OT-Flight experts

[phibacka31]

I am starting to look for plane tickets to kauai Hawaii for next July (25th and coming back that following thursday or friday) I am a rookie when it comes to looking for tickets. When is the best time to get them? Now, in a month, 3 months before? Which sites have the best prices? I could fly out of chicago, minneapolis, or omaha though chicago would be my first choice. Thanks in advance!

[crush17]

As early as possible, and you should be able to find them with 1 stop for under $1000

[maven]

Next July? YOu have some time.

I'm looking @ airfare for the holidays and prices are starting to jump.

[maven]

bing.com/travel

kayak.com

You can setup price alerts. O'hare would probably be your best bet since it's a large airport.

[crush17]

Originally Posted by maven

bing.com/travel

kayak.com

You can setup price alerts. O'hare would probably be your best bet since it's a large airport.

Ya plus it is a United hub and United pretty much runs all the flights out to Kauai, even if your tix say its a different airline.

[maven]

Originally Posted by crush17

Ya plus it is a United hub and United pretty much runs all the flights out to Kauai, even if your tix say its a different airline.

Then that's the answer.

Side note travel airfare is high for the holidays. sheesh Anyone else out there flying anywhere this winter?

[Requiem]

Originally Posted by phibacka31

I am starting to look for plane tickets to kauai Hawaii for next July (25th and coming back that following thursday or friday) I am a rookie when it comes to looking for tickets. When is the best time to get them? Now, in a month, 3 months before? Which sites have the best prices? I could fly out of chicago, minneapolis, or omaha though chicago would be my first choice. Thanks in advance!

I got you homie, lemme send you a PM.

[Broncoman13]

Originally Posted by Requiem

I got you homie, lemme send you a PM.

Looking for a cheap flight to Phoenix in November... Whatcha got?

[Que]

Yup - Kayak.com price alerts. That's the way to be. Have fun dude.

[broncosteven]

I thought this thread was about Flight DIRECTOR's!

[phibacka31]

Thanks for all the input already! I truly appreciate it. The more info I have the better! Thanks again!

[Vegas_Bronco]

Originally Posted by broncosteven

I thought this thread was about Flight DIRECTOR's!

Me too....on that topic was gene a taildragger fan? I have always wanted a supercub....or better yet a dehaviland beaver/otter.

[phibacka31]

Just wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone had any great hookups for flights and or deals. Thanks so much in advance!

[phibacka31]

Really not trying to be a pest just knew that this is one of the best places I know to get an "in" somewhere or a great tip!

[maven]

Originally Posted by phibacka31

Just wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone had any great hookups for flights and or deals. Thanks so much in advance!

Originally Posted by phibacka31

Really not trying to be a pest just knew that this is one of the best places I know to get an "in" somewhere or a great tip!

Did you read your own thread?

[broncosteven]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Bronco

Me too....on that topic was gene a taildragger fan? I have always wanted a supercub....or better yet a dehaviland beaver/otter.

That is a great question, I don't think he had a lot of free time to do much flying after he joined NASA but he was a test pilot and fighter jock before that. I envision him teaching the Blue Angels stuff.

He flew an F-86 Saber so I see him flying some hopped up P-51 or homebrew plane that has a bomber engine modded into it. Something fast. I don't picture Gene dropping into a lake to fish or camp for the night then fly out.

I always was in awe of the common pilot who flys into these tiny airports to have breakfast or attend some fly-in event. Rich or poor it is always good to have money.

[Conklin]

just don't masturbate on a plane

[t-diddy]

Originally Posted by Conklin

just don't masturbate on a plane

Thanks alot Bin Laden.

[t-diddy]

Beautiful place to visit... but get ready for the chickens, they're everywhere.

[chawknz]

Just booked a flight to Philidelphia on Oct 31st for $250. Was shocked at the price, but this was through Frontier Airlines website.

I use Orbitz a lot. Heck, you can even type "Denver to Phoenix" into Google and it'll give you a neat result. Kayak is good as well.

[maven]

Originally Posted by chawknz

this was through Frontier Airlines website.

I always try to book direct if I can.

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by maven

I always try to book direct if I can.

this is the best policy.. IF you have a probelem then it is the airlines proble..

if you use a automated travel agent web site like orbitz expedia travelocity and there is a mist connect canceled flight the airlines will try to weasel out of it and tell you to call that travel agency to get it fixed especially if it is ciaos at teh airport which it usually is with canceled or major delayed flights..

I'd use various sites to compare re the fares and look at the routings and then go to the airlines wed sites to the fare..

another hint is to call a Travel agent who can sell packages that can give commissions .. sometimes booking flights and hotel or even a car rental will allow them to get you even cheaper seats..

Might even be worth the hassle of doing SWA to HNL and taking a separte flight to LIH.. thank way you get the bags fly free and ultimately may save you money but will have at least one extra stop..

[lonestar]

ask the travel agent to use Blue sky vacations they are the best.. You may have to be flexible on departure cities..

[Ratboy]

Always found flying during the middle of the week much cheaper.

[broncocalijohn]

It is pretty expensive. You should probably drive. Plus, when you get there, you can run over the wild chickens.