Flying Jet Blue

I've found that the holidays are always the busiest and most expensive time of year for travel. Bargains are few and flights tend to full. So, its quite the challenge to organize a trip to visit my parents.

Originally, I booked my tickets on Jet Blue in July when gas prices spiraled out of control. Holiday travel was destined to be significantly higher this year than in past years. Flights were few and far between and I wanted to make sure that I got seats. $1400 bought two round trip tickets from Boston to Fort Myers - a $300+ increase from last year. But at least I got seats!

Checked the fares last week and noticed the fares dropped by $800. Yikes. It's serious money for someone like me whose on the austerity budget! Originally, I thought I would need re-ticket at the lower fare, pay the $100 per ticket penalty,and recoup at least $400.

I contacted Jet Blue to learn about other options. I discovered that Jet Blue will honor the lower price/best price and give you a travel credit for the difference, valid for one year! Its not cash, but a credit is better than nothing. Since I frequently travel on Jet Blue, I'll use the credit within a few months.

If you buy high; you still have chances to negotiate a cost savings. Also, its almost always pays to check out your options. Speaking of options, check out the Jet Blue Bill of Customer Rights. Take a quick read to understand how you can receive travel credits for cancellations and flight delays.