There is a lot of talk on social media on where to find the lowest hotel rate. We get emails and calls asking that question every day.
Many ask about the “crew rate”. Forget the “crew rate”. The “crew rate” is where airlines negotiate for crew rooms with a hotel for x number of rooms every night at a hotel and the hotel gives the airline a special rate. Depending on the occupancy at the hotel on a given night the crew rate might actually be higher than the walk up rate or a discounted rate you could get on one of the winning websites we found for you for hotel rates. Plus what was a “crew hotel” last month is not one this month.
HotelTonight, AARP, Costco, and many other websites are often mentioned on social media as having the best rate for a hotel. So for this special study we took a look at 10 cities across the USA and the world and we looked at rates for a variety of dates between now, Mar. 24 and Apr. 5th. We asked for rates when booking 1 night only. We then compared rates between these various websites.
The cities chosen were DFW, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, New York City, Orlando and San Francisco in the USA. Foreign cities included were Hong Kong, London, Paris and Sydney.
We then compared rates from several “interline” websites, plus Trivago, which claims to check all of the large online hotel websites such as Orbitz, Expedia, Travelocity, etc, etc plus we looked at Hotel Tonight and AARP. We found AARP is actually operated by Expedia so their rates were the same or higher in every case than what we found on Trivago.com.
Then we compared rates at the same hotel. Not all hotels were found on every site so we selected hotels which appeared on every website in our group.
HotelsTonight only provided us rates between now and the end of the month and could not provide rates in any of the international cities in our selection. The rates on HotelsTonight were, when found, the same or higher than the rates found on Trivago.com
Since we were comparing specific hotels and dates we were not able to compare the rates with what you might find on Priceline or Kayak where you bid for a hotel and don’t know what it is until you pay for it.
In the end there were two websites, interliners should check for hotels. In every case one or both of these websites beat Trivago, AARP, Costco, Expedia and even Hotel Tonight.
Neither of these two websites consistently beat the other in any city for any date. But between the two, you always found the lowest rate. So what where those two websites? [Content protected for Members of InterlineTravel.com only, Sign up and join today! No Charge!]
Really? After reading this and seeing this at the bottom of the article “Content protected for Members of InterlineTravel.com only, Sign up and join today! No Charge! ” I went ahead and signed up and I still can’t see the rest of the article.
Waiting for proof of your interline eligibility. Send a copy of your ID or some proof of your airline status to stevec@ dynamictravel.com and we can grant you full access to the site.
I have the same problem. If you need my airline ID, how to send it??
Thanks
Email a copy of your airline ID to stevec@dynamictravel.com
I just registered. I will send a copy of my I D to your email.
you have full access to the site now.
What am I doing wrong that I cannot see the 2 websites?
The system is waiting for you to confirm your email address. Look for the email the system sent to you when you signed up. Open that email and click on the link in it to confirm your email address. If you can’t find it then email me from that address to stevec@ dynamictravel.com and I can override the system.
Great info. Thank you so much.
I signed up and confirmed.. still to no avail. You said that my email was sent on 1/22… I looked at it.. it is from vacationstogo, I sign in to this site and in the right hand corner it says, Howdy, Paula but I STILL can not find the hotel info! Help. I did our reservations in BCN on another site because I could not access yours. I am booking for BZE and will go back to old site. This seems too hard.. ;-(
The system is waiting for you to confirm your email address of paulabowen@wcps.org. Look for the email the system sent to you back when you registered. Open the email and click on the link in it to confirm your email address. If you can’t find it then email stevec@ dynamictravel.com from paulabowen@wcps.org and we can override the system requirement.
Steve
I am not sure if I am registered with you.
I have sent my proof of my Delta retiree status to stevec@dynamictravel.com but have not received a confirmation.
It appears that my sign in is registered as it responds as “Howdy, Ken Jones”
Please confirm my status.
Ken Jones
try now.
Same issue with me. I sent in photo of ID, but I still can’t see anything. It says hello Tammy but then asks me to register. I’m not sure if I ever received an email to confirm, so if this is what I need to do, please resend. Thank you!
We were waiting for a copy of your airline ID and to verify your email address. We just received your ID at 122am and it was sent from the email you signed up with so you now have full access to our site.
Steve, I have the same problem as Mr. Ken Jones. I am active status however and have been for quite awhile. I too received the Howdy, Kay Silvernail and no email from you. Could you please confirm my status. Thank you. Kay Silvernail
The system is waiting for you to confirm your email address. Look for the email the system sent to you when you signed up. Open it and click on the link to confirm your email address. If you cant find it then email me from that address (stevec @dynamictravel.com) and I can override that. We also need proof your interline eligibility status so email me a copy of your airline ID or retiree ID.
I faxed my company empoyee letter after signing up but not sure if I am granted.
Still can not get into articles.
you have full access now.
Your computer didn’t recognize my prior membership status. I’m trying now as a “new”member. No Email response from you yet. waiting patiently.
the system is waiting for two things. One for you to confirm your email address. Look for the email the system sent to you, open it and click on the link to confirm your email address. If you dont find it then email info@interlinetravel.com from your sbcglobal email address and we can override that.
Then the system is also waiting for proof of your interline status. So you need to email us some proof of eligiblity such as a copy of your airline ID> Email that to bolson@dynamictravel.com and ask her to approve your status.
never received the email to confirm……
email stevec@dynamictravel.com from cmch68@msn.com and we also need your proof of interline eligibility.
Steve, I went to find the email. It never showed up. I then realized that the first letter of my name was missing in my email address. Sorry about that.
Any way to get another email sent to confirm? thx
they now. you have full access to the site.
Steve, I’m still waiting for the email confirmation to click on
email stevec@dynamictravel.com from that email address and I can override it
I just re sent it, thx
You have full access to the site now.
Hello! Just wanted to make sure I have full access to the site
you do.
So my logged in as and my User name don’t match. Reason?
your user name is the name you set up when you registered. Both the user name and password are case sensitive as you entered them when you registered
Hey Steve, never got an email at my airline email after signing up. Shows as correct under my profile though. Thanks for your help.
email me at stevec@dynamictravel.com from gerald.buchanan@aircanada.ca as we need to verify this is a valid email address for you.
signed up – received email but how do I go to the search engine ?
We are waiting for your proof of eligibility. Email proof to stevec@dynamictravel.com
Hi Steve,
Can a cruise booked onboard RC using the “Next Cruise” desk for a 2018 sailing be changed to a different sailing with an interline rate? They said it could, but I’m skeptical.
Thanks, Jojo
Call our office and our agents can look into it. Normally the bennies with the Next Cruise are not combinable with interline rates. Our number is 800 766-2911.
That’s what I was afraid of, the $100 OBC would be lost. Thanks for the super fast response.
you are welcomed. If you wish you can transfer the booking and have us be your agent of record if you would like.
I tried to find the 2 sites for the hotel, I’m retired from Delta, and an ex PanAmer. Thanks. Daniele.
Once you log in, look under the hotels & resorts tab
I have similar problem as others. Site recognizes me says Howdy but no info on the hotels.. Can you advise what might be problem. I do not remember how long ago I registered,
the system is looking to verify your email address and proof of your interline status. Email stevec@dynamictravel.com from the email account you used when you set up your account along with proof of your interline status and we can overright both requirements.
Steve, Linda Waller here. Retired AA employee as of July 31,2007. I have a AA Badge, but never got retired badge! I have signed up for Interline Travel and verified email address, what next ? I need to check hotel rates in SFO along with car rentals. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Steve, you can email me at lwaller55@yahoo.com
Email stevec@dynamictravel.com from your yahoo.com email address so we can confirm it is valid.
Steve, I am having a problem getting in to the hotel page. It says I am signed in (Howdy Jacki) but it won’t let me see hotels. It doesn’t ask for my email as you posted above. Can you help? My email is Ipanema57@gmail.com.
I sent you a PM on Facebook with your user name. I can’t see your password. Both are case sensitive.
Have you confirmed me so I can book hotels?
Yes. You have full access to the site. Remember both the user name and password are case sensitive.
Good morning, Steve;
I sent you a confirmation Air Canada Staff card front and back. I get the Howdy, Keith etc. but can’s bring up hotel discounts.
Thanks
You have full access. Can you see cruise rates?
Hi Steve
I can’t seem to access the link for discounts hotels, it just says sign up
Try to access now.
Hi!, I believe I have full access but I still cannot read the full article. Would you mind reviewing my registration? Thank you!.
you have full access. Are you logged in? What article?
Haven’t received my confirmation email? Should it be sent as soon as I register?
email stevec@dynamictravel.com from your airline email address and we can finish up your approval for access.
Cannot see the 2 websites. I signed up for this website months ago
You need to email stevec@dynamictravel.com from ptooth@comcast.net and include a copy of your airline ID. You have not verified your email is valid nor supplied verification you qualify for interline rates. If you send the ID from ptooth@comcast.net then we can finish your approval for access.
I registered with your Interline Travel .com site and e-mailed you a copy of my letter of retirement and retiree badge from Delta Air Lines. Unable to get rates. Please Help. Thanks and have a Blessed day. 🙂
You have full access to the site. Your user name you set up is mgwilli. We can’t see your password. Both are CASE Sensitive.
If you need us to reset your password email stevec@dynamictravel.com with what you want your password to be.
I registered but entered a typo on my email address Sandra. Wayne@flyjazz.cz
It should have been Sandra. Wayne@flyjazz .ca
I corrected on the profile but still have not received email
Do I need to read register
We corrected it and you have full access.
Just signed up and sent ID in email. When can I expect full access?
Thanks!
Email stevec@dynamictravel.com from iris_macintosh@msn.com so we can verify your email address.
Steve,
I’ve confirmed my identity and logged in. Still can’t get into best hotel deals. This by far is the most complicated site. How many times do I need to confirm identity? I must be doing something wrong but instructions are not clear. Sorry… very frustrating.
try now
Tried sending my delta ID and it says oops your email is wrong? Please advise
Applebygirl57@aol.com
end it to stevec@dynamictravel.com
I signed up but I cannot see the answers. Read the article to leave empty-handed?
Try now. You should be able to see everything as you have full access to the site now.
I am logged in but cannot see the hotel rates.
email stevec@dynamictravel.com from your delta.com email address so we can confirm it is a valid email address.
Hi,
I’m still waiting to hear why I cannot log in to see the full site. I have confirmed my profile is correct but have not received a response. Hoping to see the full interline.hotel rates.
Thanks
email stevec@dynamictravel.com from your delta.com email address so we can confirm it is a valid email address.
What do I need to do to confirm my status as a SWA retiree? Do I need to take a photo of my retiree ID and e-maiil it?
email us a copy of your retiree ID – stevec@dynamictravel.com
I still can’t see it either!!
We need a copy of your airline ID to finish approving your membership. Please email a copy of it to stevec@dynamictravel.com