momMN Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 :) Sorry for my in-experience. I am a single mom trying to take my 2 teenagers to DC, August 4-11th. I was able to get hotel in Arlington for $65.00 a night but am struggling for airfare. Everyday different rates. I'm not sure about bidding on PL or HW. Any help? Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 That's airfare... prices all over the map.I assume you're traveling from Minnesota? What is the best price you have seen thus far? How much would you need to save to make an opaque purchase worthwhile (keeping in mind you loose your ability to select flight times, connection times, the ability to choose a non-stop flight, etc) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
dahammer Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 you may want to check airfares into Baltimore (BWI) airport, it is a short drive to DC and there is train service between BWI and Washington, DC. Link to comment
momMN Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 The best fare I saw was last friday at $198.00 including taxes from Msp to Dca (I didn't have finances in order to purchase then). If I name my own price could I get stuck with evening departure arriving early am or a long layover? The $198.00 is good compared to the current $265.00. Ideally I want to leave at 10-12 noon and arrive in dc before 7pm. Departing from dc is not as big a deal.Thanks Link to comment
momMN Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the idea, but BWI is still 243.00...I'm shooting for 200.00 including taxes. Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 If I name my own price could I get stuck with evening departure arriving early am or a long layover?Yes, i think the 'rules' are still that your flight could depart anywhere between 6am and 10pm (arriving no later than 12:30am the following morning) and a layover up to 3 hours.Ideally I want to leave at 10-12 noon and arrive in dc before 7pmThis is something you give up when bidding for airfare. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
momMN Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the info. I guess I'll pay the extra to avoid cranky children. Link to comment
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