I enjoy helping novice travellers find the best deals. I know the frustration of wondering if I got the best possible fare, so if I can help people just by passing on what I know and have learned, I’m glad to do that. I am not a travel agent, nor do I work in the travel industry in any way, nor do I receive any type of of pay or comps for contributing here—I am merely a volunteer on this board.
This bulletin board has MUCH information—recent specials, tips and tricks for getting best fares, and many specific itineraries. It is a great place to begin researching for best fares to Europe; so with that said, I offer these suggestions:
1. Please read about 2 weeks worth of posts if you’re new to the board. You should find specials and links to the best places on the ‘net to check airfares.
2. If you decide you need to post, include your desired departure and arrival cities, as well as alternative cities you could depart from and arrive in—this could save you a couple hundred$$$.
3. You will need to post the DATES you want to travel. Fares can be much higher or lower depending on season and days you travel.
That said, as Summer travel heats up, if someone posts a simple "how much from a to b?" that’s like browsing and says (to me) you’re not too serious about your travel plans yet. I don’t mind helping, but I do mind wasting my time. Follow the above suggestions and you will greatly increase your chances of someone being able to help you here.
—Don
[This message has been edited by Don (edited 23 April 2000).]
Amen !
Because we get some many question on AirPasses and intra European flights please read two weeks worth of postings- sending up to the top for another spin!
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Let’s keep surfing this one to the top, eh?
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arriba…. y ya esta…..
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Athens to Cairo end-August:
Could you please suggest either the best or cheapest airline for this return-journey flight? I know Olympic Air and Egypt Air do this route, but which other (smaller?) airlines do it too?
What’s a rough estimate of the cost too, please?
Otherwise, could you advise of a decent travel agent to buy the ticket through, once in Athens? Or would it be cheaper just to buy the ticket at the airport?
Thanks heaps !
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Vielen dank! Back to the top for another run through.
Oh so true Don, and once again up…
Hello Don!
I’ve surfed around for a while and I wasn’t able to find what was looking for, though I thoroughly enjoyed all the distractions….so many places to go! I am planning a trip to Belgrade in March of 2000, am really flexible on dates….have gotten several quotes for $600 plus and wondered if you had any inside scoop info that would send me to some good sites to research? My mail is Catherine_Gennett@wr.com when you or any of the helpful friendly people here have a moment to reply. Thanks and safe travels to you all!
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You are doing a great filantropic work of art, check www.calparrio.com they have exelent prices, and they are francoises.
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Don: These fares for late summer are jumping all over the damn place. I’ll be getting my plane ticket soon for the Oktoberfest (Sep. 21 thru 29) in Munchen. Tonight, I looked all over Expedia and Excite travel and the rates have jumped much more than normal hikes in the past two weeks. For instance: (2 weeks ago)
JAX to MUC on Delta: $577
JAX to MUC on Lufthansa: $486
ATL to MUC on Delta: $462
MCO to MUC on United: $521
ATL to FRA on Delta: $550
Tonight, I priced the same routes, and I am seeing nothing cheaper than about $840 RT. And that’s for the entire week. I tried changing the dates and both MUC & FRA airports, and everything came back at $840 to $895 range. That’s too high man! I’ll have to wait till I find the usual fare of $700 or lower.
My question is; do you think I can find something for under $600 on LTU, perhaps out of Orlando???
Mike@havebeerwilltravel.com
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Up again… some newbies haven’t been doing background reading on the forum. tssk tssk
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i didn’t read this post when i first came by. hence, i didnt do my homework (read: checking out 2 weeks worth of posts). when i finally did, i found what i was looking for. don was right, so UP we go
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I’m going to stop replying when it’s obvious someone hasn’t done background reading. Like I said way back when I first posted this, I don’t mind helping, but new users need to take some responsibility to read especially when great info is ALREADY CONSOLIDATED IN THIS ONE FORUM and usually within only the past two weeks or so of posts!
Fellow regular CFF post-ers, please join me! And for newbies about to cry right now, just be glad this is a very tame and "nice" internet forum.
Hi Don, Back from Europe and Icelandic Air was great. Sounds like alot of frustration on the board. We were out 11 days and I am proud to say our trip ran my daughter and $656.00 (that includes both our RT tickets to Amsterdam) Had and great time and plan to do it again! I agree, the new comers need to do alot more searching. It’s really paid off for our trip.
Hey! Glad you had a great trip, and oh, what a nice fare you got!
No, not a "lot" of frustration here, it’s just that I’m too nice sometimes
. Please post a trip report for us; I’d love to hear your thoughts about Icelandair.
while i’m sending this up again,
can i just say how totally helpful everbody here has been? thanks much!
— aimey
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sorry to be dense, but what does "sending up" mean?
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You’re a star Don Boy!!!
Hi Don
Anything from UK or Ireland to New York on 24th or 25th May?? And from Ireland to London ? Best I have seen is around £150 rtn from London
Thanks
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Sarah
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sending this bit up specifically for "eurotrippers" (that’s a username, not a generalization
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Don-
I just wanted to say that when I first got on this sight, I did my research and then asked you about the price and you were so helpful! However at that time, I didn’t realize you weren’t getting PAID to answer all of these questions. I think everyone who comes here should know that and then maybe they won’t misuse your generosity so much
Thanks again for all the good work you do!
Er, what do you mean I’m getting paid? I get absolutely nothing other than the good feeling from possibly helping someone out!
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