Hotwire.com opens ... Will anyone get 40% off?
 

Sounds a lot like the much-hyped Orbitz. Backed by the major airlines, it promises discounts up to 40% (But like NW cybersavers, no FF miles).

Unlike Priceline, you can see a price before booking.

I tried a fare I already booked for December and discovered Hotwire could have saved me money: $1/ticket.

I eagerly await the route where I save 40%.
http://www.hotwire.com

Hotwire is another attempt by major airlines to act as their own consolidator at a higher price than they could get from consolidator tickets. Travellers should avoid the site, and write to their congressman asking for an anti-trust hearing on it, since it is clear the airlines are backing it in preference to other providers.

See also: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum...ML/001210.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum94/HTML/000805.html