"Carthell" wrote in message
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On Nov 8, 10:00 am, "Joey Hoffnaagle" wrote:
> Howdy Campers,
>
> I'm currently planning a visit to Canada/US based to spend Christmas with
> a
> friend and New Years at Times Square based on the rough itinerary;
> 22nd Dec - Sydney to L.A.
> 23rd Dec - L.A. to Vancouver
> 29th Dec - Vancouver to New York
> 4th Jan - New York to Las Vegas
> 7th Jan - Las Vegas to Sydney (Via L.A.?)
>
> Having never really booked a trip with stop-overs, can anyone advise
> whether
> I'm likely to be better off trying to book a multi-city flight plan with
> the
> stopovers - or just buying a normal return or one way ticket to L.A. and
> then just organising the other legs (and return flight) separately?
> Obviously, it's not exactly cheap season, so I'm trying to keep the price
> as
> reasonable as possible and I've got a good deal on the table for the first
> leg to L.A. that I'd like to book if it's the best way?
>
> Can any seasoned travellers throughout the US recommend whether I should
> lock it in and set about looking online for the other legs, or is buying
> the
> one multi-stop ticket usually more cost-effective. Likewise, what
> timeframe
> (ie one week before, three months before etc) is generally the best time
> to
> book the cheapest flights? Finally, can anyone recommend any decent
> websites
> for domestic flights throughout US and Canada?
>
> Any and all help is appreciated.
Note: your baggage will add a variable cost to your domestic flights
(except on Southwest,
which makes a point of not charging for baggage); be prepared to pay
at the airport. I have
yet to hear of a ground transport company that charges for baggage.
-d
If the OP books the entire itinerary on one record, including a special fare
(i.e., Star Alliance / OneWorld visit North America, etc.), the entire
journey gets the international baggage allowance which is probably 2 free
bags.
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