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  • January 31, 2008

    Delta Smacks Northwest Airlines with a $1000 Hub-Buster

    Filed under: Daily Deals, Delta, Hub Busters, Northwest — mike @ 4:17 pm
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    It sounds like some brilliant move carried out by a hood-wearing professional wrestler, but in actuality, a Hub-Buster is a smack-down of a different kind. A Hub-Buster is a deal that one airline puts out to specifically mess with a rival airline at that rival’s hub airport.

    This fun little practice is just another way that airlines tweak each other, but it can mean great travel deals for passengers.

    Keep reading to get a look at Delta Air Lines’ latest $1,000 Hub-Buster…

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    January 30, 2008

    International Travel Deal(s) of the Day: London on US Airways (Ends Tomorrow)

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Europe, US Airways — mike @ 7:05 pm
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    US Airways has got more airfare sales to offer. They’ve already put flights on sale to Key West, but if your dream destination lies over the sea, they can get you there, too.

    New routes to London on US Airways will open up on March 29. To celebrate, the carrier is offering deals from a range of departure cities. The airfare sale if for 7-Day advance purchase tickets, and it requires a Saturday stay-over. It’s good for travel between March 29 and May 25, but it ends tomorrow, so act now.

    Keep reading for a list of departure cities and ticket prices…

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    US Airways Airfare Sale to Key West

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, United — mike @ 6:36 pm
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    The sun, sea, and sand are calling your name. It’s time to pack your bags, get out of the cold, and head to Key West.

    US Airways is offering travel deals from a wide range of departure cities to Key West. It’s important to act fast, because these prices are based on availability. Here’s just a small sample of the cheap flights available from US Airways…

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    Domestic Travel Deal of the Day: Dallas-Ft. Worth to Raleigh-Durham $110+

    Filed under: Daily Deals, United — mike @ 5:33 pm
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    It’s time to plan a North Carolina getaway. United Airlines is offering airfare as low as $110+ R/T ($151.99 out-the-door) from DFW to RDU for selected travel dates in mid-February and throughout March.

    As always, these deals are based on availability, so book now:

    Delta Air Lines Offers ‘Small Town’ Travel Deals

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Delta — mike @ 5:06 pm
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    We may be accused of harboring a “major airport” bias, as most of the travel deals we feature involve big cities on both the departure and arrival ends. Well, we’re trying to shake that bias today.

    Our 12:30 PM EST airfare feed tipped us off to some great deals Delta Air Lines is offering for travel to some of the smaller airports out there. You can save up to $200 on airfare with departure from ATL.

    Here’s a small sample of the smaller cities you can visit for less on Delta…

     

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    Continental Airlines Enters Hawaiian Islands Airfare War

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Continental, Hawaii — mike @ 4:47 pm
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    An airfare war of sorts has been waging over the “smaller” Hawaiian Islands for the last year. First, the territory of inter-island carriers like Go!, Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Air have been mixing things up by offering reduced rates to locations throughout the archipelago. Things got so ugly between the airlines, that Aloha and Go! (Mesa) had to go to court (The Court found in favor of Aloha). Court cases are behind us, but the airfare war continues.

    Now, Continental Airlines has entered the fray. They’ve dropped prices by 25% - 30% from a range of departure cities to Kona, Hilo, Kahalui, and more.

    Keep reading to see a small sample of the travel deals Continental Airlines is offering to the Hawaiian Islands…

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    Viva Aerobus! $9.99 Airfare Sale

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Mexico, Viva Aerobus — mike @ 12:39 pm
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    Viva Aerobus, the low-cost Mexican Airline, starts service from Austin to Cancun and Monterrey on May 1st, and to kick things off they’ve launched an airfare sale that features tickets as low as $9.99+.

    That’s $9.99+ from Austin to Cancun and Monterrey. $9.99 barely buys you enough gas to get from Austin to Roundrock, so this IS a deal (and thanks to the folks at Sky Talk for tipping us off).

    Tickets must be purchased five weeks in advance, and seats are limited, so plan your trip and book it NOW.

    United Airlines’ Vacation Package Promotion Code

    Filed under: United, Vacation Packages — mike @ 11:03 am
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    United Airlines is offering savings of up to $200 on a variety of their vacation packages. Destinations include Hawaii, Europe, Mexico, the Carribbean, and some of the most popular ski slopes in the country.

    To take advantage of the promotion, visit unitedvacations.com and enter the promotion code: NEWYEAR

    You have to book by February 14th to get the savings, but the promotion is good for travel through October 31.

    Keep reading to see a breakdown of the savings you can get with United Vacations…

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    January 29, 2008

    Valentine’s Day Vacation Packages for Couples and Singles

    Filed under: Air France, Airfare Sales, Europe, Vacation Packages — mike @ 7:34 pm
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    Airlines and hotels are feeling the love for Valentine’s Day. If you want to escape on a romantic getaway (especially one out of the country), or if you’re single and looking to connect with other singles, these Valentine’s Day travel packages will help you do so for less.

    You’ll have to act fast to take advantage of these deals, so stop procrastinating and start planning the perfect trip.

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    Hit the Slopes for Less: Valentine’s Day/Presidents’ Day Travel

    Filed under: Daily Deals, Ski Vacations — mike @ 5:58 pm
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    If you’re aching to ready your skis and conquer the mountain over Valentine’s Day or Presidents’ Day Weekend, choosing the right spot can save you hundreds of dollars on airfare.

    We took six major departure cities (New York, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Chicago, and Nashville) and three airports that attract skiers from around the country (Reno, Denver, Salt Lake City) and compared the lowest airfare for travel between Wednesday, Feb. 13th and Monday, February 18th.

    Keep reading to see which ski destinations you should choose to save the most money on airfare…

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    Air Tran Airfare Sale: Add Another Pin to the Map!

    Filed under: Air Tran, AirTran, Airfare Sales — mike @ 11:44 am
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    AirTran has announced a system-wide airfare sale that features tickets as low as $39+ one-way. The lowest airfares are available for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, but you can still find deals on other travel days. Visit Air Tran.com for deals and keep reading for all of the details…

    UPDATE: American Airlines is now matching some of these fares.

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    Southwest Airlines Airfare Sale: $119+ or Less

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Southwest — mike @ 11:18 am
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    Southwest has launched their $119+ or less (one-way) airfare sale. You can find great deals to destinations all over the country, and you can take advantage of airfares as low as $48+ one-way from Dallas, San Francisco, Tampa, and a range of other departure cities…

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    January 28, 2008

    International Travel Deal of the Day: San Francisco to Zurich $433+ R/T

    Filed under: Daily Deals, Delta, Europe — mike @ 2:12 pm
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    Delta Airlines is offering low airfare between San Francisco and Zurich for selected travel dates in February.

    You can take in all of the beauty of Switzerland for just $433+ R/T. This airfare is bookable now, so take advantage of it while you can.

    Domestic Travel Deal of the Day: Los Angeles to Pittsburgh $142+ R/T

    Filed under: Continental, Daily Deals — mike @ 1:14 pm
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    Continental Airlines is offering low airfare out of Los Angeles to Pittsburgh for travel on selected dates in February. You can book flights for $142+ R/T as of today.

    Even after fees and taxes, it will only end up costing you about $179 out-the-door, so take advantage of this low airfare while you can…

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    Spend Valentine’s Day in Paris

    Filed under: Air France, Airfare Sales, Europe — mike @ 12:54 pm
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    February approaches, and the time for romance is here. You’ve thought about a quick escape or a weekend getaway to a B&B, but if you really want romance, Paris is the place to find it. Wind your way through the back roads and tucked-away neighborhoods, taking in all of their beauty, or simply hide away in one of Paris’ legendary hotels and listen to the sounds of the City of Light pass you by.

    Whatever your idea of Parisian romance, Air France can help you experience it with their Valentine’s Day travel package…

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    United Airlines: “Sale Across the Atlantic”

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Europe, United — mike @ 12:24 pm
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    United Airlines has launched an airfare sale for flights to Europe. Their “Sale Across the Atlantic” promo runs through January 31, and is good for travel through February 29th.

    You can find low airfare for Mon-Thurs departures to Spain, Germany, Italy, and other exciting destinations. Deals to the UK are for Mon-Wed departures.

    Keep reading for a sample of the European getaways United Airlines is offering…

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    January 25, 2008

    Domestic Travel Deal of the Day: Philadelphia to San Diego $178+ R/T

    Filed under: American, Continental, Daily Deals — mike @ 4:33 pm
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    Now is the perfect time to head out of Philadelphia to sunny San Diego. American Airlines and Continental Airlines are both offering airfare for as low as $178+ R/T for selected travel dates in February. Your ticket will end up costing you between $211 and $220 out-the-door.

    Visit booking.farecompare.com to take advantage of these travel deals, and stay classy when you get out to San Diego.

    Last Chance for United Airlines’ Great Deals to China

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Asia, Daily Deals, United — mike @ 2:49 pm
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    Northwest Airlines’ Europe/Asia airfare sale isn’t the only ticket in town. United Airlines is also offering big savings on flights to Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from departure cities across the U.S.

    Today is the last day to take advantage of these travel deals, though, so you have to act now. The airfares are good for travel on Mon - Thurs from January 25 to February 29.

    Keep reading to see a sample of United’s travel deals to China…

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    Northwest Airlines International Travel Sale

    Filed under: Airfare Sales, Asia, Europe, Northwest — mike @ 10:57 am
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    Northwest Airlines has extended their airfare sale for travel to Europe and Asia. You can find tickets for as low as $194+ each way.

    Here’s a small sample of the deals Northwest is offering:

    • Hartford - Amsterdam $194
    • Seattle - Amsterdam $261
    • Minneapolis/St. Paul - London $272
    • Detroit - Paris $327
    • San Francisco - Guangzhou, China $334
    • Portland, OR - Tokyo $363
    • Detroit - Shanghai $399
    • Minneapolis/St. Paul - Beijing $399

    These flights are bookable now, but you have to act fast, because the sale extension only lasts until January 31.

    January 24, 2008

    International Travel Deal of the Day: San Francisco to Hong Kong $504 R/T

    Filed under: Asia, Daily Deals, Northwest — mike @ 5:39 pm
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    Northwest Airlines is offering a promotional airfare from San Francisco to Hong Kong for $504 (taxes and fees included). This cheap international airfare is good for departure on January 31. If you act fast, you can spend two weeks exploring the incredible history and culture of Hong Kong for a fraction of the normal cost.

    Just as a point of reference, this same flight departing earlier and later in the week will run you anywhere from $1,300 to $2,500 out-the-door. Visit booking.farecompare.com to take advantage of this deal right now…

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    Domestic Travel Deal of the Day: San Francisco to Honolulu $353

    Filed under: American, Daily Deals, Hawaii — mike @ 12:49 pm
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    The swells are heading to the North Shore, the scent of Plumeria is hanging in the air, and the back nine at Ala Wai is calling your name. Now is the time to book your flight to Hawaii.

    American Airlines is offering non-stop airfare for as low as $353 (taxes and fees included) from San Francisco to Honolulu for travel dates in February. Act fast, and take that Hawaiian vacation you know you deserve.

    Spring Break Travel Deal: Pittsburgh to Phoenix $166 R/T

    Filed under: Continental, Daily Deals, Spring Break — mike @ 11:39 am
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    You’ve battled the Pittsburgh winter, you’ve cracked the books, you’ve put in extra hours at work. Isn’t it time to head some place warm for Spring Break? Maybe catch a few rounds of golf, indulge in a day at a desert spa, or just soak in a little sun?

    Well, now is your chance. You can fly Delta from Pittsburgh to Phoenix for $166 R/T. The airfare is good for selected travel dates in late March and early April, so even if you don’t technically get a Spring Break anymore, you can still get away for a bit of R&R…

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    Coast-to-Coast Travel Deal: Seattle to Hartford $221 R/T

    Filed under: Daily Deals, Northwest — mike @ 11:18 am
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    We’re seeing some good deals on transcontinental travel right now. If you’re looking to travel coast-to-coast, Northwest Airlines can get you from Seattle to Hartford, CT for $221 out-the-door.

    This travel deal is good for days in late February and early March, and it’s bookable now, so act fast.

    January 23, 2008

    College Spring Break Travel Tip: Skip a Day of School

    Filed under: Spring Break — mike @ 4:25 pm
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    Now, we’re not ones to advocate missing out on a day of higher learning, but we feel it’s our duty to point out that you can save money by flying back home from Spring Break on a Monday instead of a Sunday.

    Keep reading to see great Spring Break deals, and to find out how an extra day off can help you keep a little extra cash in your wallet…

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    6-Tips for “Spring Break” Airfare Savings

    Filed under: Lists, Spring Break — Rick Seaney @ 2:18 pm
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    Spring Break is almost here; are you ready? FareCompare can help.

    But you must act quickly; that’s because normally we say, “start shopping for airfare about 4-months ahead.” This is especially true for holidays (when airlines love to charge premium prices), and Spring Break traditionally falls close to Easter.

    So let’s get to it: click “more” for my 6-Tips for Spring Break Airfare Savings.

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