Saturday, March 31, 2012

Business Fare Deals Abound

Travelers are now accustomed to expect fare increases due to fuel surcharges, higher fares for spring and summer travel and tight capacity. But did you know that there are more deals this year than ever? Business class and premium economy fares are very reasonable for international travel if you are willing to be flexible, wait for the "sweet spot", and listen to your dependable travel agent's advice. Here's how to take advantage of these opportunities to get the discounted international business and premium economy seats that only the savvy travelers and their travel agents know about: 1) Talk to your agent and let him and her know what you would like to do. 2) Be flexible: The more flexibility you have, the lower your fare will be. The more you insist on a specific carrier and dates, the more expensive your options would be. It is amazing how much certain travelers are willing to pay up and endure to get mileage they may never be able to use. 3) Combine land arrangements, like hotels, car rentals or tours and your airfares may even be lower. 4) Give the foreign carriers the opportunity to compete for your business. Their csutomer service is superior, and their gateways may allow you free stops to explore new cities often at no cost. Foreign carriers do not have the big advertising budgets and the presence that U.S. carriers have. Your travel agent knows all the deals and will save you hundreds and often thousands simply by clever planning and finding those deals that even online travel agencies may not cover. For more information, please call your travel expert at Premiere Travel. www.premieretravel.com