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Buying your ticket online

lecap — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:41:32 +0000

The best way to get a ticket at a decent price is to shop online. Keep in mind that some independent sites don’t show some airlines. For instance Orbitz neglects Jetblue in its searches and Southwest does not share its data. In this case go straight to the airline’s website.

Start shopping for the best available rate as soon as you know your departure date as fares tend to go up as the travel date nears. Keep in mind that charter rates tend to be lower right before take off.

In many cases buy direct at the airline’s website, this will save you on the transaction fees that travel websites charge (in between $ 4 to $ 12 dollars).

Winter holidays 2008

lecap — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:11:18 +0000

The long, cold winter days are coming. The economic crisis is spreading all over the globe and the mood for spending is just vanishing. Travel suppliers will have to adapt to the situation by being more creative and flexible in their promotions and discounts. What will you do ? Stay put and watch CNN on and on about the financial turmoil ? We need to keep a balance of harmony and clarity otherwise we just go nuts. It is essential to get away, at least for a few days. Don’t forget to plan ahead of time if you want to find a good deal without breaking the bank.

Adventure in Paradise

lecap — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:50:38 +0000

What can be described as a dream vacation ? Could it be something like chilling with a margarita down by the pool at a Mexican resort ? Or going with the children to Disneyland ?

We all have different views and different interpretations of a dream vacation and the cliché being marketed by the travel industry is above all the secluded beach in a tropical island with a sexy woman getting a perfect tan… Just to make any woman living up North envious during the long winter months. Men will crave the moment to be with the model in the picture. Hey, it is totally normal isn’t it ? Envy, desire, escape…

Surf’s Up: JetBlue to Fly Between Fort Lauderdale and Aguadilla, Puerto Ric

lecap — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:29:05 +0000

Aguadilla, the surfer’s paradise in Puerto Rico will be serviced by JetBlue from Fort Lauderdale.

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Lost luggage claims double

lecap — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:23:53 +0000

Claims for lost luggage are up 85%.

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Jetstar’s 5c internet ticket

lecap — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:51:25 +0000

Budget airline Jetstar has offered Australia’s lowest-ever domestic air fares on its website, selling 5000 seats for just 5c each.

The fares, which include taxes and other charges, went on sale last night.

The offer comes as competitor Tiger Airways prepares to launch its operations in Australia.

Jetstar…

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Hotel Drinking Glasses

lecap — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:43:13 +0000

Have you ever wondered if the drinking glasses you use in your hotel are really clean ? Well, check this video and you will never look at those glasses the same way…

Cheers !

Air Canada glitch angers flyers

lecap — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:14:59 +0000

The Air Canada computer glitch paralyzed Toronto’s busy airport and caused major delays around the world. This computer failure is just another perfect example of how vulnerable we are as passengers. Nowadays traveling can become a nightmare.
Should Air Canada give some kind of compensation to the affected travelers ?

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More flights to Puerto Rico

lecap — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:41:03 +0000

Air Tran Airways will launch new nonstop flights between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 05, 2007.

The low-fare airline will also launch daily service between Orlando International Airport and San Juan on the same day.

Best & worst airlines

lecap — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:19:46 +0000

Travelling nowadays is not quite a friendly experience anymore. We are now facing increased security measures, overcrowded airports, long delays, and terrible customer service.

The least I expect as a traveler is to be attended by a friendly staff, but this has become a rarity in many airlines. Is it a cultural thing or more efficient training the reason why Asian airlines tend to provide us with a better service ?

These are the top three airlines I’ve flown with :

Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways
Malaysian Airlines

Specially with Singapore Airlines the flight attendants are always friendly, efficient and courteous. They always maintain a perfect presentation. Singapore Airlines has understood that it is all a matter of attitude.

I want quality check-in, good staff attitudes, cleanliness and punctuality. Maybe I am too demanding in these troubled times.

The worst service I’ve gotten so far is from Mexicana Airlines, Aero California and American Airlines: total indifference, terrible attitude and a lack of problem solving skills among the staff. They have a long way to go compared to my top three Asian airlines !

A smile can change everything !