The weakened economy has permeated virtually every aspect of business, and travel is no exception. The Air Transport Association (ATA) predicts that Thanksgiving air traffic will decline 10 percent this year and the big question on many would-be travelers’ minds is whether this means an end to higher airfares and greater availability of bargains.
More specifically, “Five Fall Travel Freebies You Can’t Afford to Miss” by Window Seat contributor Genevieve Shaw Brown highlights several avenues for savvy travelers to take as they look to get the most value from their fall getaways. Brown’s extensive research uncovered resorts, cruise lines, hotels and rental car companies all offering a variety of perks including free airfare, room nights and upgrades.
Helping to offset airfares that are averaging $40 higher than last year, Travelocity and its hotel and cruise partners are offering the biggest sale in the company’s history. Starting today, the offering comes just in time to help customers stretch their travel dollar as they plan for the fall and holiday travel season. The Race to Savings runs through Nov. 15 and applies to hotel and vacation package stays through Jan. 15, 2009 and on select cruises through Dec. 2009.
Historically, fall has marked the end of summer’s high fares and the beginning of cheaper and smoother travel. But recent industry changes mean this fall may stray from its regular routine as carriers slash routes, cut capacity and raise fares. Travelocity looks at expectations for fall and winter including where to find the values as well as tactics for “defensive travel” – both are essential in the seasons ahead.
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If you are like me and your two favorite things in life are travel and gadgets, then you will love this one. Travelocity today announced that TravelTools, a new native application that offers iPhone and iPod touch users an innovative set of travel features while they are on the road, will be available at Apple’s new App Store. The TravelTools application will include a new location-based feature called “Hotels Near Me” which provides a dynamic list of nearby hotels, with links to maps, hotel descriptions, and booking options.
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