AIR FARES
Because of the emphasis on price competition, consumers may choose from a wide variety of air fares. Some airlines are trying a "back to basics" approach-offering flights at bargain basement prices with few extras. For fare information, you can contact a travel agent, another ticket outlet or an airline serving the places you want to visit. Ask them to tell you the names of all airlines flying there. A travel agent can find virtually all airlines' fares in his or her computer. Or, if you prefer you can call each airline to ask about the fares they charge, particularly any special promotional fares they may be offering at the time. You can also pay attention to newspaper and radio ads, where airlines advertise many of the discount plans that apply to your city. Finally, be alert to new companies serving the market.
Classes of Service
There are four fare classes of service-first, business, economy plus, and economy/coach. Most of the major carriers offer at least two classes of service on their flights. Low-fare and regional carriers may only sell coach class. Some low-fare carriers, such as AirTran, only sell one-way tickets, which is important to keep in mind if you are booking your flight online.
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