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tangy003 · 03-03-2010, 06:15 AM

We are the type of people who like to fly non-stop.Besides up and down too many times.We would rather get to Aruba in 4 hours not in 11 hours or whatever.Anyhow how does everyone go about getting the cheapest seats for flights non-stop?Do you need to book ASAP when the airlines will let you?Should I wait?Is it best to wait until 3-4 months before the trip then book the flight?Whats the deal?HELP PLEASE!!I could really use some help about this.Thanks.

~Amy~® · 03-03-2010, 09:15 AM

It really depends on alot of different factors like which airport you're flying from, what the airline competition is like in that city, and the time of year you plan on going....

*Andrea J.* · 03-03-2010, 10:07 AM

yes to what amy says and IF you re lucky enough to find and book a nonstop, the airlines may "change" the itinerary.
we have booked nonstops many times, only to get an email from AA or USAirways saying
"there has been a change to your itinerary and here are your new flights" ;-)

sometimes, we are NOT even notified..........and have actually stumbled onto the changes just by checking our airline accounts.
andrea

*Arubalisa* · 03-03-2010, 10:11 AM

I think the only way you can truly guarantee a NON stop is to fly from a major airline hub.

JFK- Jet Blue
Newark- Continental
Atlanta- Delta
Charlotte- US Air
Miami- American
Fort Lauderdale- Spirit
Orlando- Air Tran

tangy003 · 03-03-2010, 10:40 AM

Thanks.I usually fly Continental out of Newark(their hub) or US Airways from Philly(their hub)

I just keep an eye out for some kind of deal.

*Arubalisa* · 03-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Are you signed up for an email fare alert with someone like www.kayak.com

~Amy~® · 03-03-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Are you signed up for an email fare alert with someone like www.kayak.com

I LOVE that website for checking airfares! I use it for all of our trips now (not just for Aruba.)

*Arubalisa* · 03-03-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Amy~®

I LOVE that website for checking airfares! I use it for all of our trips now (not just for Aruba.)

I have my email alert in my in box every morning.

tangy003 · 03-03-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Are you signed up for an email fare alert with someone like www.kayak.com

Not yet.I'm going to do that today.Thanks for the heads up.

tangy003 · 03-03-2010, 12:59 PM

OK girls,you are hooking me up here.I just signed up.Now let me ask What are my chances that they will find me the lowest fares to Aruba and when.

My trip is booked for next Feb 26 2011-return on Mar 12th 2011

As of right now no one will let you book a flight.So will I get notified as soon as the time frame will allow a reservation to be made?What happens lets say I book the flight in may of 2010 and by oct 2010 the fares drop.Will I get The difference?

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tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	Airfare question We are the type of people who like to fly non-stop.Besides up and down too many times.We would rather get to Aruba in 4 hours not in 11 hours or whatever.Anyhow how does everyone go about getting the cheapest seats for flights non-stop?Do you need to book ASAP when the airlines will let you?Should I wait?Is it best to wait until 3-4 months before the trip then book the flight?Whats the deal?HELP PLEASE!!I could really use some help about this.Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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03-03-2010, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,631	It really depends on alot of different factors like which airport you're flying from, what the airline competition is like in that city, and the time of year you plan on going.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	yes to what amy says and IF you re lucky enough to find and book a nonstop, the airlines may "change" the itinerary. we have booked nonstops many times, only to get an email from AA or USAirways saying "there has been a change to your itinerary and here are your new flights" ;-) sometimes, we are NOT even notified..........and have actually stumbled onto the changes just by checking our airline accounts. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-03-2010, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I think the only way you can truly guarantee a NON stop is to fly from a major airline hub. JFK- Jet Blue Newark- Continental Atlanta- Delta Charlotte- US Air Miami- American Fort Lauderdale- Spirit Orlando- Air Tran Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-03-2010, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	Thanks.I usually fly Continental out of Newark(their hub) or US Airways from Philly(their hub) I just keep an eye out for some kind of deal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Are you signed up for an email fare alert with someone like www.kayak.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-03-2010, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	OK girls,you are hooking me up here.I just signed up.Now let me ask What are my chances that they will find me the lowest fares to Aruba and when. My trip is booked for next Feb 26 2011-return on Mar 12th 2011 As of right now no one will let you book a flight.So will I get notified as soon as the time frame will allow a reservation to be made?What happens lets say I book the flight in may of 2010 and by oct 2010 the fares drop.Will I get The difference? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook