Dirt Cheap Airfare

In this age of high travel costs people are constantly in search of dirt cheap airfare. It’s important to try to save money when you have to make a trip, whether you’re going on personal travel or for business. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to cut your airfare costs.

The rising price of fuel in mid-2008 prompted many airlines to begin charging for things that used to be free. For example, some airlines began charging for a second checked in bag. A few even charged for even one check in item. Many instituted extra charges for window and isle seats. This made it ever more important to find a dirt cheap airfare in the first place. Then once all these charges were added, at least it wasn’t breaking the bank.

It is still possible to find a dirt cheap airfare. But consider that even after oil prices fell 50%, meaning the price of fuel fell as well, airlines did not end all of these extra charges. Once a company or industry makes consumers accustomed to a certain type of charge or fee it’s very unlikely that they’ll ever remove it. That’s simply the nature of business.

So we know why all of these extra travel costs have been added. We know there are ways to find a dirt cheap airfare. But how? As with many things, the Internet steps in to help. There are many travel sites where flights from many different airlines can be searched and compared. These will often result in finding the best or lowest airfare.

Don’t overlook the airline websites when searching for a dirt cheap airfare. There are often specials and discounts on these sites that won’t be found in the travel sites. It’s wise to use these in addition to the travel sites. Become a member of each one, and make sure to sign up for their frequent flyer programs as well.

Many people make the mistake of only flying with one airline. They think that’s the way to a dirt cheap airfare. It’s not. Yes there are perks, but they come at the expense of giving up comparison on about 95% of your flights. But some people enjoy the special status given to frequent fliers. In that case stick with one airline.

One other tip for a dirt cheap airfare is to avoid those auction sites. A vast majority of people who use them end up paying more than the fare they would receive simply by booking through the airline directly.

The dirt cheap airfare is out there. Shop around to find it.

Dream Horse

There is a bedtime story written for busy parents to tell their children. It’s called The Dream Horse.

It begins with a little boy named Billy waking up from a nap on a Saturday afternoon. He’s dressed like a cowboy. He’s very happy. When he goes into the kitchen for a drink his mother asks why he is so happy He says that during his nap he saw his dream horse. The horse told Billy that he would go for a ride when he sleeps at night. Billy couldn’t wait for bedtime.

The mother becomes a bit alarmed. She asks about the dream horse and when Billy first saw it. She thought Billy was too old for naps. Billy told his mother that a friend from school named José told him about the siestas they take in Spain. Billy enjoyed speaking in a new language.

Billy kept asking when night would come. He wondered if he could put on sunglasses to make it come faster. His mother told him no that won’t work. Later, when Billy’s father comes home, Billy’s sister asks if she can have a dream horse. Billy’s father was amazed at his son’s imagination.

When it was time for bed Billy couldn’t talk about anything except that dream horse. He had named the horse Pal. He told his mother he would bring her a feather from the dream. He promised to bring one for his sister and father too. He quickly fell asleep.

When Billy was sleeping the dream horse nudged him in the arm and told him it was time for the ride. They went from the mountainous area around Billy’s home, to farm country. By the way, Pal could fly.

Very soon the dream horse mentioned that they were traveling in time. Some of the horse’s friends would join them. Billy met some Indians who agreed that he could go with them on the ride. The Indian was Spirit Chief of all the Indian nations. Each Indian with him represented one of the tribes that roamed America before the Europeans came.

As they ride, Billy on his dream horse, the Indians show him the land. They show him the Buffalo that used to run there. They tell Billy never to forget what he has seen. The Spirit Chief then removes three feathers from his headdress. He gives them to Billy knowing that he promised to bring them back for his family.

Billy’s parents tell them it was only a dream when he tells them about his experience with the dream horse. But then he pulls out the feathers. They are amazed. The story is pretty amazing.