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Air Fares

Because of the emphasis on price competition, consumers may choose from a wide variety of air fares. Some airlines are trying a "back to basics" approach-offering flights at bargain basement prices with few extras.

For fare information, you can contact a travel agent, another ticket outlet or an airline serving the places you want to visit. Ask them to tell you the names of all airlines flying there. A travel agent can find virtually all airlines' fares in his or her computer. Or, if you prefer, you can call each airline to ask about the fares they charge, particularly any special promotional fares they may be offering at the time. You can also pay attention to newspaper and radio ads, where airlines advertise many of the discount plans that apply to your city. Finally, be alert to new companies.

Here are some tips to help you decide among air fares:

Differences in air fares can be substantial. Careful comparison shopping among airlines does take time, but it can lead to real savings.

Excerpted from:U. S. Department of Transportation. ISBN 0-16-045193-0. September , 1994. pgs 3-5. Note: As of July, 1997 this was the latest non-internet-published U.S. State Department document pertaining to this topic.

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