Click 'n Save Sale from Southwest
The current 6-day Click 'n Save sale from Southwest (tel. 800/435-9792; www.southwest.com) is valid for travel through March 7. Sale fares may not be available on all flights, such as those that operate during holidays and peak travel periods. As is always the case, you'll have better luck searching for off-peak flights.
Tickets require a 10-day advance purchase. Blackout dates are Dec. 22-Jan. 3, Feb. 16-17, Feb. 20, and Feb. 26.
All bookings must be made by 11:59pm PT, Nov. 27.
Round-trip fares include:
- Jacksonville to Boston $188
- Providence to Orlando $246
- Los Angeles to Ft Lauderdale $284
- Las Vegas to Chicago $258
- San Francisco to Boston $284
- Oklahoma to Las Vegas $178
- Tulsa to Denver $178
- Seattle to Phoenix $258
- San Francisco to Los Angeles $118
- New York to Baltimore $118
- Cleveland to Chicago $118
- Nashville to Austin $178
- St. Louis to Cleveland $278
- San Diego to Chicago $258
AirTran's "Fares You'll Be Thankful For" Sale
AirTran's (tel. 800/AIR-TRAN; www.airtran.com) Fares-You'll-Be-Thankful-For sale is good for travel through March 7. The lowest fares are for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tickets require a 10-day advance purchase. Avoid blackout dates: Dec. 22-Jan. 3, and Feb. 16, 17, 20, and 26.
Tickets must be booked by 11:59 PM ET on Nov. 27. Round-trip fares include:
- Atlanta to Branson $178
- Baltimore to Miami $154
- Boston to Charlotte $160
- New York to Orlando $178
- Ft Lauderdale to Newport News $216
- Denver to Minneapolis $258
- Indianapolis to Las Vegas $258
- Des Moines to Orlando $158
- Columbus to San Francisco $258
- Los Angeles to Minneapolis $258
- Las Vegas to New Orleans $296
- Houston to Raleigh $198
Extended: Direct Air's Family Ties Sale
Direct Air (tel. 877/432-3473; www.visitdirectair.com) has extended their Family Ties Sale through Nov. 23. This offer is good for travel during the holidays or after. Purchase a flight voucher for just $169 round-trip, incl. all taxes and fees, valid for travel along any domestic Direct Air route. Purchase up to 20 vouchers. You're not required to provide the names of passengers at time of purchase, so tickets are transferable to any friend or family member. Vouchers are good for travel from Nov. 28, 2011-Oct. 31, 2012.
As with their previous Family Ties sales, purchases include the $60 Family Ties Passport membership, and a $109 round-trip airfare including all taxes (= the $169 voucher). Passport Membership benefits include complimentary coach seat selection, 50% off First-Class upgrades within 48 hours of departure (when available), pre-boarding and reduced change/cancellation fee of $50 per person. However, members are still subject to baggage fees.
In case you're unsure, Direct Air cities include Springfield IL, Rockford, Kalamazoo, Toledo, Columbus OH, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Niagara Falls, Plattsburgh, Worcester, Newark, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Melbourne, Ft Myers/Punta Gorda, and Boca Raton/The Palm Beaches area.
You'll find a step-by-step guide on booking this deal here.
Delta's Spring/Summer Sale to the Caribbean
Beginning in March, Delta Airlines (tel. 800/221-1212; www.delta.com) will boost service between New York's JFK and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as both Santo Domingo and Santiago in the Dominican Republic. And look for new nonstop service from New York's LaGuardia to Nassau, Bahamas.
Intro specials are available for travel from March 2 through Aug. 20. Tickets must be booked by Nov. 30.
Other carriers may be matching on certain routes. Round-trip fares include:
- New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico $244, including all taxes
- New York to Santiago, Dominican Republic $377, including all taxes
- New York to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic $377, including all taxes
- New York to Nassau, Bahamas $314, including all taxes
From the Mailbag: Shopping & Earning Miles
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Additional reporting by Tracy W. 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.
