Booking Flights Online
When it comes to getting the best deals on airfares many people are now turning to the internet for help with booking their flights, since this is now the cheapest way to get the flight times that you want from the airlines that you trust without paying an agent to do the work for you, or any booking fees.
In fact, it has never been easier to get a flight as all you need are a set of dates and the ability to use a search engine since you can enter your requirements and then watch as your ticket options appear in front of you. One of the perks of choosing to book your flights online is the fact that you will instantly get to see every option from the airport of your choosing, instead of just the top options that your booking agent or the flight company wants you to see.
This way you can choose both your departure time and your arrival time so that you can make sure they are as convenient as possible without spending more than you have to or giving up comfort for the mere savings of just a few pounds.
Often flight time differences are only separated by a few pounds, but if you ask an airline for the cheapest flight they will not give this information to you over the phone, instead they will simply telling you the cheapest way to fly. When you factor in the time you get to spend at your chosen destination paying a few pounds more when you have the options in front of you can really make it easier to make sure that you optimise your holiday and get the most out of it that you possibly can.
Other reasons to consider booking online include the fact that you do not have to worry about booking fees at many of the major online travel agencies anymore, with some doing away with extra fees altogether. In addition, if you bundle your flight with your hotel accommodation or car hire in many cases you can even save more on the total price that you pay for your holiday making it worth your time to spend a few minutes online scouting out all of your options before you pay.
This way you can use your savings to make sure that your holiday is actually the best part of your trip.
Mobile WiFi with Europcar at Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh Airports
Europcar, is trialling a new WiFi hire service from its Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport locations. Designed to provide customers with on-the-go connectivity, and help them avoid excessive international data roaming charges, the new partnership with fonmigo meets the growing need for international travellers to remain connected.
Available from Europcar’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport locations, TEP devices will be available during the trial which runs until 3rd October 2011. The device offers 1GB internet usage, fits in a pocket and acts like a WiFi hotspot, providing the facility to connect to up to 5 devices simultaneously. Compatible with all devices that access the internet, from tablets and laptops to Smartphones, it is the ultimate way to keep travellers connected.
“Through our innovative new WiFi hire service, which we are trialling at several key airports, we are giving travellers wireless internet access wherever they go, as an added value service with their car hire.”
Europcar’s mobile WiFi service allows travellers to remain connected and use Smartphones and tablets to access invaluable tools such as GPS, maps and guides. It also gives Europcar customers visiting the UK the chance to save on roaming charges and hotel WiFi charges, providing genuine added value on and off the road.
The trial takes place at Europcar’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport locations with WiFi devices available to hire on all vehicle bookings, excluding one-way car hires for £9 per day. There is no deposit but a replacement fee of £100 inc. VAT will be charged if the device isn’t returned with the hire car.
The price includes 1GB Internet usage per day and each mobile WiFi includes a Charger, USB lead to connect to PC, Instruction cards and carrying pouch. Up to 5 devices can be connected simultaneously and there’s no need for installation, cables or software.
SAS – Most Punctual Airline
Scandinavian Airlines set a punctuality record last month and thereby became the world’s most punctual airline for the second month in a row. In August 2011, nearly 94 per cent of of all SAS flights arrived on time, the highest rate of all within the “major airlines” category, which comprise airlines of more than 30,000 departures a year.
“SAS continues to uphold our brand promise that we take care of our customers’ time. We are extremely proud of this record, which contributes to our continuous position as Europe’s most punctual airline. It is also an important factor to why our customer satisfaction is the highest in 11 years,” says Rickard Gustafson, CEO.
The punctuality of all European airlines was 81.2 per cent for August. All statistics are provided by the independent Flightstats.
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