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Pick a Card, any Card, and Get Free Miles
You don't have to fly frequently to reap free tickets. Mile and point-earning credit cards are the most painless way to get free trips More and more cards are coming with big benefits…
Poifectly Priced Paradise: Fly and Stay in Hawaii from $415
July 21, 2004 -- Hawaii is wildly popular once again, with tourists flooding in, bringing smiles to the faces of hoteliers, gift shop owners and restauranteurs who've been seriously…
Love (of a Darned Low Price) is in the Air: Low-Cost Carriers Lower the Fare Bar
July 13, 2004 -- Thank you, JetBlue. Thank you, Southwest. And thank you, Independence Air. All three companies continue to keep prices down, to the potential detriment of financially…
Distill The One: Toronto's Distillery District
Sandwiched between Toronto's dull docklands and the city's businesslike downtown, a ferment of creativity is bubbling up in an old brewery, the Distillery District.
Read What We Read: Judging Other Travel News Sites
Sure, this newsletter is the best place online to find low fares, great deals and travel tips. But we're not arrogant enough to think this is the only place you should look. For a…
US Airways Gets More (but not Enough) of the Low-Fare Gospel
July 1, 2004 -- Let's all gather 'round and watch US Airways (www.usairways.com) try to turn itself into a low-fare carrier. Under heavy pressure from Southwest in Philadelphia and…
It's a Party at the Airport, and You're Invited!
Most airports, alas, are pretty dull places. You eat, you shop, you fly. Some airports, though, go out of their way to amuse you. If you're stuck in one of these ten locations, the…
Beating Airport Angst: International Lounges for Everyone
Airport lounges can turn a miserable flight delay into an oasis of peace and relaxation. Unfortunately, lounges within the US usually require you to hold a business-class ticket.…
JetBlue Jumps in at LaGuardia, but Why?
JetBlue is New York's hometown airline. Now, for the first time, they're coming to the nation's most crowded and desirable airport - LaGuardia. But does the borough of Queens need a…
'Round The World ... With a Catch
July 1, 2004 -- So you're a small, low-fare airline who wants to compete for business travelers against the big boys. You come up with your own frequent-flyer program, but it doesn't…
Windy City Weekend: Spend the Fourth of July in Chicago
July 1, 2004 -- If you've been procrastinating on getting out of town for the holiday weekend, American Airlines has a deal you might not be able to refuse. Head out to Chicago, where…
More China, Less Cha-Ching! Seven-Day Air & Hotel Combos Start from $699
July 1, 2004 -- Even with the focus this summer on domestic travel, South America, and Europe as favorite destinations, Asia refuses to be forgotten. Despite a rapidly improving…
Want The Best Seats? Ask the Guru
More than just a static seating chart, this site tracks legroom, which seats recline, which ones are near the bathroom, which ones have power ports and even which ones have the best…
Lu-Wow! Honolulu For Under $250
June 29, 2004 -- Fall fares to Hawaii are now officially absurd. Yeah, sure, Hawaiian Airlines (www.hawaiianairlines.com/specials/hal/fallfare_specials.asp?source=&hacmp=) has $278…
Suave Fares to Costa Rica For Under $300
June 29, 2004 -- As we reported recently, the "green season" in Costa Rica is the best time for discounts. Sure, it's rainy, but the rain usually falls only a few hours a day. In…
A Cache of Early Booking Gems to Eire: Seven Days Starts from $299
Updated June 29, 2004 -- Sure as a blessing at an Irish family gathering comes the wave of early booking specials for fall travel to the Emerald Isle, and a fair treat they are,…
Bike-ini Beach: Duff, Ride or Relax In Mexico
July 2, 2004 -- No-wheels, two wheels or four-wheels, you'll find plenty of bargains just south of the border. The best bargains run through December 20, when prices spike as peak…
Qantas' Fare "Down Under" $700
June 25, 2004 -- Airfares to Australia work like this: during the low season (that's now), there's usually a $798 sale going on from Air New Zealand, Qantas or United. There's often a…
Fly Two Cross-Country from LA, Get One Free from Three Airlines
June 25, 2004 -- Angelenos are spoiled for airline choice. Not only do they have plenty of great connections across the Pacific, but LA is rife with airline competition. It seems like…
More Fabulous Fall Fares from Fly Europe
June 24, 2004 -- Whoops, they've done it again. The folks at 1-800 Fly Europe have unleashed more fall fares to Europe, and as usual, they've got great rates. These prices are a higher…
Travel Thai(m): Air Hotel Packages Start from $579
June 22, 2004 -- With the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, the majesty of the Grand Palace, and the peaceful sublimity of the Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand never fails to amaze. And now four…
AirTran Rewards Early Birds With Low Fares
June 22 2004 -- If you like to plan ahead, the current sale from AirTran (www.airtran.com) is for you. From now through Friday, June 25, they're selling tickets at low fares for…
For Cheap Intra-Asian Fares, Try Priceline
June 18, 2004 -- If you're trying to design a multi-city Asia trip, there are a few ways to keep airfares down. You can use Asia's new low-fare airlines, such as Air Asia and Valuair…
Take a Long Weekend With Hertz, Avis and United
June 16, 2004 -- The summer is a time for long weekends and long drives. Now, Hertz and United are combining forces to stretch those weekends out further with a free rental car day.The…
Southwest, ATA, US Airways Bring Fares Down for Everyone
June 15, 2004 -- Airlines move in throngs: if one lowers prices, others are sure to follow. That sort of mob mentality makes prices very good right now for folks traveling to or from…