Hi deliafailed,
I couldn't find detailed information about any particular flight but
did I find links to sources from which you can do so by yourself.
This first site I've found is from a company called Air Courier
Association. It offers not only savings of up to 85% but also
(occasionally) free tickets. To take advantage of its deals, you need
to subscribe. A one year subscription normally costs $49 but at the
time of this posting the fee is reduced to $29. There is a FAQ page
which can provide some basic information, an on-line application form,
and a toll-free phone number.
Air Courier Association
http://www.aircourier.org/
Here's an article which explains what courier flights are all about
and how one goes about being an 'acting' courier. From this page you
can link to other websites where you can register to get further
information. The "More Ways To Find Cheap Airfares" is particularly
interesting if you have some leeway (time-wise) in booking that Tel
Aviv to Johannesburg flight.
Find Courier Flights
http://www.how-to-find-cheap-airfares.com/courier-flights.html
For $12 this website promises to provide "a directory guide
publication that has the essential contacts and flight details for all
25 air courier flight offices servicing 100 international routes and
over 20,000 flights annually."
A Guide to Courier Flights
http://adventure1.com/courier.htm
Any free 'cheap flight' search engines might provide cheaper prices as
compared to regular airline prices, but nothing I've seen really seems
to fit what you're looking for. One fare I found for the route you
want was $1147 dollars. I wouldn't call this 'cheap' or 'close to
free.'
It's most likely that a subscription-based service would be your best
bet. The relatively low subscription fee should be easily absorbed by
the savings you might realize. I can't guarantee that these companies
are valid or efficient... I'm not prepared to register with them to
find out.
However, here's an article from The Washington Post Company which
seems to think that the Air Courier Association is okay and it lists
the following information. "UMBRELLA GROUPS. International
Association of Air Travel Couriers, $45 annual dues, 352-475-1584,
<<www.courier.org>>. Air Courier Association, $39 annual dues,
800-282-1202, <<www.aircourier.org>>."
The author also says "If you think you've got the stuff to be an air
courier – the stuff being some free time, a passport and a carry-on
bag – start by joining a group like the International Association of
Air Travel Couriers (see below), the oldest of its type."
Traveling Messengers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A43444-2001Dec14?start=45&per=16
So, I think that about covers it. From the sites I've listed you'll
get a good overview of what's involved and, with membership, you can
get in depth information.
If you need further help, please ask before rating this answer?
Regards,
revbrenda1st. |
