While your focus may have been on Beijing these past couple of weeks, it’s time to turn your attention to another major Chinese city: Shanghai.

Continental Airlines flights between New York (Newark) and Shanghai kicks off on March 25th, 2009. To celebrate this upcoming route, the carrier is offering airfare as low as $920+ R/T.

Airfare on the new Shanghai route varies day-to-day, but Continental Airlines has laid out the prices in month-long periods, so you can get a good idea as to which days will be the cheapest to fly.

Visit Continental Airlines Booking for more details.

You can still get away for a late summer vacation, or you can look ahead to an autumn escape. Either way, AirTran can help you get out of town for less.

AirTran is offering cheap flights for as low as $49+ each-way to destinations throughout the country. A 10-day advance purchase is required to take advantage of deals on travel through November 18th, 2008. Purchase your airline ticket by August 26, 2008, at 11:59 pm ET, and visit Air Tran Sale for more details and a full list of deals.

For information on AirTran’s Business Class Airfare Sale, visit our first class travel blog.

Northwest Airlines and partner KLM are offering low airfare to Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt from departure cities like Dallas, Detroit, and more.

You’ll find flights for as low as $304+ each-way for winter travel (starting October 27th), and flights for as low as $379+ each-way for fall travel (which actually started on August 18th).

Purchase your airline ticket by September 3rd, and visit Northwest Airlines Features for more details and a complete list of European airfare deals.

Sun Country Airlines has cheap fall flights for as low as $99+ one-way to destinations across the country. You’ll find deals on airfare to Dallas-Ft. Worth, Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more.

Purchase your airline ticket by August 22nd for travel from September 1st through December 15th, 2008. Keep reading for sample airfares from Sun Country Arlines…

Spirit Airlines has launched yet another 24-hour airfare sale. You can save up to $24 on flights from August 20, 2008 through April 30, 2009.

Purchase your airline ticket by 11:59 PM ET today (August 20th, 2008) and enter the promotional code: 24HOURS to take advantage of Spirit Airlines’ latest airfare sale.

There are rules and regulations and different levels of savings, so visit Spirit Airlines Sales for all of the details.

NWA WorldVacations has kicked off a 20-hour sale on Jamaica vacation packages. The clock is already running on this one, but if you act fast, you can save $200 on airfare/hotel packages that cost $2,500 or more.

Book today and use the promotional code: WV8470. These deals on Jamaica vacation packages are good for travel Aug 27, 2008 - Feb 7, 2009.

Visit NWA WorldVacations Specials for more details.

Spirit Airlines has some great deals on short-hop flights in Florida. You’ll find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando for as low as $49+ each-way ($119 R/T with taxes and fees).

These Florida airfares could be perfect for families still looking to get away for a summer Disney vacation, couples who just want to escape for a few days, or all of the procrastinators out ther who haven’t booked flights for late August/early September.

Keep reading for booking details…

A few weeks ago, we highlighted Alitalia’s Fall and Winter Italy airfare sale. Now, Alitalia is offering more winter deals to European destinations outside of Italy.

You can still find cheap flights to Italian cities like Rome, Venice, Florence, but you’ll also find low airfare to Prague, Madrid, Paris, and more. You’ll find airfare for as low as $741 R/T (taxes and fees included). You have to purchase your airline ticket by tomorrow (August 20th, 2008) to take advantage of these deals for travel between October 27, 2008 and March 25, 2009.

Visit Alitalia Special Offers for more details and a complete list of winter airfare deals.

Life on the Mainland getting a little tiresome? Head for the Hawaiian Islands, and enjoy a little piece of Paradise this fall.

You still have a few days left to find cheap fall flights on Delta Air Lines to Honolulu, Kona, and Lihue from departure cities throughout the Lower 48. This current Hawaii sale features airfares from $279-$379 for travel ending on November 19th, 2008. Purchase your airline ticket by August 22nd with a 21-day advance purchase. Deals are good for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Keep reading for sample fares from Delta Air Lines Hawaii airfare sale…

Itching to getaway this weekend? United Airlines can help you find cheap flights at the last minute. Their weekend e-fares feature airfare as low as $75+ each-way to destinations including San Francisco; Chicago; Washington, DC; and more.

Weekend deals are good for departure after 7 p.m. Friday (August 22, 2008) or anytime Saturday (August 23, 2008) and return anytime Monday (August 25, 2008) or Tuesday (August 26, 2008).

Keep reading for sample weekend airfares from United Airlines…

Spirit Airlines has released airfares as low as $1+ one-way for members of its $9 fare club. Along with the $1+ airfares, you can find one-way deals for as low as $2+, $3+, $5+, $8+, $13+, $21+, $34+, $55+ to destinations all over the country.

You still have to pay taxes, fees, and surcharges, so you won’t get out the door for $1, but you can still take advantage of some significant savings. Again, these deals are only good for members of Spirit Airlines’ $9 fare club, so if you were considering joining, now might be the time to do so.

Visit Spirit Airlines Sales for more details.

You still have a few days left to find cheap fall flights to Paris and Milan on American Airlines.

If you’ve been dreaming of a European vacation, now is your chance to book. You’ll find flights for as low as $358+ each-way from departure cities throughout the U.S. for travel between September 4th and October 20th, 2008.

Visit American Airlines Fare Sales for more details.

Midwest Airlines, the carrier that brought you fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, is once again “redefining” coach by bringing their Signature seating to their entire fleet and creating what they call “Midwest Class.”

The Signature Seat has been available on select Midwest Airlines’ MD-80 flights for an additional cost of $65. However, with Midwest Class, there will actually be additional payment options for travelers who want a little more legroom and a bit of added comfort:

“Travelers paying higher-value refundable fares will be assigned a Signature seat, if available, at no additional charge. Or, find the lowest available fare and secure your Signature seat for a modest fee at time of booking. Finally, you’ll still be able to choose Signature seating when you check in, as you can on our MD-80 flights today.”

Visit Midwest Airlines News for more details. For more on the “more legroom” options the airlines are offering, check out How Much Would You Pay for Legroom?

Don’t give up on vacation just because the summer is slowly coming to an end. Expedia UK is offering deals on a range of beach vacations for the last Bank Holiday before Christmas.

You can find a range of vacation packages for under 250 GBP from London to Mallorca, Malta, Ibiza, and more.

Visit Expedia UK for more details on their latest beach vacation packages.

Just as one Southwest Airlines airfare sale wrapped up, another one was in the works. The latest deals from the carrier offer cheap flights as low as $59+ one-way to destinations throughout the country.

The best deals are good for travel on select Tuesday and Wednesday flights from October 1st through November 19th, 2008. You need to book your airline ticket by August 21st, and a 21-day advance purchase is necessary to take advantage of the lowest airfares.

Visit Southwest Airlines Hot Fares for more details and a full list of departure cities and destinations.

Yes, Spirit Airlines has another sale, this one for $2+ each way.

Now, you know it’s going to cost you more than $4 roundtrip — there will be taxes and fees and various restrictions. And you have to join their $9 Fare Club.

But, it’s still a good deal, and you can read all about it, by clicking here.

Midwest Airlines is giving you a few more days to find cheap flights for Labor Day. They’ve extended their Labor Day airfare sale until August 18th.

You’ll find airfare as low as $168+ R/T to destinations throughout the country including Orlando, San Francisco, New York (Newark), Dallas-Ft. Worth, and more.

Visit Midwest Airlines Deals for more details.

Why not wrap up your summer by heading out to the Las Vegas? And while you’re there, why not enjoy a free night at a mainstay of the Strip?

If you stay two nights or more at the Luxor, your third night will be free. This deal is good for select dates between August 27, 2008 - September 18, 2008. Book your room by August 27th using the promotion code: PDSTAY8 in order to take advantage of the offer.

Visit the Luxor for more details.

Had enough of the beach this summer? If so, it’s time to start thinking about hitting the slopes.

Delta Airlines is launching flights between cities throughout the U.S. and Cranbrook, British Columbia on December 17th, 2008. To celebrate, they’re offering flights to Cranbrook for as low as $149+ each-way. These new routes and deals will put you into Cranbrook in time to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and just about any outdoor activity you could hope for.

Purchase your airline ticket by August 22nd, 2008 and travel between January 7, 2009 and April 1, 2009. Visit Delta Air Lines Deals for more details and a complete list of departure cities, and start looking for new ski gear.

JetBlue knows that travel is more fun (and expensive) when it’s shared with friends and family. In order to make it easier for you to take to the skies with your mates or the kids, they’re offering savings for those who aren’t traveling alone.

Here’s how JetBlue’s latest offer breaks down:

• 2 travelers: 10% off each way (promotion code: Jettwo10)
• 3 travelers: 15% off each way (promotion code: Jet15three)
• 4 travelers: 20% off each way (promotion code: Jet20four)

Purchase your airline tickets by August 15, 2008 and travel between September 3 and October 31, 2008. Visit JetBlue Promo for booking options, blackout dates, and more.

Now is your chance to spend your days relaxing on the beach, exploring a unique culture, and enjoying the natural beauty of Jamaica.

NWA WorldVacations has partnered with SuperClubs Resorts to offer complimentary room upgrades and up to 50% off for your entire stay. You can save on vacation packages that include roundtrip air transportation, choice of accommodations, hotel taxes, and more.

Book your trip by Aug 23, 2008 and travel between Aug 17 - Dec 15, 2008 to save. Visit NWA WorldVacations for more details and a look at all of your Jamaica resort options.

Allegiant Air has introduced new routes and non-stop flights into Phoenix-Mesa. To celebrate these new routes, the carrier is offering cheap flights for as low as $69+ each-way.

Book by August 27th, 2008, travel by January 31st, 2009, and get your golf swing in shape.

Keep reading for sample Phoenix-Mesa airfares on Allegiant Air…

Alaska Airlines has teamed up with “TI” (Treasure Island) on the Las Vegas Strip to offer deals on room rates and a range of perks for travelers who are ready to hit the tables and enjoy Vegas in style.

TI isn’t the family fun hotel you might think. It’s changed its image and its offerings, and it now provides sophisticated rooms, world class restaurants, and a nightlife worthy of the the Strip.

If you book through Alaska Airlines by September 29th, 2008 and complete travel by February 1st, 2009 you’ll receive:

• Free one-day passes to WET - The Spa and Salon at TI
• Free admission to the new Christian Audigier The Nightclub
• 2 for 1 lunch at The Buffet at TI
• 2 for 1 drink at Kahunaville Party Bar
• Free VIP viewing access for the Sirens of TI show
• $25 Walters Golf Course discount plus free club rental
• $25 Primm Valley Golf discount plus free club rental

TI is home to Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere, and it’s just steps away from the Wynn, the Mirage, Caesar’s and everything the heart of Las Vegas has to offer.

Visit Alaska Airlines Vacations for more details.

United Airlines continues to be a friend to procrastinators and last-minute travelers. Their weekend getaways will take you to destinations all over the country for as low as $75+ each-way.

This week’s specials from United Airlines feature cheap flights to Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Colorado Springs. You can depart after 7 PM. on Friday (August 15, 2008) or anytime on Saturday (August 16, 2008), return on anytime Monday (August 18, 2008) or Tuesday (August 19, 2008).

Keep reading for sample weekend airfares from United Airlines…

Southwest Airlines is still offering cheap flights for fall travel to destinations all over the country. You can find airfare for as low as $59+ one-way for flights between September 3rd and November 18th, 2008.

These fall airfare deals from Southwest Airlines require a 21-Day advance purchase and travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Purchase your airline ticket by August 14th, and start planning your fall getaway.

Visit Southwest Airlines Hot Fares for more details.