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One of the most elusive fares you can get in the airline industry is a bereavement fare.
Delta Air Lines and other carriers sell bereavement fares to fliers in need. Because this are usually last minute, they can be pricey.
A bereavement fare is a flight that is discounted because of the death or impending death of a loved one such as a relative.
How To Get A Bereavement Fare From Delta Air Lines
Delta’s bereavement policy is based on three requirements:
- The death or imminent death must be a member of your immediate family
- The flight is subject to availability
- You can’t book a bereavement fare online; you must call Delta
The price of a Delta bereavement fare will vary based on many factors, including date and time. The airline says that such fares offer “additional flexibility on the best published fare for your itinerary when last minute travel is required.”
How much of a discount are bereavement fares?
Bereavement fares can be as cheap as 50% off, but increasingly the discounts are much lower than that.
The price all depends on the flight availability. Many times, bereavement fares may not even be the cheapest flights. Sales on airfare may make for a more affordable option.
How to Book A Delta Bereavement Fare
Call Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212 to book a bereavement fare for domestic flights or 800-241-4141 for international flights.
As alluded to earlier, you can’t purchase bereavement fares on delta.com. You may get a cheaper flight, but that is not a guarantee. What is promised is that service fees will be waived.
Tips For Calling An Airline For A Bereavement Fare
When you call the airline, you want to make sure you take some steps to help you with your goal of getting an affordable flight.
- Be flexible
- Be kind
- Be honest
When you call the airline, you’ll want to remain calm and not break down over the phone, as you want to communicate as clearly as you can.
Ask the reservations agent if they have a nonstop flights, since you don’t want to get delayed due to connecting flights.
In the end, you want to make sure you get the help you need by being a partner in trying to get a bereavement fare.
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The Kemp Administration has made good on its promises to reward ordinary Georgians for their extraordinary acts.
Governor Brian Kemp recently announced $1,000 bonuses for all state employees. The money will go to state teachers and other state employees.
When Will Georgia State Employees Receive Their Bonus?
State employees are expected to receive their $1,000 bonus on their last paycheck of December 2023.
Most school teachers and administrators will get their bonus after January 1, 2024, according to state officials.
The “state employee retention pay supplement” of $1,000 is for each of the roughly 112,000 state employees and 196,000 educators and school support staff across the state.
Final Word
If you’re thinking about traveling abroad, make sure you get your passport, as soon as you can.
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith came, he saw and concurred. Quarterback Desmond Ridder can’t deliver what the team needs over the remainder of the season.
Ridder has been benched by Smith, according to news reports. If you watch the Falcons, you know that this is the second time this season that the Falcons have chosen to sit their starting quarterback.
In his stead, Gwinnett football standout Taylor Heinicke will resume the starting role as signal caller. In three games for the Falcons this season, Heinicke has thrown for 498 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Confidence evidently waned after the Falcons’ 9-7 defeat to the hapless Carolina Panthers last week.
What Are Desmond Ridder’s Stats For the 2023 Season?
Ridder threw for 300 yards three times during the season, but was plagued by turnovers and bad decisions in clutch moments. Here are his 2023 stats:
GameGame CMP%Completions percentage YDSPassing yards TDPassing touchdowns INTInterceptions thrown RatingPasser rating Dec 17Dec 17@@Panthers 60.060.0 152 11 11 79.679.6 Dec 10Dec 10vsvsBuccaneers 65.065.0 347 11 11 90.390.3 Dec 3Dec 3@@Jets 44.444.4 121 11 00 70.170.1 Nov 26Nov 26vsvsSaints 61.961.9 168 11 22 63.363.3 Nov 12Nov 12@@Cardinals 66.766.7 39 00 00 84.784.7 Oct 29Oct 29@@Titans 66.766.7 71 00 00 82.382.3 Oct 22Oct 22@@Buccaneers 76.076.0 250 00 00 107.1107.1 Oct 15Oct 15vsvsCommanders 59.659.6 307 22 33 66.566.5 Oct 8Oct 8vsvsTexans 75.775.7 329 11 00 111.2111.2 Oct 1Oct 1@@Jaguars 61.361.3 191 11 22 62.762.7 Sep 24Sep 24@@Lions 55.355.3 201 00 00 70.270.2 Sep 17Sep 17vsvsPackers 59.459.4 237 11 11 79.879.8 Sep 10Sep 10vsvsPanthers 83.383.3 115 11 00 111.8111.8 Regular Season 63.363.3 2,528 1010 1010 82.2 The Flacons are 6-8 with three games to go on an easy schedule. They are fighting for a playoff spot despite their record due to the abysmal play in the NFC South.
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As America’s airlines get ready for the holidays, one way you can save on airfare is to get familiar with the Southwest Low Fare Calendar.
The Southwest Low Fare Calendar identifies some of the cheapest fares that you can find online.
This article is going to show you how to save money when booking airfare by using the Southwest Low Fare Calendar.
What Is The Low Care Calendar On Southwest?
Southwest Airlines is known for cheap fares, so it makes sense that they would have a low fare calendar on their website.
This tool shows you a month-by-month grid that identifies where the cheapest fares are.
To get the best results out of the low fare calendar, you can’t be set on a specific date. You’ll save more if you have flexible travel plans.
Here is a screenshot of the Southwest Low Care Calendar.
Photo credit: Southwest.com How To Use The Southwest Low Fare Calendar
To use the Southwest Low Fare Calendar, go to the page and follow these 6 steps:
- Fill in the Depart box
- Fill in the Depart Month
- Fill in the Arrive box
- Fill in the Arrive Month
- Fill in the number of passengers
- Click Search
Once you fill in your dates, you will see all the dates of the month and their fares.
For example, we put in Atlanta airfare to Los Angeles (LAX). This is what it showed:
From there, you just select the cheapest fare that works for your travel plans. Once your dates are selected, you have to choose between three class fares:
- Business Select
- Anytime
- Wanna Get Away
Once your class fare is selected, you have to select a time of the day.
Restrictions
There are some restrictions with Southwest fares that you need to know about. Here are some of the major ones.
- Until purchased, all fares are subject to change.
- The fares don’t apply to multiple persons (there may be only one flight left at a particular price).
- “Unavailable” indicates the corresponding fare is unavailable for the selected dates.
- “Sold Out” indicates that Southwest has no more seats in the particular fare type.
- “Invalid w/ Depart or Return Dates” indicates that Southwest can’t return a valid itinerary option(s) with the search criteria submitted.
Sign Up For Southwest Rapid Rewards
One way to save on a flight is to take advantage of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program.
With Rapid Rewards, you earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.
To maximize your savings, you may opt to buy your fare with cash rather than use your Rapid Rewards points
Are Southwest Fares Cheaper On Tuesdays?
The best date and time to buy a Southwest flight varies, but according to FareCompare.com, it is generally believed that Tuesday at 3 p.m. is the sweet spot.But there’s more to finding the cheapest fare than selecting the right date and time. Make sure you purchase when sales are ongoing.Final Thoughts
Cheap fares can be found online, and Southwest is a great place to start.
The airline’s Low Fare Calendar is the type of basic tool that should be a starting point for a price-conscious traveler.
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Ammazza, one of the best pizza joints in Atlanta’s Inman Park, is closing its doors at year’s end. The pizza place recently shared the news that it was closing shop on Edgewood Avenue.
Ammazza has become popular for its housemade pizzas with cured meats from local charcuterie The Spotted Trotter.
Why Ammazza Pizza Is Closing Its Doors
Ammazza posted on social media the following message:
To all our loyal patrons, Ammazza Edgewood will be permanently closing its doors on December 31st. It has been an honor serving you the highest quality pizza for over 11 years. While Edgewood has been our home since the beginning. Our lease is ending and we must leave. Ammazza has been made possible by the efforts of so many people. Hundreds of individuals over the last 12 years sacrificed their time and energy to make Ammazza possible. The gratitude is beyond words. Thank You to everyone for all of your contributions. There’s still a few weeks left to come have a pizza and let us serve you before this chapter ends. We hope to see everyone in the future in a new location, but until then, Thank You to everyone for your long time support.
The new Atlanta restaurant closed for a spell but re-opened in March 2019 new and improved.
We’ll miss Ammazza, which specialized in wood fired, thin, crackly-crusted pizzas in an open, neighborhood-friendly space.
Where Can I Find Good Pizza In Atlanta?
With Ammazza out of here, you may be wondering where to find great pizza in Atlanta. We’ve got you.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 724-2333
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Antico Pizza: “Pizza was delicious and freshly baked! Tried 3 diff kinds. Loved the side condiments- you can help yourself too incl fresh chopped garlic, grated parmesan cheese and more. So good on the pizza.”
Ammazza Pizza
591 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 835-2298
Here’s what one reviewer says about Ammazza Pizza: “Just the perfect ambience! You’ve tried the rest now try the best! The food will not disappoint! Didn’t even get a chance to take a picture because I started digging in immediately! GO NOW!”
O4W Pizza
3117 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096 | (678) 587-5420
Here’s what one reviewer says about O4W Pizza. “The classic pizza is pretty good. But the Grandma Pizza (with added shredded mozzarella) is absolutely outstanding! The flavor and crust is something I’ve never quite had before. The crust alone is so unique I’d say it’s magazine worthy. Give it a try!”
Final Taste
Pizza is an Atlanta staple no matter what side of town you’re on. Read our guide on Atlanta’s best pizza places.
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Atlanta-based frozen dog treats company Frost Bytz recently hosted its Paws & Pose event for dogs and owners to experience a doggy runway show and special holiday photo opportunities.
The event was curated around raising money for the Georgia Homeless Pets Animal Rescue Group, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to save, care for, and place animals into loving homes.
“Frost Bytz appreciates everyone who attended our event,” said Bakir Floyd, co-founder of Frost Bytz, an Atlanta-based company that specializes in providing frozen doggy treats. “We’re happy that we were able to provide so much joy and make an impact with organizations like the Georgia Homeless Pets Animal Rescue Group, Lifeline Animal Project, and Happy Hearts Pet Care Atlanta.”
In addition to the money that was raised, Frost Bytz contributed a check of $500 to Georgia Homeless Pets Animal Rescue Group and also gave $500 checks to both Lifeline Animal Project and Happy Hearts Pet Care Atlanta.
Hosted by Atlanta radio personality Reec (Majic 107.5) and creative directed by Marcus Blassingame, attendees experienced a doggy fashion show, where models and dogs walked down the runway with wears by fashion designer Ricardo Auguste.
Auguste is the owner of Beaut Outerwear, a custom clothing label that designs garments for both pets and pet owners.
A few of the dogs that were up for adoption also strutted down the runway in Beaut Outerwear, allowing potential new dog owners to see what they got. Additionally, attendees were able to take part in unique photo opportunities with four handmade custom holiday sets, where pet owners posed with their dogs.
“This was the perfect event to kick off the holiday season for pet owners. We were able to not only provide them with a unique experience for their dogs, but we also were able to give back to organizations that make an impact in the pet community,” Floyd said.
Floyd also commented that the success of this event means that the company will attempt to host more unique events with the same mission, supporting organizations that help dogs in need.
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Atlanta has had some milestone moments through its illustrious past. But why doesn’t it have any state holidays?
Atlanta is a pivotal place with a rich history defining the Southeast. So it would stand to reason that there are some dates that should be lauded for their significance.
5 Pivotal Dates In Atlanta History
And no, Union General Tec Sherman’s March to the Sea doesn’t qualify as a notable date in Atlanta’s past. The simple fact is that Sherman’s campaign took place over several weeks and can’t be confined to a single “date.”
Truth be told, maybe these dates should be Atlanta holidays given their importance in the city’s history. Which dates are we talking about? These…
Most Important Dates in Atlanta History
Rank Event Date 1 The Great Atlanta Fire destroyed 1,938 buildings & made 10,000 people homeless May 21, 1917 2 Atlanta hosts premiere of “Gone with the Wind” December 15, 1939 3 International Olympic Committee awards Atlanta the 1996 Olympics September 18, 1990 4 Civil rights sit-in at the lunch counters October 19, 1960 5 Construction begins on MARTA rial system June 30, 1979 Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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Spending as little as you can on travel is a must for the budget-conscious traveler, so travel hacks are a necessity.
One of the most infamous travel hacks is the practice of skiplagging, also known as hidden city ticketing.
What Is Skiplagging?
Skiplagging is when you buy an affordable ticket that includes one or more stops with the intention of getting off the plane during one of those times.
Some people have said that they’ve saved as much as 75% on airfare by Skiplagging, so it’s definitely something you should looking into.
Is Skiplagging Illegal?
Skiplagging is not against the law, but it is not looked upon favorably by airlines.
Skiplagging is frowned upon by the airline industry because they end up with vacant seats while in flight.
The practice also throws off the aircraft’s capacity log. But the main reason why airlines don’t like it is because it runs afoul of many airlines’ carriage rules.
Carriage rules dictate the policies of airlines when it comes to who they can and can’t carry aboard their aircraft.
If you choose to do Skiplagging, here are some tips:
Always carry a carry-on bag only: Skiplagging doesn’t work if you check your bags because they will he brought to the final destination.
Last Words
If Skiplagging is something you want to do to save money, know that different airlines handle it differently.
Some may try to ban you if they find out about Skiplagging. Others have been known to even try to bill you for the empty seat.
That’s why you should use Skiplagging rarely, if ever.
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Starbucks has a December offer to all Atlanta customers naughty or nice: free hot chocolate.
The deal is good through the end of the month.
To get a free cup of hot chocolate, you must purchase one of Starbucks’ handcrafted beverages in at least the grande size.
Starbucks introduced the freebie deal on Instagram with the headline, “Hot Chocolate Cheer Weekends are here!”
Where To Find Starbucks In Atlanta
To find a Starbucks near you in Atlanta, use this Store Locator.
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Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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Instead of buying a new phone every year, you should consider fixing your old device.
Thankfully, there are a few locations in Atlanta that you can take your cell phone to get it fixed.
This article will go over some of the most highly-regarded places to get your phone fixed in Atlanta. We’ve included reviews so that you can get a sense of how real people feel about the business and the work they do.
Where To Take Your Broken Cell Phone To Get In Fixed In Atlanta
Cell phones aren’t built to last. Because most cell phone contracts only last two years, you could be mistaken to think that’s how long the device is supposed to last.
In any event, no matter how careful you are, it seems sooner or later, you could break your phone in one way or the other. Here’s where to take your broken phone.
1. Office Depot
- 1205 Caroline St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 222-9611
- 1801 Howell Mill Rd NW STE 350, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 352-0626
- 2625 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 467-7554
- 2915 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 | (404) 329-8511
Office Depot has a Cell Phone Repair Service that fixes many of the basic things that go wrong with your phone.
2. Best Buy
- 1210 Caroline St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 827-0137
- 2537 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (404) 842-0938
- 2460 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 | (770) 859-9266
With its famous Geek Squad, you already know that Best Buy puts an emphasis on repairs. The electronics store has a Cell Phone Repair Service that will fix you right up.
3. YouBreakiFix
With several locations around Atlanta, YouBreakiFix has gained a reputation for fixing all types of devices, including cell phones. I’ve used this place personally for years now.
4. All Fixed Up Cell Phone & Gadget Repair
2871 Lakewood Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 768-5588
If you want a small business that gives you personalized service with a fast turnaround, All Fixed Up Cell Phone & Gadget Repair is the place. The prices are typically cheaper than the larger establishments.
Here’s what one reviewer says about All Fixed Up: “Fixed my iPhone XR sooo quickly, I didn’t even have to leave the shop. Thank you so much!”
If you’ve decided not to fix your phone and go with a new or used one, that’s understandable. Here’s where to buy a phone in Atlanta.
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