Airfare Update! February 27,2007

Folks,

I'm terribly sorry to have to confess that I did not act quickly enough to get that great, $243 non-stop, r/t Internet fare on Delta to New Orleans for our trip, that we had discussed on Sunday.

I wanted to check with the Missions Committee on the fare-split question, and when I went to confirm the deal last night, it had vanished, leaving a $376 fare in its place (almost $20 more than the current going fare of $360!). Clearly this one was in the category of, "You snooze, you loose," and I can only submit my deepest apologies for missing this great deal.

I do believe there may be other sales in the future, and I want to suggest that each of us occasionally do a quick search, when on line, and see if we can't beat the substantial going rate for this trip, on a non-stop flight.

After further thought and discussion, I believe it will be best for each of us to try to quickly reserve individual seats as soon as a very competitive fare materializes, using personal plastic. If this is impossible for anyone, please let me know now, so we can be as able as possible to move quickly when another deal comes along.
I am cc'ing Laura Marro, our gracious contact regarding the United Airlines Companion Passes (stand-by tickets) option, to let her know that we'd like to keep that door open, at present.

Again, my sincere apologies for this. It seems that the flight issue remains my "thorn in the flesh" (per the Apostle Paul's reference) for our trip - but I am too encouraged at the positive spirit you all have shown, which I believe confirms that the Spirit of God is in this, to be discouraged by this bit of wind-sheer!

Blessed week to you all.

Mark

ps. Please keep this email as new or post a comment to this blog, so you can immediately broadcast to all if you become aware of a great deal, first.