Is Spirit Airlines's $9 Fare Club worth it?
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Has anyone tried Spirit Airlines's $9 fare club membership ($60/year)?
What do you get with your membership, and what makes it worth it?
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Has anyone tried Spirit Airlines's $9 fare club membership ($60/year)?
What do you get with your membership, and what makes it worth it?
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Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
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Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
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I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58
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up vote
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up vote
6
down vote
favorite
Has anyone tried Spirit Airlines's $9 fare club membership ($60/year)?
What do you get with your membership, and what makes it worth it?
air-travel budget airlines loyalty-programs spirit-airlines
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
Has anyone tried Spirit Airlines's $9 fare club membership ($60/year)?
What do you get with your membership, and what makes it worth it?
air-travel budget airlines loyalty-programs spirit-airlines
air-travel budget airlines loyalty-programs spirit-airlines
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
edited Mar 19 '13 at 3:16
Mark Mayo♦
128k755561270
128k755561270
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
asked Feb 19 '12 at 21:31
Faisal Vali
174115
174115
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Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
2
Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
1
I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58
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Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
2
Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
1
I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58
4
4
Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
2
2
Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
1
1
I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58
I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58
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"worth the investment" is highly subjective. For some people it may be, for others not. For me e.g. it wouldn't be as I never even come close to one of their destinations, let alone flying with them :)
As to what it offers, the FAQ is a tad vague but lists general categories:
What are the benefits of the $9 Fare Club?
The $9 Fare Club offers all of our member exclusive travel deals, not
only in the U.S. but all over the Americas. All the way from Lima,
Peru in the South to Plattsburgh, New York in the North. Not a bad
deal, eh? Benefits include:
· Access to Member Only fares sometimes as low as $9!
· Exclusive offers on hotels, rental cars and other travel
necessities.
· Savings of $10 per bag when booking online. (Up to $120 per customer
in bag fees, based on roundtrip travel with a carry-on bag and 5
checked bags.)
So in theory you could save double the cost of the "club" just by your baggage fees, depending on how often and with how many bags you travel with them.
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
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answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
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After asking the question - and not receiving any answers within the hour - I kept googling around and came up with this: http://www.elliott.org/blog/is-spirit-airlines-fare-club-worth-the-money-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-it-isnt/
So I'm not sure I will be buying into the club.
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
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4
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It depends on a lot of things: where you go, when you want to go, how flexible you are...
The club is better as a convenience purchase than an advance plan. I think the best way to deal with Spirit's $9 club is to wait to join until there's an airfare you want, and can't get without the membership. Sometimes the money you'll save (compared to their non-club fare) will be a significant chunk of the membership fee, so that the fee will "pay for itself" if you use it just once more, and not be a significant loss if you don't.
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
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up vote
1
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Booking in advance at the airport will usually save you around the same amount as the $9 fare club, you can't get both discounts. This a great option for anyone who has easy access to one of their airport locations.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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4 Answers
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up vote
6
down vote
"worth the investment" is highly subjective. For some people it may be, for others not. For me e.g. it wouldn't be as I never even come close to one of their destinations, let alone flying with them :)
As to what it offers, the FAQ is a tad vague but lists general categories:
What are the benefits of the $9 Fare Club?
The $9 Fare Club offers all of our member exclusive travel deals, not
only in the U.S. but all over the Americas. All the way from Lima,
Peru in the South to Plattsburgh, New York in the North. Not a bad
deal, eh? Benefits include:
· Access to Member Only fares sometimes as low as $9!
· Exclusive offers on hotels, rental cars and other travel
necessities.
· Savings of $10 per bag when booking online. (Up to $120 per customer
in bag fees, based on roundtrip travel with a carry-on bag and 5
checked bags.)
So in theory you could save double the cost of the "club" just by your baggage fees, depending on how often and with how many bags you travel with them.
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
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answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
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add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
"worth the investment" is highly subjective. For some people it may be, for others not. For me e.g. it wouldn't be as I never even come close to one of their destinations, let alone flying with them :)
As to what it offers, the FAQ is a tad vague but lists general categories:
What are the benefits of the $9 Fare Club?
The $9 Fare Club offers all of our member exclusive travel deals, not
only in the U.S. but all over the Americas. All the way from Lima,
Peru in the South to Plattsburgh, New York in the North. Not a bad
deal, eh? Benefits include:
· Access to Member Only fares sometimes as low as $9!
· Exclusive offers on hotels, rental cars and other travel
necessities.
· Savings of $10 per bag when booking online. (Up to $120 per customer
in bag fees, based on roundtrip travel with a carry-on bag and 5
checked bags.)
So in theory you could save double the cost of the "club" just by your baggage fees, depending on how often and with how many bags you travel with them.
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
"worth the investment" is highly subjective. For some people it may be, for others not. For me e.g. it wouldn't be as I never even come close to one of their destinations, let alone flying with them :)
As to what it offers, the FAQ is a tad vague but lists general categories:
What are the benefits of the $9 Fare Club?
The $9 Fare Club offers all of our member exclusive travel deals, not
only in the U.S. but all over the Americas. All the way from Lima,
Peru in the South to Plattsburgh, New York in the North. Not a bad
deal, eh? Benefits include:
· Access to Member Only fares sometimes as low as $9!
· Exclusive offers on hotels, rental cars and other travel
necessities.
· Savings of $10 per bag when booking online. (Up to $120 per customer
in bag fees, based on roundtrip travel with a carry-on bag and 5
checked bags.)
So in theory you could save double the cost of the "club" just by your baggage fees, depending on how often and with how many bags you travel with them.
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
"worth the investment" is highly subjective. For some people it may be, for others not. For me e.g. it wouldn't be as I never even come close to one of their destinations, let alone flying with them :)
As to what it offers, the FAQ is a tad vague but lists general categories:
What are the benefits of the $9 Fare Club?
The $9 Fare Club offers all of our member exclusive travel deals, not
only in the U.S. but all over the Americas. All the way from Lima,
Peru in the South to Plattsburgh, New York in the North. Not a bad
deal, eh? Benefits include:
· Access to Member Only fares sometimes as low as $9!
· Exclusive offers on hotels, rental cars and other travel
necessities.
· Savings of $10 per bag when booking online. (Up to $120 per customer
in bag fees, based on roundtrip travel with a carry-on bag and 5
checked bags.)
So in theory you could save double the cost of the "club" just by your baggage fees, depending on how often and with how many bags you travel with them.
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
edited Feb 21 '12 at 7:24
mindcorrosive
10.8k75186
10.8k75186
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
answered Feb 21 '12 at 6:45
jwenting
6,15911423
6,15911423
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add a comment |
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After asking the question - and not receiving any answers within the hour - I kept googling around and came up with this: http://www.elliott.org/blog/is-spirit-airlines-fare-club-worth-the-money-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-it-isnt/
So I'm not sure I will be buying into the club.
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
After asking the question - and not receiving any answers within the hour - I kept googling around and came up with this: http://www.elliott.org/blog/is-spirit-airlines-fare-club-worth-the-money-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-it-isnt/
So I'm not sure I will be buying into the club.
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
After asking the question - and not receiving any answers within the hour - I kept googling around and came up with this: http://www.elliott.org/blog/is-spirit-airlines-fare-club-worth-the-money-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-it-isnt/
So I'm not sure I will be buying into the club.
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
After asking the question - and not receiving any answers within the hour - I kept googling around and came up with this: http://www.elliott.org/blog/is-spirit-airlines-fare-club-worth-the-money-can-i-get-my-money-back-if-it-isnt/
So I'm not sure I will be buying into the club.
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
answered Feb 19 '12 at 22:33
Faisal Vali
174115
174115
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
add a comment |
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
9
9
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
Do you mind providing a short summary of the information you found? It's preferable to avoid links-only answers, as stuff tends to disappear off the internet, and your answer wouldn't be much useful if that happens.
– mindcorrosive
Feb 20 '12 at 7:32
3
3
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
From the linked article, it seems to indicate that the primary benefit is access to periodic sales that are sent via email to members. Thing is, though, there are other airlines such as American that will do this for free (opt-in page on their website when you log in with your free AAdvantage account).
– user82
Feb 20 '12 at 21:21
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
It depends on a lot of things: where you go, when you want to go, how flexible you are...
The club is better as a convenience purchase than an advance plan. I think the best way to deal with Spirit's $9 club is to wait to join until there's an airfare you want, and can't get without the membership. Sometimes the money you'll save (compared to their non-club fare) will be a significant chunk of the membership fee, so that the fee will "pay for itself" if you use it just once more, and not be a significant loss if you don't.
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
It depends on a lot of things: where you go, when you want to go, how flexible you are...
The club is better as a convenience purchase than an advance plan. I think the best way to deal with Spirit's $9 club is to wait to join until there's an airfare you want, and can't get without the membership. Sometimes the money you'll save (compared to their non-club fare) will be a significant chunk of the membership fee, so that the fee will "pay for itself" if you use it just once more, and not be a significant loss if you don't.
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
It depends on a lot of things: where you go, when you want to go, how flexible you are...
The club is better as a convenience purchase than an advance plan. I think the best way to deal with Spirit's $9 club is to wait to join until there's an airfare you want, and can't get without the membership. Sometimes the money you'll save (compared to their non-club fare) will be a significant chunk of the membership fee, so that the fee will "pay for itself" if you use it just once more, and not be a significant loss if you don't.
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
It depends on a lot of things: where you go, when you want to go, how flexible you are...
The club is better as a convenience purchase than an advance plan. I think the best way to deal with Spirit's $9 club is to wait to join until there's an airfare you want, and can't get without the membership. Sometimes the money you'll save (compared to their non-club fare) will be a significant chunk of the membership fee, so that the fee will "pay for itself" if you use it just once more, and not be a significant loss if you don't.
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
answered Feb 21 '12 at 19:00
Beth
393
393
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
Booking in advance at the airport will usually save you around the same amount as the $9 fare club, you can't get both discounts. This a great option for anyone who has easy access to one of their airport locations.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
Booking in advance at the airport will usually save you around the same amount as the $9 fare club, you can't get both discounts. This a great option for anyone who has easy access to one of their airport locations.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Booking in advance at the airport will usually save you around the same amount as the $9 fare club, you can't get both discounts. This a great option for anyone who has easy access to one of their airport locations.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
Booking in advance at the airport will usually save you around the same amount as the $9 fare club, you can't get both discounts. This a great option for anyone who has easy access to one of their airport locations.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
1
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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1
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
8,49332457
answered Apr 26 '16 at 18:54
Carl from Busbud
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8,49332457
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add a comment |
protected by Ankur Banerjee♦ Sep 9 '13 at 2:15
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Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
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4
Can you add a little bit more information about that club? Maybe a link or something like that? I have never heard of it.
– RoflcoptrException
Feb 19 '12 at 21:36
@roflcoptr - thanks - done!
– Faisal Vali
Feb 19 '12 at 21:46
2
Singapore's Tiger Airways has a similar scheme called 'Stripes'. Such fare clubs only give you the opportunity to be the first to take a shot a lowest fares, typically 6 months+ in the future. For most instances when you're looking for flights within the next few months, it's highly likely that those cheapest flights are already sold you and you'll be on the normal sliding scale of fares everyone else sees.
– Ankur Banerjee♦
Feb 19 '12 at 23:44
What is your question? According to the FAQ, poll-type questions are off-topic, and that's how this one reads to me. What kind of questions should I not ask here? ... there is no actual problem to be solved: “I’m curious if other people feel like I do.”
– Flimzy
Feb 20 '12 at 15:34
1
I paid the fee and cant seem to get any benefits, cheap tickets, just run around
– user4948
Mar 19 '13 at 0:58