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Cheap airfare and low cost travel seems to have hit turbulence in these summer vacation months with fares being revised upwards by most airlines to meet the rising cost of fuel. The peak season for tourists with holidays like Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day, etc is facing a perfect storm which has been triggered by the higher travel prices. Travelers used to cheap airfares and last minute special discounted rates were in for a big surprise as shocking prices greeted regular commuters on online booking portals and counters alike.

Mr. Quinbey, PhoCusWright's senior director of research has advised travelers to be wilier as they indulge in advance bookings to grab the lowest fares. With three successful airfare increases this year , Rick Seaney, co-founder of FareCompare.com has commented that he would not be surprised to see a couple of more airfare hikes before the summer season sets in.

Cheap airfare seems to be a privilege of the past as airline tickets are being priced at least 10% higher than what they were last year. Travelers may still be optimistic about finding good deals and cheap airfare but they have to be flexible in their choice of dates and travel destinations.

One option for commuters looking for cheap airfares signing up for travel e-sites and tweets advertising airline tickets. Tweeting about last minute deals is the latest tactic being exploited by airlines to sell off their unsold seats.
Sounds good!! So the next time you want to feel lucky, just click on the link on Twitter that can help you with cheap airfares with ads like "Boston to Dallas flights from $99 one-way!"

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With the fuel prices plummeting skywards, flying for business or pleasure is cutting deep into pockets as Airlines are finding it hard to provide cheaper airfare to their clients. Though the necessity of travel has made people accept the steeper costs yet the lure of the cheaper airfare still remains strong in their minds.

Many online portals dedicated to booking air tickets are offering cheaper airfares and promo rates everyday to lure the ever increasing population of travelers looking for convenience in booking and cheaper rates for their air travels. Online booking of tickets in several sectors are being offered at throw away prices and there is a mad rush among the various travel portals and airlines to offer cheaper airfares than their competitors.

For example,with the threat of cancellation of the aviation license of Kingfisher Airlines in India looming large, and the announcements of closing down most of it's International flights by 10th April, 2010 hitting the recent headlines along with the decision to operate 125 daily flights in the domestic sector with 20 planes, Kingfisher airlines have been in the news for more reasons than one.

Under the circumstances it was inevitable that the cheaper airfare from the Company in dire straits would follow. Various online booking agents and portals have been offering surprisingly cheaper airfare to attract the passengers and flyers are coming forward to share Kingfisher's plight and making a good bargain in the form of cheaper airfare and special discounts.

It's a buyer's market and the cut throat competition in cheaper airfare and other fringe offerings have made the traveler emerge as the ultimate winner.

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A lot of families are planning fun trips and last minute getaways as family day is approaching. Thomas Cook, a renowned tourism agency is offering the best of Family Day deals at Nassau, Mexico, Las Vegas, Florida, Cuba, Europe and other popular destinations.
Stuart Morris, the Senior Vice President of Ecommerce for Thomas Cook said that "Family Day holidays are becoming quite popular since the past few years and Thomas Cook.ca offers a number of last minute getaways at the best prices." He further added that "The Family Day holiday provides the option of beating the winter blues with last minute getaways."
The families having more number of children can plan to visit Walt Disney World which is a picture perfect four day vacation. ThomasCook.ca is providing discounts of up to 30% at Walt Disney World hotels.
Morris has observed that Canadians prefer US destinations for which Thomas Cook helps in planning the best last minute getaways to their favorite destinations like New York, Florida and Las Vegas, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal as well as Vancouver.
The families planning for last minute getaways towards further south can enjoy one week at Caribbean resort for the same price of four nights in a big city.