TMS OKLAHOMA

TMS - Travel Media Showcase held in Irvine, CA is now over and the announcement for next year's location is Oklahoma City!  Looks like a great place from the slide show.

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Airline Passengers Paid 20 - 30% more paid in 2nd quarter 2010 than in same period in 2009.   Airlines have been operating fewer flights and merging, creating fuller flights and filling them up and passengers are paying the higher price, along with the higher priced tickets onboard services are higher.   Airlines look for additional ways to make revenue: Baggage Fees range from FREE to $15 - $25 for a 1st bag and $25 - $35 for a 2nd bag.   They charge for sports equipment, golf bags, skis, surf boards, scuba gear, etc.  And for Pets.   You can save by paying your baggage fee online instead of waiting until you get to the airport.   Snacks and Meals will cost $3 - $8.   Airlines charge extra for ear phone headsets, pillows and blankets.   If you want to pay for extra comfort and legroom some airlines are charging for the bulkhead seat (the first seat in coach) at $19 - $39.

TRAVEL TIP & AIRFARE SPECIALS

TRAVEL TIP     The best time to buy a ticket is after 3pm on Tuesday  through Thursday.  If you wait the prices will be higher.   www.bestfares.com  Holiday Deal   69 days to Thanksgiving and 94 days to Christmas Roundtrip airfare for a family of four 5 nights in Orlando at The Peabody Hotel 4-1/2 star Dec. 24 - 29th $371pp includes taxes   You will save $416 by not going Dec. 28 - Jan. 1