Confessions of a YYC Travel Junkie - Page 17 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

chid · 07-20-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

This is true but I sometimes even check flights the day off the flight and they're not cheap.

Thats because the plane is nearly full, 20 or so open seats and then the price won't change much because then employees take them anyways.

SebC · 07-20-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tvp2003

Any tips on currency exchange? Places to go to get the best rate for USD? Euros?

Get the TD Select Service chequing account and just withdraw cash at your destination.

Bill Bumface · 07-21-2009, 09:20 PM

So I'm looking at a flights near the end of October returning a month later to Rio de Janeiro and finding some amazing deals (~$680 USD return). How long can I expect these to last? There are some things I was hoping to figure out before I go ahead and book.

cmyden · 07-21-2009, 11:22 PM

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So I'm looking at a flights near the end of October returning a month later to Rio de Janeiro and finding some amazing deals (~$680 USD return). How long can I expect these to last? There are some things I was hoping to figure out before I go ahead and book.

Brazil has been on sale for a while, not really sure why (maybe it's because of the plane crash). $680 USD is actually a bit more than I've been seeing, I know there were some deals closer to $600. Brazil and Japan are definitely the best deals going right now. It's anyone's guess as to how long it lasts.

FlamesKickAss · 07-22-2009, 10:27 AM

ARRRRRRGH had flights yesterday to Newark but had to get authorization from boss for holiday time, the flights have tripled one way from 139 to 394 how can it seriously triple overnight??? friggen westjet is gonna make me fly aircanada...

tvp2003 · 07-22-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

ARRRRRRGH had flights yesterday to Newark but had to get authorization from boss for holiday time, the flights have tripled one way from 139 to 394 how can it seriously triple overnight??? friggen westjet is gonna make me fly aircanada...

Ouch -- that sucks.

This won't help you now, but whenever there's a seat sale I recommend booking first, and then confirming afterwards (Westjet gives you a full 24 hours to cancel -- they will refund the whole amount back to your credit card so no credit files, and you don't even need to talk to anyone as you can do it online).

Boblobla · 07-22-2009, 11:12 AM

I want to go to England next summer for 3 or so weeks. When is the best time for me to book? Close to the date of travel or should I try and book nowish?

tvp2003 · 07-22-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KTrain

I believe they change based on availability. The fewer seats available the higher the price. Until the last day or two, when they sometimes drop to get them filled.

Has anyone ever seen this actually happen? I check last minute flights every now and then and they're always wickedly expensive...

rockstar · 07-22-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boblobla

I want to go to England next summer for 3 or so weeks. When is the best time for me to book? Close to the date of travel or should I try and book nowish?

From what I've seen, flights that far away won't be on sale. I booked my cheap October flight last month (mid June), so 4 months in advance.

I'd keep a casual eye on it for now, checking every now and then. Once you get into the new year, and into Feb, start checking every single day.

Boblobla · 07-22-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rockstar

From what I've seen, flights that far away won't be on sale. I booked my cheap October flight last month (mid June), so 4 months in advance.

I'd keep a casual eye on it for now, checking every now and then. Once you get into the new year, and into Feb, start checking every single day.

Depending on the airline you can book 330-350 days in advance.

Dion · 07-22-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boblobla

I want to go to England next summer for 3 or so weeks. When is the best time for me to book? Close to the date of travel or should I try and book nowish?

I'd start watching out for seat sales and book when the right deal comes along.

The dangers of waiting till near the date of travel is that there might not be any seat sales when your looking to book your flights.

The time of year that you travel can have a bearing of the price of airline ticket. Going during off season can save you a bundle of money.

cmyden · 07-22-2009, 11:27 AM

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Has anyone ever seen this actually happen? I check last minute flights every now and then and they're always wickedly expensive...

From my experience, you might find something like this with charter airlines, but almost never with most of the standard airlines. This year I found a $350 flight to Germany (all in) on Air Transat, but it was literally leaving the next morning.

chid · 07-22-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

ARRRRRRGH had flights yesterday to Newark but had to get authorization from boss for holiday time, the flights have tripled one way from 139 to 394 how can it seriously triple overnight??? friggen westjet is gonna make me fly aircanada...

shoulda booked it anyways, west jet now gives you 24 hrs to cancel and get a full refund.

FlamesKickAss · 07-22-2009, 12:13 PM

yeah, I can leave two days later and come back two days later and it only cost me 60 bucks total.

plus AC wants me to leave Newark at 8AM coming home and I dont get there till 10pm so its a waste of two days.

Cactus Jack · 07-22-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss

ARRRRRRGH had flights yesterday to Newark but had to get authorization from boss for holiday time, the flights have tripled one way from 139 to 394 how can it seriously triple overnight??? friggen westjet is gonna make me fly aircanada...

FKA, when were you looking to go? I saw that too and was choked it's gone. I'm looking to go September 24-27 so if I see something I'll let you know. Please do the same. I'm looking for any NYC airport really.

FlamesKickAss · 07-22-2009, 02:59 PM

I'm going Aug 27 - Sep 10 now!! only 60 bucks more.

does anyone know, is westjet cheaper online or over the phone?

cmyden · 07-23-2009, 10:29 AM

It's right on the edge of being a great deal...

Calgary to Hong Kong - $639 USD

Late August / Early September (example date, Aug 29 to Sep 9)

Air Canada

cM

jeremywilhelm · 07-25-2009, 08:26 AM

What is the best way to fly to amsterdam? Fly direct or go to london and drive? or fly to Germany?

Got any good advice on this one? Seen any good deals lately?

Angelamc · 07-25-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm

What is the best way to fly to amsterdam? Fly direct or go to london and drive? or fly to Germany?

Got any good advice on this one? Seen any good deals lately?

Charter to London, fly from London via Easyjet, the earlier you book the cheaper (i've done it twice, 30 GBP return)

rubecube · 07-26-2009, 02:27 AM

If anyone hears of any good deals from Victoria to Nashville or Memphis, let me know.