An article in today's online edition of the New York Times explores the pros and cons of low-cost air travel. How can the average ECONtrepreneur take advantage of this information?
The global economic slowdown has scared (and rightfully so) many into saving more and spending less. Airline travel - a relative luxury - is one of the hardest-hit industries. As people have opted to stay home for holidays and vacations, airlines have struggled to maintain profits and maintain overhead costs without letting workers go.
For ECONtrepreneurs, you can visit any online travel site (Travelocity is Delasol's personal favorite; great prices, easy to customize packages, variety of destinations and a San Antonian company to boot!) and find round-trip fares from Los Angeles to Tokyo for less than a grand, NYC to London's Heathrow Airport for less than $600 or Reagan National to DFW for about $200. Get while the gettin' is good!
Airlines, on the other hand, are imposing new 'a la carte' fares for just about...well..anything! Already passengers have had to fork over cash for in-flight snacks, entertainment and pillows, but the article reveals that similar fees for beverages, Wi-Fi and those roomy exit row seats are in the works, thus making the full cost of flying more difficult for customers to determine. A word to wise ECONtrepreneurs: Don't purchase anything you don't know the cost of!! Many sites (like Travelocity) provide the extra amenities and their costs, so it's always worth it to shop around.
Happy Trails to You!
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