Winter Fares to/from Colorado
The new sale from Frontier (tel. 800/432-1359; www.flyfrontier.com) features some pretty great deals to/from Colorado Springs and Denver. Fares are valid for travel Mondays through Thursdays, as well as Saturdays, from January 7 through February 13.
Some markets do not offer daily connections. Due to schedule changes, markets may not connect throughout the valid travel period.
Tickets must be booked by 11:59pm ET, December 10. Other carriers (United) are matching along some routes.
Round-trip fares with all taxes added include:
- Atlanta to Colorado Springs: $238
- Cleveland to Colorado Springs: $238
- Chicago to Colorado Springs: $210
- Ft. Lauderdale to Colorado Springs: $264
- Detroit to Colorado Springs: $256
- New York to Colorado Springs: $213
- Austin to Colorado Springs: $202
- Newport News to Denver: $228
Wing It! Sale from Sun Country
Sun Country (tel. 800/752-1218; www.suncountry.com) Wing It! sale features round-trip fares starting at $138, including all taxes.
This sale expires December 5 at 11:59pm CT. Travel is valid for January, though specific travel dates will vary by route. Be sure to click our Fare Details for more info.
Round-trip fares with all taxes added include:
- Lansing to Washington, D.C.: $138
- Lansing to Orlando: $158
- Dallas to Minneapolis: $178
- New York to Minneapolis: $188
- Boston to Minneapolis: $178
- Phoenix to Minneapolis: $178
- Ft. Myers to Minneapolis: $198
- Minneapolis to Las Vegas: $198
AirTran Sale for the New Year
AirTran's (tel. 800/AIR-TRAN; www.airtran.com) New Year Sale is valid for travel any day of the week from January 7 through May 15. Travel to/from Florida is valid only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Avoid blackout dates February 15-18, March 8-15 & 22, and April 1 & 5; and for travel to/from Florida Feb 15-18, Mar 7-23 & 28, and Apr 1 & 5.
All bookings must be made by 11:59pm PT, December 13.
Round-trip fares with all taxes added include:
- Atlanta to Columbus: $138
- Baltimore to Orlando: $212
- Boston to Orlando: $148
- Boston to Las Vegas: $188
- Philadelphia to Los Angeles: $272
- Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale: $204
- Washington, D.C. to Tampa: $178
- Pittsburgh to Minneapolis: $214
Travel Deals from Southwest
The latest weekly sale from Southwest (tel. 800/435-9792; www.southwest.com) is valid for Monday through Saturday travel, from January 7 through May 15. Sale fares may not be available on all flights, such as those that operate during peak travel periods. Avoid Blackout Dates: February 15-18, March 7-23, March 28-April 1, and April 5.
Tickets must be booked by December 13, 11:59pm PT.
Round-trip fares with all taxes added include:
- Newark to New Orleans: $238
- Las Vegas to Denver: $122
- Los Angeles to Denver: $124
- Ontario to Las Vegas: $144
- Milwaukee to Los Angeles: $288
- Nashville to Columbus: $173
- Cleveland to Chicago: $184
- St Louis to Chicago: $184
- Denver to Chicago: $136
 From the Mail Bag: "I was here first!" vs. "I'm in First."
Q. I was in the security line at the airport yesterday and it seemed that some people were able to bypass others in the security line and move right to the front. These people were not airline employees as far as I could tell. If the TSA is a government organization, how do they justify preferential treatment for some classes of passengers?
* Additional Reporting by Tracy Stewart
George Hobica is a syndicated travel journalist and blogger whose website, www.airfarewatchdog.com, tracks unadvertised airfare wars and fare sales, including the most helpful and always updated Top 50 Airfares.
