Missionary Air Fare Blog

February 2008 Eithopean Airlines 2 for 1

Blake Lawson — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:42:57 -0500

MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH
Pastor Gene Worley and his wife Glenda are our missionaries of the month for February and have been affiliated with Baptist Bible Fellowship since 1967. During that time they have been missionaries to England and Norway. Since 1999, Gene has served as county director to Ethiopia.

EITHOPEAN AIRLINES (ET) 2 for 1 OFFER

Good to all ET destinations.

Domestic “add on” fares with Continental, Delta, Northwest, USAir, and Northwest.

Must be booked in limited booking class of service.

Must be ticketed within 72 hours.

Valid for travel thru March 19, 2008.

Second passenger must pay all applicable taxes.

For additional information, please contact harveylawson@cherokeetravel.net

NEW AIRLINE PARTNER
We are now able to offer unpublished missionary fares with Qantas Airlines TO the USA and FROM the USA on their entire international network. Their domestic partner in the USA is American Airlines.

NAME CHANGE
Effective March 15, 2008, Cherokee Travel will change its business name to VININGS TRAVEL in that we no longer have offices in Cherokee County or will offer vacation planning services. The name Cherokee Travel will be retired for a length of time but will be used again by another company. All changes will be reflected on our web site and future communications after March 1, 2008. Ownership remains the same.

TRAVEL TIPS
Taxes and fuel surcharges are never guaranteed until purchase. Also, obtaining your seat selection is not available to you until the tickets are issued.

Confirming your return flights is always your responsibility. The date of your return flights may be cancelled by the airlines or the time of departure may have changed. By not confirming, you will not know and the airline accepts no responsibility for your having missed your flight. Further, without confirming your flight, the airline takes the position that you might have elected to change your return and will give your seats away as departure time draws nearer for the benefit of standbys.

Blessings,

Blake Lawson, President
blakelawson@cherokeetravel.net
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
800-910-2949

January 2008 New Website!

Blake Lawson — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:40:33 -0500

The New and Improved www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com has been released!

Please take the time and visit our new site!

Many thanks to those who contributed pictures to our web site make-over. Please send us more pictures and we will continue to add them to the site! Send the pictures to blakelawson@cherokeetravel.net As always, we appreciate your comments on how we might make it better. This site contains the very best international consolidator and wholesale fares for flights leaving from the United States. For unpublished missionary fares and for flights leaving from abroad to the U.S. please contact us at reservations@cherokeetravel.net or 800.910.2949

MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH Judy Weekes is our missionary of the month for January 2008. Please share your story with us, too. Judy’s testimony is also featured on our web site.

Travelers to South Africa

All Non-South African passport holders are required to have at least one, entirely blank (unstamped) visa page (i.e. one side of such a page not front and back thereof) in their passport, each time entry is sought into South Africa. These pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages at the back of the passport. South African government regulations prohibit airlines from boarding passengers without the required blank visa page.

Please note that depending upon country of citizenship, other requirements may also apply. It is the responsibility of the traveler to ensure that they have the correct travel documents. If you have any questions on the required documentation, please inquiry with the Consulate or Embassy of all countries that are included on the itinerary to ensure compliance.

SOUTH AFRICAN 2 for 1 SALE CONTINUES

Just remember, that while the second ticket is free, you still must pay the taxes on that ticket. It’s a wonderful bargain – and they don’t happen often.

Click here for all information regarding the 2 for 1 special JFK to Dakar Africa.

Click here for the JFK or IAD special to Johannesburg/Cape Town

TRAVEL TIP: This monthly segment is one that everyone seems to especially like. We welcome your travel tips that you feel would be interesting to share. One of our travelers was recently told by a gate agent that when an international flight is oversold and there are no volunteers to give up their seats – those passengers without a seat assignment are the first to be denied boarding. She was urged to always check in online and to print out boarding passes up to 24 hours before her departure.

Effective January 1, 2008, the following rules apply to the spare lithium batteries you carry with you in case the battery in a device runs low.

Blessings,

Blake Stiles Lawson, President
Missionary Airfare Search
800-910-2949
770-928-2659 fax
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

180 Parkway 575
Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30188

Christmas 2007

Blake Lawson — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:38:52 -0500

		Jesus is born - Let us glorify Him

May God Always Be Praised By Our Speech And Actions

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

The Nativity has been painted by countless artists and live nativity scenes are displayed on the lawns of churches throughout the world. We can only imagine the reaction of the angel, seeing the Lord of the entire universe suddenly reduced to a human infant. Nearly everyone loves the Christmas story about the baby, but few are willing to face the man on the cross. Christ was not born for Christmas – He was born for Easter. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and protector of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:2

On behalf of our entire staff, have a blessed Christmas. Christ, most assuredly, is the reason for the season!

BREAKING NEWS

Newspaper Headline – December 4, “Airlines cut back on Capacity”. In part, the article relates: “Responding largely to high fuel costs six big network airlines continue to trim their schedules despite strong travel demand.” “To trim capacity, airlines can eliminate routes, fly them less frequently and/or switch to smaller planes.” "Whatever the course, travelers face reduced options and fuller flights.”

TRAVEL TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL - 2008

Plan ahead!

Unpublished missionary prices are not “instant purchase” fares like the consolidator and wholesale fares featured on www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com. We are contractually allowed to place your unpublished missionary fared seats on a courtesy hold. It secures your seat in today’s low booking class. If you wait, today’s booking class will no longer be available. Return flights have become a problem. Because of the exchange rate, many Europeans are coming to the United States to shop in the same way American’s vacationed in Europe and enjoyed sale prices prior to the Euro.

Send in your request to:reservations@cherokeetravel.net. Be sure and include all the names of those going and dates of travel. We will check around the dates you provide to suggest a lower priced travel date should one exist.

You are allowed a date change on the return without the normal airline penalty of $150-250 per ticket for any alteration to an international itinerary.

Please Also Note:

The unpublished missionary fares we represent are good either TO the US or FROM the US. The lowest fares from the US to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean are found on www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com.

Christ is born. Let us worship Him!

Blake Lawson, President
Missionary Airfare Search
800-910-2949
770-928-2659 fax
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

Thanksgiving 2007

Blake Lawson — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:36:43 -0500

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We are thankful for your obedience to the Lord in sharing the saving Gospel of Christ to all the nations of the world. May God continue to bless you, your family, and the ministry you represent richly and without limit. For the past 25 years we have been blessed by missionaries allowing us to partner with them in their coordination of travel. Please accept our pledge to always work as unto the Lord to remain worthy of your confidence and trust.

FUEL INCREASE – SEAT DECREASE

As this message is written, crude prices are almost $95.00 a barrel. United Airlines has informed the public that they may have to cut seat/space capacity in 2008 to “offset the pressures on profits from raising oil prices”. Other airlines are expected to follow suit. On November 14th there was another fuel surcharge. 2008 fares will be more expensive because of oil prices and fewer seats to sell. Planes will fill quicker – and prices will climb. To be a good steward of the Lord’s funds you must place your seats on a courtesy hold to obtain the best fares. However, if you wait into 2008 you will pay substantially more! Remember, you are able to lock in the fare without any financial obligation. We will work closely with you on this. Please be pro-active by emailing: reservations@cherokeetravel.net.

TRAVEL TIPS

www.flightaware.com is the most sophisticated, useful, and fun aviation site on the Internet. It tracks in “real time” every airplane on an instrument flight plan over all of North America and much of the Atlantic and Pacific. Simply key in the airline name and flight number. A map will show
you exactly where the flight is enroute to its destination. With another click you receive all the relevant information for the arrival airport such as wind and weather, ceiling and visibility. It’s a wonderful site for use of family members to track a loved-one’s journey.

NEW PROCEEDURES AT JAPANESE AIRPORTS

Foreign nationals are required to undergo additional screening by scanning their index fingers and also having immigration agents taking a facial photograph. Travelers are advised to allow extra time for this new immigration procedure. For more information: Japanese Airport Video

Blessings to you and yours on Thanksgiving,

Blake Lawson, President
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
800-910-2949
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

October Request

Blake Lawson — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:35:26 -0400

REQUEST

Missionary Airfare Search is in the midst of a “visual makeover”. Please help us transform the look of our web site to include your favorite ministry field-photo. Color photos are not necessary, but preferred.

MISSIONARY MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT

Beginning in 2008, each month we will attempt to honor God by spotlighting one of you and the ministry you have been called to. Please submit your short personal information, ministry narrative, and praise report. If you have pictures we will use them, as well.

NEW TRAVEL TIPS FROM OUR MISSIONARIES

Always carry an extra pair of passport size photographs along with a copy of your passport. This will greatly expedite your consulate’s issuance of replacement documentation.

Always reconfirm your flights. If you are unaware the departure time has changed you may miss your flight altogether. You will be considered a “no show” and loose the value of your ticket. The responsibility is totally yours.

Know who you are purchasing your international tickets from. We hear horror stories of purchased internet tickets that ended up being highly restrictive - completely nonrefundable and unchangeable. Also, many of these tickets are not accepted by another carrier in the event of flight cancellations or an extended delay. Check to be sure they earn frequent flyer miles.

Airport WIFI locations throughout the world, including complimentary use and payment information:

WIFI Domestic Airports

International WIFI Airports

EUROPE AND AFRICA 2008 TRAVEL RELEASE

You can make your reservations NOW and place your Lufthansa and United seats on a courtesy hold until 45 days prior to departure WITHOUT DEPOSIT. Be a good steward of the Lord’s funds and don’t pay higher fares later on because you failed to plan ahead. As planes fill up the prices go higher. Don’t be fooled by today’s internet “instant purchase” fares. When you are ready to actually purchase in 2008 the fares will be much higher! We need the names of each of your travelers to accomplish this.

Blessings,

Blake Lawson
Missionary Airfare Search
800-910-2949
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

September 2007 WI-FI AIRPORT TRAVELING RETRACTION

Blake Lawson — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:34:42 -0400

WI-FI AIRPORT TRAVELING RETRACTION

In our most recent communiqué we passed on a tip from one of our missionaries about Wi-Fi use in an airport.

We shared it with all of you assuming that it was very much like the Wi-Fi connections offered at the Atlanta Bread Company Restaurant here in Atlanta – and not dependent on any purchase.

Many of you have written to share it not only falls short of God’s best from an ethical perspective but is, very likely, illegal. We have often received compliments over the travel tips we pass on from our missionary clients – and will continue our practice to do so. However, we hasten to communicate with you again to withdraw this suggestion. As members of the Body of Christ, our reputations are valued more highly than silver or gold. Not being an attorney, I am unable to speak to its legality. However, as Scripture clearly points out,
many things are legal but not all are profitable. This, apparently, is one of them.

For those of you that took the time to faithfully write as a living testimony to Matthew 18, thank you! We are better for it. For those I have offended, I ask your forgiveness. It, truly, was an honest mistake.

Cordially in Christ,

Blake Lawson, President
Missionary Airfare Search
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
reservations@cherokeetravel.net
800-910-2949

September 2007 Missionary Tips Article Two

Blake Lawson — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:32:00 -0400

MISSIONARY TRAVEL TIPS:

Selections have been made from our missionary traveler's experiences.

Please contact us with any “travel tip” you have found worthwhile and would bless others.

Seat Selection

Before calling the airline to make your seat selection, check www.seatguru.com and look up the aircraft you are flying. It will tell you which seats offer extra leg or elbow room and which to avoid – such as those that don’t recline, have immovable armrests, or have an obstructed view of the movie screen.

Dodge paying for Wi-Fi at the airport

Sit right outside an airport club lounge: Wi-Fi signals often glide through the walls.

Carbonated drinks on long distance flights?

As statement of fact, carbon dioxide at 33,000 feet can make you sick for days! Consider water.

Window shades down, please

Attention Parents; during daylight hours flying above the earth’s atmosphere means that nothing is filtering out the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Excess baggage fees

Many airlines have reduced the limits to two bags that weigh no more than 50 pounds each. However, policies differ among carriers and countries. Not knowing the requirements of each of the carriers that make up your itinerary can mean steep excess-baggage charges. Check the airline web-sites before starting to pack. For example: Ryanair, starts calculating excess baggage fees when the total exceeds 33 pounds.

Why take one Aspirin? (CONSULT YOUR PHYSICAN!)

(1) Thins blood to prevent blood clots from lack of movement
(2) Wards off germs from recycled air
(3) Helps overcome time zones.

Blessings to you and the ministry you represent,

Blake Lawson, President
Missionary Airfare Search
www.missionaryairfaresearch.com
reservations@cherokeetravel.net
800-910-2949

September 2007 Passport Reality

Blake Lawson — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:30:15 -0400

PASSPORT REALITY CHECK

Demand for passports has skyrocketed. It now takes as long as 2 ½ months for routine passport processing, while expedited processing for an extra fee will take up to four weeks.

We suggest using a private visa and passport service that can walk the visa or passport through in 3-5 days. The fee charged is higher than that of the State Department’s, but you can be assured of receiving your documents in a timely fashion. There are several companies we regularly recommend: Washington Visa and Passport 800-282-7776 www.wpvs.org and Visas International 800-638-1517 www.visasintl.com.

All Non-South African passport holders departing from the US are required to have at least one, entirely blank (unstamped) visa page in their passport each time entry is sought into South Africa; these pages are in addition to the endorsement / amendment pages at the back of the passport.

INTERNATIONAL FARES SEEM HIGH?

Fewer planes to any destination, along with flying smaller aircraft, have caused more of a demand for seats than there is a supply of seats. However, British Airways and Korean Air have pleaded guilty to price fixing and each must pay a $300 million fine. So far, none of the cases are known to involve US carriers.

COURTESY HOLD DEPARTMENT

For groups of 9 or less, many international unpublished missionary fares allow us to reserve your seats now and to place them on a courtesy hold for up to 30 days prior to departure. This is intended to be a blessing but it takes your participation!

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FARES

Be sure and check www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com for off-season airline specials.

Blessings,

Missionary Airfare Search
reservations@cherokeetravel.com
800.910.2949

August 2007

Blake Lawson — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:28:59 -0400

Partnering With Missionaries For Over 25 Years!

In most instances, the international unpublished missionary fares we represent will be lower than you will find, elsewhere. Simply contact us by phone or email to research your quote. However, check out our prices at www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com because sometimes the airlines will offer an international special fare that is even less expensive. This is especially true during “low season travel” months of December, January and part of February. Check this site for information ranging from: International Cell Phones, Insurance, Airports, CDC updates ….to…packing lists.

It’s bullet fast and fares displayed include all taxes and gas surcharges.

Please keep in mind that these are instant purchase fares. Unlike our international unpublished missionary fares, we are unable to place them on
a courtesy hold and they do not offer one free date change on the return without the airline penalty for any change to an international ticket.

Either way, you are backed by a 25 years old full service travel agency where you are able to form a personal relationship. We do not out-source
our service department off-shore to places like Delhi or the Philippines.

Blessings,

The Missionary Airfare Search Team
1-800-910-2949

reservations@cherokeetravel.net

July 2007

Blake Lawson — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:28:02 -0400

Due to the weakened US dollar, all British Airways Missionary fares will be increasing by up to 8% shortly! Plan your summer, fall, winter travel now and save on this coming price increase!

With oil over $75.00 per barrel and British taxes doubling, we suggest you make your travel plans before other European countries follow suit.

Q&A

Q: How far in advance are you able to place a seat on a courtesy hold?

A: On Star Alliance and British Airways flights – a long, long time. In most cases 30 days prior to travel.

Air France – ticket within 2 weeks of booking.

Any itineraries to Nigeria must be ticketed within 72 hours of booking. No credit cards allowed.

Q: Do you have missionary fares to Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico?

A: No.

Q: Are you folks really Christians or do you just work with the Christian market?

A: Yes, all of us are and always attempt to work as unto the Lord. Please read “About Us” on: www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com

Q: Do you have missionary fares to Central and South America?

A: Yes, however sometimes those countries have national airlines that are less expensive.

Q: Do you coordinate group travel?

A: Yes.

Q: Once you ticket, is there anywhere on the ticket that indicates it is a missionary fare?

A: No not at all.

We have been coordinating the travel for those who serve in the mission field for 25 years. Please know that you bless us each time you contact us.

May God continue to bless your ministry and the family you represent richly.

Blake Lawson
Missionary Airfare Search Team
800-910-2949
reservations

June 2007

Blake Lawson — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:25:48 -0400

FALL IS GOING TO BE VERY BUSY – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD

In March 2007 the U.S State Department notified international travelers that their normal passport processing time would take 10-12 weeks rather than the normal 4 weeks. Even that figure was greatly understated and they still have a backlog of 500,000 passport applications. For this reason, many international trips that were delayed during the Spring and Summer now will take place in the Fall.

Planning ahead is easy! Unpublished missionary fares allow us to work with you to secure space and price so that the fares will not continue to go up as the planes become filled. We are able to place your seats on a courtesy hold for payment later.

If you are not totally sure about the return date, don’t overly concern yourself with that. Your fare allows one free date change on the return without the airline imposing their normal penalty of $150-250 per ticket for any change to an international itinerary.

Please remember that we need the passenger’s names as they appear on their passports to establish the courtesy hold. Please include them with your fare quote request. If you find you don’t need the space we will release it to the airline’s inventory of seats for sale.

Blessings,

Missionary Airfare Search Team
www.missionaryairfaresearch.com
Email Requests
800-910-2949

May 2007 Olympics in Beijing

Blake Lawson — Tue, 01 May 2007 18:23:28 -0400

2008 Olympic Beijing Games Are Sprinting Towards Us!

Since 1984 we have specialized in sending individuals and groups around the world to international conferences, outreaches, and the Olympics. Kindly consider allowing us to assist you.

Especially during this time, do not purchase your individual or group tickets from someone on the internet whose reputation is not well known. The internet is a fertile place for fraud, especially, during an Olympic year when prices will be higher and “waiting-lists” not uncommon. If you see a price advertised that is too good to be true – it probably is too good to be true. If an internet site claims they are able to confirm seating when firms such as ours are not - Watch Out! – Always check with us!

As a missionary sending travel organization, we understand your faith walk and the time needed for God to raise the funds through the faithful. Missionary Airfare Search understands because we have all been on the mission field and short-term mission trips. To that end, we will place your reservations on a courtesy hold and freeze the price so it won’t continue to escalate as the flights fill. Also, we’ll provide one free date change on the return without the airlines imposing a $150-250 penalty for any change to an international itinerary. The date change would have to be in the same category of booking class, though, so the new fare could be the same, higher, or lower.

May the Lord Jesus Christ be glorified in all our endeavors. For God is good and loves mankind.

Passport Renewal and Expediting ......More

Passport Requirements for travel to South Africa ...more

Inexpensive Latin and South American Travel ...... Pro & Cons

Alert for Travelers to Canada

In Christ,

Blake Lawson, President
800-910-2949
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

Easter 2007 Christ Has Risen!

Blake Lawson — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:22:00 -0400

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

The most powerful and splendid moment in the life of the early church came in the midst of a darkened church when the priest intoned: “Come receive light from the un-waning light and glorify Christ who has risen from the dead.” Suddenly the entire church was ablaze with lights and soon after with the triumphant sounds of: “Christ is Risen!” It is as if the whole world had acquired a single voice, which proclaimed the greatest message that man has ever heard. “Christ is Risen!”

Christ is Risen from the dead, by death trampling upon death and for the first time bestowing life upon those who died before Him as well as those who will die after Him. This paean of Christianity resounds throughout the World reminding us of the salvation which has come to the whole World. It speaks in the present tense, “Christ is Risen!”, for Christ is present among us in power - His Resurrection Power. We are not called to commemorate His Resurrection, but to participate in this event and be, ourselves, transformed by it.

CHRIST IS RISEN brothers and sisters! Glory to His Holy Name! May our lives glorify Him!

From all of us at www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com, please know that assisting you in the spread of the Gospel with unpublished missionary fares is an honor and blessing in that you proclaim the Good News that: “Christ is Risen!”

May God continue to bless you and your ministry, richly.

Blake Lawson, President

March 2007 Article 2

Blake Lawson — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:20:47 -0400

Public Announcement

We have been informed that flights originating from Europe are now 30% higher because new European airline contracts call for a currency conversion to US dollars.

This Public Announcement is being issued to advise American citizens to defer most non-essential travel to the Casamance region ...Read More

The U.S. Embassy in Laos has received reports from multiple sources of fighting between Lao Government forces and one or more unidentified groups...Read More

TRAVEL TIPS

If you expect to travel internationally in October, November, and December, the cheapest airfares are available now.

For international travel thru September, please don’t delay. Space is becoming very scarce – especially to Africa and Asia.

The contracts we represent allow us to place them on a short courtesy hold so the price won’t escalate and you are afforded one free date change on the return without having to pay an airline penalty of $150-200 per person for any change to an international itinerary.

We take pleasure in introducing you to the relational evangelism, discipleship, and teaching ministry of Dr. Ken Boa. Ken holds a B.S. from Case Institute of Technology, Th.M from Dallas Theological Seminary, Ph.D. from New York University, and a D.Phil from the University of Oxford in England. I am confident you will find his web site to be a blessing. www.KenBoa.org

March 2007 Article 1

Blake Lawson — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:19:50 -0500

Partnering With Missionaries For Over 25 Years!

Remember Non-Missionaries and Missionaries may all use the booking engine at www.missionaryairfaresearch.com. However, for missionary and Humanitarian trips, please contact us as those fares can not be shown to the general public.

For missionary and Humanitarian trips, please call in as those fares can not be shown to the general public.

For information regarding British Air's NEW luggage rules and prices Click Here. This may apply to all international Airline itineraries soon!

Protect your Non-Refundable tickets with Traveler’s Insurance. Travel Guard has many insurance options for your varied travel needs. Click on Travel Guard for information.

Our constant prayer on your behalf:

Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, foundation of wisdom and Tower of strength, who knows that we can do nothing without your guidance and help; assist all our missionaries and direct them with divine wisdom and power, that they might accomplish all their tasks, faithfully and diligently, according to your will, so that it may be profitable to them and to the glory of your Holy Name. For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Blessings to you and the ministry you represent.

Blake Lawson, President
800-910-2949
reservations@cherokeetravel.net
www.missionaryairfaresearch.com

February Asia Fares 2007

Blake Lawson — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:17:05 -0500

UNITED PROVIDES UNPUBLISHED FARES TO ASIA

Starting on or about February 15, 2007 we will be able to assist you with wonderful fares to and from Asia. These fares allow one free date change on the return – free, that is, from the airline’s usual $150-250 penalty for any changes to an international ticket.

Please make your emails complete by providing:

(1) Names of all travelers as their names appear on their passports.

(2) Ages of all children.

(3) Where you are traveling FROM and where you are traveling TO.

(4) Dates of departure and return. Please do not be general in your travel dates, such as: “In the Fall” or “sometime in September or October”.

We will be faithful to check within a reasonable time period on both sides of your dates to see if there is something less expensive.

(5) Always check www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com against all quotes! It takes very little time. It pulls from live airline inventory, you do not have to search further for availability, and includes all taxes.

BEWARE OF DOUBLE BOOKINGS ON COURTESY HOLDS!

When two travel agencies are holding the same space on the same carrier, the airlines now have spyware that uncovers the
double booking and will immediately cancel BOTH. In the past, a family of four might have received quotes from as many as
three different sources. A courtesy hold was installed by the travel agency to be able to sell the ticket at the same price quoted. It was only shortly before the plane was ready to depart that they realized they had eight seats left unsold due to double and triple bookings.

PROBLEM: An “auto-cancel” might have you paying more when rebooking.

SOLUTION: Check prices but tell the agency you are not going to work with to cancel any courtesy hold.

Blessings to you and your ministry,

Blake Lawson, President
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
1-800-910-2949

January 2007

Blake Lawson — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:16:05 -0500

		Extended Term Courtesy Hold

2007 Wholesale & Unpublished Missionary Airfares Loaded - New Benefits

EXPANDED BENEFITS

• ONE FREE Airline date change fee on your return flight. In rebooking your return, the actual airfare may be either the same, higher, or lower but you will not be charged the airline’s “date change fee” usually in excess of $150.00 per ticket.

Extended Term Courtesy Hold

• LUFTHANSA, UNITED, BRITISH AIRWAYS and AIR FRANCE: Once you receive our quote, we will place it on a courtesy hold for 7 days before it returns to the airline’s inventory. For a $100.00 non-refundable fee per ticket on Lufthansa, United, British Airways, and Air France, you may continue this courtesy hold until 30 days prior to your departure. When you approve your itinerary and quote, a $100.00 per seat deposit can be applied. This will allow you to reserve airline space at the very price you have been quoted and allow ample time for funds to be raised.

Please click here for all airline disclosures pertaining to this offer.

• Since most airlines are hurting financially, they have reduced their flights and are flying smaller aircraft. It has caused a much higher DEMAND for seats than there is a SUPPLY of seats. Additionally, a recent article in the Atlanta papers proclaimed there will be a record 1.5 million short term missionaries leaving from the United States in 2007. Please be aware, that without a long term courtesy hold, your fare will probably increase dramatically from the time you first received your quote.

• NOTE: The “lowest price” pertains to just a few seats on every flight. Then the price goes up. Then, when the next numbers of seats are sold, the price goes up again - and again – until the flight is filled. The “lowest AVAILABLE price” is what you must then consider.

No longer will you be financially disadvantaged by paying higher airline fares because you are not able to purchase when the lowest AVAILABLE fare was quoted months in advance. We trust this option will be useful for you. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Blessings,

Blake Lawson, President
reservations@cherokeetravel.net
1-800-910-2949

Christmas 2006

Blake Lawson — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 18:14:21 -0500

		Jesus is born - Let us glorify Him

May God Always Be Praised By Our Thoughts And Actions

Merry Christmas

All of us at Cherokee Travel and www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com wish you and your family a most blessed Christmas and good tidings for the New Year. We appreciate the confidence you have demonstrated over the years by allowing us to coordinate your mission trips. We pledge to work as unto the Lord to remain worthy of your trust.

All the best,

Blake Lawson, President
reservations@cherokeetravel.net

180 Parkway 575
Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30188

Thanksgiving 2006

Blake Lawson — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:09:51 -0500

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We are thankful for your obedience to the Lord in sharing the saving Gospel of Christ to all the nations of the world. May God continue to bless you, your family, and the ministry you represent richly and without limit. For the past 25 years we have been blessed by missionaries allowing us to partner with them in their coordination of travel. Please accept our pledge to always work as unto the Lord to remain worthy of your confidence and trust.

FUEL INCREASE – SEAT DECREASE

As this message is written, crude prices are almost $100.00 a barrel. United Airlines has informed the public that they may have to cut seat/space capacity in 2008 to “offset the pressures on profits from raising oil prices”. Other airlines are expected to follow suit. On November `14th there was another fuel surcharge. 2008 fares will be more expensive because of oil prices and fewer seats to sell. Planes will fill quicker – and prices will climb. To be a good steward of the Lord’s funds you must place your seats on a courtesy hold to obtain the best fares. However, if you wait into 2008 you will pay substantially more! Remember, you are able to lock in the fare without any financial obligation. We will work closely with you on this. Please be pro-active by emailing: reservations@cherokeetravel.net.

TRAVEL TIP

www.flightaware.com is the most sophisticated, useful, and fun aviation site on the Internet. It tracks in “real time” every airplane on an instrument flight plan over all of North America and much of the Atlantic and Pacific. Simply key in the airline name and flight number. A map will show
you exactly where the flight is enroute to its destination. With another click you receive all the relevant information for the arrival airport such as wind and weather, ceiling and visibility. It’s a wonderful site for use of family members to track a loved-one’s journey.

Blessings to you and yours on Thanksgiving,

Blake Lawson, President
www.MissionaryAirfareSearch.com
800-910-2949
reservations@cherokeetravel.net