Just wondering if anyone knows of how to find cheap plane tickets. I would have to leave on a ASAP flight (when im ready, no buy 5 days before flights) as It would be for a family death which is imminent. My mom says she heard of something you can do to fly for near free, even if its in the middle of the night. I would leave from Albany NY to Ontario CA. Thank You
2006-07-19 17:40:44 · 9 answers · asked by newyorkjenna 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Airlines do offer bereavement / family emergency fares. I have used them. I know that they apply to immediate family and grandparents. beyond that I'm not sure how close a relative needs to be. You will need to provide the name of the funeral home or the name of the attending physician.
The airline will offer you the lowest price fare
You also have the additional problem of going from one out of the way airport to another . This is going to cost you time and money
Suggestion : Get a flight from Hartford [ BDL } to Los Angeles { LAX ]
Its1/2 the price of Albany to Ontario. You should be able to drive the 110 miles from Albany to Hartford in under 2 hrs
- I-90 east to I-91 south to Windsor locks CT
safe trip
2006-07-19 18:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
many airlines offer a death benefit where they discount the tickets, but you have to be able to prove that there was a death in the family. Contact some of the bigger airlines and see what they offer. Jet Blue, ted, Alaska and Southwest all fly into Ontario - not sure about Albany. Priceline.com always seems to have good prices. ONT is a very nice airport - as sad as your reason for travel is, I hope you enjoy your trip - it's very warm here - be sure you have comfortable clothes!
2006-07-19 17:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the airline they have special fares for things like that.
here is one example:
Q:Do you have any emergency or bereavement rates/discounts?
A: We do offer emergency fares for different situations. You cannot obtain these fares on AA.com and will have to call American Airlines Reservations at 800-433-7300.
2006-07-19 17:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by Debi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask around a bit...find a friend or a friend of a friend who works for an airline maybe you can beg for a buddy pass...they cost about 75$. That's how I got to go to my grandma's funeral a few years ago. But you need to network and really put your neck out there....maybe offer a favor...or advertise someplace..maybe someone will feel charitable. Good luck.
2006-07-19 17:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by curiosity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The airlines use to offer cheap fares in situations like yours, but I do not know if they still do. I would find out what carriers fly to your destination and call their customer service department. Good luck to you.
2006-07-19 17:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by lockesmith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the answers above are good. Call all the airlines that fly there. Don't do it on the web, call there 800 number.
2006-07-20 03:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Doc Savage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would find what airlines fly that route, then go to their individual websites and thats normally where the cheapest fares are found
as for near free....good luck, unless you are a very frequent flier
2006-07-19 23:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by wyoairbus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can fly for near free. But you can get some cheap last minute deals at travelocity.com
2006-07-19 17:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by dreamgurl009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check on website http://www.jonesboroinfo.net/Hotels.html they have several listings there for discount travel and last minute travel.
2006-07-19 18:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋