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Rick Seaney

Rick Seaney, co-founder of FareCompare.com - is a world-class air travel expert.

FareCompare.com presides over a kingdom of sophisticated software that searches out fares and destinations at a billion combinations per query - while keeping track of 500 airlines serving more than 270,000 markets around the globe.

And all of Rick's data is updated continuously - in real-time.

No wonder he's the media's go-to guy for all things air travel. He's got the answers. And he loves to share his knowledge.

That's why Rick and the team created FareCompare.com - to help everyone become an air travel expert, and get the best deals first -- every time they fly.

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“Travel Bag” — American Airlines Tries for Trendy on Facebook

March 26, 2008 | Posted in: Airline News,Ask Rick | 0 comments

There’s a new “application” on Facebook: American Airline’s “Travel Bag”.

Presumably, American wants to reach out to the youth market (of course, Facebook started out just for college kids, but is now open to anyone of any age — even me!).

So what does Travel Bag do? A number of things, including a “count-down” to upcoming events or flights. (“Oh, really?” said one of my more pessimistic acquaintances, “And will it count the hours I’ve been stuck on this plane, sitting out here on the tarmac?!”).

Now, now. I’ll tell you what else Travel Bag does, if you just keep reading…

“Travel Bag” — American Airlines Tries for Trendy on Facebook

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Flying American Today? Better Read This

March 26, 2008 | Posted in: Airline News | 0 comments

American Airlines has canceled 200 flights today. That’s about 9% of their daily flights. Is yours among them? Mine from San Jose to Dallas was … Better click here to check.

According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, the carrier took its planes out of service when questions arose about the installation of some wires.

American says their planes will be returned to service today on a “rolling basis.”

Meanwhile…what the heck is going on?? Keep reading…

Flying American Today? Better Read This

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My ABCNews.com Column: Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets

March 26, 2008 | Posted in: ABC Column,Airfare News,Travel Tips | 0 comments

The question everyone wants to know the answer to, is the subject of my latest, weekly column for ABCNews.com.

This is a column that’s loaded with tips and tricks, and some good old-fashioned advice.

Plus, I bust some common (and erroneous) myths along the way. Check it all out, simply by clicking here.

 

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The Airline Ticket Stock Market

March 25, 2008 | Posted in: Airfare News,Pricing Activity,Travel Tips | 8 comments

Are You a Day Trader and Don’t Know It?

Does the promise of a few precious days of R&R have you waking up and checking airline ticket websites morning, noon, and night? And then checking them some more? Market research shows this is exactly what you do, and that most of us shop four to six websites at a time, over several days. All in the search for that increasingly elusive “super cheap” airfare deal.

The reason? Trust. Wait, maybe I should say, lack of trust.

You see, shoppers have noticed that price quotes don’t always match what is actually available, even on the same airline site, on the same day; so it’s hard to trust that the price you’ve been quoted is the best deal. Your instincts say, buy now but…you might be sorry later. Who’s looking out for you? Keep reading, and find out!

The Airline Ticket Stock Market

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Court Throws Out New York’s State Passenger Bill of Rights

March 25, 2008 | Posted in: Airline News,News,Passengers | 2 comments

New York was the first state to pursue a passenger bill of rights that would require airlines to provide tarmac-stranded passengers with things like fresh air, food and water, and clean toilets. While there were some that hoped other states would follow suit, but the ATA had challenged the bill, and it went to court.

Today, “The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said New York’s new law interferes with federal law governing the price, route or service of an air carrier.” (from abcNews)

While the Court called the goals of the bill “laudable,” the Court has said that only the federal government can pass such regulations.

Keep reading for the ATA’s response to the ruling…

Court Throws Out New York’s State Passenger Bill of Rights

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Here’s One Airfare Increase That Didn’t Last

March 25, 2008 | Posted in: Airfare News | 0 comments

Last week, Delta upped its price by $10 roundtrip after joining in an earlier increase that raised prices as much as $50.

But this latest increase didn’t last; Delta rolled it back over the weekend, and today United (the last hold-out) did the same.

I guess we should be grateful for small favors.

Other increases have “stuck” — keep reading for more on that, and what affect it’s having on demand from us passengers.

Here’s One Airfare Increase That Didn’t Last

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Smart Shopper Tip: Be Sure to Understand the Total Cost of Airfare

March 25, 2008 | Posted in: Europe,Fuel Surcharges | 8 comments

I have been chatting with several reporters about European travel recently, including Michelle Higgins at the New York Times who had a good article this past weekend on one of my favorite subjects: “Open Skies” (get ready — it starts March 30th).

As you know, I spend a good portion of my day reviewing all sorts of airline ticket pricing information and it has been astounding and gratifying to see base airfare prices to Europe as low as $400 roundtrip for summer travel.

But then…the other shoe drops. By that I mean, reality dawns — and it becomes clear that this “astounding” deal does not include taxes, fees and fuel surcharges. However, even with these fees and surcharges, you can still find good travel deals to Europe. In order to make the best buying decision, though, it’s important to understand what makes up the total cost of an airfare. Keep reading; I’m about to show you a real airfare example, and how it all breaks down. You’ll be amazed.

Smart Shopper Tip: Be Sure to Understand the Total Cost of Airfare

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This Just Isn’t US Airways’ Week…

March 25, 2008 | Posted in: Travel Safety | 0 comments

First, a gun discharges in a US Airways cockpit.

Then a piece of a US Airways jet’s wing comes off. You can’t make this stuff up. The good news is, no one was hurt.

The bad news is, well, it is kind of embarrassing. Keep reading!

This Just Isn’t US Airways’ Week…

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