FlyingHigh The best time to call a travel agent is anytime you fly overseas. “Israel and all international flights should never be booked online. You’ll save money with an agent every time, because most have negotiated rates with airlines,” explains Crescor...
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FlyingHigh The best time to call a travel agent is anytime you fly overseas. “Israel and all international flights should never be booked online. You’ll save money with an agent every time, because most have negotiated rates with airlines,” explains Crescor Travel’s Mordy Siegel. He recently booked flights for a father and son headed to England for a medical procedure. Because they weren’t staying overnight, the online price was an astronomical $2,839 each. Mr. Siegel got them tickets for less than $2,000 total. AdditionAl Advice: VacationstoIsraelarecheapestinthewintertime,soplanforbetweenSuccosandRoshChodesh Nissan,althoughnotfromDecember15throughJanuary1—that’speaktravelseason.Thebestdayto flyduringthattwo-weekperiodisDecember25,asmostpeopledon’tflyontheChristianholidayitself. Internet-savvy fliers can do the legwork when it comes to simple domestic flights. If you’re flexible, aim for midday and midweek; rates are cheaper because business travelers don’t fly then. Spend at least o
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