Cheap Flights

[OlivePoet]

I'm sure there are plenty of people here who have had to book a flight or two in their time.

In your experience, where is the best place to find a flight deal?

People always sing the praises of expedia, orbitz, travelocity, etc., but I've found that going straight to the airline website saves a few bucks more. Is there anything else I'm missing that could cheapen the cost for me?

[onemoredrink41]

priceline

[reds24]

Private airlines always have great deals, you just have a harder time finding what you want.

[haildmb]

it doesn't get much cheaper than southwest these days

[shoegal_97]

I just go to southwest.com Their flights seem to be pretty cheap

[ethaxton]

Priceline is prob my favorite, but lately I have also been checking with the airlines themselves.

[OklahomaMama]

cheaptickets.com hooked me up for the 'Palooza
i also noticed if you expand your airport search to 80 miles it gets way cheaper... i just didn't care to fly in to Baltimore to save $88
if you'll remember too, i saved a cool $100 by staying til Tuesday

[JimiThang1]

Yea always staying to tuesday over weekends always brings the price down.

[cj4258]

Give me your city pairs and dates and I'll see what I can find. The company I work for owns Orbitz and Cheaptickets. I can't promise much - but I can agree with the recommendation of Southwest, even though we don't sell them. When the company screws up and has to pay for a new airline ticket, you can guess where we book to save the money.

[OlivePoet]

ORD to SEA
August 18- August 22
Noon/Afternoon departures are preferred. I have a quote of $321.40 for those dates, leaving O'Hare at about 12:30p-ish an leaving Seattle at about 3pm-ish. Those are ideal times for me.
Southwest only flies out of Midway, and since I live less than 10 mins from O'Hare, I hate to use anything else.

Thanks!

[bertramcheeks22]

depends on where your flying from...since you live in chicago olive, your best bet is to fly southwest out of midway since its a hub...

[shoegal_97]

I'm comming into midwest on Aug 19

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by bertramcheeks22

depends on where your flying from...since you live in chicago olive, your best bet is to fly southwest out of midway since its a hub...

Strangely enough, Midway isn't usually much cheaper than O'Hare.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by shoegal_97

I'm comming into midwest on Aug 19

Have you chatted with my lil sis lately?

[cj4258]

Originally Posted by OlivePoet

ORD to SEA
August 18- August 22
Noon/Afternoon departures are preferred. I have a quote of $321.40 for those dates, leaving O'Hare at about 12:30p-ish an leaving Seattle at about 3pm-ish. Those are ideal times for me.
Southwest only flies out of Midway, and since I live less than 10 mins from O'Hare, I hate to use anything else.

Thanks!

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$171.41

PM me if you're interested. This is a private fare, which means it's the product of a corporate relationship between my company and American Airlines. Most times, these fares are very restrictive and may not allow changes.

[OlivePoet]

PM sent

[cj4258]

PM replied... off to have a smoke but will be back soon.

[OlivePoet]

Mmm, a smoke sounds good. I may have to join you.

I noticed your location: I love Nashville! Some of my family moved down there a while ago, and it's always great to visit.

[cj4258]

Originally Posted by OlivePoet

Mmm, a smoke sounds good. I may have to join you.

I noticed your location: I love Nashville! Some of my family moved down there a while ago, and it's always great to visit.

Eh, it's alright. Every single major highway coming in or out of Nashville is under some kind of construction. The weather is hot and mostly unpredictable. It has its merits, but I usually don't take advantage of them.

I did purchase a 2001 Blazer at a dealership downtown recently for a DAMN good price though.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by cj4258

Eh, it's alright. Every single major highway coming in or out of Nashville is under some kind of construction. The weather is hot and mostly unpredictable. It has its merits, but I usually don't take advantage of them.

I did purchase a 2001 Blazer at a dealership downtown recently for a DAMN good price though.

Don't bitch to me about too much construction and random weather...I LIVE IN CHICAGO.

Very nice choice on the truck by the way. I am a Blazer gal myself.
'94 though.

[cj4258]

Originally Posted by OlivePoet

Don't bitch to me about too much construction and random weather...I LIVE IN CHICAGO.

Very nice choice on the truck by the way. I am a Blazer gal myself.
'94 though.

Nuff said.

The blazer was a stroke of luck - it's a 2001, Black, leather gray interior, LOADED (the guy that ordered it in 2001 got everything but the six-CD changer). Onstar, CD, AM/FM, tape, power seats, cruise, "climate-control computer." Only 63,000 miles. It could have sold for $13000-14000 easily, but I got it for $10988. Web special. You should look into it if you need to upgrade.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by cj4258

Nuff said.

The blazer was a stroke of luck - it's a 2001, Black, leather gray interior, LOADED (the guy that ordered it in 2001 got everything but the six-CD changer). Onstar, CD, AM/FM, tape, power seats, cruise, "climate-control computer." Only 63,000 miles. It could have sold for $13000-14000 easily, but I got it for $10988. Web special. You should look into it if you need to upgrade.

Awesome deal!
I'm in desperate need of an upgrade, but I need a downpayment first; I haven't decided on whether I want the TrailBlazer (probably 7 seater) or the Tahoe.

[cj4258]

Originally Posted by OlivePoet

Awesome deal!
I'm in desperate need of an upgrade, but I need a downpayment first; I haven't decided on whether I want the TrailBlazer (probably 7 seater) or the Tahoe.

I would be all over the Tahoe, but I don't need a V8 or it's gas costs...

The Trailblazer is cool, but I just don't like the way they look. Too curvy.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by cj4258

I would be all over the Tahoe, but I don't need a V8 or it's gas costs...

The Trailblazer is cool, but I just don't like the way they look. Too curvy.

I love how both of those trucks look. I really just want a car that will be comfortable for all of my passengers.

[OlivePoet]

I heart Curtis!

[bigeyedfish917]

Cheapest way to go...know someone who works for an airline, and get a buddy pass. I flew round trip from Atlanta-seattle last year for 150.00 Hopeing to get same deal or better this summer. I will be going out there the same weekend. If I change planes in Chic. Ill make a sign for ya. you goin to the gorge also??

[boiii]

curtis, are you going to do these special favors for other ants?
ill make out with you maybe!

cheers.
ken

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by bigeyedfish917

Cheapest way to go...know someone who works for an airline, and get a buddy pass. I flew round trip from Atlanta-seattle last year for 150.00 Hopeing to get same deal or better this summer. I will be going out there the same weekend. If I change planes in Chic. Ill make a sign for ya. you goin to the gorge also??

I am, and it's my first time...just the experience of planning it has been wonderful, so I can't imagine what the weekend will have in store!

I got your IM, thanks so much for the info. Let's keep in touch and try to cross paths that weekend.

[OlivePoet]

Originally Posted by boiii

curtis, are you going to do these special favors for other ants?
ill make out with you maybe!

cheers.
ken

I didn't even have to offer to make out with him; he was just wonderfully generous about it.

[shoegal_97]

Originally Posted by boiii

curtis, are you going to do these special favors for other ants?
ill make out with you maybe!

cheers.
ken

No kidding, I have a good deal sorta on my ticket to Chicago but I could use a better one

Heater-I haven't emailed her back yet but I'll be sending her one her way as soon as I get some time on my hands!!