The Costs for Air Travel

Air travel can be very expensive.  It can also be very frustrating, especially when you find that the person sitting next to you paid less than half of what you paid or is in first class because of an upgrade. 

There are ways to save money on airline tickets, if we only knew how. 

I thought I was being fiscally responsible when I started to use services like Expedia and Priceline, but there are better ways to cut even more of the cost.

I tripped upon this when I needed to make a hotel reservation.  Missing the cut-off at an online repackager site, I called the hotel myself and was shocked to get a quote significantly lower than the one I missed out on with the repackager. 

I didn’t, however, put it all together until I recently read Tom Foley’s new e-book, Flights Save:  The Guide to Getting a Great Deal on Travel.  The e-book describes the best ways to use frequent flyer miles, how to get upgrades, how to get great deals from the airlines themselves, etc. 

Why not join your favorite airline’s traveler’s club?  This is the way to travel, and it’s not just for the rich and well traveled.  Flights Save gives you the reason to join and the links to the clubs.  This is on my to do list.

There is a section on  becoming a courier in order to get very inexpensive or free flights.  I have a lawyer friend who has traveled around the world using this technique.  He uses it to go to conferences and on vacation because he can’t understand the high price of flying.  Of course, I have challenged his fee structure, but that is for another issue.

The e-book is priced at $35.00, but Tom has agreed to lower it to $19.97 for my membership only.  It will only be at this price for the next 48 hours, though. He has agreed to give a one week guarantee at this low price. 

You can get it at www.e-junkie.com but first go to http://www.discountflightworld.com and read the information  about the e-book and confirm the usual price. 

I am grateful to him for this reduction because this is something we all can use.  Once we understand the system, we can use the information over and over again. 

I hope you take him up on his offer.  And do write how it’s helped and I’ll pass it on to him.

I’ve asked Tom to write a bit about his e-book.  It’s reprinted below:

One of the most important things when you are booking your flight is to make sure that you are getting the best deal. The airlines make millions and millions of dollars by people accepting the deals that they are given. But if you know how to get the best deal, you will be able to make great savings on flights and never pay the full cost again.

The airlines usually get the full price because people are not willing, don’t know how, or do not have the time, to look for the best way to cut their costs. But it is possible to drive down the cost of your airfares if you know how to do it. There are a lot of programmes, such as AIRMILES, that people use to try to get a reduction on their flight, but they do not usually seem to cut the cost that much, or the airlines would not use them. But if you use them properly and choose the right ones, then you are able to get very cheap flights.

And AIRMILES are not the only way to do this. If you know the right techniques then you will never pay the full price for an airfare again. Learn all of these techniques in the new e-book Flights Save:  The Guide to Getting a Great Deal on Travel. You can find it here. 

But there is no need to pay the full price. We have arranged a special price for members of Commuter-Assist so that you make a massive saving and you can discover how to get cheap or even free flights for only $19.97 instead of the usual price of $35.00.

This offer will only be available for the next 48 hours so if you want to use these techniques then you need to get it now.

With this e-book you will learn every possible way to save on air travel. This includes the best way to use the techniques to get the maximum savings from them and cut your costs by hundreds of dollars.

One customer of the book sent this testimonial: 

"This book is truly amazing, I can’t believe some of the ways that you can fly, one particular method in your book looks to save me $700 on my next roundtrip ticket, I couldn’t have done it without your e-book." Mitch Mauldin 

You will discover the best way to get the most from these techniques and be able to save hundreds of dollars on the usual prices. And what's more, you will be able to use these links and techniques over and over, so you need never pay the full price again.

The book is full of links so that you are able to go straight to the right places to sign up for these and many more money saving offers.

Getting cheaper flights is not hard most, if not all, of the time -  if you know the right simple techniques.

This offer is only available at this special price for the next 48 hours. After that it will only be available at the usual price of $35.00. So, if you want to discover how to fly cheap or free on every flight that you take, then you need to order it now for this great saving and to save even more every time you travel.

HEALTH TIPS

Air Travel and Your Health

Flying can take a toll on the commuter.  Whether flying for business or pleasure, there are certain “rules” that have been developed over time that can make it a bit easier on the body and the soul.

Here is a list, not in any particular order, that should help:

1)  Preparation is the key to an easy flight.  Frequent flyers need a ready pack with personal items like tooth brush and other care products, sleepwear, writing tools, rain gear, etc.,  that they can just up and leave with. 

2)  Having a good night’s sleep before a flight will give you the energy you need to resist upset, anger and the fatigue of waiting on lines.  Remember that when there are crowds of people, it is almost certain that difficult situations will arise and if you are not involved in the problem, you will be an observer, and that itself can be upsetting.

3)  Giving yourself extra time to get to the airport and to your gate will give you a relaxed feeling.

4)  Expecting some delay will lower anger and upset because you are mentally prepared.

5)  Plan on some down time when you arrive at your destination.  A few hours to gather yourself before a meeting will certainly have a positive effect.  I know of one world traveler who takes a swim upon arriving at his hotel and schedules his meetings afterward.

6)  Jet lag can occur when biological rhythms are disrupted because of travel across several time zones.  NASA states that to regain normal rhythm and energy, one day per one hour time zone is needed.

7)  Be aware of fluid intake in flight since flying is dehydrating.  Also be aware that alcohol has a greater effect on the body while flying.

8)  Bring some of home with you.  A framed photo of loved ones, your favorite pillow, a lucky talisman, can blunt the loneliness of being away from home.

9)  Some things should not come with you.  Valuable jewelry, original papers, anything irreplaceable should stay safely home.

Learning to take things in stride and being prepared will make your trip better.  This is true whether you are flying for pleasure or work.

Dr. Mastria is founder of Commuter-Assist.com, which publishes e-books, CDs and cassettes to help commuters get the most out of their commute and life in general.  Dr. Mastria speaks, offers workshops, and consults to businesses.  She also provides life, wellness, and executive and business coaching to groups and individuals.  To contact Dr. Mastria email info@Commuter-Assist.com or call 570-839-6394. 

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