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Why you sometimes need to play travel agent Are YOU an Annoying Passenger? 2-for-1 deal to South Africa Don't set yourself up for air travel failureWe were reminded of this again when we recently noticed a classic fare war between American and United on routes from each others' hubs (Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Washington) to Honolulu (both airlines reduced fares to around $420 round-trip including tax, with virtually no restrictions — no minimum stay, no advance purchase, travel over a 330-day period).
But what if you actually wanted to go to Kona, Hawaii, rather than Honolulu, from, say, Miami? Well, all the usual airfare search suspects would have told you that the cheapest way to get there would cost you $688 round-trip including tax (we used travel dates in October in our sample query). Savvy traveler that you are, you know that doesn't make sense. Surely it doesn't cost $268 to travel round-trip inter-island.
Trouble is, many, if not most, consumers aren't as savvy as you are, and they're going to book that fare. Fact is, you can fly between Honolulu and Kona almost year round for $150 round-trip including tax on two airlines (and local residents know that there are even cheaper deals available, at least for Hawaiian residents). So most people (calculators please!) end up paying $118 more than they should. If you're a family of four or a group, that price difference can add up.
Thanksgiving Travel Deals
If you are looking for great rates for Thanksgiving travel plans, Hotels.com is offering a cornucopia of savings with 30% off on already low prices.
This week they are highlighting New York City and Atlanta hotels for the Thanksgiving Sale. Plus, they got great deals on a whole variety of cities nationwide. Hotels in Denver are as low as $29, Phoenix from $55 and Lake Tahoe from $34.
Thanksgiving Travel Deals Thanksgiving Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels! Expires 11/26/09 Thanksgiving Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in Atlanta! Expires 11/26/09 Thanksgiving Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in New York! Expires 11/26/09 Last Week: Save up to 50% on New Orleans hotels! Expires 11/02/09 Last Minute Deals Hotels.com Weekly Last Minute Deal! Denver from $29! Travel by November 6, 2009 Hotels.com Weekly Last Minute Deal! Philadelphia from $77! Travel by November 6, 2009 Hotels.com Weekly Last Minute Deal! Phoenix from $55! Travel by November 6, 2009Array
Live via satellite from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Nicole Hockin shares the findings of Hotels.com's Hotel Price Index ...
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