Share Your Air Fare Tips: Avoiding Rips and Insane Prices

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Discussion Overview

This thread focuses on participants sharing their experiences and tips regarding airfare for an upcoming event. Various airlines and pricing strategies are discussed, along with personal anecdotes about travel plans and challenges in finding affordable flights.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over high airfare prices, noting a significant increase in taxes compared to previous years.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience of finding a flight from Florida to Chicago for $143, describing it as a great deal.
  • Several participants mention Southwest Airlines as a preferred choice for affordable flights, with some reporting fares as low as $98 round trip.
  • One participant indicates that they found a higher fare of $222 on Southwest and opted for Delta instead.
  • Another participant shares their excitement about booking a flight for $122.20 on Southwest, highlighting the convenience of train access to downtown.
  • Some participants express envy over others' lower fares, with one noting that their cheapest option was $250, which is beyond their budget.
  • One participant mentions the possibility of group fares to reduce costs, while others discuss their travel plans and hotel arrangements.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the availability and affordability of airfare, with some participants finding great deals while others struggle to find reasonable prices. No clear consensus emerges on the best airline or strategy for booking flights.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing airfare related to an upcoming conference, sharing personal experiences and varying levels of success in finding affordable travel options.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants planning to attend the same event, as they share insights and experiences related to airfare and travel logistics.

Kelley Sells
Kelley Sells
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Okay, let's all share, I'm having a funky time getting decent air fare.....I had one that boasted 85.00 round trip, yeah THEN tack on the 96.00 worth of TAXES.....what a RIP.....last year we had 114.00 that included taxes so that was INSANE.....

If you have a good rate or a good place to look, please share with us:o
 
Southwest Airlines always has great deals. They fly into Midway. Just an easy train ride downtown to the hotels.
 
Southwest Airlines from Long Island $98 round trip included taxes!!!!
 
letscook04 said:
Southwest Airlines from Long Island $98 round trip included taxes!!!!
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From Providence too! Wish I could go :(
 
See, when I checked Southwest, the wanted $222!!! So, I'm flying Delta!
 
Okay, I just checked Southwest again and they want $203 roundtrip. It's $92 for one way. I checked Delta again and they want $158 when I paid $143 so that's not too bad. I am flying into O'Hare though.
 
PampMomof3 said:
Okay, I just checked Southwest again and they want $203 roundtrip. It's $92 for one way. I checked Delta again and they want $158 when I paid $143 so that's not too bad. I am flying into O'Hare though.
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Can I ask where you are flying out of? My sister is getting married in Key West on 7/7/07 and I have to fly out the next day so I was looking at Miami and all the flights I've found are like 7AM, there is no way I could get there that early from Key West!
 
Kristi is flying from Orlando.
 
Thanks Deb! Yes, I am flying straight out of Orlando.

My plane leaves at 7:45am, has a layover in Cincinnati for an hour and I arrive to Chicago at 10:59am!

My flight leaves Chicago at 4:45 pm after Conference.:)
 
The cheapest flight I can find is $200 before taxes and such. That really stinks because last year I only paid $118 total!!!
 
I'm booked on Southwest from BWI into Midway, for $122.20 total. One stop going, and Non-stop returning. I am so excited!!!
 
Woo hooo!!!

And it's just a quick ride on the Orange line train to get downtown!
 
DebbieJ said:
Woo hooo!!!

And it's just a quick ride on the Orange line train to get downtown!
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Last year there was a bunch of us going, and we split the cost of a limo. How cool was that! I'm not sure how we are going to get there this year. I don't know which hotel we will be staying in yet. I'm willing to try the train. How much is it?
 
The train is $2.

Once they officially announce the hotels, I'll research the routes and post them for everyone with door to door directions.
 
Thanks Deb! You're the best!!:D
 
Mine was 138 RT from Pittsburgh via Southwest :)
So excited!! There are like 8 of us on the same filght so that will be a blast :-)
 
DebbieJ said:
The train is $2.

Once they officially announce the hotels, I'll research the routes and post them for everyone with door to door directions.
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Thank you Deb!!
 
Northwest has airfare for $98 including taxes from MSP to CHI right now... FYI!!! :)
 
I'm so jealous of all of you with cheap flights. The cheapest I've found so far was $250, and when I tried Southwest, they wanted $300. That's way too far out of my budget...
 
I just got $138 (on Air Trans) from Boston yesterday. what airport are you flying out of? usually Manchester is cheaper than Logan.
 
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Coming out of PRovidencebut noticed that the flights from Logan are cheaper on that Air Trans, but last year we got 113.00 round trip non stop from Providence, took two vans in and left them for the time, and that was AWESOME......it cost 30.00 per vehicle to leave them there, v.s. taking in a limo each way.

I just wanna book a flight at a decent price, too bad that HO didn't have a deal for us.....
 
southwest is 49.00 one way from Cleveland to Midway...whoohoooo
 
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Karlene,SHOW OFF.....LOL...that is an AWESOME fare.....amazing how the prices go up and up and up huh? LOL...

I finally BOOKED my flight last night. 69.00 each way with Air Tran from Boston......

So if ANYONE is flying out on the 11th from Boston on Air Trans, let me know.....

Woo Hoo......I'm on my way.....
 
Hi Kelly!
So far there are seven of us flying AirTran out of Boston on the 11th at 6:45 AM, so look for us if you will be on the same flight. It was the only non-stop available and the price of $158 RT was the best we found when we looked at leaving from either Manchester or Boston. We usually take Southwest, but their only RT were $278!

Now we just need to get the hotel info. I tried calling "Travel Planners" who take the reservations for the rooms, but they said that we can't book until April 4th.
 
hey Janet,
there will be 4 from my cluster on that flight too!
 
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reba515 said:
hey Janet,
there will be 4 from my cluster on that flight too!
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So who's bringing breakfast??? ;)

We'll probably be staying at the Sheraton, if we can get in there. Which Exec. Director Banquet will you attend? We're part of Chris Manion's downline.
 
Shoot - you all are making me jealous. I haven't found anything cheaper than $260. Am still looking and want to see how some people do a group fare maybe I can find enough people in Houston to get a deal.
 
chefjanet said:
So who's bringing breakfast??? ;)

We'll probably be staying at the Sheraton, if we can get in there. Which Exec. Director Banquet will you attend? We're part of Chris Manion's downline.
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Joanne Wilhem's
I vote directors bring breakfast!:D
 
chef_kimmo said:
Shoot - you all are making me jealous. I haven't found anything cheaper than $260. Am still looking and want to see how some people do a group fare maybe I can find enough people in Houston to get a deal.
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I hear you Kim.... WEST cost fares arre still @ $300.00 min. I sure love it when I finally get it booked :p
 
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