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November 30, 2007

Top 12 List: Airport Security “Slow Lanes”

Filed under: Security, Airports — anne @ 4:29 pm
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Here’s where we show you the longest and slo-o-o-o-owest security-checkpoint lines, in individual airports.

Is there anything worse than standing in long lines?

Well, yes…but long airport lines aren’t a lot of fun.

Did your airport make the list? Some of the results may surprise you, as you’ll see by clicking here.

November 19, 2007

Cheap Airfare Sales - Can’t Find FareCompare.com’s Price? Here’s How!

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 11:56 am
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Have you ever found a really cheap ticket on FareCompare.com and then (since FareCompare doesn’t sell tickets) an we send you to the airline or online travel agency to buy the airline ticket, and WHOA! They don’t have it.

They only show higher prices for the flight you want.

Well, we’re here to help you take advantage of those low airfares.

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November 13, 2007

Careful with that Cell Phone! And a Few Other Travel Myths

Filed under: Travel Myths — mike @ 4:41 pm
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We have all heard it, “Turn of all electronic devices or we will toss you out the door which is impossible to open after cabin pressurization…”

So what exactly will happen, if you talk on your cell on the plane or you put your hard drive through security

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November 12, 2007

Cheap Airfare Sales - FareCompare.com Users Love Our Email Alerts!

You don’t have to be glued to your computer to find cheap airfares.In fact you really should be letting technology find you the best deal — a technology that gets you the information first - before it hits the actual airlines sites.

In an environment where there a fewer and fewer cheap seats being first to know is vital to having a chance at those elusive cheap prices.

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Attn: Vacationers - 6 Tips for Finding the Cheap Airfare Sales of Summer!

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 12:01 pm
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So you’ve been elected ”travel agent” for the family’s summer vacation…what an honor! And what a headache.

But we at FareCompare.com can help. In fact, with our FREE Email Alerts, planning a summer vacation can actually be a lot of fun.Oh, and don’t miss Tip #6, for winter holiday vacation planning.

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November 7, 2007

Be an Air Travel Insider - Use FareCompare’s Email Alerts for Every Trip

Filed under: Airfare Email Alerts — mike @ 2:32 pm
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“Do-it-yourself travel planning isn’t always a lot of fun.” - Rick Seaney

Yep, I said it, and yep, I’m the CEO of FareCompare.com, which I think is the best travel planning site on the web.

BUT - travel planning can be painless with FareCompare’s insider tool:

Airfare Email Alerts…

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6-Easy Steps: How to Find Cheap Airfare Sales and Buy Intelligently!

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — Rick Seaney @ 2:31 pm
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Not everyone pays the same price for airfare on the same flight.

So, how can you be the one who pays the least amount possible for airfare by always finding the best deals first?

I have some insider tips that can make the airfare purchasing process easier, faster, and a lot less expensive.

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New to FareCompare? Our “Do’s and Don’ts” of Cheap Airfare Sales

Filed under: New, What We Do, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 2:25 pm
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If it’s your first time visiting FareCompare, welcome!

And keep reading to find out what we do, what we don’t do, and how we can help you find the best deals on airfare faster and easier than anyone else.

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November 6, 2007

Yes! You Do Need a Passport for Mexico and Canada

Filed under: Passport, Mexico, Caribbean, Canada — mike @ 12:12 pm
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Headed to Canada?

It used to be that you didn’t need anything much in the way of documents - a drivers’ license if you were going by land, a birth certificate if you took a plane.

But THINGS HAVE CHANGED; you now need a passport to get BACK into the States.

These rules apply to travel between the US and Canada, Mexico, and certain Caribbean islands

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November 5, 2007

Passports - What a Mess!

Filed under: Passport — mike @ 12:22 pm
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State Department announced new requirements for American citizens flying into the States from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, most travel-savvy people figured on a few delays and foul-ups.

Instead, an outright disaster ensued!

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Top 7 Tips: When Should You Buy Your Airline Ticket?

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Best Time to Buy — mike @ 12:22 pm
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When is the best time to buy your airplane tickets?

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Geek Chronicles - The Inside Story of the Airlines and Airfare Pricing

Rick Seaney, here, CEO of FareCompare.com.

I’m often asked, When’s the best time to buy cheap airfares?

I have some answers and I think some of them will surprise you…

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Top 7 Tips: The Summer Traveler’s Guide to Cheap Airfare Sales

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 12:21 pm
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Planning a Summer Getaway?

Let FareCompare help you find the best deals and help you plan the perfect vacation.

We find you the lowest airfares first, so you can spend your summer visiting your dream destination for less.

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Secrets Of Frequent Flier Miles & Loyalty Programs

Filed under: Frequent Flier — Rick Seaney @ 12:21 pm
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Bean counters from Wall Street financial houses have been running around talking to the U.S. domestic airlines, trying to convince them to spin off their frequent flier programs into separate entities outside of the airline itself.

Air Canada’s done it, and it seems others are talking about it…

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If You Want the Best of the Cheap Airfare Sales…

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 12:20 pm
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…then you’ve come to the right place! Find out the fastest and easiest way to find cheap tickets for air travel.

Don’t pay more than you need to, and don’t miss out on airfare sales and great travel deals.

Let FareCompare find you the lowest airfare, first.

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GREAT Summer Tips - Find THE Cheap Airfare Sales with FareCompare

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 12:20 pm
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Got ten bucks? A measly $10? Terrific, because that paltry sum can buy you a plane ticket on Skybus.

But wait, theres more: In the summer of 2007, the cheapest airline tickets for North America were 15% LOWER than the previous year (we may see something similar in 2008).

Summer travel to Europe can feature amazing (but hard-to-find) deals, and FareCompare.com finds them. Ready for some really great summer travel tips? Click Here.

Emergency Airfares - When You Absolutely, Positively Have to Fly!

Filed under: Emergency, Last Minute, Airfares — mike @ 12:20 pm
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Okay, there’s been a death in the family, or, Grandma insists you visit or you’re out of the will, or, your kid in college is about to drop out and join a cult.

So, you’ve got to get on a plane. You know it’s going to be pricey, but you also know: YOU. MUST. GO.

So, are you doomed to pay a $1,000 for your airline ticket?

Well…not necessarily! Here are some tips for finding cheap airfare at the very last minute…

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How to Take Advantage of Cheap Airfare Sales - 7-Insider Tricks

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — Rick Seaney @ 12:19 pm
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Here’s the real low-down: When is the best time to buy really cheap airfares?

I’ll give you a big hint right here: use the tools and technology on FareCompare.com.

That’s the way to guarantee you get the very best price available. Now, here are some other great tips that will help you pay less for airfare.

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Cheap Airfare Sales: The Only Way to Buy Tickets is “One At A Time”

So you and the family are going to take a trip; there are 5-of you altogether. So, while shopping for tickets, the website asks, “how many passengers?” and you naturally type in the number “5″, right?

WRONG.

You may have just cost yourself big money.

Find out why, and learn how to avoid paying too much in the future…

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The 5 Rules to Finding Cheap Airfare Sales

Filed under: Cheap Airline Tickets, Cheap Airfare Sales — mike @ 12:18 pm
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How do you find the cheapest airfares? Its not easy.

Airlines don’t want to make it easy.

They’re in business to make money. But it can be done with education, experience, timing, luck, and FareCompare.com.

Ready? Here are The Rules.

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Airline Merger Mania: Adored by Airlines, Costly for Consumers

Filed under: Airline Mergers — mike @ 12:18 pm
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Over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about airline mergers: for a time, the buzz was all about United and Continental, and then Delta and US Airways.

And the airlines and Wall St. were loving it; simply put, mergers can mean big, big profits.

But who would have paid the price?

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Female Flier TIPS: What Women Really Want (Besides Cheap Airfare Sales)

Attention, Female Fliers: What is your dream travel experience?

Private jets at your beck and call? Discovering your seatmate is George Clooney?

Well, Farecompare can’t help you with that, but, we can offer some great tips on creating your very own female-friendly flight.

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Passenger Guide: 10 Smartest Things To Do (Before Getting on the Plane)

Filed under: Passengers, Frequent Flier, Insider Tip — mike @ 12:16 pm
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We know that air travel can be a hassle.

But if you follow these ten easy rules, your flying experience will be much more enjoyable.

Trust us! (and keep reading)

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Passenger Guide: 10 Dumbest Things To Do (Before Getting on the Plane)

Filed under: Passengers, Frequent Flier, Insider Tip — mike @ 12:15 pm
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There are plenty of things you can do to mess up your flight.

And we’ve done ‘em all, at one time or another.

And made life miserable. If you’re an occasional Drama Queen or King, read on…

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