| Title: | True North Strong & Free |
| Notice: | Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524 |
| Moderator: | POLAR::RICHARDSON |
| Created: | Fri Jun 19 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1040 |
| Total number of notes: | 13668 |
I have an aunt who live in St Catherines and has just returned from
visiting my familiy in the U.K.
Now she is determined to pay a second visit. Can anyone tell me if
any airline/operators still selling "standby" tickets - or any other good
value/cheapies that may be on regular offer.
I have tried British Airways/Air Canada/Canadian Airlines all of which
stated standby's nolonger exist. Any suggestions.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Vic Tilson.
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| 848.1 | TROOA::SOLEY | Fall down, go boom | Tue Aug 02 1994 10:32 | 7 | |
There are a few things to do, there are cheaper fares for booking 21 days
in advance with a minimum stay. I recently looked up some fares from YYZ
to FRA and the advanced fare was over $1000 cheaper than full fare.
There are companies called consolidators that can sometimes get cheap
fares at the last minute, like the Last Minute Club, friend used to use
them for last minute London show tour trips, but that was a while ago.
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| 848.2 | CSC32::S_BROOK | There and back to see how far it is | Tue Aug 02 1994 12:07 | 12 | |
There are a number of "discount" travel agents around Toronto who will sell tickets at approx. 5% - 10% discount, even from the charter operators, and can often get charter seats at a few days notice. Air Transat and Canada 2000 fly charters to London ... I've heard good things about Canada 2000 service although I've never flown with them. Marlin Travel in Ottawa do some consolidation through their tour division, and a few years ago were selling flights on KLM well discounted (even below the ticketed price). There are lots of opportunities ... it just takes some phoning around ... Local travel agents (like those in St Kitts) just won't get you the deals. Stuart | |||||
| 848.3 | Thanks Folks! | LARVAE::TILSON_V | Tue Aug 02 1994 12:31 | 11 | |
Thanks for the replies. All useful info.
My aunt flew Canada 3000 last time and was VERY impressed. I'll pass on
Marlin Travel to her to call as well. Once again thanks for your
assistance.
I'll keep an eye on this note, in case anyone else can suggest Agents
etc......
Cheerio for now.
Vic
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