FWA to LAX

[TJewel]

I rarely use Priceline for airfare since the savings are minimal and never this far in advance. Was on Priceline bidding for a hotel without success and decided to check out prices for airfare. FWA is the nearest airport to me with IND next being 2.5 hours away. Rates found on Priceline, Expedia, Travelocity and airline websites $450+ (2 connections) and $545+ (1 connection). Hotwire had nothing for these city pairs available unless using alternate airports. Bid $160 and surprisingly enough I received a counteroffer of $269 including taxes and fees. Using rebids with nonjet and alternate airports I bid in $5 dollar increment with a set price limit of $200, I received a acceptance at $190. The flights are with United with a 6am departure from FWA and leaving at 9am from LAX. Layovers are 2 hours leaving and and 1 hour on the return with 1 connection both ways. My plans are firm but I did purchase insurance, not through Priceline, just in case of emergency.

FWA is a small airport so low fare carriers are not a option and flights to California are never this reasonable.

Airline Ticket Offer Price: $190.00 per ticket

Airline Ticket Taxes & Fees: $27.05 per ticket

Number of Tickets: 2

Airline Ticket Shipping & Handling: $0.00 (Electronic Ticket)

Airfare Subtotal: $434.10

Total Trip Cost: $434.10

[headtrip]

Congratulatons on your win. Priceline shows it can maybe still be a benefit in nitch markets for air travel from smaller airports.