While this is not really a secret or magic in anyway, this is just an idea that you can keep in the back of your mind for a future trip to DR (or anywhere).
When I visit the DR, I fly from Boston, Massachusets DIRECT to SDQ. The flight is normally 3 Hours and 50 minutes from gate to gate. The cost of the ticket normally is about $384 (which does includes all taxes).
My way to getting a FREE ticket is...... I try to book my flight on the 1st availble morning flight but (MUST be on a Direct) from BOS to SDQ. I know that the flight is always oversold and the chance of stand-by passengers is very high. But because I have a confirmed seat, I am OK as long as I do not arrive at the gate late and my seat is given away. I alway get to the gate early enough and volunteer to be "Bumped" - As soon as boarding is ready to begin, I get the call to return to the check-in gate for "Re-Ticketing"
- I am put on the next confirmed flight (Normally 3 - 4 hours later). I usually get put in a First Class Seat. I always get a Free Airport Meal Voucher (About $15 dollars) AND I get my Free Air Voucher worth $500 Dollars for my next flight.
While this may seem like a bit or work for those who are really trying to get to their next destianation without delays - It Is! - - but if it is Free, it is for Me!
Here is a Tip: If the Airlines "Bump" you, they reward you up to $300 in flight coupons on domestic flights and $500 for International. - Remember that flying from mainland USA to Puerto Rico is considered domestic and NOT International.
If anyone knows of any other ideas that could save us all money on flights, please share....
When I visit the DR, I fly from Boston, Massachusets DIRECT to SDQ. The flight is normally 3 Hours and 50 minutes from gate to gate. The cost of the ticket normally is about $384 (which does includes all taxes).
My way to getting a FREE ticket is...... I try to book my flight on the 1st availble morning flight but (MUST be on a Direct) from BOS to SDQ. I know that the flight is always oversold and the chance of stand-by passengers is very high. But because I have a confirmed seat, I am OK as long as I do not arrive at the gate late and my seat is given away. I alway get to the gate early enough and volunteer to be "Bumped" - As soon as boarding is ready to begin, I get the call to return to the check-in gate for "Re-Ticketing"
- I am put on the next confirmed flight (Normally 3 - 4 hours later). I usually get put in a First Class Seat. I always get a Free Airport Meal Voucher (About $15 dollars) AND I get my Free Air Voucher worth $500 Dollars for my next flight.
While this may seem like a bit or work for those who are really trying to get to their next destianation without delays - It Is! - - but if it is Free, it is for Me!
Here is a Tip: If the Airlines "Bump" you, they reward you up to $300 in flight coupons on domestic flights and $500 for International. - Remember that flying from mainland USA to Puerto Rico is considered domestic and NOT International.
If anyone knows of any other ideas that could save us all money on flights, please share....