Help booking a flight

Passacaglia · 03-03-2008, 11:21 AM

I'm trying to book a flight from Detroit to Phoenix, but I'm pretty flexible about when the flights are. Here are my criteria:

Departure after March 16.
Arrival one week (roughly) after departure.
Arrival before April 7.

I figure with all these options, I can get a pretty cheap deal. However, do I really have to search every date to get the best deal? I thought about just calling an airline or a travel agent, but I figured there might be some way I can book it online. Any ideas?

johnnyshaka · 03-03-2008, 11:23 AM

Expedia?

Lathum · 03-03-2008, 11:33 AM

kayak is good

Lathum · 03-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I'm trying to book a flight from Detroit to Phoenix, but I'm pretty flexible about when the flights are. Here are my criteria:

Departure after March 16.
Arrival one week (roughly) after departure.
Arrival before April 7.

ok, the criteria confuses me.

Butter · 03-03-2008, 11:39 AM

Looks pretty clear to me, Lathum.

He wants to take a one week plane flight from Detroit to Phoenix.

George · 03-03-2008, 11:45 AM

Try Orbitz http://www.orbitz.com. Click "Flexible dates" on the left-center side of the home page, and you can enter your criteria.

EDIT: I think Option 3 on the flexible-dates page is what you need.

Lathum · 03-03-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Looks pretty clear to me, Lathum.

He wants to take a one week plane flight from Detroit to Phoenix.

the whole arrive one week after departure confuses me. Does he plan on being on this plane for a week?

Butter · 03-03-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

the whole arrive one week after departure confuses me. Does he plan on being on this plane for a week?

Yes and no. It's all so very clear.

finketr · 03-03-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Looks pretty clear to me, Lathum.

He wants to take a one week plane flight from Detroit to Phoenix.

this is what kept coming out of my brain.

I imagine Passacaglia wants to go to Phoenix for one week and travel not before March 16 and return to Detroit before April 7

which means depart Detroit from March 16->March 31.

i gues.

rkmsuf · 03-03-2008, 01:11 PM

www.jbmagicair.com

cthomer5000 · 03-03-2008, 01:13 PM

The weeklong flight is probably going to the toughest part of this to find.

Lathum · 03-03-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

The weeklong flight is probably going to the toughest part of this to find.

am I crazy or does anyone else read it like that?

Lathum · 03-03-2008, 01:16 PM

http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewFlight...e=interstitial

rkmsuf · 03-03-2008, 01:18 PM

don't get up during the in air refueling

Coffee Warlord · 03-03-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

am I crazy or does anyone else read it like that?

I read it the same way.

Passacaglia · 03-03-2008, 02:09 PM

I thought the fact that it was round trip was assumed.

rkmsuf · 03-03-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I thought the fact that it was round trip was assumed.

So you aren't stopping in Phoenix?

Pumpy Tudors · 03-03-2008, 03:14 PM

book one flight to phoenix and if it takes less than a week, book two flight back to detroit. if that less than a week, book four more flight back to phoenix. if you have not been in the air for a week, maybe air travel not right for you.

Pumpy Tudors · 03-03-2008, 03:14 PM

thats why expedia is broke

heybrad · 03-03-2008, 04:25 PM

I was confused by the title alone. I thought we could now randomly ask FOFC'ers to be our secretaries. I almost posted a "Get me some coffee" thread.

sterlingice · 03-03-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

www.jbmagicair.com

But... but... but... it doesn't work!

EDIT: oh, and hey, brad

SI

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 03-03-2008, 08:56 PM

May I be completely nosey and ask what you're doing in my neck of the woods Pass? Will there be a "Meet a Pass" thread?

Izulde · 03-03-2008, 09:01 PM

As long as we're throwing sites out there, try travelocity.com

Passacaglia · 03-04-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

May I be completely nosey and ask what you're doing in my neck of the woods Pass? Will there be a "Meet a Pass" thread?

Unfortunately, no -- the flight was for my father-in-law. And lurker booked the flight herself yesterday, so all my "work" (i.e. a half-hearted search of a couple web sites, and a post on FOFC) was all for naught.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 03-04-2008, 09:42 AM

Oh bummer. Well, Father In Law will have a nice time here, that's a beautiful time of year. It's so lovely.

Lathum · 03-04-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

Oh bummer. Well, Father In Law will have a nice time here, that's a beautiful time of year. It's so lovely.

to bad he'll be on a plane the whole week

Passacaglia · 03-04-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

to bad he'll be on a plane the whole week

No -- lurker booked the flight, not me.

Butter · 03-04-2008, 09:52 AM

I wonder what kind of meal service he'll get that week he's in the air?

Like, maybe a dinner and 2 snacks? And 1 free soda? They only have so much room in the galley. Pack some food, Pass's father in law!

cthomer5000 · 03-04-2008, 10:43 AM

I think it would be military rations. It's going to have to last you, so they'll probably be some really high-calorie meals. There will probably also have to be some sort of water recycling system on board to make sure everyone doesn't die of hydration before landing.

Also, they'll probably have to bring some lemons and limes along to avoid scurvy.

Passacaglia · 03-04-2008, 11:17 AM

The good thing about a week-long flight, though, is that any jet lag becomes insignificant.

Pyser · 03-04-2008, 12:22 PM

kayak is the best ive found. they search each airline individually, as well as orbitz and cheaptickets and all those. and can search for flights around your dates too, if you are flexible.

but they dont have flights that keep you in the air a week. yet.

albionmoonlight · 03-04-2008, 12:36 PM

www.sidestep.com is another good site.

lungs · 03-04-2008, 12:43 PM

I'll be in Phoenix Mar. 14-18. Where's the best burrito in town?

mckerney · 03-04-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

But... but... but... it doesn't work!

EDIT: oh, and hey, brad

SI

Since the last plane crashed, this time we need to send two planes. If both those crash, we need to send four. What are the odds the flights will crash 3 times in a row?

SnDvls · 03-04-2008, 02:38 PM

are you coming out for the West Regional on March 27th & 29th of the NCAA tournament?

SnDvls · 03-04-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

I'll be in Phoenix Mar. 14-18. Where's the best burrito in town?

not the best burrito but the Pink Taco in Scottsdale isn't bad

Alan T · 03-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Now it all makes sense... it was for your father-in-law.

I'm actually interested in booking a plane ticket for my mother-in-law.. but would like her to stay on the plane for a few years.. where should I look for that?

Lathum · 03-04-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

Now it all makes sense... it was for your father-in-law.

I'm actually interested in booking a plane ticket for my mother-in-law.. but would like her to stay on the plane for a few years.. where should I look for that?

Oceanic?

03-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#5
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Looks pretty clear to me, Lathum. He wants to take a one week plane flight from Detroit to Phoenix. __________________ My listening habits

03-03-2008, 11:45 AM	#6
George H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2005	Try Orbitz http://www.orbitz.com. Click "Flexible dates" on the left-center side of the home page, and you can enter your criteria. EDIT: I think Option 3 on the flexible-dates page is what you need. Last edited by George : 03-03-2008 at 11:53 AM.

03-03-2008, 01:11 PM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	www.jbmagicair.com __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

03-03-2008, 01:18 PM	#14
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	don't get up during the in air refueling __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

03-03-2008, 02:09 PM	#16
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I thought the fact that it was round trip was assumed. __________________ Pride and Prejudice -- an FOF9 Lions dynasty, starting 1966

03-03-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Expedia?

03-03-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	kayak is good

03-03-2008, 01:16 PM	#13
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewFlight...e=interstitial

03-03-2008, 03:14 PM	#18
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	book one flight to phoenix and if it takes less than a week, book two flight back to detroit. if that less than a week, book four more flight back to phoenix. if you have not been in the air for a week, maybe air travel not right for you. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

03-03-2008, 03:14 PM	#19
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	thats why expedia is broke __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

03-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#20
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	I was confused by the title alone. I thought we could now randomly ask FOFC'ers to be our secretaries. I almost posted a "Get me some coffee" thread.

03-03-2008, 08:56 PM	#22
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	May I be completely nosey and ask what you're doing in my neck of the woods Pass? Will there be a "Meet a Pass" thread?

03-03-2008, 09:01 PM	#23
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	As long as we're throwing sites out there, try travelocity.com __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

03-04-2008, 09:42 AM	#25
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Oh bummer. Well, Father In Law will have a nice time here, that's a beautiful time of year. It's so lovely.

03-04-2008, 09:52 AM	#28
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I wonder what kind of meal service he'll get that week he's in the air? Like, maybe a dinner and 2 snacks? And 1 free soda? They only have so much room in the galley. Pack some food, Pass's father in law! __________________ My listening habits Last edited by Butter : 03-04-2008 at 09:53 AM.

03-04-2008, 11:17 AM	#30
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	The good thing about a week-long flight, though, is that any jet lag becomes insignificant. __________________ Pride and Prejudice -- an FOF9 Lions dynasty, starting 1966

03-04-2008, 12:22 PM	#31
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	kayak is the best ive found. they search each airline individually, as well as orbitz and cheaptickets and all those. and can search for flights around your dates too, if you are flexible. but they dont have flights that keep you in the air a week. yet.

03-04-2008, 12:36 PM	#32
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	www.sidestep.com is another good site.

03-04-2008, 12:43 PM	#33
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	I'll be in Phoenix Mar. 14-18. Where's the best burrito in town?

03-04-2008, 02:38 PM	#35
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	are you coming out for the West Regional on March 27th & 29th of the NCAA tournament?

03-04-2008, 02:59 PM	#37
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Now it all makes sense... it was for your father-in-law. I'm actually interested in booking a plane ticket for my mother-in-law.. but would like her to stay on the plane for a few years.. where should I look for that?

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