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Summertime Travel Tips for Students and Seniors By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large July 22, 2003 People young and old are traveling this summer--students, seniors, and those in between are heading out and getting away. That's good news for the beleaguered travel industry: Load factors (or the number of people flying on planes) are up. While that's great news for the airlines (it means they're making flights more profitable), it's not great news for the traveler who likes to sleep across an entire row of seats. Also a result of increased load factors, the number of passengers getting "bumped" is on the rise. A nice way to turn a negative into a positive is by volunteering to give up your seat in exchange for a free flight voucher. Just make sure you know when the next flight out is, as there are fewer these days, which could mean losing an entire day of your trip. Meanwhile, below is a list of Travelocity's ten most popular summer destinations: New York City Los Angeles Chicago Orlando Las Vegas Washington, DC San Francisco, Bay Area Denver Atlanta Seattle Even though air travel on the whole is down year-over-year, contrary to what many people think, at Travelocity, international travel is on the rise. (This is likely a result of the incredible deals offered by the airlines this season.) Topping the list of international cities this summer are: London Vancouver Toronto Paris Cancun What is the most common thing people look for when booking their travel this year? A good deal! On average, it looks like domestic airfares are starting to creep up ever-so-slightly--but there's hope. The pervasive nature of the web puts the ability to get great deal in the hands of the masses. A savvy shopper knows to comparison shop and can spot that travel "steal" when it comes along. Still looking for more ways to save? Students, seniors, and those of you affiliated with other major groups or associations should always inquire about further discounts. Sometimes you can get additional savings--even after you've booked (especially with hotels, car rentals, and cultural sites). You will need proof of status, so if you're a senior, have your photo ID and your AARP card ready (if you're a member). Students will need a valid student ID with a photo on it. Because many Internet sites offer rock-bottom prices, some Internet bookings won't permit any further discounts. But as the saying goes, it never hurts to ask. Happy hunting, deal hunting that is. If you have a question or topic you would like me to cover in a future column, please e-mail Amy Ziff at askamy@travelocity.com. And remember to look here for your topic each week! Related Links Read more tips by Editor-at-Large Amy Ziff: Summertime Travel Tips for Students and Seniors Top 20 Editor's Picks of Travelocity's Local Secrets, Big Finds Barbecue is a Big-Time American Tradition: Why Not Take a Bite This Summer? The Truth About Minors Traveling FESTIVAL FUN

Family & Kids Travel Tips & Advice Fear Not -- Family Fun Is On the Way! By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large Fall Into Family Travel By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large We're All Looking for a Little Amusement By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large Summertime Travel Tips for Students and Seniors By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large Festival Fun! By Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large