Booking at airport

Just a quickie really. Is it still possible to turn up at the airport with
your case and buy a holidya there and then? Just thinking about upgraded
security etc. If it is possible are the prices good or are they the same as
if you were to book a day or so beforehand?

I hope I'm clear,

Dave

Just a quickie really. Is it still possible to turn up at the airport with
your case and buy a holidya there and then?

Yes, you can still buy tickets at the airport.

If it is possible are the prices good or are they the same as if you
were to book a day or so beforehand?

On most routes, only the most expensive tickets are available at the
last minute. Since you clearly have access to a computer, you're
better off going to the airline's web site and buying your ticket
ahead of time. Even if it's no cheaper, you'll know that you have
a seat when you get there.

"John Levine" wrote in message
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Just a quickie really. Is it still possible to turn up at the airport
with
your case and buy a holidya there and then?

Yes, you can still buy tickets at the airport.

If it is possible are the prices good or are they the same as if you
were to book a day or so beforehand?

On most routes, only the most expensive tickets are available at the
last minute. Since you clearly have access to a computer, you're
better off going to the airline's web site and buying your ticket
ahead of time. Even if it's no cheaper, you'll know that you have
a seat when you get there.


To be honest Im not bothered where we (me and my girl) go. I just wondered
if it was still possible and if there were great deals to be had.

Thanks for your quick reply,

Dave

In article ,
Shawn Hirn wrote:


It depends on what's most important to you, traveling cheaply or
spontaneously. You can't do both at the same time on most airlines. If
you just want to show up at an airport and book a ticket for a flight
that departs the same day, expect to pay top dollar.

Also, take along baggage, make sure it isn't one way, and don't pay
cash. If you violate these rules I can just about guarantee you you will
be having a rather earnest talk with officialdom (at least in the US).
You will have violated about every part of the drug runner profile (g).

To be honest Im not bothered where we (me and my girl) go.

Stay at home then. It's far cheaper (unless you live in the UK).

"John Levine" wrote in message
...
Just a quickie really. Is it still possible to turn up at the airport
with
your case and buy a holidya there and then?

Yes, you can still buy tickets at the airport.

If it is possible are the prices good or are they the same as if you
were to book a day or so beforehand?

On most routes, only the most expensive tickets are available at the
last minute. Since you clearly have access to a computer, you're
better off going to the airline's web site and buying your ticket
ahead of time. Even if it's no cheaper, you'll know that you have
a seat when you get there.

Agree for most airports.
A couple of years back I needed to buy an onward ticket when I arrived at
Singapore airport. There do not seem to be any travel agencies there. The
Singapore Airlines sales office quoted some absurd full-fare price for the
flight I wanted. So I got out my laptop, used the free wireless connection
and bought the ticket online for about 1/3 of that price. Then I showed the
sales staff the booking reference and they printed the itinerary for me.
What a silly system. The sales staff agreed but said they were only allowed
to sell full fare at the airport.

Some airports do have travel agents.
And some seem to be OK for buying budget airline tickets (e.g. Jakarta
domestic).






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