January 1999

Consumer Tip of The Month.

Air Fares

It is very important for consumers to shop around for the best airfares. For example I go to Florida quite a bit. I came back on a one way ticket Jan.8,l999 that cost me $105.00 including tax. This was with only a 3 day notice. The airline was Air Tran. American Airlines wanted about $700.00 for the same one way ticket.

Try these toll free numbers and check fares out yourself Ask the reservation agent for the lowest fare available for that time. Air Tran Airways 800-247-8726. American Airlines 800-437-7300. Continental 800-525-0280. Delta 800-221-4212. Midway 800-446-4392. Southwest 800-435-9792. US AIRWAYS 800-428-4322. TWA 800-221-2000.

Also, it is very important to check out car rental rates. They vary very much. Sometimes it pays to fly into one airport and drive an hour or two to another airport location to save money. Next time you fly ask the passengers sitting around you what they paid for a ticket . I can assure you the prices will be varied.

That's all for this month,
Bill Bell

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Bill Bell started the original Consumer Affairs office in Revere City Hall in l976. He had a consumer column called Tell Bell that he has decided to duplicate on this board to help consumers regarding money saving and to educate concerning Consumer Protection Laws ( Chapter 93 A ).