www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Seems like 6 months ago you couldn't find a ticket for under $500 but now I am seeing a bunch at American's website for under $300 -at least today. But prices change like the stock market. We need a forum dedicated to sharing tips on cheap plane tickets. I got a tip on this site like a year ago that allowed me to get back 50K AA points that were expired! That's more than a free round trip!


Los Angeles To San Jose, Costa Rica $269*
Philadelphia To San Jose, Costa Rica $279*
Chicago O'Hare To San Jose, Costa Rica $284*

Miami to San Jose' $417



Cujo

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$417 ?! wtf? And Philly is cheaper but substantially farther away?!

*Each way, based on round-trip purchase. Taxes and Fees Apply

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What you are seeing; (I was well established in the airline business)
is a desperate attempt by a few airline marketing guys who blew it.

They need to fill certain seats, in this case, quickly, before someone notices that it is not a viable route.

Being an airline marketing guy is 80% luck and 19% bullshit and 1% knowledge.
The brass balls guys get the paycheck, for however long it lasts.

The $417 dollar fare from Miami is a better reflection of reality, and the actual cost of making the trip.

That being said, keep shopping guys, because there will always be cut-throat competition.
In the airline business 2% is a great return.

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It is cheaper to pay now and get it over with.
It is also easier to get them to leave.

$284, *each way with round trip purchase, taxes and fees apply. Need to read the fine print.

Continental is just about the cheapest out of Newark. Goes for about $390 plus fees and taxes.
Once I got a deal for $189...
Since the airlines know we 'must' travel, they can set various prices at different times of the year.
Just like the oil companies, they got us by the balls!

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Muff

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Regarding my last post....

29 Aug: Continental EWR to SJO, $390
4 Sep: Continental EWR to SJO, $586
5 Sep: Continental EWR to SJO, $690
12 Sep: Continental EWR to SJO, $740

It's CRAZY!!!!!

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Muff

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Then you will be glad to know that CO/United announced today that despite demand being up they intend to cut anther 4-5% of domestic flights next year,

sorry no link went back to get it and it was gone off goggle news , but did find these on a quick search. Seems the airlines like making money more then they like have most flights/ planes and destinations

as of 20 minutes ago (Bloomberg) -- Delta Air Lines Inc. will shrink seating capacity in 2012 to cut operating costs, and American Airlines is joining an industry pullback in ...

American Joins Airlines' Seat-Capacity Cuts‎ Bloomberg

US Airlines Outline Plans To Trim Capacity In 2012‎ Wall Street Journal

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guess were spoiled here in FLL !!!

my last 3 fares were

124.00 RT
124.RT
187 ( my next 1 in Oct 30)

i only paid over 200 1 time i think in 7 trips : )

Spirit baby! they SUCK, but so far have gotten me there on time

Cool, I'm sure it makes up for all the money chicas charge to fugg you..


Cujo

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"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

LMAO! pretty much

Is this the $9.00 club?

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Muff

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yes

It'd be nice if we had it out of Newark.
We're stuck with Continental/United, American, Copa out of JFK, Avianca, and maybe a couple of others.
But regardless of the airlines, prices keep rising higher and higher and the frequency of trips we can afford to take keep decreasing more and more.

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Muff

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