Travel Smart Warns Against Free Vacation Scams and Wise Fares
A travel consumer advisory warns readers about free vacation certificates that may require paying for travel, meals, or tips. It discusses deregulated airfares, bulk fares, and the risks of cancellations, urging use of trusted agents, BBB checks, and early reservations. It notes examples from Northwest Airlines and carriers, plus travel-map resources from Exxon, ARCO, Texaco, Mobil, and AAA.
Discount FareSaver tackles chaotic discount airfares
The new Domestic FareSaver magazine aims to guide frequent travelers and travel agents through volatile discount airfares. Publisher Mark Winston says fares rise as jet fuel costs grow and deregulation tightens notice requirements, with many deals available without advance purchase.
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Mark Winston
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Travel game sweepstakes offer free trips via major airlines
Knight Ridder notes reveal armchair participation in airline travel games tied to state lottery rules. United Airlines runs April 1 to 30 offering first or coach round trips. TWA's Win the World Game spans April 10 to May 9 with grand prize of yearly free travel. American Airlines launches April 10 with a month long passes and thousands of tickets and certificates. Participants mail self addressed envelopes with game phrases to designated addresses by deadlines.
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Amtrak
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
TWA
American
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Marden Kane Inc
P.O
New
York
N.Y
Nowpassengers
Ventura Associates, Inc
Farmingdale
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