hi, everyone, <BR> <BR>My husband & I are planning a trip to italy, does someone know any hotel offering airline crew rate in major cities e.g. milan, venice, rome & florece? p.s. I am airline employee. thanks a lot. <BR> <BR>daphne

Dear Daphne <BR> <BR>The usual form is to contact the hotels direct via fax or email and request their airline/travel industrial rate. It can vary from 5% - 50% and of course sometimes zilch!!!!!!!! The normal routine is for you to produce your ID number on arrival. <BR> <BR>Also, on arrival, always smile sweetly and ask for an upgrade - it occasionally works! <BR> <BR>The majority of reputable chains will offer discount - smaller privately owned hotels are less likely. However, you can get to stay in some fabulous hotel at great prices. <BR> <BR>Have a fab time! <BR> <BR>

Try to bargain; it always works in Italy!! <BR> <BR>Bye

hi, daphne- <BR>check the ASU travel guide, available to all airline employees. it lists bargains galore.

Hi Joe <BR> <BR>Where can I get hold of the ASU guide? I am UK based. <BR> <BR>