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/usatoda...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_al...20000928a.html

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

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



[This message has been edited by doc (edited 10-03-2000).]

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! I've NEVER used them!

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!

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, 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

[This message has been edited by doc (edited 10-09-2000).]

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 . Travelers can call 1(800) 44-MIDWAY or their travel agent for reservations.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/001010/nc_midway_.html