Q. The website says that an oyster card is generally a cheaper way to travel, but I don't understand, does using an oyster card give you a discount on prices? And what is up with the maximum journey times allowed? How long does a 'long' trip take, because getting charged extra would be a waste of money. What is the maximum price cap all about and being charged for peak hours and off peak cap if your journey is less than the peak hours? I will be living there for about 3 months, studying abroad.
A. This is oyster card http://www.tfl.gov.uk/resources/corporate/media/pressimages/rez-high/high_oyster_card_held.jpg
and these are travel cards http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/travel/_more2001/_more01/train-tickets-one-day-Travelcard-mainline-and-London-Underground-and-bus-orange-and-yellow-green-pink-white-1-DHD.jpg
The Oyster card is a form of electronic ticketing used on public transport services within the Greater London area of the United Kingdom. It is promoted by Transport for London and is valid on a number of different travel systems across London including London Underground, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground, trams, some river boat services and most National Rail services within the London Fare Zones.
A standard Oyster card is a blue credit-card-sized stored value card which can hold a variety of single tickets, period tickets and travel permits which must be added to the card prior to travel. It is also a contactless smartcard which passengers must touch onto electronic reader when entering and leaving the transport system in order to validate it or deduct funds. The cards may be "recharged" in person from numerous sales points, by recurring payment authority or by online purchase. The card is designed to reduce the number of transactions at ticket offices and the number of single paper tickets sold on the London transport network. Usage is encouraged by offering substantially cheaper fares on Oyster than payment with cash.[1]
The card was first issued to the public in July 2003 with a limited range of features and there continues to be a phased introduction of further functions. By March 2007 over 10 million Oyster cards had been issued,[2] and more than 80% of all journeys on services run by Transport for London used the Oyster card.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_card
The Travelcard is an inter-modal travel ticket for unlimited use on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink, London Buses and National Rail services in the Greater London area.[1] Travelcards can be purchased for a period of time varying from one day to a year, from Transport for London, National Rail and their agents. Depending on where it is purchased, and the length of validity, a Travelcard is either printed on a paper ticket with a magnetic stripe or encoded onto a reusable contactless electronic smart card, known as an Oyster card. The cost of a Travelcard is determined by the area it covers and, for this purpose, London is divided into a number of fare zones. The Travelcard season ticket for unlimited travel on London Buses and the London Underground was launched on 22 May 1983 by London Transport.[2][3] One Day Travelcards and validity on other transport modes were added from 1984 onwards. The introduction of the Travelcard caused an increase in patronage and reduced the number of tickets that needed to be purchased by passengers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelcard
and these are travel cards http://gallery.hd.org/_exhibits/travel/_more2001/_more01/train-tickets-one-day-Travelcard-mainline-and-London-Underground-and-bus-orange-and-yellow-green-pink-white-1-DHD.jpg
The Oyster card is a form of electronic ticketing used on public transport services within the Greater London area of the United Kingdom. It is promoted by Transport for London and is valid on a number of different travel systems across London including London Underground, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground, trams, some river boat services and most National Rail services within the London Fare Zones.
A standard Oyster card is a blue credit-card-sized stored value card which can hold a variety of single tickets, period tickets and travel permits which must be added to the card prior to travel. It is also a contactless smartcard which passengers must touch onto electronic reader when entering and leaving the transport system in order to validate it or deduct funds. The cards may be "recharged" in person from numerous sales points, by recurring payment authority or by online purchase. The card is designed to reduce the number of transactions at ticket offices and the number of single paper tickets sold on the London transport network. Usage is encouraged by offering substantially cheaper fares on Oyster than payment with cash.[1]
The card was first issued to the public in July 2003 with a limited range of features and there continues to be a phased introduction of further functions. By March 2007 over 10 million Oyster cards had been issued,[2] and more than 80% of all journeys on services run by Transport for London used the Oyster card.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_card
The Travelcard is an inter-modal travel ticket for unlimited use on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink, London Buses and National Rail services in the Greater London area.[1] Travelcards can be purchased for a period of time varying from one day to a year, from Transport for London, National Rail and their agents. Depending on where it is purchased, and the length of validity, a Travelcard is either printed on a paper ticket with a magnetic stripe or encoded onto a reusable contactless electronic smart card, known as an Oyster card. The cost of a Travelcard is determined by the area it covers and, for this purpose, London is divided into a number of fare zones. The Travelcard season ticket for unlimited travel on London Buses and the London Underground was launched on 22 May 1983 by London Transport.[2][3] One Day Travelcards and validity on other transport modes were added from 1984 onwards. The introduction of the Travelcard caused an increase in patronage and reduced the number of tickets that needed to be purchased by passengers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelcard
American Express air miles card good for international flights ?
Q. I need a free ticket to go to Africa, Ghana, but so i am deciding whether to get a an credit card to earn points.
I But do those points go for international flights tooo?
I have lookd online and cant find an answer
I But do those points go for international flights tooo?
I have lookd online and cant find an answer
A. Each transaction purchased made charging to your AMEX Card will Earn Membership Rewards First. This includes when you purchase your E-Ticket either On-Line or at the respective Carriers Ticketing Office Worldwide.
Current AMEX Card Promotion : Just purchase a full-fare First-Class or Business-Class ticket through Platinum Travel Service and you'll receive one complimentary ticket with the same itinerary as your own. Travel as often as you like between now and December 31, 2008 â there's no limit to the number of times you can receive a complimentary ticket.
I charged both my Airlines E-Ticket & AMEX Travel Insurance incidental charges to my AMEX Card..
Current AMEX Card Promotion : Just purchase a full-fare First-Class or Business-Class ticket through Platinum Travel Service and you'll receive one complimentary ticket with the same itinerary as your own. Travel as often as you like between now and December 31, 2008 â there's no limit to the number of times you can receive a complimentary ticket.
I charged both my Airlines E-Ticket & AMEX Travel Insurance incidental charges to my AMEX Card..
What is the most efficient method to travel in between greek islands?
Q. I am going to Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. I am trying to find a cheap, efficient way to travel between the islands and to the mainland. Is there public transportation or ferries? Do I have to buy tickets from a private company? If so, any recommendation?
Thank you so much !
- How can i find information about the ferries. Thank you so much !
Thank you so much !
- How can i find information about the ferries. Thank you so much !
A. There are literally lots of ferries connecting every island and also connecting Athens with the islands.
You can buy most ferry tickets in travel agencies, own ferry agencies and without any problem the same day at the ferry itself (in their ticket offices in Pireas harbour)
Is not only cheap traveling Greek Islands with ferry, but also a wonderful experience.
Have a look at this website http://www.greekislandhopping.com
Only a recommendation is if you're going to Greece in August it should be advisable to book your ferry tickets and hotel in advance, but if not you still have plenty of chances to find a ticket and a hotel room.
I love Greece, I've been many times in Athens and many Greek Islands and I always did it with ferry. No problem at all, but wonderful sea and incredibly beautiful islands landscape instead. I'm already missing Greece... ÎαÏÏεÏÏ Ïην Îλλάδα
You can buy most ferry tickets in travel agencies, own ferry agencies and without any problem the same day at the ferry itself (in their ticket offices in Pireas harbour)
Is not only cheap traveling Greek Islands with ferry, but also a wonderful experience.
Have a look at this website http://www.greekislandhopping.com
Only a recommendation is if you're going to Greece in August it should be advisable to book your ferry tickets and hotel in advance, but if not you still have plenty of chances to find a ticket and a hotel room.
I love Greece, I've been many times in Athens and many Greek Islands and I always did it with ferry. No problem at all, but wonderful sea and incredibly beautiful islands landscape instead. I'm already missing Greece... ÎαÏÏεÏÏ Ïην Îλλάδα
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