Five Sites To Find A Flight – The 5 On TechVi.com
The internet has made searching for and booking travel easier than ever. There are hundreds of sites to search, but nobody has time to sift through all of them. In this episode of The 5, Rich DeMuro takes a look at sites for finding a flight. Learn how these sites can do the heavy lifting for you by searching multiple airline and travel websites simultaneously, they can uncover the best travel options and deals. http://techvi.com/shows/the-5/2009/08/five-sites-to-find-a-flight/ SHOW SCRIPT: HEY THERE I’M RICH DEMURO AND WELCOME TO ANOTHER EDITION OF THE 5! THIS TIME AROUND, WE’RE TAKING A LOOK AT 5 SITES FOR FINDING A FLIGHT. EXPEDIA AND TRAVELOCITY WILL GET THE JOB DONE, BUT THESE SITES GO A STEP FURTHER. SEARCH ‘EM AND YOU’LL HAVE MORE AIRFARE INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FASTER THAN YOU CAN SAY – CAN I HAVE AN UPGRADE! ((NUMBER 1)) FIRST UP ON OUR LIST – A SITE THAT BILLS ITSELF AS THE WORLD’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINE. MOBISSIMO SEARCHES MORE INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS AND SITES THAN THE COMPETITION. THE SITE WITH THE FUNNY NAME SEARCHES 157 DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD TO FIND YOU A FLIGHT… THAT MEANS BETTER CHANCES OF FINDING A GREAT DEAL TO AN INTERNATIONAL CITY. MOBISSIMO ALSO PRIDES ITSELF ON REAL-TIME PRICING INFORMATION – MEANING WHEN YOU SEARCH ON THE SITE IT’S EXACTLY THE SAME RESULTS YOU’D GET ON A DIRECT WEBSITE. WE DID A TEST FLIGHT SEARCH FROM LAX TO JFK – IT CAME IN AT $289.20 ON AMERICAN. ((NUMBER 2)) NEXT UP – A SITE THAT LETS YOU TAKE A MORE RANDOM APPROACH TO FINDING YOUR NEXT DESTINATION. ON SKYSCANNER – YOUR SEARCH CAN BE AS WIDE-OPEN AS THE WORLD. THAT’S BECAUSE THE SITE LETS YOU SEARCH IN FLEXIBLE TERMS. YOU CAN START WITH THE DATES YOU’D LIKE TO TRAVEL, OR JUST THE AIRPORT YOU WANT TO TAKE-OFF FROM. SKYSCANNER DOES THE REST – LETTING YOU NARROW DOWN YOUR CHOICES BY DESTINATION, PRICE OR DATES. OF COURSE YOU CAN DO A STANDARD SEARCH TOO – OUR TEST SEARCH TURNED UP A DELTA FLIGHT FOR $319 INCLUDING TAX. ((WORTH MENTION)) WORTH A MENTION IN OUR LOOK AT 5 SITES FOR FINDING A FLIGHT… CFARES. IT’S A WEBSITE THAT SAYS IT WILL FIND LOWER AIRFARES THAN OTHER SITES 95 PERCENT OF THE TIME! CFARES OFFERS A PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. FOR 50 BUCKS A YEAR, YOU’LL GET A CASH BACK REBATE ON CERTAIN FLIGHTS. OUR TEST FLIGHT NETTED A $319 FLIGHT ON VIRGIN AMERICA… $306 AFTER REBATE. ((NUMBER 3)) THIRD STOP ON OUR LIST… THE SITE THAT HELPS YOU TO GO IN STYLE! FLY.COM MAKES SURE YOU DON’T MISS ANY FARES THAT COULD GET YOU A GREAT DEAL ON A PREMIUM SEAT. FLY.COM IS FROM THE SAME PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT US TRAVELZOO – THE WEEKLY TOP 20 DEAL LIST. IT’S ONE OF THE FEW TRAVEL SEARCH SITES THAT DISPLAYS PREMIUM FARES RIGHT ALONGSIDE YOUR STANDARD ECONOMY PRICES. THAT WAY YOU NEVER MISS A GOOD UPGRADE DEAL. THE SITE ALSO FEATURES A “WHY ME” INFO BOX WITH TIDBITS ON IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES. OUR SEARCH REVEALED A $289 AMERICAN FLIGHT…2209 FOR A PREMIUM SEAT. ((NUMBER 4)) UP NEXT ON OUR LIST IS A SITE THAT TRACKS OVER A BILLION AIRFARES DAILY TO PREDICT WHEN PRICES MIGHT GO UP OR DOWN. BING TRAVEL AIMS TO LET YOU WHEN TO BUY, AND WHEN TO WAIT. THE SITE STARTED OUT AS FARECAST, THEN MICROSOFT BOUGHT AND RE-BRANDED IT WITH THE LIVE SEARCH AND NOW BING NAME. THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE SITE HAS STAYED THE SAME. NOT ONLY CAN YOU GET A LIST OF THE BEST AIRLINE TICKET DEALS FROM YOUR HOME AIRPORT… AN ARROW NEXT TO YOUR SEARCH RESULTS LETS YOU KNOW IF IT’S THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY. THAT $289 AMERICAN FLIGHT SHOWED UP AGAIN IN OUR TEST SEARCH… BUT SO DID AN ARROW URGING US TO WAIT… THE 7-DAY PRICE PREDICTOR WAS 79 PERCENT CONFIDENT FARES WOULD DROP OR HOLD STEADY. ((NUMBER 5)) FINALLY ON OUR LIST OF 5 SITES FOR FINDING A FLIGHT… AN ENGINE THAT SHARES ITS NAME WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT CANOE. KAYAK WAS STARTED BY FOUNDERS OF
SOME BIG NAME TRAVEL SITES IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE THE PROCESS BETTER. KAYAK SEARCHES HUNDREDS OF TRAVEL WEBSITES ALL AT ONCE – DELIVERING RESULTS THAT ARE SIMPLE TO SLICE AND DICE. YOU CAN NARROW BY AIRLINE ALLIANCES, FLIGHT QUALITY, AIRCRAFT TYPE, LAYOVER TIME AND EVEN GET A PEEK AT THE SITES KAYAK SEARCHED. AN ESPECIALLY HANDY FEATURE WILL CALCULATE AND ADD IN ANY BAGGAGE FEES. OUR CHEAPEST $289 AMERICAN TEST SEARCH FLIGHT BECAME A MORE REALISTIC $319 WHEN WE ADDED A CHECKED BAG. KAYAK RECENTLY PURCHASED COMPETITOR SIDESTEP. THERE YOU HAVE IT… 5 SITES FOR FINDING A FLIGHT… FUN PLACES TO GO WHEN YOU WANT TO GO SOMEWHERE. I’M RICH DEMURO… SEE YOU NEXT TIME ON THE 5.
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How do you feel about Time Travel…stories.?
So, I’ve had this idea for a story about time travel for awhile; but, as you can guess, with the concept of time travel there are always some difficulties when it comes to the technicalities. Since science really doesn’t support the idea of time travel at all, writers usually end up making up their own rules and sometimes really annoying or unrealistic plotholes arise.
So what I’m wondering is how far, as readers, you are generally willing to suspend disbelief when it comes to stories about time travel.
I, personally, am really not interested in explaining how such a thing would exist or getting into all the paradoxes of people messing up the course of the future. I want to write a light-hearted fantasy that explores the adventure of visiting different time periods without getting too bogged down by all the usual problems. It will definitely not be a science fiction, in fact I’ll probably just explain most of the crazy stuff with magic.
So would you be interested in reading something that doesn’t attempt to explain away the impossibilities of time travel, if it was well written, funny and exciting? How do you feel about the usual stories that deal with the time travel theme? Does this story at all sound appealing? I’d love to hear any opinions. Thanks!
It does sound appealing.
I like time-travel stories as long as they’re well done, and personally wouldn’t want pages of technical explanations of how it could have happened. All of us who read fantasies (especially those where someone from our world goes into another) and other supernatural or sci-fi books are willing to suspend our disbelief!
I would, though, give some explanation, whether it be a portal, a knock on the head, a shift in time when the protagonist visits some old place, etc. We can imagine the rest!
I’ve often wondered how someone from our time would feel if they suddenly found themselves catapulted back into, say, Medieval times – what would the smells be like, the sounds, the colours?
It sounds a great book; good luck with it!
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how can i find the email add or other contact meams of all travel agancies and tour operators in russia countr
i need also th eofficial web site or phone no of tourism orgenization of russia country.
goplage.spb.ru
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A car has a mileage rating of 36 miles per gallon of gasoline.How many miles can the car travel on 65.0 liters?
of gasoline ?
I did it like this, am I doing it right ?
how many gallons is 65 liters ?
1 liter = 3.785 gal
Then do you multiply 3.785 times 65.0 ?
It’s 65 liters divided by 3.785 gallons make 17.17 gallons, multiply this by 36 miles and you got the distance this car can do. 618.22 miles
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How fast does news travel?
Faster than light I say………. especially if its exciting and enticing!
.. and what more……the the final version of it may take up several grotesque and hilarious forms! lol
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Is it safe to travel to Iran right now?
My family and I have planned a trip to Iran since about a month ago, and with the current situation there we’re beginning to think it might not be a great idea. Our tickets are for tomorrow and they’re non-refundable but if going there means putting our safety at risk we could afford to cancel our trip. Would it be really risky to travel there right now?
-just so you know we don’t plan on participating in any rallies or anything, if that affects your answers
I have both Iranian and Canadian passports and will be staying in Tehran
as you have asked this question 2 days ago ..i am not sure I can help much but I hope you haven’t come here now.
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Have to travel for college interview but the airfair is $1,000 w/search engines. Is anything cheaper?
I need to travel to Boston for a college interview on Jan 20th b/c all other days are booked. I don’t want to pay $1,000 just for the airfair, which is what expedia, hotwire, etc cost. Are there any tricks to getting a better price?
Where are you flying from? It’s so expensive because the flight is right around the corner. I would recommend checking out BookMe dot com. You can compare ALL the reputable travel sites, and save money. Good luck!
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Can you do work experience in a travel agents?
I am 15 years old and i am needing to find work experience to do in June. I was interested in travel and tourism and was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to do work experience in travel agents. I can get my own work experience or through the school. If there is anyone who knows an answer to this can they please answer this. I live in central scotland so if anyone knows if this is possible and a certain tavel agents then that would be great.
Thanks
xx
I don’t intend to be mean, but seriously reconsider your career choice. The travel industry (particularly travel agents) is a dying industry. Most people book their own accommodations and air fare on line directly.
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where can I find travel information on Cebu Philippines?
Would like travel information and hotel information for Cebu and surrounding islands….TY
Your best bet at info on Cebu travel stuff (places to stay, eat, what to do and see, etc.) is the Lonely Planet Philippine edition. Grab a copy and start reading it. More informative than any Cebu website I’ve checked out. Plus it includes tips on how not to get scammed and stuff to avoid, which they never mention in websites promoting the place.
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How to travel to Israel without having the entry visa stamped in my Passport?
I am an American citizen, and need to travel to Israel. Several Arab countries will not allow you to enter their country with a Israeli visa stamped in a passport, I will be visiting 6 Arab countries later in the year. I have also heard several horror stories from people who have entered Arab countries with Israeli visas. Is there a way to aquire an Israeli visa without having it stamped in my passport.
Ask the Israeli customs to enter Israel on form AL – 17 and not having your passport stamped.
Keep this piece of paper inside your passport while in Israel and take it out when entering any Arab country.
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