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Need plane tickets and want to find the best airfare? There are
three categories of travel websites to check out.
| 1. Airlines often offer fares available
only on their websites. Here are some U.S. based
airlines: |
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| 2. Airfare Meta-search Sites search
multiple airlines and redirect you to airlines website for
booking. In return, they usually receive commission
when you click on the search result. Some airlines may not
participate in their search system. Examples are: |
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| 3. Online Travel Agencies are similar
to meta-search sites in terms of fare search but offer booking service.
These might be
useful when you need hotels and cars in addition to a
flight. Some airlines may not participate in their booking
systems. Examples are: |
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Before you make a purchase, you should check for these
key terms:
- Non-stop Flight: A flight with no stops or
connections to your destination.
- Direct Flight: Means there will be a stop(s) but
the plane you are on will not change. Your plane will
make at least one stop at a mid-point airport.
- Connecting Flight: Requires at least one change of planes en
route to the final destination.
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Airfare Price Change (historical data):
click here
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Cheap Airline Tickets from
Airlines: -- editor's pick! |
►Last-minute
Thanksgiving Deals -- AirTran
Purchase by
November 21,
2012, 11:59 pm Pacific Time. 1-day
advance purchase required. Purchase through
November 21, 2012, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Travel through November 27, 2012. Blackout
Dates Apply: November 21, 24 and 25, 2012. |
►U.S.
Flight Deals - Thanksgiving -- American
Airlines
Reservations are required. Tickets booked on
AA.com must be purchased at least 1 day
prior to departure, or within 1 day of
making reservations, whichever comes first,
but no later than 11:59 p.m. (CT)
November 21, 2012.
Travel Period: Prices are valid for travel
November 17, 2012, through November 27,
2012. Embargo Dates: Prices are not valid
for travel November 21, 24-26, 2012; |
►Memphis,
TN to Select U.S. Cities -- Delta
Purchase tickets by
December 5, 2012. Travel may begin on
or after December 4, 2012. Travel must be
completed by February 13, 2013. Advance
Purchase 21 days. Blackout Dates: December
19-23 & 26-31, January 1-6 & 17-21. |
►Last-Minute
Deals For Thanksgiving Travel --
Southwest
1-day advance purchase required. Purchase
from Nov. 16 through
Nov. 21, 2012, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
Travel Nov. 17 through Nov. 27, 2012.
Blackout Dates Apply: November 21, November
24, and November 25, 2012. |
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