Super Southwest sale on Craigslist
Posted by RenaissanceTrophyWife on October 27, 2008
Just booked my flight to the Second City to visit a friend– I am so excited to see her!
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What I’m also excited about is the flight deal I scored. Southwest was listing the trip at $400 RT… but good old Craigslist came through for me. There are quite a few listings for Southwest flight vouchers, so I contacted a few of the cheaper sellers, and waited for the replies. 30 minutes later, I had a $300 ticket to Chicago. I’d say a $100 discount for a few minutes of searching isn’t bad at all!
A few things to keep in mind:
1. Craigslist is ripe with scams. Put multiple layers of protection between yourself and the seller by using a credit card to pay them through Paypal. If the seller tries to cancel your ticket, you can dispute through Paypal AND reverse the credit card transaction.
2. This strategy works out better if you need to buy a ticket last minute, and/or are flying long distances. If you know your schedule ahead of time and can commit to dates, there are probably better deals available.
3. Don’t forget to check search engines such as kayak, and other discount sites like Priceline. I knew I wanted a SW flight so I could get those extra flight credits, but if you’re indifferent to airline, you can get some great steals.
Now that I’ve got the flight figured out, I get to focus on what to do there! Any suggestions for favorite restaurants or hot spots that are good for mid-20s chicas on a girls’ night out?
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