Is anyone else frustrated with airfare

[DisKim]

I keep seeing all of these great prices for flights. I have searched everywhere and the prices for my dates are very high. Unfortunately, my dates are not flexible. Am I the only one having difficulties?

 

[Bo'sMom]

When are you travelling?

 

[Rhonda922]

We're going in October and I'm not having any luck at all. I don't want to travel late at night just to get a good deal so I'm waiting it out. I guess I'll just set the money aside and when the fare sales come out, I'll pounce on them!

 

[bg4]

flying out of what city and travel dates?

 

[sncbird]

We seem to be having some troubles too. Our dates are 11/25 - 12/4. I thought flying on Thanksgiving day would help. We are flying from ORD (Chicago-O'Hare to MCO). Our dates and airports aren't flexible Our choices for a direct flight are American, TED (United) and Spirit. If anyone has any ideas I would be happy to hear them.

 

[DisKim]

We're willing to fly out of Atlantic City, Philadelphia or Newark (which I hate). Our dates are 10/30 to 11/5. I'm so sick of searching flights on the internet! Would you believe Spirt Air wants $210 for one way?! I think that's insane.

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Count me in as another one having problems! Keep hearing about great airfares - WHERE ARE THEY!!!!!!!

 

[Poorman]

Trip Routing Type of Fare Base Fare U.S.
Taxes PFC and
Security Fee1 Passenger(s) Total
Depart PHL-MCO Advance Purchase Fare $116.28 $11.82 $7.00 1 $135.10
Return MCO-PHL Promotional Any Time $73.49 $8.61 $5.50 1 $87.60
Total $189.77 $20.43 $12.50 $222.70
1 Security Fee is the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee.

This is what I got from SWA. If you were flexible it would get better, The times were early morning departure and late afternoon return.

I would go to their site and play around, I love SWA.....

 

[Poorman]

I also did Tampa and came up with this.



Air Itinerary
Trip Date Day Stops Routing Flight Routing Details
Depart Oct 30 Sat N/S PHL-TPA 723 Depart Philadelphia (PHL) at 7:05 AM
Arrive in Tampa (TPA) at 9:55 AM
Return Nov 05 Fri N/S TPA-PHL 2177 Depart Tampa (TPA) at 3:05 PM
Arrive in Philadelphia (PHL) at 5:45 PM

Pricing
Trip Routing Type of Fare Base Fare U.S.
Taxes PFC and
Security Fee1 Passenger(s) Total
Depart PHL-TPA Promotional Any Time $73.49 $8.61 $7.00 1 $89.10
Return TPA-PHL Promotional Any Time $73.49 $8.61 $7.00 1 $89.10
Total $146.98 $17.22 $14.00 $178.20
1 Security Fee is the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee.



For that price I would fly into Tampa and rent a car. It's $178.20 PP

 

[disneyjunkie]

I feel your pain. I'm looking for airfare for our Christmas and April trips. The prices are awful. Due to my son's school schedule, I can't change our dates.

I'm happy for all those that can take advantage of the great sales going on right. Maybe one day I'll be in that group.

 

[Dopey Sharon]

Originally posted by DisKim
We're willing to fly out of Atlantic City, Philadelphia or Newark (which I hate). Our dates are 10/30 to 11/5. I'm so sick of searching flights on the internet! Would you believe Spirt Air wants $210 for one way?! I think that's insane.

I'm flying, on Spirit out of AC to Orlando, leaving October 31 and coming home November 5. I paid $146.20 for non-stop leaving in the afternoon and returning at 4:40pm....BUT I booked it in January.

I usually book our air early because it seems as though that's when I get the best prices.

Good luck!

 

[Charavida]

sncbird, I got these rates on Southwest for Midway.

Nov 25 Thu N/S MDW-MCO 3266 Depart Chicago (MDW) at 3:35 PM Arrive in Orlando (MCO) at 7:05 PM
Depart MDW-MCO Promotional Nonstop Only $73.49 $8.61 $5.50 1 $87.60


Return Dec 04 Sat N/S MCO-MDW 1416 Depart Orlando (MCO) at 4:20 PM
Arrive in Chicago (MDW) at 6:00 PM
Return MCO-MDW Promotional Nonstop Only $73.49 $8.61 $5.50 1 $87.60

Total $146.98 $17.22 $11.00 $175.20

 

[sncbird]

Persistance pays off!! I just booked American non-stop from ORD to MCO for $165.58 + tax for our dates which is cheaper then both Spirit and Ted (United). American has always been alot higher.