6MT.net Infiniti G35/G37/GTR Community - cheap, one-way, last-minute air tickets?

dholly · 09-01-2004, 04:21 PM

Hey - what's the best way to secure a couple of cheap seats between two small N.E. hubs if I need a specific date and general time, ie., 9/16/04 after 3pm? Thanks

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**kloh** · 09-01-2004, 04:26 PM

Have you tried priceline?

dholly · 09-01-2004, 04:31 PM

I thought you couldn't chose a time with Priceline? Has that changed?

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Upstate NY

ckforensic · 09-01-2004, 04:32 PM

Which hubs?

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nxtour · 09-01-2004, 04:38 PM

I always try orbitz.com, first. Search for the cheapest flights but go directly to the airline website to purchase the ticket.

ckforensic · 09-01-2004, 04:39 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nxtour

I always try orbitz.com, first. Search for the cheapest flights but go directly to the airline website to purchase the ticket.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">That's also what I do, except I use Travelocity instead of orbitz.

"People on 'ludes should not drive"- Jeff Spicoli

**kloh** · 09-01-2004, 04:45 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dholly

I thought you couldn't chose a time with Priceline? Has that changed?
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You can narrow down a time using their Advanced Search, but I'm not sure if they can make any guarantees.

dholly · 09-01-2004, 04:49 PM

ROC > PHL

The cheapos are 7hrs and connect thru Boston(!), FtLauderdale(!), Detroit(!), etc. Ridiculous.

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Upstate NY

dholly · 09-01-2004, 05:04 PM

Can you still 'drop' the 2nd leg of a 2-stop flight without penalty? PHL is a popular connecting hub for flights south, maybe I can work that angle?

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Upstate NY

robb411 · 09-01-2004, 05:28 PM

I don't think you can do the "leg drop".

I usually just go to orbitz and then to eat airline site and check them out. Sometimes they are different.

The priceline sucks unless you are retired and you don't care when you fly.

ckforensic · 09-01-2004, 05:30 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by robb411

The priceline sucks unless you are retired and you don't care when you fly.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Priceline is awesome for hotels and rental cars. Keep in mind that you can go to www.biddingfortravel.com to find out the prices that other people get when using priceline. It's a great resource.

"People on 'ludes should not drive"- Jeff Spicoli

Fastforward · 09-01-2004, 07:00 PM

re: leg drops, the airlines are all over that one. I even heard that they are trying to go back and seek damages (for "fraud") for people they feel they can prove booked in that manner and dropped.

I'd avoid that option like fix-a-flat.

The orbitz/travelocity route is usually pretty good unless you know of some smaller independent carriers in that area.

dholly · 09-01-2004, 08:22 PM

yeah, I checked them all. No deals, but I can fly R/T to Europe cheaper than on state away. [

!] Thanks ck, gonna check that.

2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY

defstar · 09-01-2004, 08:42 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dholly

ROC > PHL

The cheapos are 7hrs and connect thru Boston(!), FtLauderdale(!), Detroit(!), etc. Ridiculous.

2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
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Have you tried expedia?

I just inserted dates (do not know when you are flying) and got this:

from $232 Roundtrip

2:45 pm Depart Rochester (ROC)
Arrive Philadelphia (PHL) 5:57 pm Fri 17-Sep
Duration: 3hr 12mn Continental 2025 / 3433
Connect in Cleveland (Hopkins Intl.)

Keep in mind that this is round trip. $232 is not so bad...is it?

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Kalmairn · 09-02-2004, 09:06 AM

A couple tips:

Find out who actually services both airports. USAir is one that does, doen't look like anyone else services both airports regionally (direct). If you don't like the USAir fare, you're going to get a stop.

Try booking a round-trip, then only take the first leg. This can save you some money. Also, try booking a longer trip with a stop in your destination. Again, this can produce a lower fare. Since you aren't returning on the flights, you aren't worried that they'll cancel on you. (Of course, you can't check baggage if you do the last option.)

I'd take the 232 that defstar put up on Continental, myself. USAir looks unlikely to provide a useful direct-fare even though PHL is one of their hubs, so you need someone who has another close major hub. Of course, with the connection, the flying/layover time will exceed driving time.

Kal.

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