Below are some frequently asked questions about booking international flights. These are recommendations from years of experience with international volunteers, but your experience may be different.
Can I still find a reasonable price on an airline ticket if I am planning on traveling in the very near future?
Yes, there are many opportunities to take advantage of last-minute travel deals. Websites such as www.farecompare.com have been helpful to some volunteers who have booked last-minute flights.
Are there any travel deals available for students?
There are travel companies available which offer low-cost flight options for students. STA Travel (www.statravel.com, call 1-800-481-6120 or email crossculturalsolutions@statravel.com) and Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com or 1-800-272-9676) specialize in student travel.
Are any specials on flights offered to AARP members?
Travelocity (www.travelocity.com) offers AARP Passport, which provide discounts to AARP members.
I am traveling with a group of individuals. Are any deals available for group travel?
Contacting a travel agent or a flight consolidator directly can often help in finding discounts or low-cost alternatives for group travel. Airline Consolidator (www.airlineconsolidator.com) offers travel agents that specialize in coordinating flights for group travel.
I've heard about ways to offset carbon emissions produced by my flight. Does CCS have a recommendation on how to do this?
CCS encourages all our volunteers to consider offsetting carbon emissions produced by their flight to the CCS program. “Offsetting” means reducing CO2 in the atmosphere by the same amount that your flight adds by contributing financially to projects such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation.
Climate Care
, established in 1998, is dedicated to reducing global warming. Climate Care is backed by an Environmental Steering Committee, which includes environmentalists and NGOs, to ensure that its offsets are delivered and are to the highest standards.
