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Showing posts with label Flights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flights. Show all posts
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Cheapest Summer Vacations
You can get the cheapest summer vacations is you fly in the last week of the summer school break. Most parents don't want to go away the week before kids return to school as they want to buy books, get things organized and get the kids back into a routine. So because there is less demand the prices drop for hotels and flights. Of course it is still a lot cheaper if you travel when the kids are back at school and if you can bring yourself to keep your kids out of school for the first week of the new term then this is a great time for finding bargain flights and hotels.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Carry On Luggage - How much is allowed?
In the past few years the rules have changed about how much luggage
you can take onto a flight and how much it will cost you. Gone are the days of
throwing all your things into a suitcase and checking it in as baggage without
a second thought. Airlines now either charge for all checked-in baggage or they
set you an impossible limit (average of about 20 kg) and then charge you exorbitant
prices for every kilo extra.
This has led to travelers putting more attention on cabin luggage
or carry-on luggage as it is free! That’s right if you can stuff everything
into your hand luggage you can save on your flight by not having to pay for
luggage in the hold.
or carry-on luggage as it is free! That’s right if you can stuff everything
into your hand luggage you can save on your flight by not having to pay for
luggage in the hold.
This leads to another dilemma – what constitutes hand luggage? Are
all airline policies about carry-on luggage the same? Is it the size that
counts or the weight? In other words whether it is your first trip or if you
are a seasoned traveler you will find this site extremely useful and it will
probably save you a lot of time and money.
all airline policies about carry-on luggage the same? Is it the size that
counts or the weight? In other words whether it is your first trip or if you
are a seasoned traveler you will find this site extremely useful and it will
probably save you a lot of time and money.
Kabinvaskor.se's site Carry On Luggage supplies the following information:
· You can choose to see the dimensions and weight in metric or pounds and inches.
· Every airline is listed with its carry-on luggage policy specifications, both dimensions and
weight.
· Once you have found out what kind of bag you need for the airline you are using the site also has a link to where you can buy bags with those specifications.
· There are airline updates if the rules change.
· There are several useful links from this site to information like: Passenger rights and airport
check-in rules
· You can choose to see the dimensions and weight in metric or pounds and inches.
· Every airline is listed with its carry-on luggage policy specifications, both dimensions and
weight.
· Once you have found out what kind of bag you need for the airline you are using the site also has a link to where you can buy bags with those specifications.
· There are airline updates if the rules change.
· There are several useful links from this site to information like: Passenger rights and airport
check-in rules
The most useful and original feature of this site is the "Test Button" where you can type in your bag's dimensions and instantly be told "which airlines will accept your carry-on bag".
This site is incredibly useful to travelers who want to take advantage of the fact that (at least at the moment) airlines don't charge for carry-on luggage.
This site is incredibly useful to travelers who want to take advantage of the fact that (at least at the moment) airlines don't charge for carry-on luggage.
Check out Carry On Luggage at http://www.kabinvaskor.se/en/
Monday, November 28, 2011
Cherry Tuesday!

For really low cost European flights check out Air Baltic on a Tuesday. There are specials for 24 hours every Tuesday on Baltic Air.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Site Review: Searchflightshotels.com-A travel google!
The Searchflightshotels.com first page is colorful and simple and this is where you choose what you will be searching for on the site. Imagine a Google which only searches for flights or hotels leading you to the relevant hotel or flight booking sites with the lowest rates, well that's what Searchflightshotels.com does. It is a search engine for flights and hotels, Searchflightshotels.com is not a travel booking site but a search tool to find you the best place to book.
Searching for hotels on Searchflightshotels.com
This site lists 2,5000,000 hotels and highlights the most popular tourist destinations offering discounts and deals for these locations. To search for a hotel simply type in the essential details on a no-nonsense form and the search results appear. Although the hotel search results appear as on all hotel booking sites, with Searchflightshotels.com you can choose to see the prices in any currency which is not always an option on other travel sites.
Once you have selected your hotel you are shown a list of the hotel booking sites offering that hotel, on your dates. The Hotel booking sites are listed in descending order from the cheapest to the more expensive. From here you click through to the hotel booking site and make your order.
In addition to showing the hotel location on a map, the hotel's star rate and a guest rate the hotel search results give you the rate including the tax and fees so that you don't have to go through half the booking process before being told the final price.
Searching for flights on Searchflightshotels.com
I found the flight search on Searchflightshotels.com less appealing than the hotel search, from the initial entering of the country of origination to the destination which appears on a map (unnecessary) to the prices which are given in one currency. The search filter does offer you several useful options like selecting to exclude or include red-eye flights and overnight stays.
You also have the option of making multiple bookings. Still this site is useful in giving you a good overview of what is available online. In comparison with other similar sites the flight prices compare favorably, although the initial search results are not as detailed.
Save Time using Searchflightshotels.com
The alternative to using Searchflightshotels.com is to spend hours doing individual searches on all the well known hotel and flight booking sites to find the best rates. This not only would take you a lot of time, confusion and anxiety but would not always result in you finding the lowest rates or best deal.
Save Money using Searchflightshotels.com
Even if you had the time and patience to spend hours searching each booking site it doesn't mean that you would manage to cover EVERY site and so you could miss that one special deal. On Searchflightshotels.com the work is done for you in seconds so there is no chance of not "finding" the lowest or best deal.
In the site's About Us section they mention that they also travel and have experience as travelers, this is not usually mentioned on travel sites and I agree with them that it is an important asset to actually have experience as a traveler and not just a booking agent.
Check out Searchflightshotels.com
Searching for hotels on Searchflightshotels.com
This site lists 2,5000,000 hotels and highlights the most popular tourist destinations offering discounts and deals for these locations. To search for a hotel simply type in the essential details on a no-nonsense form and the search results appear. Although the hotel search results appear as on all hotel booking sites, with Searchflightshotels.com you can choose to see the prices in any currency which is not always an option on other travel sites.
Once you have selected your hotel you are shown a list of the hotel booking sites offering that hotel, on your dates. The Hotel booking sites are listed in descending order from the cheapest to the more expensive. From here you click through to the hotel booking site and make your order.
In addition to showing the hotel location on a map, the hotel's star rate and a guest rate the hotel search results give you the rate including the tax and fees so that you don't have to go through half the booking process before being told the final price.
Searching for flights on Searchflightshotels.com
I found the flight search on Searchflightshotels.com less appealing than the hotel search, from the initial entering of the country of origination to the destination which appears on a map (unnecessary) to the prices which are given in one currency. The search filter does offer you several useful options like selecting to exclude or include red-eye flights and overnight stays.
You also have the option of making multiple bookings. Still this site is useful in giving you a good overview of what is available online. In comparison with other similar sites the flight prices compare favorably, although the initial search results are not as detailed.
Save Time using Searchflightshotels.com
The alternative to using Searchflightshotels.com is to spend hours doing individual searches on all the well known hotel and flight booking sites to find the best rates. This not only would take you a lot of time, confusion and anxiety but would not always result in you finding the lowest rates or best deal.
Save Money using Searchflightshotels.com
Even if you had the time and patience to spend hours searching each booking site it doesn't mean that you would manage to cover EVERY site and so you could miss that one special deal. On Searchflightshotels.com the work is done for you in seconds so there is no chance of not "finding" the lowest or best deal.
In the site's About Us section they mention that they also travel and have experience as travelers, this is not usually mentioned on travel sites and I agree with them that it is an important asset to actually have experience as a traveler and not just a booking agent.
Check out Searchflightshotels.com
Monday, September 12, 2011
Where and How to Book Las Vegas Flights
When you are looking for flights to Las Vegas you should begin your search at CheapOair, the site has a good reputation and provides numerous services apart from booking flights. To fly to Las Vegas you can use the services of CheapOair to get a concise list of all the rates being offered by the various airlines. This saves you time and money as you don't have to spend hours visiting all of the airline sites.
The one negative thing I have to say about CheapOair is that the initial price shown in the search results does not include the taxes and charges ($26 for domestic flights) so that you only really know how much you will need to pay when you click through to the next stage of booking. However when compared to other Las Vegas flight booking sites CheapOair frequently offers the lowest prices.
To book Las Vegas flights use CheapOair no matter where you are flying from, even if you are coming from the East coast or overseas.
Here are a few advantages to booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair:
• You can also book your Las Vegas accommodation on CheapOair.
• CheapOair also books rental cars or you can combine all the travel purchases you need and book a Las Vegas vacation package at CheapOair. Vacation packages usually save you quite a bit of cash.
• In addition to the practical planning and booking of your Las Vegas trip CheapOair also displays travel blog posts. These can give you ideas of what to see and do in Las Vegas and sometimes even divulge a little known travel gem.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair sign up for their newsletter and you can get discount coupons to use on your flight booking.
• CheapOair also provides many travel planning tools for your Las Vegas trip like a glossary of travel terms; a section exclusively for first class travelers; booking of airport parking in advance.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair you also get discounts if you are in the military, a senior or a student.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair you also have access to their excellent customer service including a 24/7 live chat.
Book Las Vegas Flights with CheapOair
• Take advantage of the list of nearby airports which CheapOair provides, sometimes you can find low cost flights landing in nearby airports.
• CheapOair also gives you an up-to-date list of air ticket prices from the most popular destinations. These prices are prominently displayed and you can also save money by maybe flying from an airport near your city of origin but not within the city.
Why fly to Las Vegas
Vegas epitomizes the stereotypical image of America, the lights, large awe inspiring buildings, low cost accommodation and endless eat-all-you-can buffets. No trip to the States is complete without a stop in Sin City. Even Americans should make an effort to visit Las Vegas at least once in their lifetime to feel the magic of this truly unique city. Even kids will enjoy the outstanding entertainment and excitement of Las Vegas. If you want to get a better idea of what to expect from the various star rated hotels in Las Vegas you can read Why a Hotel on the Strip is the Best Place to Stay in Las Vegas.
The one negative thing I have to say about CheapOair is that the initial price shown in the search results does not include the taxes and charges ($26 for domestic flights) so that you only really know how much you will need to pay when you click through to the next stage of booking. However when compared to other Las Vegas flight booking sites CheapOair frequently offers the lowest prices.
To book Las Vegas flights use CheapOair no matter where you are flying from, even if you are coming from the East coast or overseas.
Here are a few advantages to booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair:
• You can also book your Las Vegas accommodation on CheapOair.
• CheapOair also books rental cars or you can combine all the travel purchases you need and book a Las Vegas vacation package at CheapOair. Vacation packages usually save you quite a bit of cash.
• In addition to the practical planning and booking of your Las Vegas trip CheapOair also displays travel blog posts. These can give you ideas of what to see and do in Las Vegas and sometimes even divulge a little known travel gem.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair sign up for their newsletter and you can get discount coupons to use on your flight booking.
• CheapOair also provides many travel planning tools for your Las Vegas trip like a glossary of travel terms; a section exclusively for first class travelers; booking of airport parking in advance.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair you also get discounts if you are in the military, a senior or a student.
• When booking Las Vegas flights on CheapOair you also have access to their excellent customer service including a 24/7 live chat.
Book Las Vegas Flights with CheapOair
• Take advantage of the list of nearby airports which CheapOair provides, sometimes you can find low cost flights landing in nearby airports.
• CheapOair also gives you an up-to-date list of air ticket prices from the most popular destinations. These prices are prominently displayed and you can also save money by maybe flying from an airport near your city of origin but not within the city.
Why fly to Las Vegas
Vegas epitomizes the stereotypical image of America, the lights, large awe inspiring buildings, low cost accommodation and endless eat-all-you-can buffets. No trip to the States is complete without a stop in Sin City. Even Americans should make an effort to visit Las Vegas at least once in their lifetime to feel the magic of this truly unique city. Even kids will enjoy the outstanding entertainment and excitement of Las Vegas. If you want to get a better idea of what to expect from the various star rated hotels in Las Vegas you can read Why a Hotel on the Strip is the Best Place to Stay in Las Vegas.
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