SUMMERLIN, Nev. -- Lowestfare.com stopped selling airline tickets and
closed Jet Set Tours, its air consolidator arm as of May 2.
"After American Airlines eliminated the ticketing deal in place
with TWA [when AA purchased TWA last fall], it dealt a mortal blow
to Lowestfare," said a company spokeswoman. Air business had been
based on the availability of reduced-price tickets from TWA.
"There's no future in continuing air ticketing. We'd rather put
our money where we have a future -- in our upscale travel programs,
including Maupintour and Gutsy Women Travel," she continued.
Commissions on sales via Jet Set Tours that were recorded after
April 14 will be paid within the next few weeks after accounts are
reconciled, the company said.
For more information, email [email protected] or fax (800) 824-7328.
Lowestfare.com said it will continue selling cruises
and vacation packages, but did not indicate if the company is
considering a name change since air fares aren't part of its
offering anymore.