European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 2, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Travel club offers great discount air fares by Barbara she anew Day travel dubs tend to disappear As fast As change for a Dollar partly because few of them offer discounts you can t get on your own. The old Twa travel club generally was widely praised however and it recently reappeared with a new name and even greater deals. Now called simply the travel club because other airlines Are participating it is planning More enhancements soon. Travel club program director Michael Mccool said he Hopes to extend to All members the extra Perks that for several months have come with membership renewals 1,000 frequent flier Miles and 50 percent discounts at 2,600 hotels worldwide. The travel club offers discounts of up to 40 percent off the lowest regular air fares to various destinations that Are changed every two weeks. There s always a Choice of at least 20 places and the average is closer to 40, Mccool said. The club s discount destination program gives members 50 percent off fares to a different specially featured City every two weeks. The club also promises to meet whatever Price emerges during an airline fare War a without the Advance Purchase restrictions tha usually accompany these bargain v basement rates. Regular participants in addition to Twa Are korean air la Deco chilean airlines and Qantas occasional deals Are offered on Are lingus trans Brasil and Varig. Club discounts also Are available on car rentals and cruises. A recent club a a a newsletter offered three or four Day cruises from $505 including air fare. On Domestic trips you can stay Frohri one to seven nights but must depart wednesday through saturday and return sunday through wednesday of the following week there Are no Advance reservation requirements and unused tickets Are fully refundable. International flights can Start any Day and allow longer stays but must be must be booked at least seven Days ahead and May be subject to weekend surcharge and cancellation fees depending on the Carrier. All travel club flights Are eligible for Bonus Miles except those on trans Brasil which does t have a frequent flier program. Upgrades Aren t available for tickets purchased through the. Travel club. A a recent Issue of consumer reports travel letter proclaimed the club s limited discount destination fares real it noted that for Short haul flights they can be cheaper than senior coupons adding _ that Quot coupons Are amen the Best at fare the consumer reports assessment _ concluded Quot to get the Best fare Deal you must always compare the club fare with the cheapest alternative fare for each an annual individual membership in the travel club is $49.95 a membership that includes one companion is $94.95 you can take a different companion on every trip if you wish. For More. Information Call 1-800-292-9892.enjoy Tours visit your Community travel office for More information on these specials and a variety of other destinations an enjoy tradition 4 overnights dec 22-28 dec 30-Jan 5 the Christmas season the Ideal time to experience Rome 3 or 4 overnights in 4-Star hotels tickets to Midnight mass included. Rome and Florence City Tours and a visit to Pisa. 3 overnights dec 23-28 dec 30-Jan 4 from $229 2 of the Best places to be to celebrate new year s. Haven t been to either f flip a Coin amp go to the other in 19951 we Willlondon-1994. It j a a new years eve party and Celebration at Nelson s column. .2 or 3 overnights in a 4-Star deluxe downtown hotel from s229. Dec 30-Jan 2,1994 amp dec 30-Jan 3,1994paris on new year s 94you just have to be there Many included features on some Tours boat ride illumination tour Champagne amp More 1 or 2 overnights in 1st class hotels a less category Tours Start at a dec 30-Jan 1, 1994 amp dec 30-Jan 2,1994. And this ski season promises to be one of the Best As there is plenty of Snow everywhere. Especially where we Are or Grin Elwald in Switzerland ski Innsbruck or St Baital in Austria 1,2 or 3 overnights and express Tours starting at $59. It Jar local recreational facilities have plenty of ski equipment for rent so Check it Outi visit your Sato or itt office for Complete details Lauter fit. 102. 67858 kaisers Auten. Tel. 0031 7qq22 a Tel fax 0a31-730to december 3, 1993 stripes rth Amine 77
