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Advice for saving travel costs, from fares to accommodation

Sep 6
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Advice for saving travel costs, from fares to accommodation
Stock-market jitters and the falling Canadian dollar have spooked consumers, including travellers.

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Airline Price Wars Sees Malta Fares Tumble For 2008

Aug 29
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The last two years have seen Malta’s national carrier face a series of new competitors bring tourists to the airlines home base of Luqa Airport Malta, and the price of a flight to Malta from many European destinations has fallen as a result.


And as competition has increased and fares reduced, Air Malta has battled to retain her passengers, and sought to gain more with new routes, notably from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport in the North-West of England.


The UK is traditionally Malta’s strongest market for tourists, and the first low cost flights to challenge the airline were from London’s Luton Airport.


The low cost competitors have boosted Malta’s tourist trade considerably, and it is thought that last year, 2007, might well have been the Mediterranean island’s best year ever for the number of holidaymakers received.


As well as opening new routes from the UK, Air Malta has gone a step further to boost the number of people it carries to her home base for 2008 by doing a deal with a UK holidays company.


The Malta holidays company has agreed to use Air Malta for its flights, and will boost the number of flights the airline is able to offer customers from the all important London Gatwick to Malta route, strenghtening its position in the London market.


But the airline could well face even more competition for the holidays in Malta market for the summer of 2008 – of all the low cost carriers the best known UK one, easyJet, has been unable to fly to Malta having not reached an amicable agreement with the island. This is about to change however, and could see lower cost flights to Malta this year for the summer 2008 holiday season, a year when the Malta holidays industry is hoping to augment a successful 2007.


easyJet recently bought GB Airways who were franchised by British Airways to fly many of their European routes – including to Malta, with convenient afternoon slots out of London’s Gatwick Airport.


‘When we checked recently to book a BA flight from Gatick to Malta for early next summer, it was showing a flight at under 100 sterling, which is pretty competitive for a good time of day flight’, comments one travel guide for Malta.


Rival low cost airlines might view easyJet’s entry to the Malta market as a back door method, while others in the aviation industry will view the development as nothing out of the ordinary when one company takes over another, and the new routes are part of why a company would want to buy another in the first place.


The UK market for the Malta holidays industry, despite the diversification the island has enjoyed with more visitors from Germany and Italy, remains a vital one and provides more visitors than any other country.


Currently for London and the Home Counties, the economic powerhouse of the UK economy, low cost airlines fly from Luton, convenient for the northern counties and North London. Gatwick, which is more convenient for wealthy Surrey and South London, is served by regular carriers.


But it is Gatwick that easyJet will be flying from to Malta, and potentially is the most lucrative UK route for a low cost carrier.

For 2008 Malta holiday deals visit yourmalta.com

Details for 3, 4 and 5 star Malta hotels and for those visiting both Cyprus and Malta villa holidays in cyprus are also available.

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Good Service Can Beat Low Fares In 2008

Aug 29
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After years of having little competition, Air Malta has had to contend with a host of rivals entering Malta’s airspace in the lst two years and competing for the same passengers.


The number of people visiting Malta has risen well as a result, and fares to the holiday island have come down in the island’s main UK customer base, but new routes have also started in otherwise unchartered territories for Malta’s tourism industry, including Norway and Spain.


Faced with the new competition the airline opened new routes – notably Liverpool in the North West of England – but also cut her offers with various offers.


The most notable difference though for frequent flyers to Malta either on business or for Malta holidays has been the level of service offered by the airline, setting them apart from the new low cost airlines flying to the island’s Luqa Airport.


One example of the airline’s success at providing a quality service has been the lack of losing their passengers luggage – while some airlines are notorious for upsetting passengers by frequently losing their luggage, the airline has proved to be the best in Europe.


‘There was real concern before the advent of the low cost carriers that the established Malta airline would be knocked out of the skies’ comments one Malta travel site, ‘but they have approached the situation well and not only tried to match the fares, but gone a step further by improving the quality of service and opening new routes too – impressive.’


New official figures show that last year’s all important summer season had been the best in six years for Malta, reversing the decline in fortunes for the Mediterranean island.


The good news for Malta is that despite the increase in the number of tourists arriving on the island via low cost flights, the occupancy levels of hotels has increased from basic to 5 star, showing that Malta can appeal to all.


Further good news for Malta came from the figures for hotels and holidays with the news that while the number of arrivals from her traditional UK market rose by eleven per cent, the number of people from Germany visiting Malta increased by a third this year, adding strength to the holidays industry that has been reliant on tourism from one country in the past, and even Spanish tourists now visiting the island.


And Malta’s airline has shown that you can visit the island in comfort, and still pay less for the airfare than two years ago!

For holiday information about Malta, which includes Malta hotels and Malta flight airline information visit YourMalta.com

Malta is known for her language schools and the guide also has information of where to learn English

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Booking Airplane Fares Early Is A Must

Jul 22
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If you are in a situation where you need to find a good deal on airplane fares for last minute travel, then it can sometimes be a challenging, if not impossible, task. And, there are many times during the year when you will be hard pressed to find a seat on a flight at the last minute regardless of price. Because of this, many travel experts suggest that booking early is the best way to assure that you will get from point A to point B.


In most cases, booking your air tickets as far in advance of your trip as possible is usually the best way to go for cheap airline tickets to your destination. When you secure them early, while there are still plenty of seats available, you will find that the airlines usually offer the cheapest airfares during this stage.


Waiting to book a flight until the last minute often means that there are very few seats left. When this happens, the airlines may charge a premium price for those seats that are left, especially during busy travel times.


But, even with that fact in mind, it should be understood that there are always special circumstances that arise that will get you a significant discount on airplane fares, even for those last minute flights. In order to be able to take advantage of these super deals, you will need to be able to make a snap decision and get to the airport very quickly.


One thing that is essential in obtaining great deals on those last minute flights is your ability to be flexible in your travel plans. If you want to save a lot of money on your tickets, then you must be flexible about the date and time of the flight, about the airline, about which airport you fly in and out of, and about how many stops you are willing to make en route to your destination. If you are willing to be inconvenienced by early morning or late night flights or by having a layover or having to change planes, then you will probably be able to enjoy the cheapest airfares even if you had to make your arrangements at the last minute.


When the airlines want to fill all of the seats on a plane quickly, they will drop their prices and will usually post these discount airfare prices on their website. These days, many airlines will offer these airfare deals only on their website, so it is important to monitor the website of the carrier you are considering.


Some airlines will send email alerts about reduced prices to frequent flyer program members or to others who have signed up for such notifications. Signing up for these alerts can give you an advantage and can save you the trouble of logging on many times a day when you are in need of finding the cheapest airfares.


In almost all cases of heavily discounted air tickets, there are greater restrictions on the tickets. It is important to be sure to read all of the fine print and the terms of discounted prices.


Most discounted tickets are issued as non-refundable and non-transferable and can only be changed by paying a fee, which could outweigh the savings if a situation arises and you have to change the date of your flight. Many of these discount fares also have other limitations, such as requiring a stay over a weekend.


Special web discounted airplane fares are typically posted by the airlines on their website, in the middle of the week for flight dates for the upcoming weekend. When making your travel plans around discounted airline tickets on last minute flights, keep checking the airline website for last minute fare changes and have your bags ready and waiting so that you can take advantage of available deals as they come up.

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Cruise Fares and Cruise Deals: Value for Your Money at Discountcruisedeals

Jul 20
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Cruises are generally viewed as the special abode of the rich and famous. State-of-the-art cruise ships, trained professional staff, and exotic locales add to this misconception. On the contrary, cruises are for everybody who loves to travel, to see places, to meet people, to experience life, and to go on a holiday. DiscountCruiseDeals can help you go on your dream cruise, and experience the fun and excitement of cruise travel. The cruise fares offered by DiscountCruiseDeals are affordable and, as an added value, Cash Rewards are available.

If you are on a tight schedule or tight budget, you can go on group cruises. There is strength in numbers, especially in traveling. Group cruises allow you to pool your resources, enjoy the activities together, visit places together, and meet new people together. Special discounts are given to groups. So, take advantage of these special rates and plan a cruise with your family or friends. DiscountCruiseDeals, through participating cruise lines, offers residents of selected states and/or certain age groups discounts on select cruises.

Discounted cruises are available for individuals and couples. If you cruise domestically, fares start for as low as $149 for a 3-night Pacific Coastal cruise and $649 for a 7-night Glacier Discovery Southbound cruise. If you want a cruise to the sun-lovers’ paradise of the Bahamas, cruise fares start at $199 for a 2-night cruise aboard the “Century” and as low as $329 for a 3-night cruise aboard the very popular “Monarch of the Seas”. If you want the sophistication of Europe, you can cruise Greece for $699, or tour the “Best of Europe” for $1,099. There are cruise fares for every travel budget.

DiscountCruiseDeals makes it easy for clients to choose their dream cruise by categorizing their available cruises into Top Cruise Picks, i.e., close to home, extended voyages, last minute, and sunny and warm; Top Cruise Destinations, i.e., Alaska, Europe, Mexico, Caribbean, and 17 Cruise Lines. The last feature is helpful as each cruise liner is described in detail. The name of the ship, its technical description, the individual cruise fares, the onboard amenities, the onboard entertainment, the cuisine, and the sailing calendar are all described. This way, you need not actually visit the cruise ship to see its features, saving you a lot of time and effort.

However, if you still feel overwhelmed by the choices, the Cruises Express Search is available for you. Just click your preferred destination, cruise line, cruise date, and cruise length, and the Express Search will give you the best fit for your preferences.

With cruise fares as affordable as those offered by DiscountCruiseDeals, a dream holiday can become a reality. And indeed, throw your cares to the wind, exchange the cold for the sun, and exchange your troubles for some love.

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Travel Q&A: Airline bereavement fares

Jul 13
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Travel Q&A: Airline bereavement fares
Q: Do the airlines still offer bereavement fares? A: Some do, but they’re not especially cheap, and the discounts vary depending on airline…

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Extra charges on air fares: get used to it

Jun 27
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Extra charges on air fares: get used to it
Tiger’s Australian chief defends the airline’s policy of adding ancillary charges to cheap tickets, writes Clive Dorman.

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Expanding Horizons Through Cheap Student Airline Fares

Jun 26
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Students use travel around the world to supplement their educational experiences in a constructive way. Whether travelling during a break or studying abroad for a semester, students encounter new cultures while learning to deal with a complex world on their own. Before heading to a new place, students need to find cheap airline fares in order to maximize their limited funds and get to the place they want to go.

An important step in finding cheap student airline fares is to determine when and how long a travel party will be away. Online and traditional travel planners are able to get better rates for students who travel during off-periods including mid-week flights and overnight travel. Some airlines offer student travellers a discount if they are gone for an extended period of time or utilize one-way fares.

Student travellers also need to consider where they are travelling when they search for cheap airline fares. Popular destinations like Cancun in Mexico or Benicassim in Spain fetch a high price in terms of airfare, hotel accommodations and other expenses. University students should consider less traditional destinations in those countries and elsewhere to save some of their hard earned money.

Inexpensive airline fares for students are available for larger groups who are heading to the same place. A student can gather their apartment mates or fellow students during a break from university to save themselves hundreds of pounds. The key factor that determines these savings is when a student begins to plan their trip. A good time to plan a trip is six months in advance to take advantage of quality travel rates.

Another way for students to find cheap airline fares is to arrange for a package deal that includes air fare, hotel rates and a rental vehicle. These packages may seem expensive at face value but students who have their minds set on a particular destination will find savings in the long run. Students need to play around with arrival and departure times with packages to take advantage of varying rates.

While price and destination are important for student travellers, it is important for inexperienced travellers to find an airline with quality service. Students should seek out information on around-the-clock service and contingencies for cancelled trips from an airline before planning a trip. Part of the learning experience involved in student travels is finding the right deal and getting the best value for limited funds.

Rupal Patel is the Marketing Manager at JustClick, who are a leading source of Graduate Jobs and Graduate Careers, also offering a Graduate Lifestyles portal with news and reviews on current affairs.

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Last Minute Fares Cheaper Than You Thought

Jun 25
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Travel plans can change with the snap of your fingers. Family and business emergencies can arise with little notice and needing attention directly. Your spouse could suggest a weekend getaway to destress after a long week. Whatever the reason, you may be in the market to find reasonable last minute fares. This is not always an easy proposition!


Fares can rise dramatically as the date and time of a flight draws near – sometimes reaching prices that you would rather pay to charter a flight, instead of getting stuck in coach class with two hundred of your nearest and dearest traveling companions. But by following a few easy steps, you can greatly improve your chances of finding terrific last minute fares.


First, consider the route you are looking to fly. Is it a popular route, serviced by multiple carriers flying many flights per day? Or is it a less popular destination, serviced by fewer carriers and flights? Either scenario can work to your advantage as you seek to find reasonable last minute fares.


If your route is serviced by multiple carriers offering multiple flights, competition may be your greatest ally. Although seats may be dwindling on a particular flight or through a particular carrier, they may still offer great rates in order to gain or retain you as a customer.


If your route is less popular, they may have a fair (no pun intended!) number of seats left, even close to departure. In that case, airlines will often offer greatly discounted rates in order to have some revenue through a filled seat than no revenue with an empty seat.


Second, always be aware of the of the fare rules that govern the route you will fly. Certain types of fares require purchase to occur a certain amount of time in advance and this will obviously not be to your benefit, as you will be interested only in last minute fares.


Other types of fares require a certain length stay in your destination, or a stay that includes a Saturday night. This may work for your plans, but then again, it may not – so take special care to be aware of all fare rules.


You will also find that travel on certain days is more reasonably priced than others. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays tend to have the highest fares, while Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays can be quite reasonable.


Next, consider all alternatives. Your instinct may be to buy the first ticket on the first discount site you find, but that may not be the least expensive solution you can find. Some discount sites buy seats in bulk at a lower price, allowing them to resell at a steady value even close to departure. This can greatly help you to find reasonable last minute fares.


You should also check, however, to see what details the airlines are running directly through their own websites, as they can sometimes offer rates not offered through discount sites.


Finally, remember that even though your travel plans have come up at the last minute, you need to spare at least enough time to intelligently research your options. Impulse buying will not benefit your pocketbook in this case. When you look around and remain flexible, you are more likely to find reasonable last minute fares.


The next time you are in the market for last minute fares, be it business, pleasure or emergency, remember to follow these easy steps to find last minute fares cheaper than you thought!

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Discount Fares

Jun 23
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People who often travel would like to have as much discount as possible on you airfares, hotel stay, and tourist hot spots. Discount fares allow you to travel at affordable rates. If you are a frequent traveler, you can save quite a few dollars. This saved amount can be spent on shopping; dining or you can even save it for your next trip.


Now, you don’t have to cancel your vacations due to budget. Discount fares can make your trips affordable and within your budget. Discount fares can make your travel experience economically reasonable as well.


Traveling in itself is a wonderful experience. There is a saying “you learn more than traveling a mile than by reading a pile of books”. Traveling can be a good learning experience; you see different places, different cultures, different food and a whole new different lifestyle. There is nothing like getting to know the world a little better, after all we are all here for a short time.


When you travel next time, ask if there are any discount fares available or even before planning your vacation place just check out with different travel agents or companies if they are offering any travel packages this season. With travel packages you spend less and see more places.


Internet enables you to find local as well as national travel agents who offer discount fares on various destinations. It is always better to inquire from more than one agent as that gives you enough bargaining power and more often than not you will get a good package due to strong competition.


So next time when you plan to pack your baggage don’t forget to ask for Discount Fares.


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