Demystifying Air: How to elevate the experience when booking air for clients

The question of whether or not to book flights for our clients is an ongoing conversation. There can be stress, anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty that most advisors don’t want to deal with, no matter what the extra commissions are. But is there a way to make it more efficient and less of a headache, while adding a high touch, customized service? On today’s episode of Masters in Travel, Whitney is joined by Lary Neron, founder of Airfare Consultants. Lary is an expert in all things air and flight booking and managing and he brings some incredible tips and tricks to the forefront of the discussion.

Flight Monitoring Resources
Flight Tracking: https://www.flightyapp.com/

USA Quick overview: https://flightaware.com/miserymap/

Weather Monitoring: https://climeradar.com/

(USA)National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.775720000000035&lon=-73.87452999999994#.Y8ViCa9Khyw

(World) WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION: https://worldweather.wmo.int/en/home.html

Airport Conditions: https://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/flyfaaindex.jsp?ARPT=ord&p=0

Flight Stats: https://www.flightstats.com/v2/
> With Airport/Arrivals and Departure, you can see delayed, cancelled flights for the day

Seating Resources
Seat Guru: https://seatguru.com/
> Find seat maps, best/worst seats, locate lavatories, non-reclining rows

Expert Flyer: https://www.expertflyer.com/
> Track seat map; if the client's preferred Aisle seat was not available, set an alert for $1.00

MORE Resources!
Lounge Buddy: https://www.loungebuddy.com/
> Find lounges but terminals

Sherpa / Latest Travel Requirements: https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?affiliateId=sherpa&language=en-US
> Passport, Visa and COVID requirements. You can build a request and use "SHARE" button to send details to clients. Every time they click the link, it updates with today's info

Travel and Health Measures (EU): https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/DEU/7002

Air Lab Broadcast
1-way Voice Chat broadcast where you can ask me any air-related questions, and I will share anything I know to help you. Our commitment is to keep sharing free tips, tricks, tools, systems and strategies with you so you can better support your client with air travel, feel more confident doing it, monetize and gain momentum in your business.

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