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Comment by Steve_K on [TIP] Find The Lowest Airfares Online (September 7, 2022 03:25 AM)
Lot of good information here. Many thanks....
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Comment by Gordon Peterson on [TIP] Find The Lowest Airfares Online (September 6, 2022 11:05 PM)
I'm surprised you didn't even mention the issue of the "come-on" pricing that many airlines use regarding baggage fees and other charges. I much pref...
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[TIP] Find The Lowest Airfares Online
Now that most air travel restrictions are lifted, demand for flights is high. This past Labor Day weekend, air travel numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time. So finding the cheapest airfare for your business or pleasure trip takes a bit of cunning. It also helps to use specialized online search tools. But sometimes getting the lowest airfare pricing has more to do with timing than tools. Here's what you need to know (TODAY) before booking your next flight, in order to get the lowest fares possible. I also have some nifty online tools for flyers. Read on...
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