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#87052 - 04/10/10 05:59 PM
Re: Summer Airfares
[Re: laduque]
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Registered: 05/06/00
Posts: 9080
Loc: Madrid, Spain (was Columbus, O...
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My June trip from Madrid to Columbus, Ohio through New York's JFK cost me $724, bought about 10 days ago through http://www.ORBITZ.com . But when I bought they said only 4 tickets were left at that price. I was happy at that price - but not happy that my credit card was charged twice (once from Orbitz and again from Delta Airlines). I'm still trying to get the one charge removed. Headache! Saludos, MadridMan
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#87064 - 04/11/10 11:17 PM
Re: Summer Airfares
[Re: SalaChic]
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Executive Member
Registered: 10/16/06
Posts: 342
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The airfares are really high this summer; in fact, they prevented me from making a trip to Madrid this year. And, the frequent flyer miles aren't much help as the flights are either not available or they require an exorbitant amount of miles to redeem. I know that Spain recently started a new tourism campaign called "I Need Spain." Unfortunately, unless the airfare prices drop significantly, it will be difficult for people from the US to travel there no matter how much we all need Spain! Here's hoping next year's prices will be better!
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#87065 - 04/12/10 12:56 AM
Re: Summer Airfares
[Re: la historiadora]
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Executive Member
Registered: 03/17/01
Posts: 558
Loc: Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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A thing I learned when our local airline (Northwest) merged with Delta was to use their cash for miles function. With their American Express credit card (Free for the first year, 20,000 bonus miles and I got 2 free passes to the first class lounges), you get $100 off for every 10,000 miles you give them on most fares with no blackouts.
I've used it several times now and hope to use it all up soon so I can cancel the card before my second year fees kick in!
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#87070 - 04/12/10 09:41 PM
Re: Summer Airfares
[Re: laduque]
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Junior Member
Registered: 03/17/10
Posts: 16
Loc: United States
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Yes! Keep looking for deals. I snagged a Chicago to Madrid NS on Iberia for $1020...FOR TWO!! Weeks prior I was seeing $16-1700. It pays to keep checking. No really, this is for awesome-real; I bought on 3.10.10.
Keep the faith...
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