Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to many of the questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions.
Q. What will I receive with my membership?
- Up to 85 % off on published international airfares with courier flights
- Airfare bargains both domestically and international.
- Schedules for tens of thousands of cheap flights.
- Last-Minute Specials. Fly for free, or next to nothing. Get online daily updates of these courier last-minute specials at this website or by FAX-back.
- Domestic and international hotel discounts and car rental discounts.
- Emergency Services providing cash, airline tickets home and lost credit card notification.
- MEDEX ID Card. Members are enrolled in our International Emergency Medical Information Assistance Plan.
- 3,000 miles in our Reward Mileage Club.
- Toll-Free Customer Service.
- Online Newsletter.
- Registered member ID Card.
Q. Do I get any other airfare discounts or cheap flights besides courier flights?
A. Yes, We have contracts with companies to fill unsold seats in coach class for roundtrip travel to European cities, Mexican Resorts and Caribbean Islands or anywhere else worldwide. You can use our contacts with discount wholesalers and even standby providers. Here's a short list of the great travel bargains you can take advantage of as a member:
Extraordinary Savings!
- FREE Flights
- Last Minute Specials
- Courier Flights
Excellent Savings!
- International Reservations Online
- Wholesaler Phone Referrals
- Non-Courier Standby Flights
Significant Savings!
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel Rates
- Car Rental Discounts
Q. What kind of people are your members?
A. Members come from all walks of life. Our members include doctors, lawyers, students, retirees, teachers, outdoor enthusiasts, hobbyists, business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, adventure travelers and people in freelance occupations such as travel writers, importers and exporters, photographers.
Q. What does an air courier do?
A. An air courier accompanies time-sensitive business cargo that is checked as excess passenger baggage on international flights. This is how a majority of overnight international mail and parcels get to foreign countries. So air freight shipments are sent as passenger baggage.
Q. Must I fly as an air courier?
A. No. Our members take advantage of vast airfare discounts. Some fly as couriers but most do not. Members can fly with friends and family and are not required to be a courier. Here are the various ways members can take advantage of tremendous savings.
Q. Is there any chance of being caught with an illegal shipment checked as my baggage when flying as an air courier?
A. Absolutely not. Courier freight companies have been in business for many years and are well known by customs officials. All shipments are inspected and x-rayed before departure. In fact, if you fly as a courier, you are never allowed to handle the air freight shipment. The entire operation is aboveboard. Our member just carries the paperwork.
Q. How do I get started and begin to cash in on these huge travel discounts?
A. Join the Association. We are member-supported. Your initiation fee and annual dues are used to provide you with the schedules, updates and services you need to take advantage of the buying power of the association.
Q. What about Membership terms and conditions?
A. Affordable Travel/Cheaptrips membership includes all member benefits as listed on our site. These include but are not limited to access to our "Members Only" site. Complete membership terms and conditions will be enclosed with your membership kit. Affordable Travel/Cheaptrips member benefits are subject to change from time to time. We reserve the right to add and remove benefits. The company does not guarantee prices for air travel. These prices are provided by our travel affiliates. Membership and use of service denotes acceptance of these terms. No other warranties except as provided. You must be 18 years of age or older to legally submit this form. Your membership comes with a full 21 day money-back guarantee. If you decide that you are not satisfied with your membership benefits contact us for a refund.
