Global Travel News

Central America fares on Delta from $598 R/T*

Otto Ferens — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:06:24 +0000

Flights to Central American from Atlanta are on sale with Delta. Fares start at $598 round-trip, and destinations include Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.

Shop around before you book to ensure you get the best deal for your route.

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Western U.S. sale fares on Alaska from $69 O/W*

Otto Ferens — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:06:21 +0000

Flights between cities in the Western U.S. and Seattle are on sale from Alaska. Fares start at $69 one-way or $138 round-trip for travel through the end of October.

Alaska’s sale prices were among the best available for the Los Angeles and San Francisco routes, although United, Virgin America, and US Airways matched the former, and United and Virgin America matched the latter. US Airways beat Alaska’s Palm Springs and Tucson fares, Virgin America topped Alaska for travel on the Las Vegas and San Diego routes, and JetBlue also had a lower Las Vegas fare. Since Alaska is facing competition for every route, you should shop around before booking to ensure you get the best price.

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Europe fall sale fares on Icelandair from $608 R/T*

Otto Ferens — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:06:56 +0000

September and October flights to Europe are on sale from Icelandair. Fares start at $608 round-trip, and cities include Glasgow, London, Oslo, and Paris.

Although Icelandair’s sale fares may be competitive for your route, you should compare fares before you buy to be sure.

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Europe sale fares on Delta from $858 R/T*

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:06:49 +0000

Summer and fall flights from New York to Europe are on sale from Delta. Fares start at $858 round-trip, and cities include London, Paris, Rome, and Bucharest.

Delta’s deal is worth considering, particularly for travel to destinations in Eastern Europe such as Bucharest or Romania. Note that Delta’s recently announced fee for a second checked bag does not apply to flights to Europe so you can still check two bags free of charge. A third bag, however, costs $150.

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Vegas Comedy Notes: Jay Leno, George Carlin

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:06:17 +0000

Jay Leno To Dedicate Shows To Flood Victims

NBC late night host and regular Vegas performer Jay Leno has decided to dedicate two of his upcoming shows at The Mirage to charity.

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Seabird cruise in the Firth of Forth, Scotland

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:55 +0000

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds offers Seabird Cruises in the Firth of Forth, departing from South Queensferry, close to Edinburgh. You'll sail in the “Maid of the Forth” under the famous Forth Rail Bridge and are likely to spot puffins, gannets and kittiwakes. There have even been sightings of whales in the Forth estuary.

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San Diego four-night vacations from $262

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:43 +0000

I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations in late summer to San Diego. Packages include airfare, four nights’ accommodations and hotel taxes. With the exception of the Southwest deals, sample vacations include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices for August are:

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San Antonio sale fares on US Airways from $158 R/T*

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:18 +0000

San Antonio is featured in US Airways’ latest offer. Fares start at $158 round-trip, and departures are available from Detroit, New York, Tampa, and more.

Although US Airways’ fares were competitive for every route I checked, other airlines, including AirTran, American, Midwest, Northwest, and United, matched many of the sale prices. Consider this deal but be sure to do a quick fare comparison before you book.

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Italy winter sale fares on Alitalia from $706 R/T

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:06 +0000

Alitalia is offering “early-bird” winter sale fares to Italy starting at $706 round-trip, including taxes and fees. Destinations include Florence, Milan, Rome, and Venice.

Alitalia’s sale fares seem quite low, but it’s still always a good idea to shop around to ensure you get the best deal for your route. Note that the fares below include all taxes and fees.

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20 percent off fall flights on JetBlue

Otto Ferens — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:06:03 +0000

JetBlue is offering 10 percent off one-way flights from early September through October. The discount can be combined for 20 percent off for round-trip itineraries.

This discount is worth investigating if you’re planning to fly this fall. Don’t be seduced by the idea of 10 to 20 percent off and book a flight with JetBlue before comparing fares from other airlines as well. After all, a 10 percent discount won’t make up for a much cheaper fare offered by another airline.

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