A quick question - Travel Sites

[CapeCodTenor]

Ok, for some reason my brain has hit a speed bump and I've gone blank. What are the names of some of those travel web sites where you can look for cheep airfare? Thanks.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

Expedia.com
Travelocity.com
Orbitz.com
cheaptickets.com

 

[Annette_VA]

www.travelzoo.com

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Thank you...I can't believe I drew a blank. Thanks again.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

Two more...

Hotwire.com
bestfares.com

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Ok, I just did a check on some of these sites and I found it was cheaper to go directly to the airlines web site. For instance, I went to Northwest's site and was quoted a price from Boston to Albuquerque for $269. Travelocity quoted me the same dates and airline for $959...I kid you not. I thought some of these site were supposed to get you a cheaper flights? That's strange. And of the other airlines the prices were either right on or slightly above what the airline web sites quoted. I don't know.

 

[crazee4mickey]

Okay now I just read about this not too long ago on the Canadian trips forum where they keep talking about DING and the unreal cheap fares they are getting. It is a US program, I had to ask what it was because I've never seen fares this cheap--maybe someone here can give you more details--this is what I found out when I searched on the forum:
"It's a program that you can download onto your computer. It's a Southwest airline savings program. Most days, sometimes even twice a day, they send out fantastic savings on flights. You only have a limited time to book (hours...sometimes minutes if you get in there late!!)."
"DING! is a program offered by Southwest airline, very low and cheap fairs are offered to you when you get "Ding-ed", that is, if you're subscribed to their program.
Go to southwest.com and download their Ding program"

"DING is a downloadable programme from Southwest Airlines It sits on your desktop, and every now and then (twice a day, sometimes), you get DINGed, with a list of DING specials. They are a timed special-so you have to respond asap, and within the time limits. You'll need a zip code when you download the programme. It doesn't cost anything, doesn't add any junk, and is a sweet way to get a bargain. Oh....and the ONLY way to get a DING fare, is to use the link in the DING 'email' itself."

Hope this helps!

 

[eyeoreismyhero]

www.sidestep.com it searches all the travel sights for ya

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Okay now I just read about this not too long ago on the Canadian trips forum where they keep talking about DING and the unreal cheap fares they are getting. It is a US program, I had to ask what it was because I've never seen fares this cheap--maybe someone here can give you more details--this is what I found out when I searched on the forum:
"It's a program that you can download onto your computer. It's a Southwest airline savings program. Most days, sometimes even twice a day, they send out fantastic savings on flights. You only have a limited time to book (hours...sometimes minutes if you get in there late!!)."
"DING! is a program offered by Southwest airline, very low and cheap fairs are offered to you when you get "Ding-ed", that is, if you're subscribed to their program.
Go to southwest.com and download their Ding program"

"DING is a downloadable programme from Southwest Airlines It sits on your desktop, and every now and then (twice a day, sometimes), you get DINGed, with a list of DING specials. They are a timed special-so you have to respond asap, and within the time limits. You'll need a zip code when you download the programme. It doesn't cost anything, doesn't add any junk, and is a sweet way to get a bargain. Oh....and the ONLY way to get a DING fare, is to use the link in the DING 'email' itself."

Hope this helps!

So I have to download a program, or become a member of these sites in order for me to get the discounts? Becoming a member is ok, but downloading a *Ding* thingy I'm to sure about. Thanks for the info.