mardi 22 mai 2007

Cruising for $100 a Day

Looking for a cheap all-inclusive vacation? Don't consider a luxury cruise budget travel suicide. Many cruises provide an inexpensive daily cost and some memorable travel experiences.
Guide Picks: Shopping for Air Miles Credit Cards
Before you buy the sales pitches of frequent flier credit card companies, consider the cost of those miles.
Guide Picks: Top Bank Air Miles Cards
Before you buy the sales pitches of frequent flier credit card companies, consider the cost of those miles.
Guide Picks: Top Airline Credit Cards
Before you buy the sales pitches of frequent flier credit card companies, consider the cost of those miles.
International Association of Air Couriers
Here they boast 60 companies that will give you flight schedules, rates and requirements. You must become a member and obtain a password.
CheapFares.com
One of the most popular airfare search sites. They have a large database.
Expedia
In addition to a searchable database, Expedia offers a service where you enter the price you want to pay as it tries to make you a deal.
Orbitz
They claim to search 2 billion fares before matching you with an "unbiased" list of options. Orbitz also searches car rental, lodging, cruise and travel packages.
QIXO
QIXO gets rave reviews from many budget travelers. Money Magazine recently called it "the best of the bunch" for efficiency and ease of use.
Cruise.com
"Hot off the fax" specials they say the cruise lines won't let them advertise by name.
I-Cruise
This is a powerful database that offers a three-step search process.
Internet Guide to Freighter Travel
One of the most complete sites for general information about freighter cruising. Includes tips and even a "freighter quiz."

Summer Airfare Deals 2005

Airlines are making deals on cheap tickets for summer travel. Here are a few of the bargains that could soothe your budget in 2005.
Spring Airline Deals 2005
Airlines are making deals on cheap tickets for spring travel. Here are a few of the bargains that could soothe your budget in the spring of 2005.
Spring Airline Deals 2005
Airlines are making deals on cheap tickets for spring travel. Here are a few of the bargains that could soothe your budget in 2005.
Airfare Search Engines provide Times and Prices
Airfare Search Engines include many airlines and find fares based on your preferences.
The New Fare Rules
In an effort to keep flying, major U.S. aircarriers are slashing some fares and simplifying their rules. But the changes might not have much impact on the way you shop for a good airfare.
Around the World in About $1000
Around the World for $1000? It's possible, and learning how to do it could save you money on airfare for other trips.
Fare Dealing
In what will hopefully become a trend, Aer Lingus has rolled back ticket restrictions and simplified the fare process. Will such fare dealing catch on? Two profitable airlines are already making simplified ticketing work well.
Europe's Cheap Airfares
Once unthinkable, European visitors are now flying between major cities on their itineraries. Discount carriers are on the rise, and fares are falling. Your next fare search could turn up some very pleasant surprises.
Frequent Flier Fears
With most major airlines on shaky financial ground, frequent fliers fear bankruptcy will cost them their free trips. Here are some tips for protecting yourself in uncertain financial times.
Autumn Airline Deals 2004
Airlines are making deals on cheap tickets for summer travel. Here are a few of the bargains that could soothe your budget in 2004.

Airline Web sites with Last-Minute Deals

Want to find a good deal? Why not go to the places where airlines advertise their best buys? Special offer pages show you where the deals can be found.
Delta Airlines
Airfare Deals under the Microscope
Sale airfares are not always what they seem. Learn to look beyond the low prices.
Five Internet Tools for Tracking Low Airfares
Few people have the time to patiently monitor airfares. Fortunately, there are Internet tools that allow you to do so with minimal effort. Using a combination of these five tools -- or others like them -- will help point you to the lowest-priced fare.
Finding the Lowest Practical Airfares
It's easy to find information about airfare deals. But are travelers actually paying those low prices? It's time to cut away the hype and find out what your next trip will really cost. A new Internet tool gives you access to the lowest and most popular airfare searches for your home airport.
Sinking the Saturday Night Stay Rule
For decades, budget air travelers have had to weigh low fares with a required Saturday night stay. But this frustrating rule is slowly fading away. Find out why it exists, how it is threatened, and the most likely places to take advantage of its slow demise.
Reviewing Budget Airlines: EasyJet
Budget airlines are changing the way people plan business and vacation trips. But is the public sacrificing quality for price? Here are some notes from two recent trips on the budget air carrier easyJet.

Budget Carriers: Baggage Fees

Here are links to the baggage policies and fees of 10 leading low-cost carriers. Find out how much your baggage will cost if you exceed the rules, and consider packing fewer items on your next trip.
Useful Information
Here are links to the baggage policies and fees of the world's 10 busiest airlines. Find out how much your baggage will cost if you exceed the rules, and consider packing fewer items on your next trip.
Research and Purchase a Budget Cruise
Choosing discount cruise can be a tough task because there are so many options. Here are some tips for finding and booking a cruise that will meet your travel budget and your expectations for service and adventure.
Step-by-Step: Finding a Cheap Airfare
Follow these step-by-step tips for finding the best airfares on the Web. Buying cheap tickets to your final destination is as easy as looking in a few places where deals are likely to be available.
Airfares
Finding a cheap airfare does not involve luck or magic. It is a matter of searching in the right places for the right prices. Here are 10 suggestions for finding low-priced airline tickets and giving your travel budget a break.

mardi 1 mai 2007

airlines credit cards

airlines credit cards

Continental Airlines Credit Card from Chase


Apply Now and Save 5% for One Full Year
5% Discount on Fares - 15,000 OnePass Miles

Apply now for the Continental Airlines World MasterCard from Chase and if approved, you'll receive 15,000 OnePass bonus miles after your first purchase. You can even start using your card today on continental.com and get a 5% discount on all published Continental fares.
Continental Airlines World MasterCard from Chase

* 15,000 OnePass bonus miles after your first purchase.
* 5% discount on all published Continental fares purchased at continental.com for one full year.
* Two Presidents Club Passes every year after your cardmember anniversary.
* Two Travel Discount Certificates (up to $200 in savings) every year after your cardmember anniversary.

Before You Get an Air Miles Credit Card

When you consider which frequent flier credit card program is best, ask yourself two questions: Will I be able to get benefits from the dominant airline(s) in my region? Which one will earn the quickest ticket with the fewest strings attached?
Airline-Sponsored Credit Cards
These allow you to focus on a single airline. If that airline has a hub in your city (or nearby), it may control most of the routes to potential destinations. This will make it convenient, efficient, and therefore economical in many cases.

* Top Airline Cards

Bank-Sponsored Credit Cards
These cards allow more flexibility, because the miles earned can be used on many airlines rather than just one. If you don't have a dominant airline in your region, these cards probably are your best bet. They have other advantages, too: sometimes the minimum mileage required for travel is lower than with airline-sponsored cards. But these cards usually come with more fine print, too.

* Top Bank-Sponsored Cards

Comparing Benefits and Terms
For many of us, picking a credit card that earns air miles won't turn on whether it's a bank or airline offering. We just want the best deal. Period. Here's a brief comparison of some popular cards.

* Comparing Cards