Comments on: cFares Might be Worth Checking on Your Next Trip http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:38:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jaime http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-70723 Jaime Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:56:59 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-70723 I've used cfares for about 4 months now and have been generally happy. Yes, it does take a while to get paid sometimes, and I'm not exactly sure how their business model works, but I've gotten some excellent rebates on the cheapest flights in the world-- $59 LAX->SFO becomes ... $39... it's utterly amazing. The only worrisome thing is there is a litany of threads about people not getting paid, but those were all several years ago when they had some $1 enrollment promo. It seems they are flush with cash from some new investors, and they're good to go. I'd like to see them succeed! -Jaime I’ve used cfares for about 4 months now and have been generally happy. Yes, it does take a while to get paid sometimes, and I’m not exactly sure how their business model works, but I’ve gotten some excellent rebates on the cheapest flights in the world– $59 LAX->SFO becomes … $39… it’s utterly amazing.

The only worrisome thing is there is a litany of threads about people not getting paid, but those were all several years ago when they had some $1 enrollment promo. It seems they are flush with cash from some new investors, and they’re good to go. I’d like to see them succeed!

-Jaime

]]> By: Michael Madison http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68893 Michael Madison Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:48:02 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68893 What makes you think / say that? It seems that was clear from the start, and nothing in the other comments made indicates anything to the contrary. Just another meandering comment trail.... What makes you think / say that?

It seems that was clear from the start, and nothing in the other comments made indicates anything to the contrary.

Just another meandering comment trail….

]]> By: Jerry Mandel http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68876 Jerry Mandel Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:34:57 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68876 It seems that not everyone gets the point you made. cFares.com is another addition to the sites that travellers should utilize....not a replacement for the others. Also to be tried are:Lessno, Mobissimo, Momondo, Opodo, Airfarehawk, itasoftware, Cheapoair, Travelfleamarket. It seems that not everyone gets the point you made. cFares.com is another addition to the sites that travellers should utilize….not a replacement for the others. Also to be tried are:Lessno, Mobissimo, Momondo, Opodo, Airfarehawk, itasoftware, Cheapoair, Travelfleamarket.

]]> By: Michael Madison http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68446 Michael Madison Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:41:35 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68446 Martino, re dohop, it must depend on what date you search, which filters you use and how you sort the results. I looked from Jan 25 to Feb and a non-stop flight comes up. Also, when the results display, it seems like it shows prices held in cache, and then goes back to check for updated pricing (most likely depending on how old prices are), and then gives you the option to re-sort. Martino,

re dohop, it must depend on what date you search, which filters you use and how you sort the results.
I looked from Jan 25 to Feb and a non-stop flight comes up.
Also, when the results display, it seems like it shows prices held in cache, and then goes back to check for updated pricing (most likely depending on how old prices are), and then gives you the option to re-sort.

]]> By: Martino Matijevic http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68438 Martino Matijevic Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:37:20 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68438 Tried and tested the site and just couldn't figure it out. If you book with travel agencies or traditional airlines, the prices may turn up to be cheaper for members. In most cases, the cheapest price was available by booking directly with the airline. This was especially true when it comes to budget airlnes. Hence, no particular advantage over the likes of Kayak, Sidestep, etc. It is still a great search engine, don't get me wrong, and as Marcus said it will serve as inspiration for others. However, at www.whichbudget.com we still believe that simply directing the client to the airline and letting them benefit from the airline's best price guarantee. P.S. Michael, I tried dohop for a flight from Nice to Copenhagen in January. It is indeed a great tool for connecting flights, but why is it showing me that I have to purchase 3 or 4 separate tickets with Air France, SAS and British Airways, when there are direct flights with Norwegian and Transavia and a connecting flight via Dusseldorf with Air Berlin? Tried and tested the site and just couldn’t figure it out. If you book with travel agencies or traditional airlines, the prices may turn up to be cheaper for members. In most cases, the cheapest price was available by booking directly with the airline. This was especially true when it comes to budget airlnes. Hence, no particular advantage over the likes of Kayak, Sidestep, etc.

It is still a great search engine, don’t get me wrong, and as Marcus said it will serve as inspiration for others. However, at http://www.whichbudget.com we still believe that simply directing the client to the airline and letting them benefit from the airline’s best price guarantee.

P.S. Michael, I tried dohop for a flight from Nice to Copenhagen in January. It is indeed a great tool for connecting flights, but why is it showing me that I have to purchase 3 or 4 separate tickets with Air France, SAS and British Airways, when there are direct flights with Norwegian and Transavia and a connecting flight via Dusseldorf with Air Berlin?

]]> By: Marcus Nyman http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68432 Marcus Nyman Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:53:52 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68432 cFares is an interesting concept and, if nothing else, might serve as inspiration for others. Great post. cFares is an interesting concept and, if nothing else, might serve as inspiration for others. Great post.

]]> By: CF http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68430 CF Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:35:26 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68430 diane - Yes, but if you buy two tickets for yourself in one year, you do make it back. diane – Yes, but if you buy two tickets for yourself in one year, you do make it back.

]]> By: diane http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68429 diane Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:22:53 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68429 I'm a member of cFares and unless they changed the small print since I last look, EACH passenger has to be a member to qualify for the discounted price. So a family of four, at a total cost of $200, would not cover their membership fees in the above example. http://www.travelsnippetsandmore.com/ I’m a member of cFares and unless they changed the small print since I last look, EACH passenger has to be a member to qualify for the discounted price. So a family of four, at a total cost of $200, would not cover their membership fees in the above example.

http://www.travelsnippetsandmore.com/

]]> By: Tino http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68428 Tino Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:13:00 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68428 Very nice article. As you said, there are plenty of places to book tickets. I ran into this site the other day (letmebook.com). You send a request and they search for the cheapest airfares for you. It is free. It seems like a good deal because you don't have to waste time checking lots of sites for the best price. My regards, Tino Very nice article.

As you said, there are plenty of places to book tickets.

I ran into this site the other day (letmebook.com). You send a request and they search for the cheapest airfares for you. It is free. It seems like a good deal because you don’t have to waste time checking lots of sites for the best price.

My regards,
Tino

]]> By: A http://crankyflier.com/2008/12/16/cfares-might-be-worth-checking-on-your-next-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-68427 A Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:08:09 +0000 http://crankyflier.com/?p=1774#comment-68427 CF - Thanks for the clarifications. Guess I went a bit over the top when I heard of another player in the whole airfare search buiz. As always you're the best resource around for any air travel related questions and/or gripes. CF – Thanks for the clarifications. Guess I went a bit over the top when I heard of another player in the whole airfare search buiz. As always you’re the best resource around for any air travel related questions and/or gripes.

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