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​SHOW #53 Airfares

Description

​SHOW #53 Airfares Airline fares seem so arbitrary - sometimes high, sometimes low, and always changing. In fact, there is a science behind airline pricing, and knowing what it is could help fliers grab a better fare, a better seat and a better flight experience. CNN Business Traveller explores air travel hacks. Host Richard Quest sheds light on what determines the cost of a plane ticket, why it changes and how some people are gaming the system. Want a better seat? Deeply discounted upgrades can be found through auctions and options. Richard talks with the CEO of SeatBoost, and tests out what it's like to be a bidder in a seat auction. Business Traveller heads to a weekend boot camp where fliers are learning the secrets to playing the points game. Plus, Richard meets up with the travel blogger behind The Points of Life to find out what many travellers are doing wrong when they redeem their rewards. Finally, a look at the loophole that's letting some airline passengers travel to popular destinations on the cheap.

Duration

30 mins

Genre

CNN Business & Current Affairs

Language

English

Production Country

United States

Production Year

2017

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