International air travel can be
fun and affordable as long as you
are well informed about the wide
range of possibilities. There are
many variables that will affect the
cost of your ticket, including the
season you wish to fly, the airline
you choose, the length of stay,
whether you depart midweek or
on a weekend and when you pur
chase your ticket. A bit of plan
ning, and a bit of flexibility, will
ensure you of getting the die
counted ticket that beat fits your
travel plana.
In order to simplify the range of
options available to you. take a
look at the chart on the next page.
Once you’ve gone through
the different fare types, check
out the sample airfares, also on
the next page, for an indication
of what your trip will cost. We
have used "shoulder season”
fares, whieh in most eases are
valid until June. (Please note
that the fares for the South
Pacific are high season fares.)
Keep in mind that planning
ahead will help guarantee you Ihe
flight you want at the best price,
especially around spring break
and summer vacations. Once you
are ready to make your reserva
tions. cal) one of the Council
Travel offices (see back cover) and
let their experienced staff help
you customise your travel plans.
They have access to all of the fere
types described and will help yon
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