easiest way to obtain your favorite preference of seat when booking your flight? Note your preference in your profile. "Advance seat selection Advance seat selection is not available with Basic Economy fares. Seat...
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It is all about competition. Weekend Non-stop from ATLANTA with competition from Air Tran Delta $426.70 Air Tran $456.70 Weekday Non-stop from ATLANTA without competition Delta $726.70 $300 per person is an extra $600 per couple. That is a lot of money...
- Airfare To Aruba?
It is all about competition. Weekend Non-stop from ATLANTA with competition from Air Tran: Delta $426.70 Air Tran $456.70 Weekday Non-stop from ATLANTA without competition: Delta $726.70 $300 per person is an extra $600 per couple. That is a lot of money...
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