ZorkCast TravelZork Podcast | Booking Mistake (“deal”) Fares

Today we talk about airline “deal” fares, often referred to as mistake or error fares. I provide an overview of the process and also some tips and tricks. It is important to understand that booking these airline fares are not for the risk adverse. If you do not like to gamble, it is probably something that is not for you.
Flights As Low As 89.00 Euro With Lufthansa Surprise — But…

You can score flights as low as 89.00 euro with Lufthansa Surprise — but you will not know to which destination you will be traveling until you…
How To Deal With Bogus Airfare Sales

Travelling On A Budget I am aware that Southwest Airlines SELLS airfares, but when they advertise a special sale, the first thought that comes to mind is that they are offering DISCOUNTED FARES, not calling attention to the fact that they are in the airline business. So when I see, “Final Days! Spring for a […]
Alert! | Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines NONSTOP Economy €370 all-in roundtrip

Amsterdam to Philadelphia (Atlantic City) American Airlines Was looking at a potential flight for Atlantic City (Philadelphia, PHL), and noticed some very good pricing on the AA (American Airlines) nonstop service. Was able to book via the AA NL (Netherlands) website. (This was a route previously serviced by USAir prior to the merger with AA). […]
Alert : $387 Los Angeles to Jakarta, Indonesia. Delta/Garuda Economy Class Roundtrip, including all taxes

Refer to theflightdeal for more details, and additional city pairs. (Also reported good from SJC, SFO, SNA, SMF.) I did a few quick searches, and this deal is alive. Note the stopover in Tokyo at the convenient Haneda airport. Should be bookable through a number of sources.
[Gone] Alert : Bangkok to Paris/Rome Air France Business Class €315

Was alerted to this fare mistake deal. Not sure how long it will be around, but there are lots of dates available. Bookable through a number of sources. Use a service like Kayak to qualify dates.
BKK-CDG-FCO-BZO (Bangkok – Paris – Rome – Balzano)