Emergency Tip of the Day

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If you ever need to book a plane flight for an emergency, such as a funeral, don't book a flight on-line. Call the airline direct and ask for an emergency rate. Yes, they'll have to verify the information, but it's worth the hassle for a ticket that's less than half the best price you could find on-line.

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Stephanie said…
Check with both the airline and the online discount sites. I tried to get a bereavement fare directly from the airline last year and it was $300 more than what I found online. But an emergency fare might be treated differently than a bereavement one.
10 November, 2005 08:35
Jay said…
I was told by the airlines I called that no bereavement discounts were offered as well. Never thought to try the emergency rate.
10 November, 2005 09:27
Kris said…
Perhaps it depends on the airline, but I got a $1000 ticket for $298. So, it's definately worth a try. It was NW airlines.
14 November, 2005 09:42
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