Tuesday, August 22, 2006

I want this now, not later!

One of the things I hate about flying is that I always get the feeling that I pay far too much. Or at least the price I pay is never close to the figure the airlines use in their ads. Supposedly, it's all about timing.

Word came through that at least for the U.S. of America, there is a website helping to decide the lingering question "Do I buy now or do I buy later?". Farecast searches flights from 55 American cities and claims to predict if prices will increase or decrease in the future.



I hope they get out of the Beta phase in due course and that they evolve their site to good old Europe even faster.

Added Later
I just remembered a promising business model suggested by my colleague Hugo, which would benefit from the repeatedly increased airport security measures: Nudism Airline. One look and all checks are done - no more frisking and other humiliating treatments.

3 comments:

Toño said...

The ability of making compromises is mostly convenient. It applies as well in many other fields.

Ryan said...

im gonna b flyin 2 england soon and i dont look forward 2 all the crap u got 2 go thru just 2 get on the flight!

Michael Lehet said...

I was playing with Farecaster earlier....it looks pretty cool...If I had to be naked to fly I would drive...and I HATE driving! Or perhaps they could have an expedited security clearance for those people who want to go naked!