A consolidator is, basically, a virtual travel agent that sells tickets from several airlines. Consolidators get discounted prices from the airlines because they buy in bulk from them. As we explained when we mentioned aggregators, you are advised to complete your search through a consolidator with a visit to the airline’s own website. Often the […]
Aggregators are websites that search on consolidators for the best possible airfares, based on the details provided by the user performing the search. Aggregators don’t sell tickets, consolidators do. The usefulness of aggregators lies in the fact that they search simultaneously on several consolidators and also on the airlines websites. Aggregators save an awful lot […]
Qatar Airways offering 25% discount
Qatar Airways, the best airline in the world according to the Skytrax index, is running a promotion on its website offering up to 25% of all-inclusive fares. The promotion is valid only for purchases made until 19 April. It involves both economomy and business class and flights between 20 April and 6 June. We ran […]
Singapore Airlines with special fares to fly from Brazil to Spain
Singapore Airlines has special fares for its flights from Brazil to Spain during the month of October 2011. Purchases must be made between 5 and 18 September. You can fly from São Paulo to Barcelona from USD 808 (taxes not included). If you can’t find the fares, get hold of a travel agent conversant with […]
Tam selling tickets for its new Mexico City flight, from USD830
Tam is selling tickets for its newest international destination, Mexico City. There are fares from USD830 (tariff QYGYTMX, taxes not included). They can be purchased through a travel agent, as the airline hasn’t made those fares available through its website yet. The return flight must be completed within 30 days. Penalty for cancellation is USD200 […]
