Sidestep useful?

 
Old Dec 12, 2000, 7:38 am
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Sidestep useful?

Get SideStep- the fast and easy new tool for finding low fares on the Web.
Available now at
http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep2.htm

US Airways offers some of the lowest fares available on many routes. We
encourage you to get SideStep today and compare our prices to see for yourself.

SIDESTEP HIGHLIGHTS:

Offers a Rich Selection of Compelling Travel Options

Get great travel deals from more than 80 airlines, hotels, and rental car
agencies -- including Web specials and weekend Internet fares.

Provides an Extensive Array of Choices in a Single, Convenient Place

With SideStep, you can turn to one source for all of your travel needs, rather
than searching multiple travel providers.

Connects You Directly to Travel Suppliers

SideStep brings you directly to supplier sites to book your travel, taking you
to within a few clicks of purchase from brands you trust, like US Airways.

Features Bonus Incentives and Special Offers

SideStep users receive bonus incentives- such as frequent flier miles- which
the airlines, hotels and other travel suppliers offer you for booking directly
on their sites.

View a demo or get SideStep free at http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep2.htm
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Old Dec 12, 2000, 7:50 am
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Old Dec 12, 2000, 9:06 am
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Sidestep is pretty easy to use. I see it as one more way to make certain I'm getting the lowest price on the web.
 
Old Dec 12, 2000, 10:54 am
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The demo isn't doing anything special for me. I am also hesitant that it has to be installed.
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Old Dec 12, 2000, 11:13 am
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Sidestep can be uninstalled easily using Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. More comments at:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/003643.html
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Old Mar 27, 2001, 1:35 pm
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It seems they are now offering 200 Mypoints for installing the US Airways toolbar!
http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep_mpnt.htm
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum...ML/000762.html


Sidestep can also be UNinstalled easily using your Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs.

For other comments see:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/003643.html
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Old Mar 27, 2001, 3:11 pm
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It's okay, but i like the overall interface of the fare checker on Travelocity or Expedia if I want to browse a bunch of airlines at once, and then widdle down to the dates that fit my desired fare.
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Old Mar 27, 2001, 5:47 pm
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There's no customization, or at least the type that I'd like to see. Instead of checking a box or telling it that you only want a single airline you have to wait for it to search all of them and then do a sort by airline and scroll to find the one you want. If I'm out price shopping then it's so-so, but overall it seems rather dumbed down and limited.
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Old Mar 27, 2001, 7:24 pm
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I'm just not a fan of anything that has an install/uninstall option. Even for 200 MyPoints.
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Old Mar 27, 2001, 8:42 pm
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It uninstalls quite easily, if that helps.
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Old Mar 30, 2001, 11:09 am
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Originally posted by wigstheone:
It uninstalls quite easily, if that helps.
Quite true, and a good thing too. It's rubbish.

It's Windoze only. It's IE only. It spewed forth lots of Java errors within a minute of my installing it. Their support people told me I'd have to change my browser settings to stop it crashing.

The whole idea of the internet is to allow people from many places, using many types of machines, to communicate. Software that requires a particular operating system is unfortunate but understandable, considering Windoze ubiquitous nature. Software that requires a particular browser is hopeless. Software that not only requires a particular browser but also particular cache settings is just pathetic.
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Old Mar 30, 2001, 2:01 pm
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Can't do one ways, open jaws, or much international. Nor can it look at First and Business. Try QIXO.com Meantime, it's cute the way it locks on to some other search engines when it detects you using them, with
a side by side comparison. With all this "spyware" everybody is dropping these days,at the risk of being labled a conspiracy theorist, it does makes you wonder what else is in there.
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Old Mar 31, 2001, 5:58 am
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What I actually find ironic, and quite funny, are the results I've obtained from Sidestep.

US Airways has been pushing sidestep on their website, through MYPOINTS, and in-flight. Yet, the last four itineraries about which I've inquired have directed me to much lower fares on OTHER carriers. I fly from BWI, so that may not apply to people in other markets. I just find it funny that they are pushing it so hard, and it's directing business to other airlines.

Maybe Mr. Wolf is right. Status quo is not an option for US Airways, if their partner products are directing business elsewhere!

As a review, I'm an IE5 user on WIN98, and have had no software problems yet. It's been smooth. And while looking for a couple of US Airways itineraries, I found some great deals on Continental and Delta. :-)
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Old Jun 27, 2001, 6:28 pm
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SideStep, the fast and easy tool for finding low fares on the Web, just released
a new version with some terrific additional features which makes it even more of
a "must have" for smart airfare shoppers.

If you don't have SideStep yet, it's available now, for FREE at

http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep1.htm

Here are just a few of the NEW FEATURES you'll quickly learn to appreciate:

- Web specials search which checks for Web only fares from your departure city
on your preferred dates. Perfect for the last minute traveler looking for great
deals on weekend getaways.
- New search flexibility allowing you to look for one way fares, international
itineraries and much more.
- More hotel choices searchable by airport or nearby landmarks.
- "Behind the scenes" changes to make SideStep even more of a speed demon.

No wonder SideStep was featured in the February 26, 2001 Forbes "Best of the
Web" issue.

Get it now at http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep1.htm

Of course, the new version keeps these classic benefits for you:

- Offers A Rich Selection Of Compelling Travel Options - Get great travel deals
from more than 95 airlines, hotels, and rental car agencies
- Provides An Extensive Array Of Choices In A Single, Convenient Place - With
SideStep, you can turn to one source for all of your travel needs, rather than
searching multiple travel providers.
- Connects You Directly To Travel Suppliers - SideStep brings you directly to
supplier sites to book your travel, taking you to within a few clicks of
purchase from brands you trust, like US Airways.
- Features Bonus Incentives And Special Offers - SideStep users receive bonus
incentives - such as frequent flier miles which the airlines, hotels and other
travel suppliers offer you for booking directly on their sites.

View a demo or get SideStep free at

http://www.usairways.com/promotions/sidestep1.htm
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Old May 21, 2002, 7:03 am
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SideStep Soars To Profitability
Innovation Drives Success Among Travel Buyers And Providers

SideStep ( www.sidestep.com ), a leading online travel service, today announced that it has reached profitability.

Since its launch in November 2000, SideStep has grown to become the 6th most popular online travel retailer in the workplace and the 7th among home users. More than 1.8 million people have downloaded SideStep's award-winning travel search tool. The company has been cash flow positive since February and is generating annualized gross bookings in excess of $200M.

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/020521/042382.html
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