Tour companies say that since the changes went into effect last year it has been nearly impossible to guarantee spaces for clients or to get a last-minute booking.

In the short term, travel agents and industry officials see whatever last-minute bookings they can coax as their only hope for salvaging the holiday season.

Doubles from £85 b & b Sunday-Thursday; sometimes cheaper rates for last-minute bookings.

I've been using my miles to buy tickets for my friends, or for any last-minute bookings when tickets are well over $1,000.

Here are two other agencies that specialize in cruises and can handle last-minute bookings.

After all, who wants to pay the premium prices that airlines and hotels typically charge for last-minute bookings?

Not surprisingly, major restrictions are often imposed on last-minute bookings.

Ticket prices are managed in the same way as the budget airlines, with higher fares for last-minute bookings or popular trips.

For last-minute booking, turn to the tkts booth in Leicester Sq.

Only one of the last-minute bookings reported to her at Corfu airport.