Airline employee discount
Mar 2, 2006, 2:10 am
#1
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Airline employee discount
Hello
Does anyone know which of the Hilton Family brand offers the airline employee discount?
I need to book a room in Sacramento area.I called Hilton Garden Inn and the lady told me NO....without even thinking.
Is there a way to find out?
Thank you
Does anyone know which of the Hilton Family brand offers the airline employee discount?
I need to book a room in Sacramento area.I called Hilton Garden Inn and the lady told me NO....without even thinking.
Is there a way to find out?
Thank you
Mar 2, 2006, 9:52 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 215
Interline discounts are about as readily available as travel agent discounts. Don't waste too much time looking for them. While I haven't searched for interline discounts, I have often tried for an agent discount. I think they're available only on obscure properties on a tuesday evening if the moon is full, the stars are aligned, and the hotel is at 25% occupancy or less.
Mar 2, 2006, 11:22 am
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Originally Posted by tadive
Interline discounts are about as readily available as travel agent discounts. Don't waste too much time looking for them. While I haven't searched for interline discounts, I have often tried for an agent discount. I think they're available only on obscure properties on a tuesday evening if the moon is full, the stars are aligned, and the hotel is at 25% occupancy or less.
I called a few of those Hilton Family Brands near to my friend's house and they all said NO.....Sigh..
Mar 2, 2006, 3:51 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Although not specific to Hilton, http://www.asutravelguide.com/ is a good source for airline employee discounts. The printed version that comes out quarterly is a very good resource.
Mar 2, 2006, 4:02 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Saint Paul, MN
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I have had better luck asking for the "travel industry" rate
...ohh and I am a government employee..and AAA member..and a senior citizen..Do you take the entertainment card ?...did I mention I am handicapped.. what would my room rate be?
...ohh and I am a government employee..and AAA member..and a senior citizen..Do you take the entertainment card ?...did I mention I am handicapped.. what would my room rate be?
Mar 2, 2006, 4:13 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: HH Diamond; IHG Plat; Marriott Titanium; United Silver
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Probably goes without saying, but usually these rates are found at airport locations. Usually its 30 or 50 percent off rack and not all that helpful. However, sometimes you can get deeply discounted rates that are probably intended for crews.
Mar 2, 2006, 11:16 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newport News, VA
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Originally Posted by AirDude
Hello
Does anyone know which of the Hilton Family brand offers the airline employee discount?
I need to book a room in Sacramento area.I called Hilton Garden Inn and the lady told me NO....without even thinking.
Is there a way to find out?
Thank you
Does anyone know which of the Hilton Family brand offers the airline employee discount?
I need to book a room in Sacramento area.I called Hilton Garden Inn and the lady told me NO....without even thinking.
Is there a way to find out?
Thank you
Mar 3, 2006, 1:32 am
#10
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Location: Kearny,NJ,USA
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Originally Posted by John_OHST
Another suggestion would be to find out where CO puts up their crews and then call that hotel.
I called the layover hotel and the price they gave me after discount is still $10.00 higher than the Hilton's Hampton Hotel.
How come the original price for Doubletree is $140.95? Higher than Hilton?
Last edited by AirDude; Mar 3, 2006 at 1:54 am