MilesBuzz! - Airlines start fall sales early

Most US airlines said Tuesday that they will cut some fares by about 25 percent into December, trying to ensure that the strong traffic levels seen in recent months will continue into what is typically a slower fall travel season.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/business/business-airlines-far.html

This is awesome... I'm on the phone with United right now getting rebates on all my upcoming flights!

Stupid question... if I booked an economy seat two weeks ago... nonrefundable... and it is now $50 cheaper... can I get the lower fare or am I tied into my original ticket? It is paid for....

Just wondering.

Thanks

William

wharvey, while they won't refund the difference, they may offer you a credit which you can apply for a future trip. That's my experience when I've purchased a ticket only to discover it was later reduced in price.

NOTICE:

Bestfares has yet to post this sale. They only advise of their own deals. My surmise still stands: Bestfares isn't giving us the best fares, especially "snooze alarms," as in the past.

I second this-- they really are slacking.

I wonder if there are new people there who don't know a lot about the airlines. I've seen some big mistakes in the info they give recently.

I read the Southwest Press Release annoudcing the fares-- I'm surprised they didn't make a single Freedom/4th of July reference. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif I was half-expecting a $198 anywhere sale to start soon after the 4th of July....

http://www.southwest.com/special_offers/promotions/july00_sales.html#coast2coast

New sale fares from Birmingham
Southwest Airlines started a great summer sale today valid for travel from August 14th through December 9th.
You'll pay just $198 round-trip from Birmingham to several western cities such as Las Vegas, Reno, San Francisco, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Ontario and more.
A 7-day advance purchase is required and required stays are just one day. Travel Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday, or pay $218 round-trip.
Purchase your tickets with Southwest, or with other matching airlines by July 27th.
Codes: Southwest, MD7RNR; Continental, QO211BSN; United, WE7OA1N; Delta, UO7M1N16; USAirways, VOE71SN; American, NL7QD1N
http://www.accessatlanta.com/partners/clarkhoward/travel/

Birmingman.... Mass?

That's Birmingham, Alabama sir!
(Imagine this with a deep, Foghorn Leghorn, southern drawl http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif)

Wharvey, some airlines will also charge you the change fee (typically $75) to re-ticket you at the lower fare. If the fee is less than the savings, you're out of luck http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif and even if the savings are larger you'll lose most of it to the fee (but still worth doing just to avoid leaving the airline with that last $15 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif).

I've only had lower fares with AA and I have never been charged the $75 change fee - always given a voucher for the credit. There has to be availability for the exact routing and flights that you are booked on, but available with the lower fare.

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SUPER SALE!

Prices Drop With Coast To Coast Fares As Low As $158 RT! This is the perfect time to book a cheap ticket for the summer season, as well as travel throughout the fall. Now with airfares as low as $158 roundtrip there is no
reason to postpone your travel plans. How about these travel gems? Baltimore to Las Vegas, Seattle to Orlando, Los Angeles to Hartford and San Francisco to Tampa all for only $158 roundtrip. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity that could have you flying coast to coast for less than $79 each way! Travel is valid Aug 14 Thru Dec 10, 2000. Even with rising fuel costs causing prices to soar throughout the major carriers, we
now have the "Best Fares" for all the hottest travel destinations.
http://www.bestfares.com/search/story.asp?storyid=10067898

Yeh, $158 if you want to travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday. Leaving from the east coast on a Saturday means taking 2 days off so you can return on a Tuesday. Not so great, in my view.

any of the sales on Delta from Atlanta?

thanks!

I, too, noticed the unadvertised sale on several airlines. Currently, Continental is honoring most of the Southwest routes--just take a look at their website. $209 to almost anyplace Southwest flies (and is offering their sale fares) This is great news for those of us in the hinterlands--we rarely get great sales like this.

Speaking of Bestfares (I'm a member also)---I am still expecting my July issue of their magazine. I always receive it late ( 5 or six days), but this is a new record. By the time I receive the current magazine (if I do), most of the info will be outdated. Their magazine is glossy but its late delivery is a big disappointment.

Thanks Doc for the heads up! Went into the CTO today and got a $127.00 travel vouchure for the difference in fare from my ticket. No $75.00 penalty .... Thanks again!

Regards,

Mike

A pleasure! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

BTW- DL has relesesed some sale as well:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum21/HTML/001058.html

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Belle3388 - yes some of these sale fares are for atlanta too- I was looking for a fare to LasVegas and they have the fare for $158 from west palm beach(not ATL though) so I don't know if it is worth the extra money to fly from atlanta to WPB then to LV; if you go to the url Doc posted above you can select sale fares from Atlanta on there http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
(the url for bestfares.com not webflyer)
Thanks for the tip Doc!

anyone have sugestions on how to get cheap rt fares to WPB?

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FLY TO FLORIDA FROM ONLY $62 ROUNDTRIP.

This week we have unbelievable airfares to Florida. The Best Fares are for
those who can travel during September to Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale
or Jacksonville. Airfares start as low as just $62 roundtrip from Nashville. You can fly from New York City, Providence, Baltimore or Hartford for only $73 roundtrip. New Orleans, Raleigh/Durham, Jackson (MS) or Birmingham to Florida is $78 roundtrip. Depart from Chicago, Omaha,
Detroit, Indianapolis or Kansas City for $94 roundtrip. Plus, we have over 25 more cities on sale to the Sunshine State for $158 or less.
http://www.bestfares.com/search/story.asp?storyid=10085720

OR:

TRAVEL WITHIN CALIFORNIA, ONLY $63 ROUNDTRIP.

Airfares from San Diego to San Francisco, Sacramento or San Jose are as low as $63 roundtrip. Fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, San Jose or
Sacramento for only $63 roundtrip. With these low ticket prices, you can
arrange flights within the great Golden State and save up to 50 percent
off. Why drive when you can fly for less? For your cheap California flying, click to
http://www.bestfares.com/search/story.asp?storyid=10085699


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Can these fares be booked by anyone or just Bestfares?

Thanks

TW

On which airline is the Newark-Ft. Lauderdale special? I am not a member of Bestfares, so I cannot access the details.

Just booked the boys and I on a trip to California for Thanksgiving. Not bad: BHM-SFO for $221 on NW.

On which airline is the Newark-Ft. Lauderdale special? I am not a member of Bestfares, so I cannot access the details.

clearly. i've been checking prices to the west from islip on long island. so far, us, co, & aa are pricing around $230-240 including tax. unbelievable. everything out of ewr, lga & jfk is around $440.

Originally posted by lonman:
clearly. i've been checking prices to the west from islip on long island. so far, us, co, & aa are pricing around $230-240 including tax. unbelievable. everything out of ewr, lga & jfk is around $440.

And you can usually drive back from Islip in the same time it takes to get out of JFK http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Originally posted by lonman:
...aa are pricing around $230-240 including tax...

Details please. Mrs. Onedog needs 2,400 miles by July 31 to make the AA Platinum Challenge and r/t LAX to ISP would be just fantastic http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Thanks.

US Airways has a sale on weekend travel between New York (LaGuardia), Boston, and Washington (Dulles and National), with round-trip fares starting at $79. Travel is valid on weekends from July 22 through October 1. Fares are available online only and must be purchased by Monday, July 24.
http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20000720a.html

Here is a comic strip from AirJet Airline World News. I thought it was kind of funny in light of the topic of this thread:

"Boeing merger finally goes too far as airliners get equipped with sidewinder missles for this summer's airfare war."
http://www.klydemorris.com/newstrip1.htm

The US Air weekend sale Doc posted is a great way for FlyerTalkers in DC, Boston, or NYC to rack up some segments & miles on BOTH US Air and AA. The $79 fare for shuttle flights from DCA to LGA actually works out to $90 once taxes/departure fees are included, but it is still a cheap roundtrip, particularly since no overnight is required. The fare qualifies for the US Air 1000 mile on-line booking bonus plus you get at least the minimum 500 miles each way in your Dividend Miles account. The best part is that members of AAdvantage who are registered for the US/AA Shuttle promo also receive 500 miles each way and the segments count toward tier status on AA!

A single roundtrip will net me almost 4600 miles when I include my US Air Silver Preferred and AA Platinum bonuses. Not bad for $90.

Vangaurd too just announced a fare sale! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif
http://www.flyertalk.com/forumcgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Vanguard+Airlines&number=116&DaysPrune=

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT FOR $158 RT COAST-TO-COAST TRAVEL!
The airlines have been operating at the highest passenger loads ever this
summer which has made bargains hard to find. But, Bestfares.com has found
coast-to-coast fares as low as $158 RT. Don’t let this opportunity slip
away because there are only three days left to purchase these amazingly
low coast-to-coast airfares. Travel is valid from August 14 through
December 9, 2000. Don’t forget that we have Labor Day, Columbus Day and
Thanksgiving coming up soon and airfares are likely to double when this
sale ends! We’re talking about airfares as low as $79 each way for late
summer and fall travel. These prices are unbeatable, but you need to
purchase right now. To book go to: http://www.bestfares.com/search/story.asp?storyid=10067898

Doc/et.al.; looks like to only way to get these deals is to enrol/subscribe to bestfares.com....true? Has anyone subscribed to them...worth the price?



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On DL-
New York (JFK)-Amsterdam as low as $314 round-trip.
New York (JFK) - Frankfurt as low as $314 round-trip.
Amsterdam to New York (JFK) as low as 657 NLG round-trip.
Zurich to New York (JFK) as low as 570 CHF round-trip.
(Fares quoted excluding taxes, fees, surcharges.)
http://www.delta-air.com/travel/sp_offers/international/index.jsp

BTW- Regarding bestfares, I use them to find the possibly lowest available fares and then book elsewhere. There may be a way to book without being a member but I can't, not having done it unfortunately, help you with that! I do NOT, however, think it is worth joining bestfares! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Pblm is you can't book online w/ best fares and their 800 number for travel agency means holds sometimes of 20 minutes or more.. my assistant used to put them on hold on speaker and go about his business waiting.. and waiting.. god forbid you should have to call back... there's no search function, so you have to plow through page after page.. I joined and never received anything at all.. cancelled membership.. most really low fares are TWA, and that doesn't work very well for me out of Charlotte...

Originally posted by Ventures:
On which airline is the Newark-Ft. Lauderdale special? I am not a member of Bestfares, so I cannot access the details.
Continental is running a EWR-FLL special of $98 in September. It might not be as low as Bestfares, but how can you beat it.

delta fares to germany:
http://www.delta-air.com/travel/sp_offers/germany_sale/index.jsp

Midway

City Pair *Fare Sale
Hartford-New Orleans $68
Columbus-Orlando $69
Philadelphia-Tampa $75
Buffalo-Tampa $79
New York/Newark-West Palm Beach $79
Indianapolis-Jacksonville $84
Prices listed are each way, based on a required roundtrip.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000801/nc_midway_.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum94/HTML/002109.html


AND:

EUROPE FROM $243 RT THROUGH 12/15
For the next four days, we are having a blowout super sale to Europe. For
example, can you believe airfares from New York City to Lisbon for only
$243 roundtrip; children age two through eleven travel for $190 roundtrip?
You can also fly from Boston to Paris in September for only $296
roundtrip; children fly for $222 roundtrip. Chicago or Detroit to London
is as low as $276 roundtrip; children $208 roundtrip. How about Milan for
just $292 roundtrip? Travel may commence as early as September 5, 2000,
and all travel must be completed by December 15, 2000. Get out those
calendars and plan now because flying to Europe during this SUPER SALE is
cheaper than coast-to-coast travel. Don’t miss these international
bargains. For more details visit
http://www.bestfares.com/travel_center/desks/newsdesk.asp.


ALASKA FROM 43 US CITIES $328 RT- OR LESS
Airfares from the Midwest or East Coast to
our 49th state, beautiful Alaska, for only $328 roundtrip each? Seniors 62
and over and a companion of any age can fly for only $295 roundtrip each.
Travel is valid between August 14 and December 15, 2000. Your savings can
be up to $300 roundtrip! Pack your high-powered fishing poles because you
can head north to Alaska on a family excursion. Adventurous families take
notice because these bargains are biting. For more information, visit
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10088507

$138 -- Las Vegas, Each Way from New York
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=22361

Sun Country Airlines

$639 -- Hawaii Vacation, 7 Nights, R/T from NY or Chicago
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=22495

Hawaiian Vacation Center


AND:
America West Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Spirit Airlines have released fare sales on travel between New York and select
Eastern, Midwestern, Southern, and Western cities. Purchase tickets by Friday, August 4, for travel between New York (Newark) and Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco on
America West.
http://www.SmarterLiving.com/da080300.5

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SmarterLiving.com...

Fall Travel Savings at US Airways, TWA, Midway, Vanguard, US Airways, TWA, Midway, and Vanguard have announced sales on
fall travel. Purchase tickets by Friday, August 4 for US Airways, TWA, and Vanguard, and by Monday, August 7 for Midway.

http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20000802e.html

Fall Travel to Frankfurt and Paris

AA is offering savings on travel to/from Frankfurt and Paris (DeGaulle). Travel is valid for departure from September 1 through October 28. Fares must be purchased by Sunday, August 13.
http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20000731a.html

Summer is in full force and so are the air fare sales. United, US Airways and America West, among others, are offering discounted service, both regional and coast-to-coast. Now for as little as $198, you can fly roundtrip from New York to Oakland, Calif., or from Boston to Orlando.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/441860.asp

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ATA, in celebration of its recently revamped website- announced today an exclusive Internet sale to most of their business and vacation destinations. The discount fares are only available by going online to ATA's website

www.ata.com. (http://www.ata.com.)


AND:

FINAL DAY: 18 EUROPEAN CITIES FROM $296 RT FOR SEPT/OCT.
Great news! We’ve been able to extend our European sale but it ends today
so act fast! How about 49 US cities to Paris from $296 RT? We’ve also
uncovered fantastic bargains to 17 European cities with a free Paris
stopover. For example, a September trip from L.A. to London would
normally sell for $891 but with Bestfares.com you can enjoy Paris and
London for just $448 RT. That’s a savings of over $400…and we threw in an
extra city to boot! How’s that for a Bestfares.com double whammy! If
your travel dates are later in the year like November or December the
airfare is even less. Book now, because tickets must be purchased today
by 7:00pm EST.
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10088440

COAST-TO-COAST FARES FROM $158 - $298 RT.
These amazing 3-day advance purchase fares allow you to take off at
savings of up to 60 percent off the standard 21-day advance airfare!
Plus, they only require a Friday night stay, giving greater flexibility to
the business and leisure traveler alike. Compared to the cost of a
walk-up ticket, you can save hundreds or even up to thousands of dollars
on a roundtrip flight to practically anywhere in the country. We have a
huge selection of coast-to-coast cities on sale at these fantastic prices.
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10067898

COAST-TO-COAST FARES FROM $198 - $298 RT

Fly between 90 US cities and pay
$298 or less. As an added bonus we also have select cities for only $198 -
$218 RT. With airfares as high as $699 RT between Boston and Los Angeles,
you can understand why this deal means big savings. Purchase by Friday to
beat the extended deadline.
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10067898

FOUR-DAY SPECIAL: NEW LOWER XMAS FARES TO EUROPE FROM $294 RT.

If you’re planning a trip to celebrate the holiday season in Europe, then
you may have already realized that the airfares for departures between
December 13 and 24 are very high. However, if you can purchase your ticket
in the next four days, we can save you up to $350 to $400 roundtrip. We
have airfares to many cities throughout Europe starting as low as $294
roundtrip. The great news is that these fares are valid for outbound
travel from November 1, 2000 through March 15, 2001, with all return
travel to be completed by April 14, 2001. These specials will give you a
great opportunity to visit Europe for a wide choice of holidays—from
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and maybe even through spring break,
as long as you can depart by March 15. Check out our new fall and winter
fares to Europe at:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10090330

UA today announced a fall sale with substantial savings on domestic and international round trip travel with fewer restrictions.

The world's largest air carrier said it will cut some fares by as much as 55 percent into December to woo back customers driven away by massive flight delays and cancellations this summer.

The unit of UAL Corp. said many domestic round-trip flights through Dec. 14 are now priced, on average, 45 to 55 percent below the structured fare, the typical fare that customers pay 21 days in advance for travel that includes a Saturday night stay.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000912/il_united_.html
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/business/business-united-fares.html


AND:
Most cariers have mostly matched these "deals!"

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Trying to lure more business to its Web site, United also said Tuesday that additional discounts will be given to those who book online at www.united.com. (http://www.united.com.)

Sample round-trip fares include Boston-Denver for $288, Chicago-New York for $198, Los Angeles-New York for $598, Washington, D.C.-Orlando $198, New York-London for $228, Denver-Munich for $448 and Chicago-Frankfurt for $508.

Discounts are available through Sept. 22. A seven-day advance purchase is required; there are no blackout dates.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Air-Fares.html

OVER 1,000 CITY PAIRS ON SALE FOR $43-186 ROUNDTRIP.

For the next eight days, we are offering a super sale between scores of US cities at almost unbelievable prices. For example, how about Los Angeles to Las Vegas for $43 roundtrip? Chicago to Louisville is $66
roundtrip. Atlanta to Dayton (OH) is $81 roundtrip. Denver to Kansas City is $88 roundtrip. Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston to New York City is $148 roundtrip. Chicago to Los Angeles is also $148 roundtrip. Do you want more? Check out our Deals of the Day so we can save you big bucks for fall
travel at:

http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582

AND:

EUROPE ON SALE FROM AMERICAN, US AIRWAYS, AND NORTHWEST

American Airlines has released two sales on fall and early
winter travel to Europe, for departures between October 1 and
December 16. Fares are available online only and must be
purchased by midnight CT on Sunday, September 24. US Airways
and Northwest Airlines have also extended their sales on travel
to Europe. Purchase tickets by Friday, September 15.

For more details, please visit http://www.SmarterLiving.com/da091400.3

AND:
http://www.delta-air.com/travel/sp_offers/us_online5percent_fall00/index.jsp

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Effective October 26, 2000, Spirit Airlines says it will begin nonstop flights between Washington/Reagan National and two Florida destinations, Hollywood and Melbourne. Fares start at $68 one-way for tickets purchased by October 15. Travel valid until December 15, 2000.

EUROPE ON SALE FROM $228 ROUNDTRIP.

This super-sale is huge, but you need to hurry! Just two weeks ago the
major airlines were selling Chicago-London tickets for September
departures as high as $851 roundtrip. Today we have Chicago-London for
$238 roundtrip. From Los Angeles it was $898 roundtrip and today it’s $268
roundtrip. That’s over 70% off! For the next four days we are able to
bring you tremendous peak fall travel specials throughout Europe,
including London, Paris, Milan, Lisbon and many more. Plus, many of these
fares let you stopover in London or Paris at no extra cost! For example,
how about New York City to London and Amsterdam for only $328 roundtrip?
Atlanta to London plus Milan is just $348 roundtrip. At Bestfares.com, we
want you to see more of the world for less. For full details on our
international deals departing from dozens of U.S. cities:

http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10089904

Sample fares:

DOMESTIC AIRFARES EUROPEAN AIRFARES
Washington, DC to Kansas City $148 New York to London $228
Minneapolis to Salt Lake City $148 New York to Lisbon $239
Philadelphia to Nashville $148 Chicago to London $238
Las Vegas to Los Angeles $ 43 Los Angeles to London $269
Denver to Kansas City $ 88 Dallas to Milan $291
Dallas to New York $136 San Francisco to Paris $338
Hartford to New Orleans $118 Boston to Paris $248
Indianapolis to Toronto $111 Washington, DC to Amsterdam $318
Los Angeles to Chicago $148 Detroit to Milan $297
New York to Orlando $111 Atlanta to Brussels $328
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000919/tx_bestfar.html


[This message has been edited by doc (edited 09-19-2000).]

United Airlines has released a fare sale with round-trip fares starting at $68. Travel is valid from now through December 14. Fares are available online only and must be purchased by Friday, September 22. American, Northwest, TWA, US Airways, and Delta are offering similar sales.
http://www.smarterliving.com/usatoday/us2day/20000913a.html

America West has started some fare cuts...some markets are down to $148 r/t, example SJC to AUS and AUS to PHX. 7 day advance purchase required, travel by dec 14th.

Just FYI, not sure how long this will last or if others will match.

To Wharvey:

I've seen several posts to your question and I wanted to make sure you knew that airlines MUST give you a credit when your fare decreases (it has to be the same flight, though) and they cannot charge a $75 change fee.

Airline policies differ, however, in how they give you the credit and how you use the credit.

For example, Delta requires you to go to a ticket office or airport to pick up or use a voucher. If a Northwest price drops, however, you can just call and they'll mail the voucher. And when you want to redeem a NW voucher, you can make a phone reservation and mail the voucher - no need to go to a ticket office.

Family Flyer,

Guessing you are responding to my post in another topic...

Your comment was interesting. According to UAChris on here, a cash difference refund will require a $75 fee to be paid. A voucher credit does not require the $75 fee.

In fact, he processed the fee.

HHHHmmmm... now I am confused!

ATA announced today a sale that will benefit every generation and make it easy to go to your favorite destination. Reduced fares for kids, seniors and adults are available until October 9, 2000 for travel through December 14, 2000. These fares are for round-trip travel, and require a 14-day advance purchase.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000921/in_ata_far.html

COAST-TO-COAST $198 RT ON 4 MAJOR AIRLINES THROUGH JAN 7, 2001.

Hurry. Tthis is your last chance to purchase holiday season coast-to-coast fares for only $198 RT. You have a choice of 4 major
airlines, which means that you have more opportunity to travel on the dates you prefer between now and January 7, 2001. Buying now and choosing your departure and destination cities creatively can enable you to travel in style on a pauper’s budget! For example, Washington DC to fun-in-the-sun San Diego is selling for $685 RT -- but if you fly out of Baltimore your fare drops to just $198 RT! So three of you can fly from
Baltimore for less the price of one from Washington DC. Plus, you can use
the remaining $91 for a stretch-limo to get you there in style with enough
cash left over for a bottle of champagne along the way. For details on
more coast-to-coast savings opportunities, visit:

http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10098176

Airfares to Europe Starting at $198

Icelandair is offering fares starting at $198 round-trip from Boston, Washington (Baltimore), New York (JFK), and Minneapolis
to Reykjavik, Iceland and eight other European cities.

http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20000928a.html

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Well folks, the deals really seem to be over and the airlines have jacked fares up all over the place. With the exception of a few routings here and there, fares I have checked lately on most all airlines are up at least 15% over where they were before the sales, with many routings seeing increases of 33%!

only for the time being. if you look at the amount of internet only sales delta is offering 9(about 10 in addition to the regular weekly web and escape plan sales), plus the cybersavers nw has for next wknd to ams, you'll realize this is only the beginning. with everybody worrying about oil prices, bookings are low, and prices will fall in the next coming weeks.

i just got an icleandair websaver for $99 dollars each way to europe from the us, and $149 each way to scandinavia(which, i know, is also in europe) for low season travel. i doubt everyone will match, but sooner or later people will come close.

[This message has been edited by lonman (edited 09-28-2000).]

If you’re planning a trip to Europe starting in November, now’s a great time to buy. For example, you can depart from Minneapolis, Boston, New York City or Baltimore to your choice of London, Paris, Amsterdam or
Frankfurt for as low as $198 roundtrip. October through December travel to
London is the best bang for your buck. From Chicago, it’s $310 roundtrip.
Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Orange County departures are $348
roundtrip. Plus, we also have European specials with Quadruple Miles, free
stopovers in London, and more. Let Bestfares.com help you see the world
for less by clicking to:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10089904

AND:
This 4-day super-sale is valid between 78 US
cities coast-to-coast starting as low as $158 RT for travel through
January 19, 2001. NO, THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT! What’s more, the only
blackout dates are November 22, 25, 26 and 27. That means if you act fast
you can even use these fares for travel during the peak season that
includes Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas and New Year when prices are
sky-high! With the major airlines just having increased their prices by
$60 last weekend, you can understand our excitement at being able to offer
you coast-to-coast fares between many US cities for only $158 RT. Seats
are very limited, so you can understand our urgency to let you know about
this super-sale right away. Here are just a few examples:

* Seattle-Orlando $158 RT
* Los Angeles-Baltimore $158 RT
* San Francisco-New Orleans $158 RT
* Las Vegas-Hartford $158 RT
* San Jose-Tampa $158 RT
* Phoenix-Fort Lauderdale $158 RT
* Portland-Raleigh $158 RT
* San Diego-Nashville $158 RT
* Sacramento-Louisville $158 RT
* Ontario-Indianapolis $158 RT
* AND LOTS, LOTS MORE!
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582

Or, visit our updated story about $158 coast-to-coast fares at:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10099032



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Doc,

Sorry for the dumb question.........

but do you get miles with Bestfares?

Also, I hear lots of complaints from folks that have used them.

Opinions

Dan

Not dumb at all!

Yes you do but you can typically book the same flights elswhere! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif I've NEVER used them! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Doc, do you know how the $158 RT cost cited above by Bestfares compares to the $198 RT available on other websites? It seems that with the facility charges, taxes, etc. there is the opportunity to present the price in a more favorable light. I'm thinking that the Bestfares price is equal to or only $20 less than the current Travelocity, ITN, etc. price of $198. (plus some fees to make about $210)

No I do'nt but I tend to agree with you that it might be- it's just a guide! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

ATA (American Trans Air) announced today a sale that should put a big smile on your face. Purchase your tickets by October 26, 2000, for travel through February 14, 2001, and you can take advantage of some of the biggest savings of the year. ATA is offering one-way off-peak fares between ALL of their continental U.S. destinations starting at $99* or less. Fares between Chicago and all continental U.S. destinations are priced from only $89* or less. Best of all, if you book online at www.ata.com, (http://www.ata.com,) you get a $10 round-trip discount on these already low fares. It's a sale you can't afford to miss!
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001007/il_am_tran.html

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Midway Airlines (Nasdaq: MDWY - news) today announced sale fares in every city the airline serves. Fares start as low as $58 each way based on a roundtrip purchase. Specific fare rules and restrictions can be found at www.midwayair.com (http://www.midwayair.com) . Travelers can call 1(800) 44-MIDWAY or their travel agent for reservations.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001010/nc_midway_.html

Only a slight plug and not that I have ever flown them but Ryanair in the UK have been offering £3 GBP return from UK to Dublin, plus taxes. If looking for bargain basement travel in Europe try: www.ryanair.com, (http://www.ryanair.com,)

No I do not work for or have any friends relatives etc who work for the above. As to the experience can't say, never tried it.

PS. Latest telecon with my parents, busy spending my inheritence on vacation in Oz,tells me that there is a real price war going on 'down-under' between the airlines.

FINAL 2 DAYS: 1,000 AIRFARES $68-158 RT THROUGH JAN 19, 2001.

We’re coming down to the wire for some Super Sale airfares, so act fast- you have only two days to buy some truly terrific domestic deals. We’ve been informed that several coast-to-coast airfares as low as $158
roundtrip will still be available at least through next week. However, many of our airfares will expire by midnight Eastern Time October 13, 2000. If you don’t purchase your tickets by that time, many airfares will
more than double. This Friday the 13th could turn out to be a lucky day for all of you budget-minded travelers. Examples of fares that will go away include Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston to Charlotte for $158 roundtrip.
That’s the price today, but on Saturday it will jump to $417 roundtrip.
Pittsburgh to Nashville is currently $126 roundtrip. It will be $285 roundtrip on Saturday. Hartford to Milwaukee is $158 roundtrip, but on Saturday it will increase to $355 roundtrip. Today, Boston to Indianapolis is $158 but it will be $328 roundtrip on Saturday. Washington (DC) to
Minneapolis is $158 roundtrip and will rise to $407 on Saturday. Remember, you have just two more days to purchase many bargain airfares across the country. Current airfares start with Baltimore to Buffalo for just $68 roundtrip and many coast-to-coast cities are available from $158 roundtrip, so book now to avoid disappointment. check out our Deals of the Day section at:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582

NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, DC TO WEST COAST $178 RT.


The East to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas and
many other Western cities for only $178 roundtrip? If you act fast, you
could save hundreds of dollars. Most of the sale fares from the major
airlines start at a high $398 roundtrip. Our low fares can save you at
least another $220. But you must hurry- this sale only lasts two more
days. Don’t miss these bountiful bargains because by this weekend, the
ticket prices could skyrocket another $400 roundtrip. To catch our vast
assortment of awesome airfares, visit:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582


AND:
Following are this weekend's Internet-only specials from participating airlines. Fares shown are for round-trip travel and are generally restricted to flights between Friday evening and Tuesday. Click on the airline name for details, restrictions and contact information. This page is updated every Wednesday; fares are added as they become available.

http://washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/travel/online/airfares.htm


As autumn leaves fall, so will fares at American Airlines. Start raking in the savings today with some very special fall Focus FAAres available only online at American's award-winning Web site,

www.aa.com. (http://www.aa.com.)

To take advantage of these great savings, simply log on to AA.com to find exceptional round-trip fares to select cities worldwide. Focus FAAres allow travel all days of the week, and are featured exclusively on AA.com every Wednesday through Sunday, with different city pairs available each week. A seven-day advance purchase and Saturday night stay are required. Tickets for this week's Focus FAAres must be purchased by Oct. 15, and all travel must be completed by Dec. 15. Travel is not allowed on select days around the Thanksgiving holiday, and other restrictions apply.



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AF has great deals out of its 11 US gateways to just about every city in Europe (we have only listed a few). If you add these deals to what is already out there from Lufthansa and Scandinavian, you just can't miss. Of course Air France is a Biztravel Guaranteed Airline, so this is a great time to check out its service while connecting through Paris. What it really might come down to is: Would you rather have a Bavarian Bretzel (yes, with a 'B') in Frankfurt Airport, or some wine and cheese in Charles de Gaulle during your brief time between flights? I won't tell you my choice, as I don't like to play favorites. Any preferences out there? Lufthansa and SAS are good only for a few more days, but Air France gives to month's end.
http://misc.biztravel.com/content/specials/jumpspecial.htm


AND again, US Airways, AirTran Airways, and Delta Air Lines released winter fare sales for travel between now and February 12, 2001.
For all three airlines, an additional five percent discount applies to tickets booked online. Purchase tickets by Tuesday, October 17 for US Airways and AirTran, and Friday, October 13 for Delta.
http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20001009e.html


Midway Airlines is offering sale fares on routes throughout its system, with round-trip fares starting at $116. Travel is valid
between now and December 20. Purchase tickets no later than Monday, October 16.
http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20001010a.html

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$158 COAST-TO-COAST TRAVEL NOW THROUGH MARCH 30, 2001.

Our $158 roundtrip coast-to-coast airfares have been extended for travel
through March 30, 2001. Last week, these fares were slated to expire and
were only valid through January 19, 2001. But due to overwhelming
response, we can now offer you these great fares for another two and a
half months. Airfares to Florida are valid through March 14, 2001, still
allowing you another two months of travel. You will be able to make your
travel plans for much longer in the future. In addition to incorporating
popular holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s,
you can now think about traveling for President’s Day weekend and perhaps
more importantly, a spring getaway. You can fly to or from Orlando, Tampa
or Fort Lauderdale to over 50 U.S. cities for $158 roundtrip or less.
Sales may not last forever, but with our negotiations and the many
requests you gave us, we have been able to extend both the purchase and
travel dates on these spectacular specials. A brief sampling of other
cities includes Las Vegas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco
and San Diego. Fly cross-country for as low as $158 roundtrip from over 40
Midwestern and Eastern cities.
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582

Southwest Airlines has extended its coast-to-coast sale, with fares starting at $198. rt. Travel is valid until January 19, 2001. Purchase tickets by Thursday, October 26.

Most major airlines have matched this sale.

http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20001019d.html


AND:

Lufthansa is offering discount fares from the US to cities throughout Europe. Purchase tickets by Tuesday, October 31. Travel is valid November 1 through December 14, and December 25 through March 15, 2001.
http://www.smarterliving.com/deal_alert/air/20001019c.html


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Will this ever end???

hope not!

Beginning Oct. 26, travelers between the nation's capital and Fort Lauderdale and Melbourne, Fla. will have an affordable and convenient jet service option aboard low-fare specialist Spirit Airlines, the largest privately held airline in the United States.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/001023/fl_spirit_.html


Pack your bags -- you could be flying in no time at very little expense.
We have just negotiated the lowest fares in America, but you have to hurry
because they will only last for the next four days. Can you believe that
we have cut airfares between 58 U.S. cities to only $148 roundtrip,
seniors $134 roundtrip for travel through March 30, 2001 (Florida thru
3/14)? In fact, seniors can take a companion of any age along for the same
low senior price. That’s only $67 each way! This blowout Super Sale is
practically unbelievable. With the major airlines complaining about higher
fuel costs, you know that they are going to raise airfares again in the
near future. Business travelers have already seen an increase of over $150
roundtrip this year, yet we can now offer you coast-to-coast fares cheaper
than this markup alone.

We haven’t seen coast-to-coast airfares this low in the past five years!
You can bet that when this sale ends on Thursday the published fares on
most major airlines will triple in cost for these same routes. Don’t just
sit there. Phone your family, email your friends and earn some brownie
points with your boss by pointing them to Bestfares.com. Of course, don’t
forget your own pocketbook. It’s like having an after-Christmas sale in
October. For full details and booking information on this promotion,
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10102264

ONE-DAY SALE: $148 RT COAST-TO-COAST FROM SELECT CITIES.

Last week, we had over 70 US cities on sale for $148 roundtrip coast-to-coast. Hopefully, you were able to take advantage of those blowout sale fares, but even if you didn’t, you’re in luck. You have one
more day to purchase several fares at this super-low price of $148 from markets in the East, Midwest and the West Coast. Sample cities include Baltimore, Hartford, Cleveland, Chicago, Minneapolis, New Orleans,
Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Omaha, Indianapolis and many more to Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles and several others. Travel is valid through February 15, 2001, however you need to act fast to secure a cheap seat. You can purchase your ticket
until 8 p.m. Central time tonight. Any reservation received after that time will be subject to very limited availability. For details, visit:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10091582


FLY COAST-TO-COAST $108RT TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA
If you thought our $148 roundtrip fares were unbelievable, how about Phoenix for as low as $108 roundtrip? Travel from Hartford, Baltimore, Orlando, Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, New Orleans, San Antonio, Houston, Omaha
and Indianapolis for only $108 RT through February 15, 2001. That’s only $54 each way – Wow! Boston and New York City is only $208 roundtrip. Checkout our Newsdesk for these really unbelievable fares to Phoenix,
Arizona at:
http://www.bestfares.com/travel_center/desks/newsdesk.asp.

The $108 PHX fares are on NW and are available without going through Bestfares.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum12/HTML/000171.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum35/HTML/000905.html


AND: $99 or Less -- Fly Coast to Coast on ATA http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29740


$255 -- London, R/T from NY or Boston, November & December http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29727

$495 -- Ireland, 6 Nights @ Bed & Breakfasts, R/T Air, Car http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29699


$69-$97 -- Florida, Each Way from East Coast & Midwest http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29713


$98-$138 -- Fly to Chicago This Weekend, R/T from 10 Cities http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29678


$182-$250 -- Holiday Sale from Select Midwest/Eastern Cities http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?id=29712


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ATA (American Trans Air, Inc.) announced today a ``Two-To-Go'' sale with companion fares as low as $69* each way. Sale fares are valid for travel through March 14, 2001, and are based on a round-trip, 7-day advance purchase.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001102/in_ata_two.html

TWA Offers Great Holiday Fares to Even Greater Destinations Special Rates on Select Hawaiian, Caribbean, International, And Transcontinental Routes
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001106/mo_twa_off.html

Thanks Doc!

How about a new thread "airlines start Fall sales in Fall" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

BTW, anyone else notice the conspicuous lack of big sale ads in major newspapers by UAL? Isn't this normally the season for those?

Or just late Fall sales I guess! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Last one: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

FLY TO FLORIDA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM $128 RT.
Just in time to gear up for holiday travel, we have new low fares to
Florida valid for flights beginning December 20 through January 9, 2001.
If you didn’t buy the cheap Florida fares we offered in August and
September, then you may now be experiencing the airfare ticket shock we
warned you about back then. The major airlines are now claiming to offer
discount fares through February 4, but their cheapest seats for travel
between December 20 through January 9, 2001 are already gone. The good
news is that we still have seats available to the sunny state of Florida
for as low as $128 roundtrip. Even though the published fares have no
cheap seats remaining, we have a way to get you there for less if you act
quickly. For instance, Dayton (OH) to Florida through Bestfares.com is
only $128 roundtrip. Most of our special fares are between $180 and $258
roundtrip. For a sample of our inexpensive “Frugal Fares to Get You To
Florida,” visit:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10105768

HAWAII ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2001.
Yes, we have an assortment of excellent Hawaiian fares, but we want to be
upfront about availability. Certain cheap seats to Honolulu will be tight
between December 20 and 29, 2000, so act fast because we are currently
finding cheap fares to Kona and, on select holiday dates, to Maui. For
example, you can head to Maui or Kona from $395 roundtrip. Or how about
San Diego, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland (OR), Los Angeles or San Francisco
to Honolulu for an even lower $345 roundtrip? Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth,
Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis or Houston to Hawaii for $428 roundtrip.
From New York City, Boston, Washington (DC), Orlando or Miami, it’s $502
roundtrip. Check out our special fares to Hawaii. Travel is valid through
February 15, 2001. Be flexible and you can save a bundle. Click to:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10085830

FLY TO THE CARIBBEAN FROM $180 RT THROUGH MARCH 14, 2001.
We have some excellent cruise prices out of San Juan, Puerto Rico at the
moment. Combine this with our inexpensive airfare to San Juan as low as
$180 roundtrip through March 14, 2001, and you now have a double whammy
for a super Caribbean getaway! We have a great variety for you. For
instance, roundtrip airfare from New York City is $180, from Fort
Lauderdale $200, Orlando $246, Boston $252 and Chicago $286. Fly from
Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle or Las Vegas to San
Juan for $414 roundtrip. These airfares can be up to 50 percent off.
Travel between December 18 and January 8, 2001 is sold out.
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10088489

TOKYO ON SALE FROM $455 RT THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2001.
Now you can fly to Tokyo from 50 US cities for up to $400 off the standard
published fares. We have 50 U.S. cities on sale to Japan from only $455
roundtrip. For example, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland (OR), San Diego,
San Francisco or Phoenix to Tokyo is only $455 roundtrip. Airfares from
Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston or Denver are $665 roundtrip. Fly from
Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, New York City or Washington (DC)
to Tokyo for $700 roundtrip. You must depart by December 14, 2000 and
complete all travel by January 15, 2001. For further information and to
book your Japanese airfare, visit:
http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10106261

EUROPE ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS FROM $248 RT.
Fares to Europe this fall and winter are already shaping up for some
terrific seasonal savings. What’s even better is we now have some
specially reduced fares just in time for peak holiday travel. Imagine
being able to take off and fly out of the country with no holiday
blackouts! This is the perfect time to get away during the year-end
holiday of your choice. Select celebrations as early as Thanksgiving and
as late as New Year’s and beyond. We have a great selection -- here’s a
sampling. Fly from Boston or New York City to London for $248 roundtrip
through January 7, 2001. Roundtrip airfares from Chicago to London are
$278. Fly from Los Angeles for as low as $318 and San Francisco for only
$328 roundtrip. We also have special fares to Frankfurt starting as low as
$298 roundtrip from New York City, Boston or Philadelphia. Fly to
Frankfurt from Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston for $408 roundtrip. From
Atlanta, Denver or Miami, it’s $358 roundtrip. San Diego or Los Angeles is
$428 roundtrip. We also have special fares to Paris from $268 roundtrip.
Fly to Amsterdam, Brussels or Milan from $298 roundtrip. Again, these
fares have no holiday blackouts. Plus we have many other specials to
Europe. So, act fast because you don’t want to miss out on savings like
theses. Check out our special fares to Europe for a holiday abroad at: http://www.bestfares.com/view.asp?id=10089904




AND note courtesy of spider:

Europe to Australia for just about 240 pounds ($360)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum71/HTML/001833.html


AND: A big new DL sale too!:
http://www.delta.com/travel/sp_offers/worldwide_1107/index.jsp


AND: Matched (?) by UA too! Or just another UA sale!

United Airlines today announced a holiday sale for international travel with substantially reduced fares for travelers who fly by January 7, 2001. Additionally, United announced significantly reduced fares in domestic markets for travel on select days during the holiday season.

The international fares must be purchased at least 7 days in advance of travel and are valid for travel Monday through Thursday. Fares for other days of the week in international markets may be higher. There are no blackout dates. To receive the special international fares, all travel must be purchased by Nov. 21, 2000.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001108/il_united_.html




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