OK, you have held out this long. You’ve pretty much given up on the idea of traveling for Thanksgiving, right? Not so fast. There are still some deals to be had. In fact, Sun Country has just kicked off a Thanksgiving airfare sale good for travel November 20 through November 30, 2009 and December 1 through December 17, 2009 (Branson dates are different). Check out cheap flights on Sun Country from your hometown.
Of course, Sun Country isn’t your only option. We’ve created a new tool that makes it easy for you to Find Last-Minute Flights for Thanksgiving. Give it a whirl. You might just get out of town for the holiday yet.
With winter quickly approaching, we thought it would be a good chance to highlight a festival that celebrates the frost and cold.
Ice Alaska will once again be hosting the The World Ice Art Championships. From Feb. 21 to March 28 in Fairbanks, you can enjoy some of the most stunning ice creations by artists from all over the world. You can watch the sculptors do their thing, kids can enjoy a bit of adventure on the frozen playground, and amateur sculptors can exhibit their work.
Search FareCompare.com for cheap flights to Fairbanks, plan your trip, and get ready to enjoy a true winter wonderland.
There are some good airfare price drops coming out of Atlanta today to destinations all over the world, including London, Milan, and Moscow. However, if you want to keep things a little closer to home, you can find cheap flights from Atlanta to Boston ($132 r/t - taxes and fees incl.) for select travel dates in December.
Airfares are based on availability. Get real-time airfare deals from Atlanta when you follow @flyfromATL on Twitter.
Friday Night Lights season 4 is going strong. But why live the drama vicariously through your TV, when you can come on down to Texas and experience all the joy and heartbreak of the state high school football playoffs up close?
OK, even if high school football isn’t your thing, there’s still plenty to do in the Lone Star State, and there are plenty of destinations to choose from. Continental Airlines launched deals to Texas, and there are cheap flights to Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio to be found on other carriers, too. Use our Deal Finder for cheap flights to Texas from your hometown, and see a bit of the Friday Night Lights magic in person.
If you missed the update on Twitter (@farecomparedeal) about the JetBlue one-day airfare sale, don’t worry. You still have time to take advantage of deals starting as low as $29+ each-way to/from a range of cities.
The JetBlue One-Day airfare sale ends at 11:59 p.m. MDT tonight (Nov. 19, 2009) and is good for travel December 2 - December 16, 2009 and January 6 - January 28, 2010. There are day-of-week restrictions, so check out cheap flights on JetBlue from your hometown to see the latest airfare deals and the cheapest days to fly.
Want to move your holiday shopping from Michigan Avenue to Fifth Avenue for a few days? Want to check out a show at Second City instead of Off-Broadway for a change? Either way, you’re in luck. You can find cheap flights from Chicago to New York and from New York to Chicago for as low as $119 r/t (taxes and fees incl.) for select travel dates in December.
Airfares are based on availability, and they can go quickly. Check out more cheap flights from Chicago and airfare deals from New York when you follow @flyfromCHI and @flyfromNYC on Twitter.
Today’s featured article comes from Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning family travel site WeJustGotBack.com.
The thought of traveling with kids over the holiday season is enough to fill even the most resourceful parent with dread. Between the crowds, the flu, and the latest round of airline fees, it’s a wonder so many millions of us choose to fly at this time of year.
But we do. Because we have places to go and loved ones to see.
Suzanne’s tips for taking the stress out of holiday air travel: Family Travel Tips for the Holidays
This week, Southwest Airlines launched last-minute Thanksgiving airfare deals and Midwest Airlines extended their Thanksgiving Airfare Sale. Now, United Airlines is getting in on the action with last-minute Thanksgiving deals of their own. Purchase your airline ticket by November 24, 2009. Deals are good for travel between November 20 and December 2, 2009.
Airfares are based on availability. Check out cheap flights on United Airlines to see the latest Thanksgiving airfare deals from your hometown.
