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Has anyone ever used www.bestfares.com to purchase a plane ticket to Europe? <BR>Is it worthwhile being a member of the this internet travel website? <BR>Thanks

I tried about five times after becoming a member; never got any deal that I couldn't get on my own for free. THE worst waste of travel money I've ever spent. Stay away from them. <BR> <BR>Tried qixo.com, TISS.com, travelocity.com, cheaptickets.com (this company just gave me FULL refund of three tickets to Rome (trip cancelled within 72 hours of departure), it took them 7 working days to do the transaction; needless to say I'm using them again).

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I am a member so let me fill you in. If you see a specific fare you want and then sign up hoping to get it...forget it. It might not happen that way. On the other hand, if you want a (non-specific) great deal on a flight, someday, to somewhere...go for it! Beware that often the tickets are sold so cheap (e.g. by TWA) that they are non-refundable and even non-servicable. This means that if you miss your flight, for example, your tickets are worthless and they reportedly will not help you or treat you like other "higher paying" customers. This all stems from lost lawsuit between TWA and LowestFares.com and is somewhat complicated. On a brighter note, I am taking my son and my girlfriend to Paris during spring break for less than 1K. Lastly, when you see a price on Bestfares.com remember you'll always have to add a little bit for tax, fuel(?) and a processing fee. In my case it was about $50 per ticket but it will vary depending upon your actual destination. I'd say go for it! In fact, join with a few other people and split the cost. This appears to be all right with Bestfares. They never ask you about membership information when you call to book a flight. Happy discounting :-)

Got a better deal than bestfares offered by making a bid on priceline.com

Crooks, pure & simple. Reputable business have "errors & omissions" insurance policies for when they make mistakes... bestfares does not. If they make a mistake, you eat it. Tom Parsons owns BF. When he touts it, it's because he owns it.

Actually used bestfares.com a few times in the last 2 years and got some really good deals to Europe. Priceline.com is not comparable since you cannot specifiy to get a non-stop ticket and the ariline. Can recommend Bestfares.com

3 adults, 2 children Phoenix - London in June 1999 for under $3000 <BR> <BR>2 adults phoenix - london March 2000 for $810 <BR> <BR>One adult Phoenix - Hartford Dec 1999 $170 <BR> <BR>I think it has been worth it. I also thru their magazine found a B&B in London which saved at least $200 for our 3 nights