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Here’s how to know which airline fare you need

This is yet another treatise on how to find the best fares for your flights. Be aware that it is you versus supercomputers, which are used to map the routes and assign the costs. But don’t despair, as there are online tools and services that make the job for you much easier. And as the competition grows more fierce, those tools become more usable so that the companies that create them can make even more money.

 

This useful article gives you some top tips on how to think about approaching buying tickets.

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I first knew something was amiss when I couldn’t choose a seat for a work trip to London. I checked around, then discovered the horror: I had unintentionally booked an international trip with a highly restrictive “basic economy” fare.

Ultimately, I paid extra to choose my seats and avoid the fate of spending nearly seven hours sandwiched in a middle seat. But that unpleasant surprise is becoming more frequent as airlines increasingly carve their cabins into smaller sections with varying perks.

Deciphering the language is no easy task. Depending on the airline, travelers might see fares called Saver, Blue Basic, Main Cabin, Comfort Plus, Premium Plus, Mint or Polaris. And even when fares are comparable, the details may vary slightly from carrier to carrier.

Read more, courtesy of  The Oklahoman.