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  1. Cam'ron

    Cam'ron Rookie

    Mar 2, 2006
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    Troy, Illinois US
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    #1 Cam'ron, Jul 28, 2006
    The Czec Republic to be specific. I'm in the St. Louis area and I have family over in the Czec Republic. I was hoping to go see them possibly in the spring this year. Problem is, I'm a student. I am working as hard as I can to save up, and I know I still have a lot of time, but I figured I would ask on here, seeing as there are some pretty expierenced people here. I remember seeing something, maybe in a movie though I'm not sure, about a being a package courier? I have no idea if this even exists, but any information, as well as suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks, Cameron
     
  2. jeffashcraft

    jeffashcraft Formula Junior

    Jun 14, 2006
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    Jeff Ashcraft
    #2 jeffashcraft, Jul 28, 2006
    I used 1-800-flyeurope this spring and got a pretty good rate. They put me on American Airlines and I saved $100-200/ticket over what I could get from American directly. They are a 'consolidator' so you will have to give them your credit card number before actually getting ticketed, but I received my confirmed flight info within 24 hours as they promised. I immediately confirmed that it was a valid booking with American Airlines.

    No problems at all.

    http://www.1800flyeurope.com/specials.cfm?action=air
     
  3. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

    Oct 30, 2004
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    #3 jknight, Jul 28, 2006
    I am always seeking out the best fare possible for the European races we frequent. A good start is with www.kayak.com or www.bookingwiz.com - these are search engines that will link you to numerous sites where you can make the purchase. Just for grins I did SLT-PRG (St Louis to Prague) outbound 9/7 and return 9/14 - www.cheaptickets.com showed 1034 inc tax; 1-800flyeurope showed 1110.99. I've been searching for the best price/shortest time to go to Paris in June to go back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans again and came across this site www.travelation.com which has the best offering for my city pairs/time/etc. You might give them a try. There's still another one with low fares www.intratours.com

    Good luck.

    Carol
     
  4. PWehmer

    PWehmer Formula 3

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    #4 PWehmer, Jul 28, 2006
  5. Cam'ron

    Cam'ron Rookie

    Mar 2, 2006
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    Cameron Petrie
    #5 Cam'ron, Jul 28, 2006
    thanks a lot guys, I'm going to get looking.
     
  6. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
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    #6 SrfCity, Jul 28, 2006
    Check Craigslist. There are always people bailing on tickets or willing to sell miles. Caveat emptor.
     
  7. boffin218

    boffin218 Formula Junior

    Oct 8, 2005
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    #7 boffin218, Jul 31, 2006
    If you're a student and under 25, check STA (www.statravel.com). They do student airfares and will get you an "international student card" that lets you save on things like museums, train passes, etc.
     
  8. passiveoptimist12

    passiveoptimist12 Formula Junior

    Mar 27, 2005
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    #8 passiveoptimist12, Jul 31, 2006
    statravel.com is good, so is studentuniverse.com.

    be aware that sometimes student airfares are more than normal airfares. also, LOTS of restrctions on those fares.
     

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