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They do that by using little known ways of really taking advantage of the most popular form of transportation - airline flights.
They don't rely on the ever-famous "airfare price-wars". They don't rely on their travel agents to save money while flying.
Certainly, you should not dismiss these two methods. The price-wars can work to your advantage. But depending on them too much is a big mistake.
1. Call the airlines.
Call the airlines between midnight and 1 a.m. Monday through Friday to get cheaper tickets.
Most people never realize that at midnight, airline agents revise and load new fares into their computers. The best fares are just after they have done the updating!
2. Check into other airports other than the main one you use.
Many major cities have two airports. Check into surrounding towns and cities so you can compare airfares. You may save hundreds of dollars on your flights.
3. The early bird catches the plane.
The earlier you book your flight the more you save. Most special fares have restrictions of 7 to 30 day advance purchase. Usually non-refundable but they can offer deep discounts.
4. Get out of town on Wednesday.
Mid-week travel is usually less expensive. If you leave on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and stay over a Saturday night, you can garner terrific savings compared to Friday through Monday when most people fly.
5. Buying a one way or split ticket.
Let's say you travel from Boston to Dallas. It may be cheaper to get two separate tickets. You could buy one ticket from Boston to Nashville and one from Nashville to Dallas.
It all depends on the connecting cities and your airlines hubs. Just tell your agent you are willing to travel out of other airports and connect using regional airports to save money.
6. Open wide.
You should look into what is called an "Open-Jaw" ticket. These are used when a traveler is arriving and departing from different cities.
One ticket is purchased to cover both cities. Check with your travel agent or airline representative to see if this trick is available instead of two one-way tickets. Compare the price of each.
7. An excellent online service
You enter destinations and dates and SideStep quickly searches a couple of dozen affiliated regional and international airlines to find the best rates.
8. "Code share".
Ask your agent if this flight is "code-share" flight. That means the same flight is offered by two different airlines. Just copy down the name of the other airline and check into what they are charging.
Only one of the airlines is actually operating the flight. The actual operator always offers this flight for less, so book with them.
9. Sign up for the airline newsletters.
From weekend getaways to international flight packages the newsletter saves you money on travel and doesn't require that you constantly visit the airline website for the latest offering.
10. The airlines often slash their fares during sluggish travel times.
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» Acting Company of Greenwich - A non-profit theatre in Greenwich that produces drama, comedy and mysteries about 3 times a year. Contact information, and the current production.
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» The Algonkuin Theatre Company - The only American indian theatre company in Connecticut, presenting a variety of plays in the New Haven, CT area.
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» Bethany Playhouse - Bethany CT. Programs, cast photos, reservations and contact information. The Playhouse puts on both stage and dinner theater productions.
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» Cirillo Summer Theatre - Summer theatre experience for students ages 8 - 23, offering two musicals in two age appropriate divisions.
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» The Connecticut Callboard - A free, weekly e-newsletter covering community theatre shows, auditions, classes and special events throughout the state of Connecticut.
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» Curtain Call - Link page to Connecticut community theater groups.
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» Hartford Children's Theatre - Opportunities for area residents with a diversified selection of quality live theatre that entertains and educates.
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» Imagine That! Players - Information on the non-profit, children run, children's musical theatre. A branch of the Alliance Theatre and Alliance Children's Theatre.
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» Little Theatre of Manchester - All-volunteer organization, with active membership open to any area resident. Current and upcoming events, and online ticket sales.
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» Manchester Musical Players - A community theater organization in Manchester presenting a major Broadway musical production each April, and a fundraising cabaret each August.
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» Oddfellows Playhouse - Middletown. Youth theater group serving young people ages 6 to 20 through classes, workshops, mini-productions, mainstage shows, and special events. Contains information on current shows and programs, staff, photos, and registration.
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» Phoenix Theater company - Glastonbury Connecticut. This small eclectic theater is dedicated to bringing a wide range of musical drama, original works, comedy, classical and experimental plays to the Central Connecticut area.
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» Southington Community Theatre, Inc. - Non-profit theatre group since 1957, with two productions yearly, spring and fall, located in Southington, CT. Tickets, auditions, and membership information.
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» Theatre Guild of Simsbury - Non-profit organization presents an annual performance each October at Simsbury High School. Audition and performance information is available.
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» Theatre Newington On Stage - Newington, CT. Founded in 1962, TNOS mounts two productions yearly. Ticket information, auditions, directions.
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» UU Players Community Theater - The UU Players have been putting on musicals in West Hartford since 1983. Current show, cast list, history and contact information.
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» Windham Theatre Guild - Willimantic, CT. Community Theatre featuring drama, musicals, dinner theatre, chorus, Shakespeare, comedy, and other events.
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» Windsor Youth Theatre - Audition tips, where you went wrong at auditions, pages for the plays produced, theatre games.
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