Sure, you can’t turn on the TV without hearing about economic strife and multi-hundred-billion-dollar bailouts, but Spirit Airlines is hear to help.

As part of their “high fare bailout” airfare sale, they’re offering cheap flights as low as $7+ each-way to destinations across the country. This sale, as is often the case with those clever folks at Spirit, is only available to members of their $9 Fare Club. Also, as is often the case, the sale doesn’t last long. You have to book your flight by tomorrow (October 8, 2008) at 11:59 PM ET.

Visit Spirit Airlines Sales for more details.

Continental Airlines is offering cheap weekend flights for skiers, but they’re not the only carrier making it easier for travelers to hit the slopes. United Airlines has launched a 4-day airfare sale to prime ski destinations including Denver, Durango, Aspen, Jackson Hole, and many more.

You’ll find airfare for as low as $167+ each-way from departure cities throughout the country. Purchase your airline ticket by October 10, 2008 for travel through February 28, 2009. There are minimum-stay requirements, so visit United Airlines Fare Sale for more details and a list of sample airfare sales.

Sure, it’s only Tuesday, but it’s time to start thinking about a weekend getaway, and it’s time to start thinking about hitting the slopes. Continental Airlines is offering cheap flights from Houston to Denver for departure this Saturday (October 11) and return on Monday or Tuesday (October 13 or 14).

Continental Airlines is also offering deals to a range of other ski destinations for this weekend and beyond. Visit Continental Airlines Offers for more details, and search FareCompare to find the lowest filed airfares to Denver from your home airport.

Football season is hitting its stride, and Southwest Airlines wants to help you see your favorite team. Whether it’s the pro game, your alma mater, or your grandchild’s mighty pee-wee league team, you’ll be able to fly to see it live for less.

You’ll find cheap flights to destinations across the country. Airfare as low as $61+ one-way for select travel dates from October 28 through December 17, 2008. A 21-day advance purchase is required.

Book your airline ticket by October 9, 2008 midnight Central Time and get ready for kickoff. Visit Southwest Airlines Air Specials for more details.

Looking to escape the coming East Coast cold for the temperate days and nights of Southern California?

As temperatures start to dip in Buffalo, it’s still in the upper 70s in San Diego, so if you want to spend a bit of your fall in the sun, check out the latest deals from AirTran. You’ll find cheap flights from Buffalo to San Diego for as low as $168+ R/T (about $210 w/ taxes and fees).

Keep reading for booking details, and search FareCompare for the lowest filed airfares to San Diego from your hometown…

United Airlines’ Military airfare offer has been extended for travel through December 31, 2008. The lower airfare offered in this deal is available to “active-duty members of the Navy, Marines, Army, U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Reserves. In addition, your spouse and dependent children are also eligible.”

Identification is required, so these deals are not available online. Members of the military can book these airfares by calling 1-800-241-6522 (proper identification and discount code “MIL” will are required). You can find more details and sample airfares at United thanks our troops.

You have a week left to save on flights to a range of Caribbean and Latin America destinations including St. Croix, Costa Rica, and Jamaica.

American Airlines is offering cheap flights for as low as $79+ each-way from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. These deals are good for travel between October 7 and December 4. You have to book your flight by 11:00 a.m. (ET) October 13, 2008 to take advantage of the savings.

There are restrictions, so visit American Airlines Flight Deals for more details and a full list of airfares, and search FareCompare to find the lowest filed airfares to the Caribbean and Latin America from your home airport.

As we move deeper into fall here in the States, spring is in full bloom in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the perfect time to take the journey across the sea to explore New Zealand and Australia.

The latest airfare sale from Qantas offers low airfare from Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Christchurch, Auckland, and more for as low as $881+ R/T. You’ll also find deals out of Dallas/Ft. Worth and other U.S. departure cities.

Book your flight by midnight (PT) on October 17th for travel between October 20th and November 17th. Visit Qantas Deals for more details, and use FareCompare’s “getaway” maps to find the lowest filed airfares to Australia and New Zealand from your home airport.

Last week, we saw Hawaii airfares drop from a range of Mainland departure cities. This week, the savings to Hawaii continue.

Northwest Airlines is offering airfare as low as $273+ R/T ($308 w/ taxes and fees) from Portland, OR to Honolulu. This airfare is good on select flights for the fall.

Search FareCompare for the lowest filed airfares to Honolulu from your home airport, and keep reading for booking details on this Hawaii airfare deal from Northwest Airlines…

Frontier Airlines has kicked off a series of deals on ski vacations to destinations throughout Colorado including Telluride, Vail, Crested Butte, and more.

These ski deals include airfare and accommodations as well as specials such as free-night stays, early booking discounts, and “ski for free” passes. The folks at Frontier Airlines can help you put together your perfect ski vacation package.

Visit Frontier Airlines Ski Vacations for more details and a full list of destinations.

Ready to head out to the Strip for a quick getaway? JetBlue can get you there for less, and you don’t even have to deal with LAX.

You can find cheap flights between Burbank and Las Vegas for as low as $69+ each-way. These deals are part of JetBlue’s featured web fares. You can find this low airfare on select flights, but it is based on availability, so you might have to do a bit of searching to find the best deals.

Visit JetBlue Flights for more details, and search FareCompare for the lowest filed airfares to Las Vegas from your home airport.

It just wouldn’t be a normal week here at the Deals blog without a “cleverly” titled airfare sale from Spirit Airlines.

The carrier’s latest airfare sale features their famous $9+ one-way airfares (for members of their $9 fare club), as well as up to $33 off on select flights from October 13, 2008 and February 10, 2009. As with most Spirit Airlines airfare sales, this one does not last long. You need to book your airline ticket by October 3, 2008 at 11:59 PM ET (yep, that’s tomorrow).

Deals are day specific and there are restrictions, so visit Spirit Airlines Sales for more details.

The Smoky Mountains lure vacationers from all over the country year after year. Whether you want to see the changing of the seasons, hike the vast trails and parks throughout the range, or visit one of the major cities that rests in the shadows of the Smoky Mountains, you’ll find the vacation option that’s perfect for you.

American Airlines is offering cheap flights to smoky mountain destinations including Nashville, Knoxville, Raleigh, Charlotte, and more. Airfare from cities across the U.S. can be found for as low as $64+ one-way for travel between October 13, and November 19, 2008.

You have to purchase your airline ticket by October 6 to take advantage of these deals. There are restrictions, so visit American Airlines Flight Deals for more details and a complete list of sale airfares.

Frontier Airlines is wrapping up its latest airfare sale today. You’ll find cheap flights between Denver and cities throughout the country including Chicago, Aspen, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and more.

You’ll find airfare for as low as $49+ each-way for travel on Noon Monday- Noon Thursday and Saturday Noon-Midnight until December 17th. A 10-Day advance purchase is required.

You have to book by today (October 2th, 2008). Visit Frontier Airlines Specials for more details, and search FareCompare for the lowest filed airfares between Denver and your home airport.

Good news for all the impulse buyers out there. Lufthansa launched a one-day airfare sale today for destinations throughout Europe.

You’ll find cheap flights for as low as $257+ each-way to cities including Bucharest, Lyon, Venice, and more. You have to purchase your airline ticket today for departure dates between December 24, 2008 and March 19, 2009 and return dates between December 28, 2008 and April 18, 2009.

Saturday night stays are required and there are some restrictions, so check out Lufthansa Specials for more details and a complete list of destination cities.

Use FareCompare “getaway” maps for the lowest filed airfares to Europe from your home airport.

Midwest Airlines has added more deals to their current fall/winter airfare sale. You’ll find cheap flights for as low as $198+ R/T for flights across Midwest Airlines’ route system.

These latest airfare deals last until October 6 for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday travel from October 14, 2008 to February 11, 2009. 14-day advance purchase and a Friday or Saturday night stay is required.

Keep reading for sample fall/winter airfares from Midwest Airlines…

You can spend this fall braving the cold and watching the leaves change, or you can head to the shores of famous Waikiki and enjoy a bit sun, fun, and luxury accommodations. If you’re starting to feel like it’s time to leave the Mainland behind for a while, Hawaiian Airlines can help you do it for less.

Hawaiian Airlines is currently offering Hawaii Vacation packages that include airfare and three nights at a boutique hotel/spa for as low as $544 per person (including taxes). These vacation packages are good for travel through December 12, 2008, but you have to book by October 31 to take advantage.

Visit Hawaiian Airlines Promotions for more details.

American Airlines is offering airfare/hotel vacation packages to legendary European cities including Paris, London, Amsterdam, Dublin, Vienna, and more.

Deals include five-night stays and airfare from departure cities throughout the U.S. If you book by October 5th and enter the promotion code EUR200, you can save up to $200 on a vacation package with a minimum purchase of $1000.

Visit American Airlines Vacations for more details, and search FareCompare’s “getaway” maps to find the lowest filed airfares to your dream European destinations from your home airport.

The fall airfare specials keep coming. Southwest Airlines’ fall airfare sale is up and running, and now Continental Airlines is offering cheap flights to cities throughout the U.S. including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York (EWR), Chicago, and Dallas. You’ll also find low airfare to international destinations in Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and more.

Airfare as low as $67+ each-way is available as of today (September 29th, 2008) from a range of departure cities. Keep reading for sample airfares from Continental Airlines…

Why limit your fall travel options to those famous leaf-changing destinations when you can head out to almost city in the country for less? Southwest Airlines will take you to both coasts, the Midwest, and the South for as low as $39+ one-way.

The latest incarnation of the Southwest Airlines fall airfare sale offers cheap flights for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October 21 through November 18, 2008. A 21-day advance purchase is necessary, and you have to purchase your airline ticket by October 2.

Visit Southwest Airlines Hotfares for more details.

The Super Sonics may have packed up their high-tops and moved to Oklahoma City, but Seattle still has plenty to offer for travelers this fall. Experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest as the seasons change, explore the nightlife of one of the country’s most kinetic cities, or just settle down with a fine cup of coffee.

American Airlines is offering cheap flights from Jacksonville to Seattle for select travel dates in October. As of now, you can find airfare as low as $167+ R/T. Keep reading for booking details and search FareCompare to find the cheapest filed airfares to Seattle from your home airport…

Well, another week has started, and we are already in the midst of another Spirit Airlines’ airfare sale. This latest incarnation allows you to save up to $48 on flights all over the country.

It’s good for travel between September 28, 2008 and December 16, 2008. Spirit’s never been one for extended sales, so the clock is always ticking. Their current airfare sale ends tonight (September 29, 2008!) at 11:59 PM ET.

Enter the promotional code SAVE48 when booking. Visit Spirit Airlines Reservations for more details.

JetBlue was set to open their “new home” at Terminal 5 in JFK on October 1st. However, the carrier has announced that it will push it’s JFK debut back to October 22nd:

“While we are on track with all of our work from the 26 gates to the automated baggage system, this postponement will allow additional time to put the final touches on all the retail, and food and beverage spaces.” (from JetBlue)

Learn more about JetBlue’s new “state of the art” digs in Terminal 5, and catch a glimpse of how the new location could make travel a bit more convenient for you once things are up and running.

This fall and winter, you have the chance to explore the history and culture of European cities like Athens, Barcelona, Madrid, Dublin, and Amsterdam for less. Whether you want to wind your way through ancient ruins, “crawl” your way to legendary pubs, or spend your day viewing the works of masters like Van Gogh, Delta Air Lines can help you plan your perfect European vacation.

Delta Air Lines is offering cheap flights from New York to the aforementioned European cities and more. You’ll find airfare for as low as $259+ one-way for travel between November 1, 2008 through March 13, 2009. This airfare sale ends October 6th, 2008. Saturday minimum-stays are required, and there are blackout dates for certain destinations.

Keep reading for sample airfares to Europe on Delta Air Lines…

In honor of recently-retired legendary University of Georgia play-by-play man Larry Munson, AirTran is offering cheap flights between Atlanta and cities across the country. You’ll find airfare as low as $86+ one-way to/from locations along the East Coast, throughout the South, and all over the Midwest.

While Bulldog pride may last forever, this airfare sale ends tomorrow (September 27, 2008), so act fast. Visit Air Tran Specials for more details and a complete list of airfares.