What Should I Know Before Buying a Ticket on CheapAirfaresFirst.com?

The following applies to all booked tickets:

• For security, all reservations must be made in the exact name of the person traveling. The name on the ticket must match your Passport/ Photo ID, nicknames are not acceptable. For international travel, the name on the reservation must be exactly as it appears on the traveler's passport.
• Seat assignments may be requested at time of booking. We make every attempt at fulfilling your request, however many seats cannot be assigned until check-in (online or airport). Seat assignment policies are determined by each individual airline, and can change at any time. Feel free to contact each specific airline directly.
• Frequent Flyer numbers should be advised at time of booking, they may help acquire preferred seat assignments.
• Credit Card Billing Address is required. In the event that we must ship a paper ticket the Delivery address would also required.
• We reserve the right to cancel any requests for High Security Risk Areas.
• All customers are responsible for any travel documents required. International travel will always require a valid passport. You many need additional travel entry documentation (visas, etc) for the countries to which you are traveling or entering. Check these sites for more information: www.travisa.com and www.travel.state.gov.
• Purchasing a CheapAirfaresFirst.com ticket does not guarantee a passenger's ability to enter the chosen country of destination. The traveler understands that CheapAirfaresFirst.com takes no responsibility for determining passenger eligibility to enter any specific country. The passenger assumes all responsibility for any costs incurred if denied boarding by an airline, country, or government for any reason. CheapAirfaresFirst.com is not liable for the original cost of the ticket, or any additional incurred costs. If a refund, or change, can be obtained the passenger is subject to a $50.00 per ticket service charge. In most cases not having proper documentation to board an airplane, or enter a country, will cause the passenger to forfeit their purchased tickets. Passengers are responsible for all required travel documentation.
• Travel Insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment! Travel insurance is offered on this website.

How will my tickets be issued?

You prefer E-tickets, and we prefer E-tickets. Whenever possible, CheapAirfaresFirst.com will issue an e-ticket. You should carry a copy of your electronic ticket and a valid Photo ID (such as a valid driver's license) to the airport. Many airlines offer online check-in, so that you can pre-print your boarding pass. Otherwise, pick up your boarding pass at the airport. The airlines may ask you to present the credit card that you used to book your flight. Using an E-ticket is simple, quick, and completely secure. Most airlines offer E-tickets. Many international airlines also offer E-ticketing on select routes. Some complicated routes (or extremely low airfares) will require a paper ticket. If we must ship a paper ticket, you will incur a shipping fee. Tickets will be sent by UPS or FedEx.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

Some carriers require travelers to present the credit card they used to purchase the ticket online.

I Need another Copy of my Itinerary, What Do I Do?

E-Mail us at: info@cheapairfaresfirst.com.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

Remember to reconfirm your flight schedule with your airline prior to departure.

Can I Use and/or Earn Frequent Flyer Miles When I Buy From CheapAirfaresFirst.com?

Each participating airline has different rules about Frequent Flier mileage eligibility. Please provide your Frequent Flyer number at time of booking. At airport check-in, verify that your Mileage number has been entered into the record.

You cannot use Frequent Flier miles to purchase airline tickets through CheapAirfaresFirst.com.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

At airport check-in, verify that your Mileage number has been entered into the record.

How do I Cancel or Change an existing Ticketed Reservation?

Most tickets are NON-Refundable. Exceptions can be made in the event of hospitalization, or death of immediate family member. However, proof is required by the airlines for refunds to be granted. Contact our offices at 888-312-1896 and we will be happy to advise you!

If changes are allowed on your ticket, fees could be incurred. Please contact our office at 888-312-1896 and we will determine what fees could be assessed. If a date change is required after departure, contact the airline directly.

CheapAirfaresFirst.com will assess a change fee of $50.00 per ticket for changes to ticketed reservations.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

Prior to departure, contact CheapAirfaresFirst.com at 888-312-1896.

After departure, contact the airline directly.

What are the Rules & Restrictions of Tickets Purchased thru CheapAirfaresFirst.com?

• A non-refundable processing fee of $28.00 per ticket is charged at the time of booking. The charge will show up on your credit card statement as CheapAirfaresFirst.com or ARC Corp.
• All reservations/ tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Any changes to your itinerary must be made prior to the date of departure.
• Most fares have an airline-imposed penalty fee of $250 or more per passenger for changes and cancellations, plus any applicable increase in the fare. International tickets can carry a higher penalty.
• If you No-Show your reserved flight your tickets will have no value.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

Always double-check your travel dates and passenger names prior to submitting the reservation for ticketing. If you discover a mistake, contact us immediately. Once the ticket is processed, airline imposed change fees apply.

Can I Purchase Tickets if I Live Outside of the United States?

Travel booked through CheapAirfaresFirst.com may originate outside the US, but ALL payments must be in US dollars. Any credit card that does not have a U.S. billing address must provide additional verification information. We reserve the right to request additional credit card verification on any reservation.

What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?

CheapAirfaresFirst.com accepts VISA, American Express, Discover, and MasterCard. ALL payments must be in US dollars Any credit card that does not have a U.S. billing address must provide additional verification information. We reserve the right to request additional credit card verification on any reservation.

What Taxes & Fees Are Associated with the Airfare?

All taxes vary based on the cities you are traveling between, and airlines involved.. Flights within the U.S. and U.S. Territories include the domestic U.S. government percentage based taxes, currently 7.5%, and any related domestic fuel surcharges that vary based on fuel prices.

Total fees for domestic flights typically range from $12 to $40 per ticket and include passenger facility charges (which could be up to $18.00), passenger segment fees (which are $3.00 per segment), and a September 11th security fee (which could be up to $10.00).

International taxes, security fees, and fuel surchargesare approximately$120-$360 per ticket for most international destinations and may be as much as $400-500 per ticket if you're traveling to Africa. Taxes vary by airline and destination.

These standard travel taxes, surcharges and service fees are included in the ticket price as displayed on our site. The CheapAirfaresFirst.com processing fee of $28.00 per ticket will show up as separate charge on your credit card statement as CheapAirfaresFirst.com or ARC Corp. Remember, our processing fee is non-refundable.

I Need to Travel With an Infant or Small Child, What Do I Need to Know?

Airline policies mandate that infants are considered to be a person 0 - 24 months of age for the entire length of travel. A child is considered to be a person 2 - 11 years of age for the entire length of travel.

For domestic flights, an infant does not need a ticket, and will be allowed to sit on an adult's lap. If you wish your infant to occupy their own seat, you must purchase a separate child's ticket. The airlines only permit one lap infant per adult traveler. Any additional infants will be required to occupy a seat, and purchase tickets accordingly.

On international flights an infant must have a ticket, even if the infant sits on an adult's lap. In addition, full standard departure, arrival, passenger, airport and security taxes apply to all infants.

Children may be booked on the website. Infant reservations must be handled over the phone. If you are traveling with an infant, as a lap child, please make your reservation on the internet, then contact us immediately to add the infant details. Unfortunately, due to the variety of restrictions infants cannot be booked online.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIP:

For international travel, all persons, including newborn infants, are required to obtain passports in their own name.

How and when are Paper Tickets Delivered?

You prefer E-tickets, and we prefer E-tickets. Whenever possible, CheapAirfaresFirst.com will issue an e-ticket.

If your ticket must be issued as a paper ticket you will incur a shipping fee. Tickets will be sent by UPS or FedEx.

Tickets are usually issued within 1 business day. Paper tickets are shipped by FedEx or UPS. Please be aware that the shipping charge will be applied for all paper tickets sent and will show up as a separate charge on your credit card statement.

Tickets purchased over the weekend will be printed Monday morning. Please keep this in mind when estimating the date that your travel documents will arrive. If you have any additional questions, you may call our Customer Service Department at 888-321-1896.

Can I Have the Tickets Mailed to a Different Address than the Billing Address?

Yes, you may specific alternate shipping arrangements. Remember, we only issue paper tickets if e-tickets are not available.

I found a cheap rate the other day and now it's not there. What happened?

Airfares are subject to change until you purchase your ticket. Airfares change continually throughout the day, based upon availability. Airlines reserve the right to adjust fares at anytime. Low Fares can sell out at any time. It is best to purchase your ticket when you find an acceptable airfare.

I Received an E-mail that said "Airfare Pulled" After Booking my Reservation?

Quoted airfares are not guaranteed until processed by one of our Travel Specialists. The airline reserves the right to change the rate at any time until the ticket has been generated.This happens in very limited situations, but it can happen. Usually, credit card problems and delays cause tickets not to be issued immediately, and airfares to increase. If you have received this type of e-mail, your reservation has been cancelled and your credit card was not charged. If you would like to re-book, call one of our agents at 888-312-1896. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

Can I Change the Name on a Reservation?

Once tickets are purchased they are non-transferable. Airline tickets are valid for one year from the date that they were issued. If the passenger wishes to change the ticket, he or she should re-schedule the trip by contacting the airline directly. Remember, if you fail to show up for your scheduled flightthe ticket will have NO VALUE. In the event you cannot travel. do not no-show! Always contact the airline(s) and keep notes of the airline representatives you speak to. You are responsible for the loss of ticket value if you do not show for your flight.