Best way to travel?

Question

My son is graduation from Navy Boot Camp on August 25, I am from the SF Bay, And i do not travel that much. IS there a really cheap way to get tickets. I am on a very limited budget.

Thanks

Boot camp is in Chicago. Illinois.

Answer 1

Fly, go on stand by, if your not in a hurry.. 22 years Navy and found this to be the best and cheep..Tell your son, Good luck in the Navy, I'm a retired Lt Cdr with the Navy Seals.. Your friend from Tennessee...ROB

Answer 2

www.orbitz.com lists the flights from least expensive to most expensive. But some airlines aren't listed like Southwest. But still check southwest they always have cheap plane tickets. Call the airline and ask if the give disconts to relitives of Navy people. Thst might help you out.

Ross_virden

Answer 3

Flying is a fast efficiant way to travel, but you need to book soon if he graduates on August 25th. try cheaptickets.com to find reasonable fares. Also, American Airlines has a big operation in Chicago, so they may be a bit cheaper.

Answer 4

well, it depends on where you are flying. When flying domestically in the US, i always recommend Southwest Airlines or JetBlue Airways.
When I fly internationally, I either fly the country's airline (eg. If i'm flying to Iran, I fly Iran Air. If I'm flying to Canada, I fly Air Canada) , American Airlines, or United.
If possible, fly any of these on standby. If you aren't in a hurry, that is. They will give you a cheaper flight, in case you miss the first one.
The reason I fly the country's airline is beacuse usually, their main meeting point airport is the country of their destination.
For example, Hawaiian Airlines' main meeting point is Honolulu. You can get very cheap flights to honolulu if that is your final destination.

Answer 5

place add in local paper for ride to chicago and then check out responses,you may find a real cheap way to go.in real hard times you may have to stick your thumb out.